The Communication Center provides up-to-date product support information, software patches, subscription announcements, articles, and other product information through a connection to the Internet.
In the Communication Center, the Autodesk default setting is to hide notifications older than 14 days. We think this is a little short and recommend increasing the time to 30 days or even turn this setting off altogether. That way you'll always be current with any product updates and discussion groups.
Configure Communication Center
To receive the latest software updates, product support announcements, and maintenance patches, configure the Communication Center to your preferred settings.
At the right end of the status bar, click the Live Update icon.
- To enable the Live Update feature, select the Specify your country and preferred update frequency option, or click Settings.
- Apply your changes. A check mark appears in front of the Specify your country and preferred update frequency option. The Connect to the Internet and download available information option is activated.
- Select the Connect to the Internet and download available information option. You can also click Refresh Content to download the latest updates and announcements.
- The Communication Center Status notifies you that a download is in progress. When the download is complete, a check mark appears in front of the Connect to the Internet and download available information option. The Specify which information channels you want to view option is activated.
- Select the Specify which information channels you want to view option to specify the channels you want to view in the Communication Center.
- Select the channel names for the information you want to receive.
- Apply your changes. If you do not select any channels before selecting OK, you are prompted to select one or more information channels before information can be downloaded.
- The Communication Center dialog box notifies you that your product is up to date and provides links to your preferred channel information.
Enjoy!
Derek Wielkopolski, Ideate Support Manager
Jesika DiGregorio, Ideate Support Intern
