Starting the Direct Integration Client
Typically, you start the Direct Integration Client directly through the CAD system. When you open the CAD system, aPriori starts as the Cost Ticker in Direct Integration mode. If prompted, enter your aPriori username and password.
To expand to aPriori Desktop
In aPriori Cost Ticker, click Switch to full view button at the left of the menu bar:
To manually disconnect from the CAD system:
Within aPriori, click the "connected" status icon: 
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.To manually connect to the CAD system:
Within aPriori, click "disconnected" status icon: 
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