Setup Instructions

Automated Hookup Procedure

When the application was installed (assuming your CAD engine was not running), it added hookup information to the supported versions. All you have to do is start your CAD application and the ribbon should appear.

If you remove and reinstall your CAD application, or if you install a new version of your CAD application, the easiest way to restore this add-on is to double click the autohook.exe file in the applications folder. When this application is uninstalled it will automatically remove the hooks applied during installation as well as those added with the procedure below.

Manual Hookup Procedure

  1. Start your supported CAD application.
  2. Issue the NETLOAD command.
  3. Browse to the installed folder, the default is:
    • for AutoCAD: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins
    • 64-bit: C:\Program Files\DotSoft\MapWorks
    • 32-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\DotSoft\MapWorks
  4. Choose the appropriate DLL for your CAD version from the tables below:
    MapWorks for Regular AutoCAD, BricsCAD, IntelliCAD
    Platform Version Module
    AutoCAD 2025 MapWorksAC25.dll
    AutoCAD 2018-2024 MapWorksAC18.dll
    AutoCAD 2015-2017 MapWorksAC15.dll
    AutoCAD 2013-2014 MapWorksAC13.dll
    AutoCAD 2010-2012 MapWorksAC10.dll
    BricsCAD V25 Pro+ MapWorksBC25.dll
    BricsCAD V24 Pro+ MapWorksBC24.dll
    BricsCAD V23 Pro+ MapWorksBC23.dll
    BricsCAD V22 Pro+ MapWorksBC22.dll
    BricsCAD V21 Pro+ MapWorksBC21.dll
    BricsCAD V20 Pro+ MapWorksBC20.dll
    IntelliCAD 11.0 MapWorksIC110.dll
    IntelliCAD 10.1 MapWorksIC101.dll
    IntelliCAD 10.0 MapWorksIC100.dll
    IntelliCAD 9.0-9.2 MapWorksIC090.dll
    MapWorks for Civil3D (also known as C3DTools)
    Platform Version Module
    Civil3D 2025 C3DTools2025.dll
    Civil3D 2024 C3DTools2024.dll
    Civil3D 2023 C3DTools2023.dll
    Civil3D 2022 C3DTools2022.dll
    Civil3D 2021 C3DTools2021.dll
    Civil3D 2020 C3DTools2020.dll
    Civil3D 2019 C3DTools2019.dll
    Civil3D 2018 C3DTools2018.dll
    Civil3D 2017 C3DTools2017.dll
    Civil3D 2016 C3DTools2016.dll
    Civil3D 2015 C3DTools2015.dll
    MapWorks for BricsCAD Civil (also known as BCSTools)
    Platform Version Module
    BricsCAD Civil 2025 BCSTools25.dll†
    BricsCAD Civil 2024 BCSTools2024.dll†

    †Note: BCSTools uses the built in BricsCAD Projections. Certain systems (such as NAD27 to NAD83) require the addition of a download from BricSys. See the "About CSMAP" section at the bottom of this BricSys help document on the GEOGRAPHICLOCATION command. Follow the instructions to add significant functionality to the projection capabilities, including the tools in BCSTools.

AutoCAD Notes:

AutoCAD 2014+ Trusted Locations: AutoCAD 2014 and later adds security which requires an additional procedure during manual setup.

  1. Launch AutoCAD 2014+.
  2. Issue the OPTIONS command.
  3. If you have multiple profiles, set your desired profile current.
    1. Click the [Profiles] tab.
    2. Select the profile from the list.
    3. Click the Set Current button.
  4. Click the [Files] tab.
  5. Click the + to the left of Trusted Locations.
  6. Click the Add button.
  7. Click the Browse button.
  8. Navigate to the application folder and click OK.
  9. If you receive an alert (about Read-Only), click Continue.
  10. Click OK to close the Options dialog.

Folder: Because a single install of the application can serve both 32- and 64-bit environments, it installs (by default) to the Program Files (x86) folder.

IntelliCAD Notes:

  1. Due to variances of IntelliCAD builds (from different OEMS), we cannot currently automatically hook on. You will need to use the Manual Hookup procedure above.
  2. An IntelliCAD build might have the Microsoft .NET Framework support turned off. In the event the NETLOAD command fails, issue the DOTNETENABLED command and enter ON. You will then need to close the CAD engine and restart it.

Check for Updates:

MapWorks has a Check For Updates tool that can be found in the programs group under the Windows Start button. It can check the Internet for updates and patches to bring your system up to date. You should use this periodically to make sure your installation is up to date with the latest revisions.