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PTS Import
Win32 and 64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
Create PTS file with laser scanning software or ReCap, run PTSIMPORT in AutoCAD. The resulting DWG may be imported into Revit's Family editor. (Revit's Family editor does not allow linking of point clouds but does allow importing of DWGs, hence this app is an effective workaround for seeing scans in the context of Revit Families.)
Commands
Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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PTSIMPORT |
Import PTS file into AutoCAD as Points |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
Additional Information
Sample data and files
Points: https://truevis.com/shared-files/1159/?Pump_points_exported_from_ReCap.pts
AutoCAD with points imported: https://truevis.com/shared-files/1157/?Pump_with_imported_points_from_PTS_Import.dwg
Revit with DWG imported: https://truevis.com/shared-files/1161/?Pump_with_imported_points_from_DWG.rfa
Any refunds will be minus PayPal feels, generally 2.9% + $0.30.
See https://truevis.com/pts-import for further details.
Known Issues
A practical number of points to work with is under 100000 points. More points can be imported, but may slow down AutoCAD display.
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Contact form at https://truevis.com/contact/
Version History
Version Number | Version Description |
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2.0.0 |
Updated version with improved UI and ability to read the latest export format from Autodesk® ReCap™ |
1.2 |
Added 2023 support. |
1.1 |
For AutoCAD up to 2016 |
1.0 |
Initial release |