AutoCAD: Heidi Module Load Error: “Error Loading Heidi Module – C:\Programs Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2022\DRV\\acaddm16.hdi”

Issue:
 AutoCAD:  Heidi Module Load Error: “Error Loading Heidi Module – C:\Programs Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2022\DRV\\acaddm16.hdi”

This will disable Hardware Acceleration while in AutoCAD.


Causes:
This error indicates that either your Video Card and/or Video Card driver does not support DirectX 12. This can cause graphics issues. This will disable your AutoCAD hardware Acceleration.


Solution:
To resolve this issue set AutoCAD to use DirectX  11.

•    Inside of AutoCAD in the command line Type GFXDX12 and select the <Enter> Key on your Keyboard.
•    Type 0 and select the <Enter> Key on your Keyboard.

1 = On
0 = Off

•    Now restart AutoCAD and the error should no longer appear.

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-make-AutoCAD-run-with-DirectX-9.html

 

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