Thank you for installing PIX Import for AutoCAD.

Please read this ReadMe document carefully and completely. It contains important information which is vital to the proper working of PIX Import for AutoCAD.

Loading Instructions:
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Since PIX Import for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it has to be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Loading is a one time process. PIX Import for AutoCAD will automatically load itself into AutoCAD the next time you run AutoCAD.

The PIX Import for AutoCAD plug-in files are installed into the PIX Import for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\PIX Import for AutoCAD\"). The plug-in files have an extension of ".arx".

The list of plug-in files along with the version of AutoCAD is shown below. Please be sure to use the plug-in file that corresponds to your version of AutoCAD.

PIXImport_VC60.arx -> AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002
PIXImport_VC70.arx -> AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006
PIXImport_VC80.arx -> AutoCAD 2007, 2008 (32 Bit), 2009 (32 Bit)
PIXImport_VC80x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (64 Bit), 2009 (64 Bit)
PIXImport_VC90.arx -> AutoCAD 2010 (32 Bit)
PIXImport_VC90x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2010 (64 Bit)

To load PIX Import for AutoCAD into AutoCAD please follow the steps listed below:
(1) Select "Load Application..." from "Tools" menu or enter the "_APPLOAD" command.
(2) Click the "Contents" button in "Startup Suite"
(3) Click the "Add" button.
(4) Browse for the plug-in file for your version of AutoCAD (see list above).
(5) Click the "Add" button on the Add File to Startup Suite dialog box.
(6) Click the "Close" button to close the Startup Suite dialog box.
(7) Click the "Close" button to close the Load/Unload Applications dialog box.

Now PIX Import for AutoCAD is completely installed and ready for use.

Usage:
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PIX Import for AutoCAD adds new commands to AutoCAD. The commands added are:
1) PIXImport - Imports a PIX file
2) PIXImportHelp - Displays the PIX Import for AutoCAD help file
3) PIXImportRegister - Registers your copy of PIX Import for AutoCAD
4) PIXImportAbout - Displays the PIX Import for AutoCAD about box

Sample Files:
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Sample PIX files are copied into the Samples folder which is located in the PIX Import for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\PIX Import for AutoCAD\"). You can try PIX Import for AutoCAD using these sample files.

Support:
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For support, please E-Mail support@sycode.com