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TerrainCAD for AutoCAD - Terrain modeling plug-in for AutoCAD
This is the TerrainCAD for AutoCAD ReadMe file.
Thank you for
installing TerrainCAD for AutoCAD.
Please read this ReadMe document carefully and completely. It contains
important information which is vital to the proper working of TerrainCAD
for AutoCAD.
Loading Instructions:
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Since TerrainCAD 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. TerrainCAD for AutoCAD will automatically load itself
into AutoCAD the next time you run AutoCAD.
The TerrainCAD for AutoCAD plug-in files are installed into the
TerrainCAD for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\TerrainCAD
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.
TerrainCAD_VC60.arx -> AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002
TerrainCAD_VC70.arx -> AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006
TerrainCAD_VC80.arx -> AutoCAD 2007, 2008 (32 Bit), 2009 (32 Bit)
TerrainCAD_VC80x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (64 Bit), 2009 (64 Bit)
TerrainCAD_VC90.arx -> AutoCAD 2010, 2011 (32 Bit)
TerrainCAD_VC90x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2010, 2011 (64 Bit)
To load TerrainCAD 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 TerrainCAD for AutoCAD is completely installed and ready for use.
Usage:
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TerrainCAD for AutoCAD adds new commands to AutoCAD. It also adds a new
menu called "TerrainCAD" to the AutoCAD menu containing these newly
added commands. The commands added are:
1) TCImportPoints - Imports points from a text file.
2) TCCreateTerrain - Creates a terrain mesh from a set of unordered
points.
3) TCHelp - Displays the TerrainCAD for AutoCAD help file.
4) TCRegister - Registers your copy of TerrainCAD for AutoCAD.
4) TCAbout - Displays the TerrainCAD for AutoCAD about box.
The TerrainCAD for AutoCAD help file is a good place to start.
Support:
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For support, please E-Mail support@sycode.com
Please feel free to call or email us for more information about Terrain modeling plug-in for AutoCAD