Configuring Smart Client

Configuring Smart Client

Smart Client Set Up

Open the smart client application. If you are opening it for the first time you will see this error:

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Click OK, you will see a popup asking for your server. Click the “Select” button and enter your Archibus server address. Remember the http and the /Archibus at the end.

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If your organization uses passwords for Archibus select the “Prompt for Username and Password (ARCHIBUS Authentication)” option. If your organization uses single sign on then select the “Use SAML authentication” option. Click OK.

Sign in with your credentials or if you selected SSO you will be redirected to your organization’s login page.

Configuring Smart Client to AutoCAD

Under “Preferences” we want to let Smart Client know which CAD application to use. Select the CAD application installed on your system. This can vary per user, but Smart Client will recognize the CAD application on your computer.

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Navigation Tabs

If the drawing tab is not showing, follow instructions here: https://knowledgebase.rsc2lc.com/archibus-smart-client-drawing-tab-configuration/

If the views tab is not showing, you will need additional Archibus security groups SYS-VIEW-ALTER and SYS-VIEW-NEW assigned to your role. Please contact your Archibus administrator to get those added.

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