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