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Point Cloud for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002 and 2004. This plug-in gives AutoCAD to ability to process point clouds. You can import a point cloud into AutoCAD as it is or fit a surface that passes through the points to recreate the original object. This is ideal for reverse engineering and GIS applications. There are different ways of fitting a surface depending on the nature of the point cloud.
Point Cloud for AutoCAD also has the ability to compensate for probe diameter. There is an inherent error with probe based scanners since they digitize points at the center of the probe. Point Cloud for AutoCAD takes care of this very efficiently.
Point Cloud for AutoCAD has a wizard that helps you process point clouds. When working with the wizard you can switch to "Expert" mode at any time.
Point Cloud for AutoCAD is very easy to use. It adds a new command to AutoCAD called "POINTCLOUD". Simply type "POINTCLOUD" at the AutoCAD command prompt and follow the simple instructions.
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