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".

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.

PointCloud_VC60.arx -> AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002
PointCloud_VC70.arx -> AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006
PointCloud_VC80.arx -> AutoCAD 2007, 2008 (32 Bit), 2009 (32 Bit)
PointCloud_VC80x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (64 Bit), 2009 (64 Bit)
PointCloud_VC90.arx -> AutoCAD 2010, 2011 (32 Bit)
PointCloud_VC90x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2010, 2011 (64 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