Before Starting

The minimum requirements to use ARES Kudo are the following:

The minimum requirements to use DraftSight are the following:

Valid ARES Kudo License
You need a valid ARES Kudo License to use the application.

If you do not have one, download the trial version of ARES Commander.
Valid DraftSight License
You need a valid DraftSight License to use the application.
Graebert Account
Use your Graebert Account to activate the license and access the application.
User Account
You need a user account to activate the license and access the application.
SolidWorks ID
Use your SolidWorks ID to activate the license and access the application.
Web Browser
The following web browsers allow you to use the application:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari for Mac

Notes:

Internet Explorer and Safari for Windows are not supported.
If you are receiving the Your browser does not support WebGL message when using the application with Google Chrome, close and start again Google Chrome.
Tip: Use chrome://restart to keep the tabs you have open.

ARES Kudo offers a Cloud Storage service for storing your drawings. Additionally, you can use other Cloud Storage services to store your project content.

The following Cloud Storage services are supported:

Google Drive® (https://www.google.com/drive/)
Box® (www.box.com)
Dropbox® (www.dropbox.com)
Onshape® (www.onshape.com)
OneDrive® (www.onedrive.live.com)
OneDrive® for Business (https://onedrive.live.com/about/business/)
Trimble Connect® (https://connect.trimble.com/)
Any storage which supports WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) connections (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebDAV)

Supported Cloud Storage Services

The application provides a default cloud service which you can use for storing and sharing your project content. However, you can connect additional Cloud Storage services.

The following Cloud Storage services are supported:

Google Drive® (https://www.google.com/drive/)
Box® (www.box.com)
Dropbox® (www.dropbox.com)
NextCloud® (www.nextcloud.com)
Onshape® (www.onshape.com)
OneDrive® (www.onedrive.live.com)
OneDrive® for Business (https://onedrive.live.com/about/business/)
Trimble Connect® (https://connect.trimble.com/)
HANCOM® (www.hancom.com)
SharePoint® (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/sharepoint/collaboration)
NAVER WORKS® (https://naver.worksmobile.com/)
Any storage which supports WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) connections (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebDAV)

Read more about accessing the application and start using it: