Autodesk Desktop Connector 16.13.0.2489

The Autodesk Desktop Connector 16.13.0.2489 is available via Autodesk Access or via download from the Autodesk subscription site. The update requires access to the original install resources.

The official listed release date is Mar 19, 2025.
The Autodesk Desktop Connector (ADC) update build version is 16.13.0.2489.

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Autodesk Desktop Connector 16.13.0.2489

This Autodesk Desktop Connector (ADC) release supports optimized improvements to the performance of the ADC.

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Experience Improvements

Workspace auto-rename upon reinstallation

• If you reinstall Desktop Connector and still have files from a previous installation on your device, the old Desktop Connector folder will be renamed to prevent conflicts with the new installation. A dialog box will appear for affected users, displaying the new folder name. For more information about this new workflow, view Managing Leftover Workspace Files after Reinstallation. (CDX-25676 & CDX-25676)

Display “Lock Status" in File Explorer

• Users can now see who has locked a file directly within file explorer. This feature provides greater transparency and helps users understand file access and editing restrictions. (CDX-25665)

Clearer delete notification

• The delete notification messaging on the home screen has been improved to ensure that users are fully aware of the implications of deleting files. (CDX-25635)

Improved ISO 19650 error message

• Improves error messages for failed file uploads or file renames due to non-compliant file names related to ISO 19650 naming standards. (CDX-25784 & CDX-25640)

Resolved Issues

Resolved unintended file activity

• Resolved some cases where one user's actions created jobs on other users' home screens. It also fixed a known workflow where work could be lost when Desktop Connector was not running. (CDX-25584)

Removed unnecessary deletion and sync warnings for HEC-RAS files

• Addressed an issue where users received deletion or sync warnings when updating files created in HEC-RAS software. Desktop Connector will now exclude .tmp.hdf and rasmap.backup files created by HEC-RAS. (CDX-24786)

Resolved troubleshooter crash

• Resolved cases where the troubleshooter could crash if 'Fix all' was selected after other users had made changes to files in the project. (CDX-26127)

Allows shut down while in offline mode

• Ensures that Desktop Connector now shuts down correctly in offline mode. (CDX-25772)

Resolved Rhino “Export” to DWG failure

• Rhino "Export" or "Save As" to DWG format was failing because a temporary file (.dwgbak) was created during the save operation. Desktop Connector now excludes the .dwgbak filetype to allow for a successful Export/Save from Rhino. (CDX-26124)