Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1. How do I start AutoCAD without loading OmniCADD files and the OmniCADD menu?

A1. AutoCAD always starts with the last active profile by default. To modify this feature you need to change the AutoCAD desktop icon settings.

Right-click AutoCAD Desktop Icon, select 'Properties...', then 'Shortcut' tab.
Change 'Target' field to the following depending on AutoCAD version:
- AutoCAD 2000: "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2000\acad.exe" /p "<<Unnamed Profile>>"
- AutoCAD 2000i: "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2000i\acad.exe" /p "<<Unnamed Profile>>"
- AutoCAD 2002 : "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2002\acad.exe" /p "<<Unnamed Profile>>"
- AutoCAD 2004 : "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2004\acad.exe" /p "<<Unnamed Profile>>"
- AutoCAD 2005 : "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2005\acad.exe" /p "<<AutoCAD 2005 Unnamed Profile>>"
- AutoCAD 2006 : "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2006\acad.exe" /p "<<AutoCAD 2006 Unnamed Profile>>"
- AutoCAD 2007 : "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2007\acad.exe" /p "<<Unnamed Profile>>"
Click OK.
Start AutoCAD by double-clicking this icon.

Q2. How do I create a desktop shortcut for starting OmniCADD SDS 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 without OmniCADD Explorer?

A2. Copy and paste the existing AutoCAD icon on your desktop. Then,

Right-click the newly created icon, select 'Properties...', then 'General' tab. Change icon name to OmniCADD 200x, depending on which version of AutoCAD you are using.
Select 'Shortcut' tab. Change Target line to:
- AutoCAD 2000: "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2000\acad.exe" /p "OmniCADD60" /t "OmniCADD.dwt"
- AutoCAD 2000i: "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2000i\acad.exe" /p "OmniCADD60" /t "OmniCADD.dwt"
- AutoCAD 2002 : "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2002\acad.exe" /p "OmniCADD60" /t "OmniCADD.dwt"
- AutoCAD 2004 : "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2004\acad.exe" /p "OmniCADD70"
- AutoCAD 2005 : "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2005\acad.exe" /p "OmniCADD70"
- AutoCAD 2006 : "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2006\acad.exe" /p "OmniCADD70"
- AutoCAD 2007 : "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2007\acad.exe" /p "OmniCADD80"
Click OK.
Check the configuration of OmniCADD SDS by double-clicking this icon. When the new drawing starts, type INSERT in AutoCAD command line and click 'Enter.' If the list of available objects includes only BORDER you will need to check your OmniCADD template settings as described in Q3.

Q3. How do I to fix a corrupted OmniCADD profile in AutoCAD?

A3. When the OmniCADD menu and/or OmniCADD support files are not loading during drawing startup, most likely the OmniCADD profile is corrupted. To fix the OmniCADD profile:

Start "Options" command by typing it in thecommand line or selecting it from the list when right-clicking mouse inside the AutoCAD command window. Then follow instructions for your OmniCADD SDS version:

OmniCADD 5.6 for AutoCAD 14:

Check that the profile OmniCADD56 is current. If not, switch to the 'Profiles' tab, select OmniCADD56 profile and click button 'Set Current'.
Switch to 'Files' tab and open 'Support File Search Path' by clicking on a 'plus' sign.
Check that the first three lines list OmniCADD support folders:
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds56
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds56\Dwg
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds56\Sld
If these folders are present but do not occupy the first three lines, then move them up by selecting the folder and clicking the 'Move Up' button.
If the folders are not present, then add them by clicking 'Add', then 'Browse' and selecting the folder from the dialog. Then move these folders up to occupy the first three lines.
Open 'Menu, Help and Miscellanious Files' and then 'Menu File' by clicking on a plus sign.
Check that the menu file line reads C:\OmniCADD\Sds56\OmniCADD.mnu. If not, click 'Browse' and select the OmniCADD menu file.

OmniCADD 5.7 for AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002:

Check that the profile OmniCADD57 is current. If not, switch to the 'Profiles' tab, select OmniCADD57 profile and click button 'Set Current'.
Switch to 'Files' tab and open 'Support File Search Path' by clicking on a 'plus' sign.
Check that the first three lines list OmniCADD support folders:
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds57
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds57\Dwg
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds57\Sld
If these folders are present but do not occupy the first three lines, then move them up by selecting the folder and clicking the 'Move Up' button.
If the folders are not present, then add them by clicking 'Add', then 'Browse' and selecting the folder from the dialog. Then move these folders up to occupy the first three lines.
Open 'Menu, Help and Miscellanious Files' and then 'Menu File' by clicking on a plus sign.
Check that the menu file line reads C:\OmniCADD\Sds57\OmniCADD.mnu. If not, click 'Browse' and select the OmniCADD menu file.

OmniCADD 6.0 for AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002:a

Check that the profile OmniCADD60 is current. If not, switch to the 'Profiles' tab, select OmniCADD60 profile and click button 'Set Current'.
Switch to 'Files' tab and open 'Support File Search Path' by clicking on a 'plus' sign.
Check that the first three lines list OmniCADD support folders:
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds60
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds60\Dwg
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds60Sld
If these folders are present but do not occupy the first three lines, then move them up by selecting the folder and clicking the 'Move Up' button.
If the folders are not present, then add them by clicking 'Add', then 'Browse' and selecting the folder from the dialog. Then move these folders up to occupy the first three lines.
Open 'Menu, Help and Miscellanious Files' and then 'Menu File' by clicking on a plus sign.
Check that the menu file line reads C:\OmniCADD\Sds60\OmniCADD.mnu. If not, click 'Browse' and select the OmniCADD menu file.

OmniCADD 7.0. for AutoCAD 2004, 2005:

Check that the profile OmniCADD70 is current. If not, switch to the 'Profiles' tab, select OmniCADD70 profile and click button 'Set Current'.
Switch to 'Files' tab and open 'Support File Search Path' by clicking on a 'plus' sign.
Check that the first three lines list OmniCADD support folders:
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds70
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds70\Dwg
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds70\Sld
If these folders are present but do not occupy the first three lines, then move them up by selecting the folder and clicking the 'Move Up' button.
If the folders are not present, then add them by clicking 'Add', then 'Browse' and selecting the folder from the dialog. Then move these folders up to occupy the first three lines.
Open 'Menu, Help and Miscellanious Files' and then 'Menu File' by clicking on a plus sign.
Check that the menu file line reads C:\OmniCADD\Sds70\OmniCADD.mnu. If not, click 'Browse' and select the OmniCADD menu file.
Open Template settings and then check the Drawing Template File Location line. It should read:
"C:\OmniCADD\SDS70\Dwt".
If not, click the Browse button and select this folder.
Check line Default Template File Name for QNEW line. It should read
"C:\OmniCADD\Sds70\Dwt\OmniCADD.dwt".

OmniCADD 7.0. for AutoCAD 2006:

Check that the profile OmniCADD70 is current. If not, switch to the 'Profiles' tab, select OmniCADD70 profile and click button 'Set Current'.
Switch to 'Files' tab and open 'Support File Search Path' by clicking on a 'plus' sign.
Check that the first three lines list OmniCADD support folders:
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds70
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds70\Dwg
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds70\Sld
If these folders are present but do not occupy the first three lines, then move them up by selecting the folder and clicking the 'Move Up' button.
If the folders are not present, then add them by clicking 'Add', then 'Browse' and selecting the folder from the dialog. Then move these folders up to occupy the first three lines.
Open 'Menu, Help and Miscellanious Files' and then 'Menu File' by clicking on a plus sign.
Check that the menu file line reads C:\OmniCADD\Sds70\OmniCADD2006.cui. If not, click 'Browse' and select the OmniCADD2006.cui menu file.
Open Template settings and then check the Drawing Template File Location line. It should read:
"C:\OmniCADD\SDS70\Dwt".
If not, click the Browse button and select this folder.
Check line Default Template File Name for QNEW line. It should read
"C:\OmniCADD\Sds70\Dwt\OmniCADD.dwt".

