By default, the GMetrix SMS 5 Offline client only supports applications from the Autodesk 2018 suite and earlier. However there is a workaround to enable the software to launch tests for newer versions of Autodesk software. This solution requires making modifications to your Windows Registry, so please only attempt this solution if you are comfortable modifying your system registry.  Making improper modifications to your registry can cause permanent damage to your computer's operating system. 


Please note as well that we are currently working on development of a new version of the offline client which will include better long term support for new content and software releases. This new version of the client is scheduled to release in late 2021.


To enable use of newer Autodesk applications in the SMS 5 offline client, please follow the instructions below for each specified application.


AutoCAD 


  1. Open the Registry Editor on your machine by searching for “regedit” in applications 
  2. Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Autodesk and locate the currently installed version of AutoCAD. In the example below, R24.1 (AutoCAD 2022) is installed

     

  3. Name the new key R21.0. Your Registry folder should now appear similar to the one below. 




Inventor 


  1. Open the Registry Editor on your machine by searching for “regedit” in applications 
  2. Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Autodesk and locate the currently installed version of Inventor. In the example below, RegistryVersion25.0 (Inventor2021) is installed
     
  3. Right-click on the Inventor folder and select New > Key 
  4. Name your new key RegistryVersion20.0. Your registry folder should now resemble the image below.  


Revit 


  1. Open the Registry Editor on your machine by searching for “regedit” in applications 
  2. Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Autodesk and locate the currently installed version of Revit. In the example below, 2021 (Revit 2021) is installed 
  3. Right-click on the Revit folder and select New > Key 
  4. Name your new key 2017. Your registry folder should now resemble the image below    

 

3DS Max 


  1. Open the Registry Editor on your machine by searching for “regedit” in applications 
  2. Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Autodesk and locate the currently installed version of 3DS Max. In the example below, 24.0 (3DS Max 2022) is installed   
  3. Right-click on the 3dsMax folder and select New > Key 
  4. Name your new key 19.0. Your registry folder should now resemble the image below   

 

Maya 


  1. Open the Registry Editor on your machine by searching for “regedit” in applications 
  2. Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Autodesk and locate the currently installed version of Maya. In the example below, 2022 (Maya 2022) is installed 
  3. Right-click on the Maya folder and select New > Key 
  4. Name your new key 2017. Your registry folder should now resemble the image below.