The AutoCAD link provides specific functionality for use exclusively with AutoCAD P&ID and AutoCAD Plant 3D. This functionality is in addition to the basic functionality provided for AutoCAD as described in About the AutoCAD link.
When a project file, related data files, and all drawing files that are referenced by the project file are stored in a Meridian vault, the link can retrieve Meridian property values from the AutoCAD Project Manager. This exchange is one way only, from AutoCAD to Meridian Enterprise. Data exchange to AutoCAD P&ID and AutoCAD Plant 3D projects is not supported.
The link also creates and maintains Meridian references named AcadPnID Project Part between the project file and the related data files. The link creates references named AcadPnID Project Reference between the project file and the drawing files. This is useful so that you can work with the same sets of files in Meridian that are referenced by the project file.
Notes
Tip If you are part of a team working on projects, contact a system administrator about configuring the project folders in the vault as shared workspaces as described in the BlueCielo Meridian Enterprise Configuration Guide.