Command Reference
This page provides a comprehensive list of command references for CloudWorx for AutoCAD, CloudWorx for BricsCAD, and CloudWorx for Bentley to guide users through the CloudWorx toolset.
Note: If you use another CAD system, the command line prompts may be different.
COMMAND (CloudWorx for AutoCAD / BricsCAD) | KEY-IN (CloudWorx for Bentley) | TOOL | USAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
The Project panel | |||
N/A | Open LGS File | Opens point cloud data from an LGS file in the preferred CAD software. | |
N/A | Reality Cloud Studio | Allows accessing Reality Cloud Studio (RCS) assets. | |
N/A | Cyclone ENTERPRISE | Opens the Cyclone ENTERPRISE project directly in the preferred CAD software. | |
N/A | Cyclone REGISTER 360 + | Opens the Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS project directly in the preferred CAD software. | |
Cyclone CORE | Opens Cyclone CORE ModelSpace View in the preferred CAD software. | ||
N/A | Import Point Cloud | Enables importing point clouds in E57, LAS, or PTX formats with further conversion to LGSx. | |
Open project | Opens a previously saved CloudWorx project file in the current drawing. | ||
Close project | Closes the currently open CloudWorx project. | ||
Save project | Saves the currently open point cloud, including clippings and layers, into a CloudWorx project. | ||
N/A | Purge | Removes CloudWorx project-related data from the active drawing. | |
N/A | Open Nova MS Series | Imports point cloud data from Nova MS Series into Cyclone CORE and then opens it directly in the preferred CAD software. | |
N/A | Connect to RCP | Connects to ReCap® point cloud. | |
Save Project As | Saves the current CloudWorx project as a new file. | ||
Manage Connections | Allows setting up and modifying connections to Leica Geosystems host software. | ||
Configure Cyclone Databases | Allows configuring Cyclone databases. Intended for Cyclone CORE data only. | ||
Point Sources | Allows opening and managing several point sources simultaneously. | ||
ScanWorld Explorer | Hides and shows individual point clouds that make up the ModelSpace View. Intended for Cyclone CORE data only. | ||
Preferences | Enables users to toggle the visibility of all clouds, manage snapping on cloud point data, and control participation in the Software Improvement Program (SIP). | ||
N/A | Layers | Opens the CloudWorx Layer Manager, which is used to organize CloudWorx layers and adjust parameters of the selected layer. | |
The Orientation panel | |||
N/A | Floor + Wall | Creates a UCS based on a floor and a wall without changing the Z-axis. | |
N/A | Wall + Wall | Creates a UCS based on two perpendicular walls without changing the Z-axis. | |
N/A | Wall | Creates a UCS based on a single pick point. | |
N/A | On Slice | Changes the UCS and orientates it to the current slice. | |
N/A | 2 Points | Sets the orientation of the X-axis of the UCS from two user-defined picks on the point cloud while keeping the Z-axis upright. | |
N/A | Change Origin | Defines the Workplane origin. | |
N/A | Plan View | Switches a Workplane to a plan from the elevation view or rotates a plan view. | |
N/A | Elevation View | Switches a Workplane to the elevation view from the plan view or flips the elevation view. | |
N/A | Align View | Aligns the viewpoint to the Workplane. | |
The Clipping panel | |||
Clipping Manager | Opens the Clipping Manager dialog, which is used to create, edit, or delete clipping records in CloudWorx. | ||
Reset Clip | Turns off all clipping records of the active clipping group. | ||
N/A | Hide Inside | Hides all points inside of a user-defined fence. | |
N/A | Hide Outside | Hides all points outside of a user-defined fence. | |
Limit Box | Defines a 3D box beyond which points are not displayed or processed. | ||
N/A | Limit Box* | Allows placing a temporary clipping box according to the defined parameters. | |
Slice on Axis | Clips points outside a slice on a particular axis. | ||
Slice Forward | Moves the existing slice by one step (equal to the thickness of the slice) in the positive direction along its axis. | ||
Slice Backward | Moves the existing slice by one step (equal to the thickness of the slice) in the negative direction along its axis. | ||
Section Views | Clips a section view in different directions along a specified axis. | ||
The Rendering panel | |||
