The installation of the application starts after the setup file has been downloaded.
Schüco architecture library and CAD article libraries
Together with SchüCad next, the current versions of the Schüco architecture library and the CAD article libraries for aluminum and steel systems will be installed on your computer.
You may access the libraries using the command "Load items" (ribbon bar: “Item” group and/or “SchüCad next item” toolbar).
Please note before downloading
AutoCAD® 2022-2025 and/or AutoCAD® Architecture 2022-2025 must be installed
One of the listed AutoCAD® applications with ServicePack must already be installed on the computer before installing SchüCad next. Your AutoCAD® application must be started before installing SchüCad next.
Update installation: required modifications
When the download is complete, SchüCad next installation starts automatically. Therefore, before downloading, back up your own customized tool palettes and toolbars, and restore them after installing the update. For this purpose, the “Export profile” function is not sufficient.
Please do the following:
Your own tool palettes:
Export your tool palettes to corresponding XTP files.
Your own toolbars:
Transfer your toolbars to a separate partial CUIX file (not the ACAD.cuix and not in the schuecadnext.cuix).
Then, install the new version of SchüCad next.
Restore your settings in the new version:
Your own tool palettes:
Import your saved XTP files.
Your own toolbars:
Load your own partial CUIX file in the “Customize user interface” dialog.
Download and installation of SchüCad next
For update installation: Make sure your own custom tool palettes and toolbars are backed up.
Click on the link to download the new setup file.
The installation wizard will start automatically once the download is complete.
Select the language of the installation routine and click "Next >" in the welcome dialog.
License agreement
Please read the license agreement and then select the option: “I accept the terms of the license agreement.”
Click on “Next >”.
Destination folder
Confirm the suggested destination folder where the program will be installed.
Click on “Next >”.
Start installation
To continue the installation process, click on “Install”. (If necessary, you may use the “< Back” button to correct the previous setting for the destination folder. Use the “Cancel” button to quit the installation wizard.)
The successful completion of the installation process will be displayed in the dialog.
Finish the installation by clicking “Complete”.
Starting and configuring SchüCad next
A SchüCad next desktop shortcut has been created or updated as part of the installation.
Starting SchüCad next
The work environment is configured.
If the AutoCAD® Architecture versions 2022-2025 are installed, select “AutoCAD Architecture 2022” as the template profile. Otherwise, select the “AutoCAD” entry as the template profile
Click on “OK”.
For AutoCAD® Architecture, select the “Drawing & Labeling” template as the workspace.