Introducing the AutoCAD Factory Asset Browser

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In AutoCAD, you can use the Factory Asset Browser to place, publish, and edit a variety of assets,

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including system assets, user assets, cloud-based assets, Vault assets, search results,

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favorites, and all levels of factory assets that allow for easy navigation.

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To open the AutoCAD Factory Asset Browser, from the Factory ribbon, expand Palettes.

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In the menu, select Asset Browser.

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The Asset Browser opens as a floating panel.

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You can position and dock the Asset Browser to your preference within the viewing window.

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You can also choose to leave the Asset Browser undocked and floating.

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To dock the Asset Browser to the right side of the drawing window,

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on the Asset Browser, select Properties.

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In the shortcut menu, the Allow Docking option is selected by default.

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Select Anchor Right.

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The Asset Browser docks to the right side of the drawing window.

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Click the title bar to open it.

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To keep it open permanently, in the title bar, click the Auto-Hide option.

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To locate and download assets, in the Asset Browser, double-click the System Assets folder.

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A list of assets available in the folder displays.

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To return to the previous directory, use the Folder Up button.

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You can also use the drop-down list at the top of the Asset Browser to return to the System Assets directory.

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For this example, in the Search assets field, enter “IRB6600”.

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Click Search.

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All assets with this identification display.

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Locate and right-click the IRB6600225_255 robot.

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Select Download Asset.

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If the Asset option is grayed out, the asset has already been downloaded and is available.

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To review your downloaded assets at any time, you can save them to your Favorites folder.

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Right-click the IRB6600225_255 robot, and select Add to Favorites.

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This opens the Add to Favorites dialog.

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Here you can create new favorite categories or simply add to an existing one.

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With Favorites selected, click OK.

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This asset is now saved to your Favorites folder.

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You can continue to search for and download more assets.

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For this example, download and save the following assets to your Favorites folder for later use:

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TD_Arm Welding Clamp 48

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TD_Clamping Fixture

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TD_Mastic Clamping Fixture

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TD_Robot 7th Axis Riser

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TD_Wire Welder

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Robot 7th Axis