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NOTE Specify the Autodesk Seek Library download folder as a watched folder
and any downloaded files will also be indexed.
■ Pinpoint specific block references or text strings and automatically navigate
to the containing file
■ Open any file from Content Explorer and zoom to any attribute within it
■ Save search parameters for instant access to design content that meets your
design needs
■ Customize how search results are displayed to streamline your work
environment
NOTE Folders on the local computer or a network computer must be specified
as watched folders before their contents can be cataloged and indexed.
Understand the Relationship between Content Explorer and
Content Service
Content Service is a companion component to the Content Explorer search
client installed with AutoCAD and the AutoCAD verticals.
Content Service is an indexing service that monitors the activity in watched
folders on the computer where it is installed. While monitoring these watched
folders, Content Service continuously updates an index with critical metadata
associated with all design files and design objects in those watched folders.
When you perform a search with Content Explorer, the index maintained by
Content Service is examined for matches to the search criteria. Since the index
is continually updated by Content Service, the search results appear
immediately. With this real-time search capability, you can create custom
searches for thousands of design files and design objects, and instantly display
only those files and objects you need for your design.
If you plan to search folders on several different network computers, Content
Service must be installed on each network computer and the folders added to
the watched folder list for indexing. Any machine running AutoCAD or an
AutoCAD vertical with Content Explorer can access the network machines
running Content Service for real-time search results.
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