Setting up your software

Installing

Find your installation for Novapoint. We always recommend you download and install the latest version (with any updates) for best performance.

Make sure to pick the Novapoint that matches your CAD software, either using Trimble Drawing or Autodesk products.

The installation may require installing certain Windows updates and other software to work OK, and could require a few reboots.

Also check the system requirements.

Starting for the first time

When starting the software for the first time it will start the Startup Settings.

In Startup Settings you set the license type (Named User or FlexLM). For most users this will be a Named User for both Quadri and Novapoint.

For Novapoint used with AutoCAD you can also set the version/variant of Autodesk products that you want to use.

NOTE: If you have multiple AutoCAD, Civil3D or Map3D installed, then you can pick software to use in the Startup Settings.

1. If you want to change the Autodesk product then close Novapoint and Quadri.

2. In the Windows Startup menu find the Startup Settings for Novapoint.

3. Open it and at the bottom you will find the option to change Autodesk products.

4. Now start Novapoint and open the AutoCAD software via the Start CAD button.

Relating Novapoint to your CAD-software

The first time you start your Novapoint and wants to start the CAD software it is required that CAD has been started up prior to launching it from Novapoint. This is to make sure the installation of the CAD software was done properly and that all files are unpacked on the CAD software.

Quadri says CAD not installed

The CAD software you aim to use is either not installed, or it has not been started once since installing.

Start your CAD software manually from Microsoft Windows. Then Close the CAD software. Now restart Novapoint and Quadri.

Installation Guide

You may want to read our installation guide for more info.