An AutoCAD Electrical projects consist of a project file (.wpd) and drawing files (.dwg). Because of the complexity of AutoCAD Electrical projects, they require some initial preparation before you can start working with them in Meridian.
To prepare a project:
-
Duplicate the project folder structure in the vault.
Import the contents of each project folder to the vault as described in Upload Documents.
-
Release all the project files as described in Route a Document In a Workflow.
-
Configure the main project folder as a shared workspace.
For guidelines on working in a shared workspace, see Shared Workspace Folders.
-
Start all project files in a workflow as described in Route a Document In a Workflow.
-
Open the project in AutoCAD Electrical to work on the project.