# Connect tools and accounts

Open **Integrations** in the sidebar to find a product or manage an existing connection. Use **Connected** to see the connections available to you in the current workspace. A connection can belong to your account or be shared with the team; connecting an account does not automatically give every teammate access.

## Choose a connection method

| Connection | Setup | While working |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Onshape](/integrations/onshape) | Authorize your Onshape account; optionally add the in-product panel | Keep Onshape open when using the panel |
| [Autodesk Fusion](/integrations/fusion) | Install Adam Desktop and the Fusion add-in | Keep Fusion and the intended design open |
| [SOLIDWORKS](/integrations/solidworks) | Pair a Windows workstation; the bridge is bundled | Keep SOLIDWORKS and the intended document open; Simulation requires its own add-in and license |
| [Siemens NX](/integrations/nx) | Pair the NX Windows workstation | Use the same Windows account as NX; restart NX after bridge installation if needed |
| [Autodesk Inventor](/integrations/inventor) | Pair a Windows workstation; the bridge is bundled | Keep Inventor and the intended document open |
| [CATIA V5](/integrations/catia) | Pair a Windows workstation; the V5 bridge is bundled | Keep CATIA V5 and the intended part or product open |
| [CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE](/integrations/catia-v6) | Pair a Windows workstation; preview connection | Keep CATIA signed in with the intended design open |
| [Solid Edge](/integrations/solidedge) | Pair a Windows workstation; preview connection | Keep Solid Edge and the intended document open |
| [Rhino](/integrations/rhino) | Pair the computer and install the bundled Rhino plug-in | Keep Rhino 8 open on macOS or Windows |
| [Native CAE](/integrations/native-cae) | Pair a Windows workstation with a licensed simulation application | Verify the native session and model before running |
| [KiCad](/integrations/kicad) | Connect Adam Desktop and enable the KiCad API | Follow the PCB and schematic-specific instructions |
| [Arena PLM](/integrations/arena) | Connect your Arena account | Use the account with access to the intended records |
| Other cloud products | Follow the sign-in steps in the integration card | Keep the authorization current |

Use [Adam Desktop setup](/integrations/desktop-connector) for workstation pairing. See [Supported software](/supported-software) for the full application catalog, versions, and preview notes.

## Connect an integration

**Choose your team**
Select the Adam team that should use the connection.
**Open the integration**
Go to **Integrations**, search for the product, and open its connection card.
**Complete setup**
Sign in, install the connector or add-in, pair a computer, or enter a key as requested.
**Check the intended target**
Confirm the account or application is connected, then ask Adam to inspect the intended document or record.

## Use the connection in a task

Name the application, computer or account if relevant, document, and requested outcome. For a review, state that the source should remain unchanged.

```text
Inspect [document or record] in [application]. Confirm its identity and revision, summarize the information you can read, and identify what is needed to [goal]. Keep this initial inspection read-only.
```

Once the target is clear, continue with a [CAD workflow](/cad/overview) or [simulation workflow](/cae/overview).

## Manage access

Workspace administrators can restrict integrations for the workspace or individual members. If an integration is missing or blocked, check with an administrator before reconnecting it.

For integrations requiring an API key, use a dedicated key with the permissions the task needs. Adam will not display the full key again after saving it. Use the integration setup form for credentials.

Disconnect an account from its integration page or **Connected** when the team no longer needs it. Unpair workstations you no longer control. If a connection expires or cannot access a particular document, follow [Troubleshooting](/resources/troubleshooting).