F/X CAD 2024 Updater
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We've simplified the process for applying updates to F/X CAD that improve performance and repair bugs.
Here are the official Autodesk release notes for Update 2024.1.1 Original source
Fixed Issues
Autodesk Trust Center
For the latest information regarding the security fixes in this Update, refer to the Security Advisory:
Problems Reported Through the Customer Error Reporting Utility
As a result of the detailed information that we received from customers who used the Customer Error Reporting Utility, we were able to identify and fix several defects including the following:
General
- Occasional crashes when modifying a plotter's PC3 properties after setting some custom properties multiple times.
- Occasional crashes when using the HATCH command in a drawing with a superhatch object.
General Update Content
The following defects have been fixed:
Blocks
- Block data with custom properties now displays the correct property values.
Plot
- Reusing PC3 files now creates the same page sizes as expected.
- The custom properties in XPS PCL3 drivers and FUJIFILM Apeos printer are now retained as expected.
General
- The DWF files created in non-English AutoCAD versions are now attached in a drawing without any errors.
- Improved performance when opening a host drawing with one special external reference drawing.
- The layout tab order is now correct when you import multiple layouts from a template file.
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When an update is available, you'll see a notice telling you so when you open F/X CAD 2024. At that point, you'll first need to export your F/X CAD settings.
Next, use the link below to download and install the updater. Right-click the F/X CAD 2024 Update 1.0 download link below.
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Select Save Target As or Save Link As from the menu that opens, and save the file to your desktop.
Go to your desktop, and double-click the file fxcad2024_Updater (or fxcad2024_Updater.exe).
![fxcad_2024_Updater file](/images/docs/kb/autocad-issues/system-performance/6822/file.png)
![Do you want this app to make changes to your device?](/images/docs/kb/autocad-issues/system-performance/6822/changes.png)
If asked whether you want to allow this app to make changes to your device, click Yes.
You'll be asked, Install F/X CAD 2024 Update?
Click Install to install the update.
We highly recommend selecting the option to Backup and restore customizations before and after the Upgrade to save and restore your settings. This option will be selected by default.
To uninstall the CAD updates, you'll need to Uninstall F/X CAD.
![Install prompt for F/X CAD 2024 Updater](/images/docs/kb/autocad-issues/system-performance/6822/update-1.png)
![Reminder that some dialog boxes may appear behind our windows](/images/docs/kb/autocad-issues/system-performance/6822/update-2_.png)
You'll see a reminder that some dialog boxes may appear behind our windows, and to look for and click a flashing icon on the taskbar if the installation process appears to be frozen.
Click OK.
Because the Autodesk tool is not under our control, some dialog boxes may appear behind ours during installation – generally the confirmation dialog boxess you'll see after successfully exporting or importing your CAD settings, as pictured below. Our update will not progress until you close those dialog boxes.
If you selected the option to back up your customized settings, you'll see an Export Custom Settings dialog box.
Click Export to begin backing up your customized settings.
.![Prompt to export customizations](/images/docs/kb/autocad-issues/system-performance/6822/update-3.png)
![Your migration package has been successfully saved message](/images/docs/kb/autocad-issues/system-performance/6822/update-4.png)
If you chose to export your customized settings, you'll see a message that your migration package has been successfully saved. Take note of the location shown in the dialog box, then click OK.
You'll now be able to import your custom settings. Navigate to the location, shown in the previous step, where your custom settings were saved.
![Import Custom Settings dialog box](/images/docs/kb/autocad-issues/system-performance/6822/update-5.png)
You'll see an Import Custom Settings dialog box showing that your custom settings have been imported.
.![Prompt to import customizations](/images/docs/kb/autocad-issues/system-performance/6822/update-6.png)