Regenerate Points | Regenerates all the cloud points necessary to view the maximum level of detail in the current viewport. | ||
Maximum Points to Load | Allows setting the maximum allowed number of points loaded by CloudWorx from Cyclone CORE ModelSpace. | ||
Set Regeneration Factor | Allows setting the value for regenerating cloud points necessary to display in the viewport. | ||
N/A | Clip Scheme | Switches the clipping scheme. | |
Color Mapping | Allows for a global override of point cloud colouring. | ||
True Color | Displays a point cloud with true colour mapped to the CAD palette. | ||
Intensity | Displays a point cloud with intensity-mapped colours. | ||
CWCOLORMODE | N/A | Colour mode | Allows selecting the desired colour mode: intensity, scanner colour, or grayscale. |
Point Density | Adjusts the resolution, point loading, and rendering speed according to user preferences. | ||
Point Visibility | Toggles the visibility of point clouds. | ||
N/A | Point mode | Toggles a triangle or box pixel for each point, rather than one pixel, to fill in the cloud. | |
N/A | Point Snap | Toggles the ability to snap to points in a point cloud. | |
N/A | Redraw All Views | This command refreshes all visible views by redrawing all the cloud points. | |
The Fitters panel | |||
Pipe | Fits a pipe to a point cloud. | ||
Connect Pipes | Creates a piping run from multiple selected pipe objects. | ||
Flange Work Point | Finds the placement position for flanges and flanged components. | ||
Patch | Fits a patch to a point cloud. | ||
Steel | Fits several different types of steel geometry to a point cloud. | ||
N/A | Adjust End Points | Adjusts end points of piping or steel. | |
N/A | Fence to Pipe | Fits a pipe to a fenced section of the point cloud. | |
N/A | Fence to Patch | Fits a patch from a set of points contained by a fence. | |
N/A | Adjust Tie Points | Adjusts the end points of a centerline or surface of a cylinder created via the Pipe tool. | |
The Line-Tools panel | |||
QuickSlice Floor+Wall | Creates a vertical slice from the floor and wall. | ||
QuickSlice Wall+Wall | Creates a horizontal slice from two pick points at the corner of two walls. | ||
QuickSlice Wall | Creates a horizontal slice from one wall. | ||
QuickSlice Origin | Creates a quick slice on the active slice. | ||
QuickSlice Thickness | Changes the thickness of a quick slice. | ||
2Point Polyline | Draws a polyline with 2-point best-fit line segments. | ||
1Point Polyline | Draws a polyline with 1-point best-fit line segments. | ||
Fit Section | Adjust lines, polylines, or arcs to best fit a slice of a point cloud. | ||
N/A | Configure Auto-Fit | Changes settings for all best-fit polyline tools. | |
1Point Line | Creates an auto-fit line from 1 point. | ||
2Point Line | Creates an auto-fit line from 2 points. | ||
1Point Arc | Creates an auto-fit arc from 1 point. | ||
3Point Arc | Creates an auto-fit arc with 3 points. | ||
The Tools panel | |||
Points on Grid | Opens tools for defining a grid on the ground and selecting an area of interest for inserting survey ground points. | ||
N/A | Floor Flatness | Allows performing the floor flatness and levelness analysis. | |
Clash Manager | Opens the Clash Manager. | ||
N/A | Ortho Image | Creates an ortho image. | |
N/A | Workplane Mode | Allows enabling or disabling the Workplane mode. | |
SmartPick Viewport | Opens a smart picking viewport. | ||
N/A | Workplane settings | Allows adjusting the advanced Workplane settings. | |
N/A | Point Cloud Measurement | Allows taking distance measurements on point clouds. | |
The TruSpace panel | |||
Open TruSpace | Opens the TruSpace viewer. | ||
Sync Toggles | Opens a dialog with synchronization settings. | ||
Show/Hide TruSpace | Shows or hides the TruSpace viewer without closing it. | ||
N/A | Perspective Camera Off | Allows switching to the parallel projection mode. | |
Close TruSpace | Closes the TruSpace viewer. | ||
Open KeyPlan | Opens the KeyPlan viewer. | ||
Close KeyPlan | Closes the KeyPlan viewer. | ||
The Info panel | |||
Help | Opens CloudWorx Help documentation. | ||
About | Opens the About CloudWorx dialog. | ||
N/A | License Usage | Shows the license usage information. | |
N/A | Change license server | Allows changing the license server. | |
Point Cloud Info | Displays coordinate information and other information for a selected point in a point cloud. | ||
Defect Report | Allows reporting a program defect or limitation. | ||