winget install --id Autodesk.DesktopConnectorAbout Autodesk Desktop Connector
Desktop Connector seamlessly integrates with your device, enabling you to sync, manage, and access local and cloud files effortlessly. It preserves file relationships and references, ensuring design integrity and reducing errors. With Desktop Connector, you can: - Visualize complex file references - Maintain up-to-date project information - Streamline collaboration across your team
What's new in 2027.1.0.59
Important: If you are upgrading from a previous major release (for example, 17.x to 2027.x), we recommend running the Reset Utility, uninstalling, and then reinstalling. For minor release upgrades, you can upgrade in place. For complete instructions, see Update Desktop Connector. What's new Enhanced user experience - Improved file lock/unlock behaviors - File locks are now properly tracked across Desktop Connector restarts, preventing stale locks from blocking other users. - If a file is renamed or moved while Desktop Connector is not running, the lock is correctly associated with the file's new name/location upon restarting. - Updated Forma branding: The Change Workspace dialog now correctly displays "Autodesk Forma" branding instead of the previous "Autodesk Docs" references. Application compatibility - Local thumbnail support for downloaded files: When used with AutoCAD 2027.1, Desktop Connector now extracts thumbnails for locally downloaded DWG files (synced or always available) when cloud thumbnails are not yet available. DWG thumbnails will appear in File Explorer and AutoCAD's Autodesk Projects tab. Earlier versions of AutoCAD are not affected by this change. - Solidworks 2026 support: Desktop Connector now supports file operations for Solidworks 2026, including thumbnail previews and metadata extraction. Bug fixes and stability Stability improvements - Fixed database-related crashes: Resolved crashes caused by internal database concurrency issues. Desktop Connector now uses a more reliable database connection strategy across all storage components, preventing interm...
Version history
| Version | Updated | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1.0.59 | Unknown | Important: If you are upgrading from a previous major release (for example, 17.x to 2027.x), we recommend running the Reset Utility, uninstalling, and then reinstalling. For minor release upgrades, you can upgrade in pla... |
| 2027.0.0.29 | Unknown | Important: If you are upgrading from a previous major release (for example, 17.x to 2027.x), we recommend running the Reset Utility, uninstalling, and then reinstalling. For minor release upgrades, you can upgrade in pla... |
| 17.1.0.16 | Unknown | Important: Fusion Connector users (versions 15.x or 16.x): You must uninstall your current version of Desktop Connector before installing v17.x. Docs connector users can upgrade directly and should not uninstall first. F... |
| 17.0.2.3336 | Unknown | No notes |
| 17.0.1.3021 | Unknown | No notes |