

Other printing conflicts may occur while printing through the same port as the hardware lock. Certain devices may cause hardware lock failure, which will render the software useless until the lock is replaced. If you are using parallel port hardware locks instead of USB hardware locks, it is not suggested to have a printer, ZIP disk, scanner or any other device connected to the same port as your AutoNest hardware lock. If you have Router-CIM 2007 or newer, the hardware locks are compatible and no switch is necessary. If you fail to return the old lock, you will be invoiced for the full purchase price of the software.

Lost locks are the customer’s responsibility so insure your shipment for full software value. If you are upgrading from a version prior to 2007, you will receive a new Hardware Lock with the 2016 software and will have to return the old Hardware Lock through a traceable carrier. The Router-CIM 2007-2016 Hardware Locks are different than the 2004, 2005, and 2006 Hardware Locks. For the parallel port type, only one port is necessary since these locks can plug into each other.

Since there are two hardware locks required if you are using the nest software, you should have two USB ports available. These can be either a USB type or a Parallel Port (printer port) type.

In addition to the hardware requirements listed above, it is important to note that Router-CIM and AutoNEST require hardware locks (often called 'dongles') in order to function. You should check your hardware against the Autodesk Certified Hardware List to be sure of compatibility with your version of AutoCAD.Ĭlick here to check Autodesk Certified Hardware List Router-CIM 2016 supports the following Autodesk products:Īdditionally, we provide an Inventor Link to the following versions of Autodesk Inventor:
