Select cloud projects to sync in Desktop Connector

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Depending on your version of Desktop Connector,

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you may need to select cloud projects to sync to your local workspace.

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In Desktop Connector 15.8,

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all projects that you are subscribed to automatically sync to your local drive.

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In this case, you do not need to select specific projects.

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With this version of the software, in your local workspace, under This PC,

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simply expand Autodesk Docs to view all available projects.

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The Desktop Connector 16.x family requires you to select projects to sync to your local workspace.

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Selecting only the projects that are relevant to you improves storage efficiency,

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and enables better and faster syncing capabilities.

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To select projects, in the tray, right-click Desktop Connector, and then click Select Projects.

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In the Select Projects dialog, expand each hub to select the projects that are relevant to you.

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Click the My Selections tab to view your complete list of selected projects.

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Once complete, click Save.

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The Connect Projects dialog confirms that Desktop Connector is preparing your projects.

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Click OK.

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With Desktop Connector 16.x, in File Explorer,

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notice Autodesk Docs now appears directly under Quick Access, at the same level as This PC.

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Expand Autodesk Docs to see that your selected projects are now available in your local workspace.

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Desktop Connector currently allows you to select up to 60 projects to sync.

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You can easily add and remove projects whenever you need to

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by simply following the same process to select or deselect projects,

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and then saving your changes.