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Installation
- AutoCAD Add-in installed but tab not showing.
- How to install the AutoCAD Add-in
- How to install the Catia Add-in
- How to install the MicroStation Add-in
- How to install the SolidWorks Add-in
- How to install Vistapoint CAD Manager
- How to install Vistapoint Desktop
- Microstation VBA script not loading on startup
- Vistapoint Quick Start Guide
- You must install or update .NET to run this application
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CAD Manager
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Vistapoint
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- Vistapoint April 2025 Release Notes
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- Getting started with the Vistapoint Catia Integration
- Getting started with the Vistapoint SolidWorks Integration
- How to add a numbering rule
- How to add index fields
- How to add index fields to document classes
- How to add users
- How to bulk rename documents
- How to configure duplicate search
- How to configure SolidWorks Toolbox with Vistapoint
- How to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) List
- How to create a workspace class
- How to create CAD neutral files (STEP, PDF, etc.)
- How to edit/check-out documents
- How to install & configure for Inventor
- How to install and configure for PTC Creo
- How to install the Catia Add-in
- How to manage billing
- How to recover recycled documents
- How to rename references without breaking assembly relationships
- How to restore to a previous version
- How to review and release documents workflow
- How to search for documents
- How to select import location
- How to set a revision
- How to use MyWork to manage local file changes
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- CAD files have no references or metadata
- Can't start Inventor Apprentice Server: Inventor.ApprenticeServer
- Error Logging in to Vistapoint web app
- Error processing command checking out from web app
- File is in use. Close related file(s) and try again
- File not located in Vistapoint local folder
- Path to RealDWG Not Found
- RestHttpClient.SendRequest failed or Execution Timeout Expired
- SolidWorks Creating PDF Automatically
- SolidWorks references not finding the right files in sub folders
- SolidWorks Thumbnail Not Updating
- The file was not analyzed because a suitable File Manager was not found
- Trouble logging in
- Vistapoint web app stuck on loading
- Vistapoint won't open after install
- You must install or update .NET to run this application
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Integrations
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- Getting started with the Vistapoint SolidWorks Integration
- How to configure SolidWorks Toolbox with Vistapoint
- How to install the SolidWorks Add-in
- How to turn off Save As on SolidWorks Assemblies trying to save read-only parts
- SolidWorks references not finding the right files in sub folders
- SolidWorks Thumbnail Not Updating
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Trouble logging in
UpdatedOctober 31, 2025
If you are having trouble logging in to the desktop app, try the following:
Make sure you have a login
Contact your administrator to make sure you have a login and access to the instance.
Restart
- Close the Vistapoint desktop application.
- Close the Vistapoint Assistant.
-Open the hidden menu by clicking on the bottom right arrow.
-Right click the Vistapoint icon.
-Click Exit.

- Open the desktop app and try again.
Install the latest version
Make sure you are using the latest version of Vistapoint for your instance. Download the latest version on the web app under Apps > Vistapoint Desktop.
Check your connection
On the desktop app, check that you are using the correct connection link. On the login menu, click Options. Review the active connection to make sure it is correct. The correct connection information can also be shown on the web app under Apps > Connection info.
Please reach out to support if you still have any issues or trouble logging in.