How to create a tool link that fires up an Autodesk Command

Applies To:

Content Managers.

You would like to reference or link an Autodesk command to guide users in the context of what they are learning.

To create a tool link that fires off an Autodesk command, you must have the applicable Autodesk software open on your system e.g. AutoCAD, Revit or Civil 3D.
The below solutions are provided for Workflows and Documents, respectively.

WORKFLOW
Before you can place a tool link you must create it first:
- In the Peak Experience Administration Portal, navigate to the 'Content' tab > Select the 'Add New' button > choose the 'Workflow' option

Title the Workflow, and make other 'Overview' and 'Details' selections for your workflow
- Select 'Save'
- Select 'Edit'
- Select 'Launch Editor' button > Click 'Open Pinnacle Series Workflow Editor' when prompted in the browser
  - NOTE: 'Workflow Editor' may open behind browser it is launched from
With the Workflow Editor open and a New Process, Task, or Step created, please right-click workflow item title and select 'Modify'
- View the 'Tools' section in the bottom of the Modify window:
  - Select 'New' to create the New Tool Link

Under the type drop down menu select "Run CAD Command" or "Run Civil 3D Command" or "Run Revit Command".
Inside the New Tool window give your command a name and click Browse whilst the software is open on your system.

In the case of Civil 3D, you can browse the menu structure to select a command, or simply use the command macro. If you are entering the macro, you can string multiple commands together.

You can now click apply to confirm your selection or click test to make sure the selected command is working as expected.
Once you have added tools to your asset, you can insert the tool into the context of the description.
Use the Hammer or type your tool name into the description and Pinnacle Series will resolve it after Refreshing.

Click OK to save your changes.
In the Pinnacle Series portal, when a link is clicked, the associated tool will fire-up. Use the entire collection of tool links to help users be more efficient while remaining on task.
DOCUMENT
- In the Peak Experience Administration Portal, navigate to the 'Content' tab > Select the 'Add New' button > choose the 'Document' option
- Title the Document, and make other 'Overview' and 'Details' selections for your document
  - Select 'Save'
  - Select 'Edit'
  - Select the 'Tool Link' drop down in the Document Editor Tool Bar, above the blank document page.