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Electrical: After changing the wd.env file to a new custom wd.env location paths stay the same

May 23, 2025 Jeff Arbogast

Issue:
Electrical: After changing the wd.env file to a new custom  wd.env location  paths stay the same.


Causes:
Default wd.env file

Solution:
You must rename the default wd.env file. 
Then restart Electrical.

Example:

You have a custom wd.env file located on your network. You would like to use this wd.env file.
When you select this file, it opens however the paths stay the same.

  • After you select the new wd.env file from the new location.
  • Go to C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Acade 20xx\AeData
  • Rename the existing wd.env file to something like xxxwd.env (always keep the original in case you need to go back).
  • Restart Autodesk Electrical.


The paths should now match the custom wd.env file from the new location.

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Jeff Arbogast

Manufacturing Solution Center Team Lead<br><br>Jeff is responsible for manufacturing Technical Support for both internal staff and customers. In addition to the daily activities of the support center, he helps write for the National Support Center blog, and has written online classes for the IMAGINiT training on demand site.

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