Load arx files

The ARX files are a part of the Point Cloud Manager installation and are located at the following path:

\Program Files\LFM Software\LFM\arx

Before you attempt to start the link, ensure that Point Cloud Manager is running and a dataset is loaded.

To load the AVEVA Point Cloud Manager ARX:

1. Within the AutoCAD command window, type appload to open the browser window.

2. Select the appropriate .arx file, for example, LFMServer2024.arx for AutoCAD 2024. After the arx application is loaded, the Point Cloud Manager tool palette appears in the AutoCAD window.

3. To initiate communication between AutoCAD and Point Cloud Manager, select the icon below:

   

   The points are displayed in the relative viewpoints in AutoCAD in low density unless you select a pre-selected volume.

4. Select the icon again to suspend the link until the function is re-selected.

To check if AutoCAD is connected to Point Cloud Manager, refer to the Point Cloud Manager header bar.

After the link starts, any screen updates will also have points overlaid, unless points display is turned off.