Due to a new project limit restriction on the 16.x versions of the Desktop Connector, we have added a new setting in the Clarity task tray, that will allow us to swap out the least used project, with a new one.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If the screen is left in a locked state, it is not possible for any UI Automation to run. This is a Microsoft limitation from a security perspective.  That means that in order for this to work and swap projects, the machine must remain unlocked.

Desktop Connector

You will need to make sure you first select the number of projects you want to start with.  For DC version below 16.6 the number is 40, 16.6 or higher is 60.

If you have access to multiple hubs, I would recommend some from each hub.

Initial Setup

For the initial setup, please refer to the following Autodesk article:

• https://help.autodesk.com/view/CONNECT/ENU/?guid=Add_Remove_Projects_Desktop_Connector

Long Path Warning

• https://help.autodesk.com/view/CONNECT/ENU/?guid=Long_Paths_Docs_Connector

Additional Autodesk Reference for the 16.x Desktop Connector

• Folder Structure doesn’t match
  • https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Desktop-Connector-folder-structure-does-not-mirror-BIM-360-Document-Management.html
• Desktop Connector Current Release Notes
  • https://help.autodesk.com/view/CONNECT/ENU/?guid=GUID-03D59AAD-65B0-45E3-84F2-A12AAA5BB267
• Desktop Connector Historical Releases (Downloads)
  • https://help.autodesk.com/view/CONNECT/ENU/?guid=Historical_Releases_Desktop_Connector
• Newly Added Projects not Showing
  • https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/BIM-360-project-is-not-displaying-in-Desktop-Connector-drive.html
• Can’t See Folders in the Project
  • https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/BIM-360-project-member-cannot-see-any-folders-in-a-project-in-Desktop-Connector.html

Task Server Configuration

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If you have have Project Filtering Enabled, we will not be able to Auto-Select projects, you will have to set it to Disabled to use the Auto-Select Feature

How to Enable Auto-Select Desktop Connector Projects

Log onto the task server as the designated Clarity account.

On the task servers, open the Clarity task tray and on the Options tab, select Auto-Select Desktop Connector Projects.

NOTE:  Be aware that if the task server is locked, we may not be able to swap projects.

Save the configuration and close the Clarity task tray.

DATE:  9/29/2023