Idea

What registry Key does SI look for?

CJ976

So should I also assume that I can not use AutoCAD Elect '08 if the Mechanical version does not work? Just wondering - have not tested this out as of yet.

RandyB

Originally Posted by Idea

AutoCAD Mechanical is AutoCAD with some extra features such as parts libraries and translators for other CAD software. Why don't you support it? Tony

Tony and others,

The primary reason we do not support AutoCAD Mechanical (or Electrical) is that we have not had the opportunity to test.

When we say we support something, this means that we have tested it thoroughly and are certain that it will install, run, and perform properly. This takes time and there is inevitably something we find when we do test, even when it appears that it should work fine as in this case.

Unsupported versions (like AutoCAD Mechanical) might work, but users have absolutely no guarantee that all of the features will work, or even that the data will map correctly. So we can’t say for sure what bugs you might encounter and will be unable to assist you if you encounter them. Furthermore, we may make a change in a service pack that will cause the entire interface to stop working. We just don’t know.

Having said that, this is something we will consider for the future, based on demand from customers like yourself. Please continue to comment on the importance of this compared to other features we might implement. This helps us immensely in our product planning.

Best regards,

Randy Bownds
Program Manager
D-Tools, Inc

RandyB

Originally Posted by CJ976

So should I also assume that I can not use AutoCAD Elect '08 if the Mechanical version does not work? Just wondering - have not tested this out as of yet.

Yes that is correct. We have only tested and approved the standard version of AutoCAD at this time (2006, 2007, and 2008). See this posting for more information:

http://www.d-tools.us/compatibility/1940-installation-autocad-2008-a-2.html#poststop

Randy Bownds
Program Manager
D-Tools, Inc

RandyB

Originally Posted by Idea

What registry Key does SI look for?

Due to the dangers involved with editing your registry, we do not recommend this course of action and therefore do not wish to make the key public.

However, if you are a computer whiz and want to take a stab at it, please contact our technical support and they should be able to point you in the right direction. Please note that you will be voiding any support for this part of the application, so this should only be undertaken by individuals who really know what they're doing. We will not be able to help you if things go amiss.

Best regards,

Randy Bownds
Program Manager
D-Tools, Inc