Worx Plugin Startup Manual

Thank you for purchasing one or more Worx Plugins. This page takes you from download to your first plugin, in order. Each step links to a full article.

1. Install the Worx Plugins
2. Activate your license
3. Start using the plugins

What's Included?

All the applications install, but only the ones enabled under your annual subscription will start. The application names identify with their purpose:

• ANNOWorx: Tags and labels CADWorx® and AutoCAD® PLANT 3D components.
• ATTEWorx: Edits block attributes across many drawings at once, in a grid that works like a spreadsheet. Runs on its own, outside AutoCAD.
• BUBBLEWorx: Marks CADWorx® and AutoCAD® PLANT 3D components using enclosures and inserts associated material lists.
• DIAGRAMS: An all-purpose design and information system for AutoCAD®. From P&ID and PFD drawings to electrical one-line and ladder drawings, Diagrams covers it all.
• ELECTROWorx: Routes 3D electrical components in CADWorx® and AutoCAD® PLANT 3D.
• ISOWorx: Provides a drawing production workflow and fills in drawing attributes for you.
• LINKWorx: Highlights, or traces, CADWorx® P&ID lines.
• MTOWorx: The material take-off and comparison tool for CADWorx® and AutoCAD® PLANT 3D.
• SHEETWorx: Produces drawings from templates, like loops and one-lines, from Excel worksheets.
• STRESSWorx: Puts more pipe stress content in CADWorx® PLANT models and generates CAESAR II neutral files.
• VIEWWorx: Creates named views in CADWorx® and AutoCAD® PLANT 3D by picking 3D objects, then creates plan and section drawings automatically.

How To Install?

See Installing the Worx Plugins.

Licensing

Licenses are managed in the ECE License Manager. To open it, go to http://localhost:1968 in a web browser, or use ECE License Manager under ECE Design in the Windows Start menu. You will need the registration email address and serial number from your licensing email.

• Stand-alone: Activating Software Standalone License
• Network:
  • License server: Installing and Activating Software Network Licensing on a Server Machine
  • Each user's computer: Activating Software Network Licensing on a Client Machine
• Deactivation (to move a license to another computer): Deactivating Software License
• Refreshing (after a renewal, to update expiration dates and license counts): How to Refresh ECE Software Licenses Expiration Dates

How to Get Started in AutoCAD?

See Getting Started with the Worx Plugins. It covers the ribbon, starting each plugin, BricsCAD, ATTEWorx, and what to do if the ribbon tab is missing.