Thank you for installing Point Cloud for AutoCAD.
Please read this ReadMe document carefully and completely. It
contains important information which is vital to the proper working
of Point Cloud for AutoCAD.
Since Point Cloud 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. Point Cloud for AutoCAD will automatically
load itself into AutoCAD the next time you run AutoCAD.
The Point Cloud for AutoCAD plug-in files are installed into the
Point Cloud for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program
Files\SYCODE\Point Cloud for AutoCAD\"). The plug-in files have an
extension of ".arx". There is one plug-in file for each version of
AutoCAD. The plug-in file name indicates the release of AutoCAD that
it has been designed for.
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.
PointCloud2000.arx -> AutoCAD 2000
PointCloud2000i.arx -> AutoCAD 2000i
PointCloud2002.arx -> AutoCAD 2002
PointCloud2004.arx -> AutoCAD 2004
PointCloud2005.arx -> AutoCAD 2005
PointCloud2006.arx -> AutoCAD 2006
PointCloud2007.arx -> AutoCAD 2007
PointCloud2008.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (32 Bit)
PointCloud2009.arx -> AutoCAD 2009 (32 Bit)
To load Point Cloud 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 Point Cloud for AutoCAD is completely installed and ready for
use.
Usage:
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Point Cloud for AutoCAD adds new commands to AutoCAD. The commands
added are:
1) PCImportPoints - Imports points from a text file.
2) PCDrapeSurface - Drape a surface over a poit cloud.
3) PCWrapMesh - Wrap a mesh around a point cloud.
4) PCHelp - Displays the Point Cloud for AutoCAD help file.
5) PCRegister - Register your copy of Point Cloud for AutoCAD about
box.
6) PCAbout - Displays the Point Cloud for AutoCAD about box.
Sample Files:
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Sample points files are copied into the Samples folder which is
located in the Point Cloud for AutoCAD installation folder
(typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\Point Cloud for AutoCAD\"). You
can try Point Cloud for AutoCAD using these sample files.
Support:
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For support, please E-Mail support@sycode.com
