| What is the Workstations article about? | It explains how HELIOS 3D manages workstation entries in the database and how a workstation is connected to Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D through a program configuration. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What is a workstation in HELIOS 3D? | A workstation represents a local computer installation that can connect to the HELIOS 3D database and start the configured CAD environment. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Where is the Workstations section located? | It is part of the HELIOS 3D Database Application section. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What is the Workstations section used for? | It lists all computer systems that have access to the HELIOS 3D database and allows existing workstation entries to be checked, renamed, deleted, and provided with program configurations. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Can I manually add a new workstation? | No. A new workstation entry is created automatically when an unknown workstation attempts to access the database. The article states that there is no option to manually add a workstation to the list. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What can I manually edit in the workstation list? | You can edit existing workstation entries, for example to rename a workstation, or delete them. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Why does each workstation need a Program Configuration? | Each workstation needs a Program Configuration so HELIOS 3D knows how to launch the required version of AutoCAD Civil 3D on that computer. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Why is the workstation configuration especially important in multi-user environments? | In multi-user environments, several planners may access the same project database from different computers. Each workstation must therefore know which local CAD installation and profile should be used to open HELIOS 3D drawings. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should I check before creating or editing a workstation configuration? | Check that the required CAD application is installed on the local computer and that the correct executable file and CAD profile are known. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should a valid Program Configuration normally include? | A valid configuration should include a clear configuration name, the correct program type, the full path to the CAD executable file, and the profile that should be loaded when CAD starts. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Where do I edit the Program Configuration for a workstation? | Select the workstation from the list, go to the Additional Data area below the workstation list, and open the Program Configuration tab. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How do I add a new Program Configuration? | In the Program Configuration tab, right-click inside the list and choose Add… from the context menu. Then enter the configuration name and parameters in the dialog. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
What is the Type field used for? | The Type field defines which CAD application type the configuration refers to. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
What is the Program field used for? | The Program field specifies the full path to the executable file of the application that should be started. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
What is the Profile field used for? | The Profile field defines the CAD profile that should be loaded automatically when the selected CAD application starts. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Why must the profile name be entered carefully? | If the profile name is incorrect, missing, or not available in the selected CAD installation, CAD may start with an unexpected environment or without the required HELIOS 3D setup. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
What does Default CAD Configuration do? | If enabled, the current configuration is preselected when HELIOS 3D starts. This should be used for the configuration that is normally required on the workstation. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What happens if no Default CAD Configuration is selected? | If no configuration is marked as default, HELIOS 3D preselects the first configuration in the list sorted alphabetically. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Why should I use descriptive configuration names? | Descriptive names help users select the correct configuration when multiple CAD versions or profiles are available. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should I check when several configurations exist? | Before starting a drawing from Project Management, check that the correct configuration is selected, especially if different CAD versions or startup profiles exist. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Can I edit the call command and command line parameters manually? | No. The call command and command line parameters are displayed automatically and cannot be edited. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Where is the Program Configuration selected before opening a drawing? | It is selected in Project Management on the Drawings tab before starting a drawing. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How do I start a drawing with a selected Program Configuration? | Open Project Management, go to the Drawings tab, check the drawing preview area, select the configuration in the Options section, and use the Start Program button. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Why should I refresh the available configurations before selecting one? | Refreshing helps ensure that the workstation uses the current configuration data from the database before another entry is selected from the drop-down list. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should I check if the expected Program Configuration is not available? | First refresh the configuration list. Then check whether the selected workstation entry contains a valid Program Configuration in the Additional Data section. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should I check if CAD does not start? | Verify that the Program path points to an existing executable file on the local computer. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should I check if CAD starts but the HELIOS 3D environment is not loaded? | Check whether the specified CAD profile exists in the selected CAD application and whether the profile name is written correctly. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should I check if the wrong configuration is preselected? | Check whether another configuration has been marked as Default CAD Configuration. If no default is set, HELIOS 3D preselects the first configuration in alphabetical order. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should I check after renaming or deleting a workstation entry? | Check that the affected computer can still access the database and that its required Program Configuration is available when starting drawings. This is a plausible support check based on the workstation workflow and should be validated in the productive environment. |
| What are the related Help-Center topics for Workstations? | Related topics are Installation, Licensing, Project Management, System Settings, and User Management. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How does the Workstations article relate to Installation? | Installation is relevant because HELIOS 3D and the local CAD application must be installed before a workstation can be used and configured. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How does the Workstations article relate to Licensing? | Licensing is relevant because the workstation must be able to start and use HELIOS 3D with a valid license. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How does the Workstations article relate to Project Management? | Project Management is relevant because drawings are started from the Drawings tab using the selected Program Configuration. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How does the Workstations article relate to User Management? | User Management is relevant because database access and permissions determine whether a user can work with the database application and project data from the workstation. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
