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title: "Arm"
slug: "cyclone-3dr-armsettings"
updated: 2026-09-07T11:51:46Z
published: 2026-09-07T11:51:46Z
canonical: "rcdocs.leica-geosystems.com/cyclone-3dr-armsettings"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Arm

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This command allows you to set the parameters of the connected measurement device.

> [!TIP]
> ### Requirements
> 
> Connect the arm, and launch the command.

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- **Scan measurement mode** section provides you the possibility to modify the action of the measurement button in case of SCANNING:
  - **One measure per push**: user needs to click one time to measure only one stripe.
  - **Continuously when button down**: user needs to keep the button pressed to scan clouds. If user presses the button, the measure is launched and when he releases the button, the measure is stopped.
  - **On / Off switch**: user needs to click twice, one time to launch and another time to stop the measure.
- **Use sound** must be checked if user wants to make a sound when the arm buttons are pressed.
- **Grid angle**: the limit angle above which a new grid will be created while scanning.
- **RDS Control Panel** button will be available if the connected arm is connected through RDS. It will open the specific arm interface.

> [!WARNING]
> ### Notes
> 
> - All options defined in this command are also available directly on the arm software interface.
> - If there is an error while connecting the arm, the command will not be displayed, and replaced by this message: **Retry connection** button will restart the connection.