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Integrated BIM tools, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
Professional CAD/CAM tools built on Inventor and AutoCAD
When you save a Civil 3D file to the cloud through Desktop Connector, the file is saved to your local cache and then is uploaded to the cloud. Every time updates to the file are saved, a new version is created; this is reflected by the version number shown in Autodesk Construction Cloud. To upload files to the cloud, drag and drop them to the connected drive via a File Explorer window. The files are automatically uploaded to Autodesk Docs, making them accessible to other project team members. This process also detects referenced files, such as Xrefs and data shortcuts, which may be uploaded to a Related Data folder to preserve their links and ensure proper referencing.
After you have saved the file to the cloud, in the Toolspace>Prospector tab, the file now indicates that it is a cloud file. If the file is open, it is locked to protect it from being opened and edited by another team member. The following are ways you can verify that your file is locked:
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