Install the toolkit, activate your license, and put everyday project tools within reach in the Plant 3D ribbon. No project migration required.
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Close all Plant 3D windows before installing or updating RKCadTools.
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Download the latest RKCadTools installer from the Downloads page. Before opening it, unblock the downloaded file in Windows.
In File Explorer, right-click the downloaded installer and select Properties. On the General tab, check Unblock in the Security section at the bottom. Click Apply, then OK. If Unblock is not shown, continue to setup.
Open the unblocked installer and follow the setup prompts. Choose “Install for me only” or “Install for all users”.
Installing for all users? Ask your IT administrator to run the installer with administrator rights. Setup places the files automatically.
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Open AutoCAD Plant 3D and load a Plant 3D project. RKCadTools should load automatically during startup.
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Look for the RKCadTools tab in the ribbon. Its tools are available directly inside Plant 3D.
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Run an RKCadTools command to open the activation window if a license is required, or use Utilities > Activate License. Start your free 15-day trial directly from the activation window. If you already have a paid license, enter your license key instead.
The license is stored for the current Windows user. Once activated, open a tool to confirm it is ready to use.
At the end of setup, choose Open RKCadTools guides online to visit the guides on this website. You can also open them later from the User Guide button in RKCadTools.
Download the installer, unblock it in Windows Properties, run setup, and start your free 15-day trial directly from the RKCadTools activation window. No trial request or license key is needed.
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