OmniCADD 8.0. for AutoCAD 2007, 2008:

Check that the profile OmniCADD80 is current. If not, switch to the 'Profiles' tab, select OmniCADD80 profile and click button 'Set Current'.
Switch to 'Files' tab and open 'Support File Search Path' by clicking on a 'plus' sign.
Check that the first three lines list OmniCADD support folders:
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds80
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds80\Dwg
            C:\OmniCADD\Sds80\Sld
If these folders are present but do not occupy the first three lines, then move them up by selecting the folder and clicking the 'Move Up' button.
If the folders are not present, then add them by clicking 'Add', then 'Browse' and selecting the folder from the dialog. Then move these folders up to occupy the first three lines.
Open 'Menu, Help and Miscellanious Files' and then 'Menu File' by clicking on a plus sign.
Check that the menu file line reads
C:\OmniCADD\Sds80\OmniCADD2007.cui (for AutoCAD 2007) or
C:\OmniCADD\Sds80\OmniCADD2008.cui (for AutoCAD 2007) .
If not, click 'Browse' and select the corresponding OmniCADD menu file.
Open Template settings and then check the Drawing Template File Location line. It should read:
"C:\OmniCADD\SDS80\Dwt".
If not, click the Browse button and select this folder.
Check line Default Template File Name for QNEW line. It should read
"C:\OmniCADD\Sds80\Dwt\OmniCADD.dwt".

Click the 'Apply' button. Then create a backup of your OmniCADD profile by clicking the 'Export' button under the 'Profiles' tab. Later you will be able to restore the profile by clicking the 'Import' button and selecting the backup file. To finish, press the 'OK' button and restart the drawing.

Q4. Some OmniCADD commands are not working. Why am I getting error: Block xxx can't be found?

A4. Most likely some of your OmniCADD template files are corrupted. To fix this error:

Start the AutoCAD 'Insert' command by typing the command or clicking the corresponding AutoCAD button.
Click the 'Browse' button and select C:\OmniCADD\Sdsxx\Dwg\OmniCADD.dwg file, where xx corresponds to the OmniCADD SDS version 56, 57, 60, 70, or 80.
Uncheck all 'Specify On-Screen' boxes.
Set insertion point coordinates to zero value.
Set scale multipliers to 1.0.
Set rotation angle to 0.
Check 'Explode' box.
Click 'OK' button.

Q5. How do I install OmniCADD programs from the Internet?

A5. Follow these instructions:

Visit our website www.omnicadd.com/updates.htm. Install the latest version of the Sentinel Drivers.
From the same website install the latest version of OmniCADD Explorer.
Open OmniCADD Explorer, Tools, OmniCADD Passport command. Fill out the registration form and click the “Register” button.
Wait for e-mail registration confirmation. This normally takes 10-15 minutes during our working hours Monday through Friday (9am – 5pm Central Standard Time). If you completed registration outside these hours, wait for e-mail the next working day.
Open OmniCADD Explorer, Tools, Install from the Web command. Follow on-screen instructions to install products available to you. Contact OmniCADD if you are not able to install products you think you should be able to install, or to request quotes for new OmniCADD products.
You will not need Serial Numbers with the Internet Installation procedure. If you do not have Internet access then you can contact OmniCADD and ask for a new Installation CD.

Q6. What OmniCADD programs I should install, and in what order?

A6. All users need to install:

Sentinel Drivers for the hardware lock. Drivers install automatically when you insert the OmniCADD Setup CD.
OmniCADD Explorer.
If you have OmniCADD SDS starting from version 6.0 and/or OmniCADD Stocklisting program, install OmniCADD MDB after installing OmniCADD Explorer and before the SDS and Stocklisting installation. Please note that OmniCADD MDB is not a program, it is a database. It needs to be installed once. It requires regular backups (you will be prompted to backup.) Use OmniCADD Explorer, Tools, OmniCADD MDB, Backup and Restore commands for database maintanance operations. Also remember that OmniCADD MDB can be installed on a server. In that case, other users from you company should run OmniCADD Explorer, Tools, OmniCADD MDB, Register command to set up the appropriate links to the database on their computers. All data from the OmniCADD database will be shared by all users.
After that, you can install the OmniCADD HCS, OmniCADD SDS, and OmniCADD Stocklisting programs in any order.

The OmniCADD Database Manager program (OmniCADD DBM 7.0 - not to be confused with OmniCADD MDB) only needs to be installed by OmniCADD SDS users of version 6.0 and later, who don't have a license for the OmniCADD Stocklisting program. OmniCADD DBM is an integral part of the OmniCADD Stocklisting program which allows users to manage OmniCADD MDB items.