Desktop Agent & Exocad
Install & pair the agent
Pontiq Agent is a small companion for Windows, macOS and Linux. It runs in the tray and opens cases from the web app in Exocad (Windows) or your local sync folder.
Download
- Open Desktop Agent or in the app Settings → Desktop Agent.
- Download the installer for your OS.
- Install the agent (Windows: NSIS, macOS: DMG, Linux: AppImage/DEB).
On first launch Windows SmartScreen or macOS Gatekeeper may warn you — expected until binaries are code-signed. Choose “Run anyway” / “Open”.
Pairing
The agent is always bound to you as an employee. You only sync orders you are allowed to see in the web app.
- In the web app: Settings → Desktop Agent → Create code.
- Enter the code in the agent — or open the
pontiq://pair?...deep link. - The agent connects via WebSocket and shows “Connected”.
Agent settings
- Sync folder: default
Documents/Pontiq/Cases - Exocad path (Windows): auto-detected or pick manually
- Launch at login: recommended
- Auto-sync: optional — new visible orders are stored locally
Unpair
In the web app revoke the device, or choose “Unpair” in the agent.