In the bottom right corner of the Open window, change the file type to . Select the hosts file and click Open .
Many users edit the Hosts file to redirect Autodesk validation or licensing servers to a dead end (usually 127.0.0.1 or 0.0.0.0 ). This is most commonly done to circumvent licensing checks or stop the "Your access is now blocked" message that appears in cracked versions of the software.
0.0.0.0 genuine-software2.autodesk.com 0.0.0.0 telemetry.autodesk.com autocad block host file full
Copy geometry from other files and use Ctrl+Shift+V to paste them as blocks.
A "full" host file often becomes a slow host file. Here is how to keep it robust without bloat. In the bottom right corner of the Open
Here is a practical story and guide on how to handle a bloated block host file to keep your projects moving. The Story of the "Infinite" Library
Under the tab, click Settings in the Performance section. This is most commonly done to circumvent licensing
Scroll to the very bottom of the file. Here, you will add the Autodesk IP mappings. A typical block entry looks like this: