Cad Wor X Field Pipe Users Guide

CADWorx
fieldPipe User's Guide
Version 2014 (14.0)

July 2013
DICAS-PE-200135B
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Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Conventions ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Technical Support ................................................................................................................................... 6
What's New in fieldPipe .......................................................................................................................... 8
Introduction for fieldPipe .......................................................................................................................... 11
Requirements for fieldPipe .................................................................................................................... 11
fieldPipe License Commands ............................................................................................................... 12
Total Station Setup ............................................................................................................................... 12
FP Palettes Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 15
CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette ............................................................................... 15
Routing with elbows ........................................................................................................................ 16
Piping without elbows ..................................................................................................................... 18
Automatically connect two pipes .................................................................................................... 19
Manually Connect two pipes .......................................................................................................... 22
Connect pipes with elbows ............................................................................................................. 25
Insert a valve or flange ................................................................................................................... 25
Re-associate the Components ....................................................................................................... 26
From Point Cloud ............................................................................................................................ 27
CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette .......................................................................................... 27
Setup Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) ............................................................... 28
Piping Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) .............................................................. 31
Flange Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) ............................................................. 33
Total Station Workflow.................................................................................................................... 38
CLX Projects Panel .................................................................................................................................... 45
Open Project ......................................................................................................................................... 45
Close Project ......................................................................................................................................... 46
Import ModelSpace View ...................................................................................................................... 46
Set Load Limit ....................................................................................................................................... 47
Set Regen Factor .................................................................................................................................. 48
Purge ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
Save Project .......................................................................................................................................... 48
Save Project As..................................................................................................................................... 49
CLX Clipping Panel ................................................................................................................................... 51
Clipping Manager .................................................................................................................................. 52
Define Limit Box .................................................................................................................................... 53
Hide Points Inside Fence ...................................................................................................................... 54
Hide Points Outside Fence ................................................................................................................... 54
Reset Clipping ....................................................................................................................................... 55
X axis .................................................................................................................................................... 55
Y axis .................................................................................................................................................... 55
Z axis ..................................................................................................................................................... 56
Slice Forward ........................................................................................................................................ 56
CADWorx fieldPipe User's Guide
Contents
Slice Backward...................................................................................................................................... 56
X Positive .............................................................................................................................................. 57
X Negative............................................................................................................................................. 57
Y Positive .............................................................................................................................................. 58
Y Negative............................................................................................................................................. 58
Z Positive .............................................................................................................................................. 59
Z Negative ............................................................................................................................................. 59
CLX TruSpace Panel ................................................................................................................................. 61
Open TruSpace ..................................................................................................................................... 63
Close TruSpace .................................................................................................................................... 63
Show/Hide TruSpace ............................................................................................................................ 63
Open KeyPlan ....................................................................................................................................... 63
Close KeyPlan....................................................................................................................................... 64
Sync Toggles ........................................................................................................................................ 64
Perspective Camera Off ........................................................................................................................ 64
CLX Point Rendering Panel ...................................................................................................................... 65
Intensity Mapping .................................................................................................................................. 65
Color From Scanner .............................................................................................................................. 66
Point Density Off ................................................................................................................................... 66
Point Density Level 1 ............................................................................................................................ 66
CLX Accessories Panel ............................................................................................................................. 69
Color Mapping ....................................................................................................................................... 70
Point Sources ........................................................................................................................................ 72
ScanWorld Explorer .............................................................................................................................. 72
Configure Databases ............................................................................................................................ 73
Snap/Visibility ........................................................................................................................................ 75
Regenerate Point Clouds ...................................................................................................................... 76
Clash Manager ...................................................................................................................................... 76
Interference Check ................................................................................................................................ 79
Point Cloud Information ........................................................................................................................ 80
About CloudWorx .................................................................................................................................. 81
Defect Report ........................................................................................................................................ 81
CLX Piping Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 83
Pipe ....................................................................................................................................................... 83
Connect Pipes ....................................................................................................................................... 84
Flange Work Point ................................................................................................................................ 85
Patch ..................................................................................................................................................... 86
Section .................................................................................................................................................. 87
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 89
Preface
This document provides command reference information and workflows for CADWorx fieldPipe.
We welcome comments or suggestions about this documentation. You can send us an email at:
PPMdoc@intergraph.com.
Documentation updates for supported software versions are available from eCustomer
https://crmweb.intergraph.com.
Intergraph gives you permission to print as many copies of this document as needed for
non-commercial use at your company. You cannot print this document for resale or redistribution
outside your company.
Conventions
Before reviewing this guide, it is important to understand the terms and conventions used in the
documentation.
Use the information below to identify the convention and the type of information.
Convention
Type of Information
[Product Folder]
The CADWorx installation folder on your computer, for example,

C:\CADWorx. Substitute your installation folder anywhere this
notation is used.
[AutoCAD Folder]
The AutoCAD installation folder on your computer, for example,

C:\AutoCAD 2000i. Substitute your installation folder anywhere this
notation is used.
[CD-DRIVE]
The CD-ROM drive on your computer. Substitute your CD-ROM

drive letter anywhere this notation is used.
Command Line
Items that need to be typed in or appear at the AutoCAD command

line.
User Responses
User responses to command prompts.
Commands
CADWorx and AutoCAD commands.
Options
Command line options.
CAPITALS
AutoCAD system variables or keywords.
Key + Key
Key combinations for which you must press and hold down one key
and then press another, for example, CTRL+P or ALT+F4.
Preface
Technical Support
For the latest information on CADWorx fieldPipe, visit Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis
Solutions (http://www.coade.com/).
For current on-line support information, including knowledge base, technical tips, and downloads,
visit eCustomer (https://crmweb.intergraph.com/ecustomer_enu).
You can contact Intergraph CAS Technical Support or Sales:
ICAS Dealer Support (http://www.coade.com/Support/Dealers.shtml) or ICAS General
Support (http://support.intergraph.com/Default.asp)
Technical Support E-mail: ppmcrm@Intergraph.com
Phone: 1-800-766-7701 (CADWorx Direct), 280-890-4566 (General)
Fax: 281-890-3301
Sales E-mail: sales.icas@intergraph.com
In order to provide technical support, Intergraph CAS needs to know what version of CADWorx,
AutoCAD, and Windows you are using. To determine this information, follow the steps outlined for
the product you are using:
CADWorx Product
Steps
Plant, P&ID, fieldPipe, or Steel
Equipment or PV Fabricator
Run the CADWORXABOUT command. A dialog box

opens and displays the version information.
Close the dialog box to send the required information
to the AutoCAD command line.
Copy the information from the command line, and
email it to Intergraph CAS.
Run the EQUIPABOUT command. A dialog box
opens and displays the version information.
Close the dialog box to send the required information
to the AutoCAD command line.
Copy the information from the command line, and
email it to Intergraph CAS.
Internet Publisher
Version information is displayed at the AutoCAD

command line when you start the software.
Datasheets
Click Help > About to display a dialog box that contains

the required information.
In addition to the information above, the table below lists the additional files that are usually
required to assist Intergraph CAS in resolving your technical issues:
Additional Files Required by Intergraph CAS Support
CADWorx Product
CADWorx Plant (Piping, Steel, HVAC)
Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.
If the model consists of several line numbers,

indicate in the email which line numbers you are
having issues with.
If the model consists of many drawing files with
dependent reference drawings (XREFs), use the
AutoCAD ETRANSMIT command to create a ZIP file
of all the drawings used in the master model.
Preface
CADWorx Plant (component data file
creation)
Email information about the part's dimension from the

manufacturer's catalog.
CADWorx ISOGEN
Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files, any

isometrics generated by ISOGEN, and the ISOGEN
style files.

having issues with.
The ISOGEN.FLS file located in the ISOGEN style
folder lists all the files used (*.OPL, *.MLS, *.FLS,
*.DDF, *.POS, *.ALT, *.DWG*.DXF, *.FDF, *.ATT).
Email all files listed in the ISOGEN.FLS file, including
the ISOGEN.FLS file.
CADWorx Equipment
CADWorx Equipment to PV Elite

interface
Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) file and PV

Elite input file (*.PVI).
PV Fabricator
Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files and PV

Elite input file (*.PVI).
CADWorx P&ID or CADWorx IP
Email the complete P&ID project, which includes

Project.CFG, Database.TBL, Map.TBL, and all the
DWG, and MDB files. Usually, all of these files are
located in one folder.
CADWorx Steel
CADWorx Datasheets
If the model consists of many components, indicate

in the model which components or location you are
having issues with.
Email the datasheets MDB file and any datasheet file

generated (XLS).
If the project has many P&ID drawing files, indicate

which P&ID drawings and components you are
having issues with.
If you are experiencing database errors, include the
file [Product
Folder]\P&ID\System\Sql_Error_Log.TXT.
If you are emailing MDB files, use a compression
utility such as WinZIP. Most email servers have
restrictions on transmitting MDB attachments.
If emailing MDB / XLS files, use a compression utility

such as WinZIP. Most email servers have restrictions
on transmitting MDB / XLS attachments.
Preface
CADWorx Plant to CAESAR II interface Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) file and
CAESAR II input file (*._A, *.C2).
Run the CADWorx GETALLSPECDATAFILES

command to copy all specifications and data files
used in the model into sub-folders under where the
model drawing file is located.
Zip the contents of these folders and email the ZIP
file to Intergraph CAS Support.
having issues with.
CADWorx Design Review or CADWorx Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.
Design Create
having issues with.
If the model consists of many drawing files with
dependent reference drawings (XREFs), use the
AutoCAD ETRANSMIT command to create a ZIP file
of all drawings used in the master model.
CADWorx Design Viewer
Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files and the

*.CDR file.
If you are attaching large or multiple files to your eCustomer log, use a compression utility
such as WinZIP.
If you cannot attach your drawing files, then try to duplicate the issue in a new drawing with as
few components as possible. If the issue can be duplicated in a new drawing, attach the
duplicate drawing to Intergraph CAS.
For hardware lock issues, first verify that you have an Intergraph CAS hardware lock.
CADWorx Plant Professional, CADWorx P&ID, CADWorx P&ID Professional, CADWorx Plant
Ductile Iron, and CADWorx Plant Sanitary use the Intergraph CAS hardware lock for licensing.
CADWorx Steel, CADWorx Steel Professional Plus do not use the Intergraph CAS hardware
lock for licensing. For more information about hardware locks, see CADWorx Hardware Lock
Identification in the CADWorx Installation Guide.
What's New in fieldPipe

Version 2014 (14.0)
This user's guide was created for the 2013 release of CADWorx fieldPipe and has had the
following changes for this release.
Items added and updated with CADWorx fieldPipe 2014

Program
Model components can now be re-associated while working with point clouds. For more
information, see Re-associate the Components (on page 26).
Communication parameters, such as Data Rate, Data Bits, Parity, and Stop Bits, between
the total station and the computer can now be accessed in the TPS Settings dialog box. For
more information, see TPS Settings Dialog Box (on page 29).
Preface
Using the connect manual option you can now insert components based on size and fitting
mode. For more information see, Manually Connect two pipes (on page 22).
You can now insert individual flanges by using the Insert a valve or flange option. For more
information, see Insert a valve or flange (on page 25).
Flange dimensional control can now be utilized with the total station by selecting the new
Flange tab in the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette. For more information, see
Flange Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) (on page 33).
fieldPipe license commands have been added, allowing you to get a license as needed. For
more information, see fieldPipe License Commands (on page 12).
Manual
Added more detailed information to explain the uses of the Piping Tab. For more information,
see Piping Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) (on page 31).
Preface
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Introduction for fieldPipe

CADWorx users can work directly and efficiently with large point clouds using CADWorx fieldPipe
tools and commands. The CADWorx application adds simple tools for viewing and working with
slices of point cloud data to speed up 3D drawing creation. Powerful new modeling tools enable
as-built piping models and other 3D constructions to be created from point cloud data in the
CADWorx environment.
CADWorx fieldPipe is the most efficient and popular software for using as-built point cloud data
captured by Leica laser scanners directly within CADWorx Plant Professional. You can take
advantage of the familiar CADWorx interface and tools to shorten the learning curve for working
with laser scan data.
You can create 3D as-builts, check proposed designs against existing conditions, perform critical
construction and fabrication QA, and more all directly within CADWorx fieldPipe.
CADWorx fieldPipe uses the CloudWorx commands and enables you to load a Cyclone
ModelSpace View directly from a Cyclone database into AutoCAD 2010 and later. You can load all
visible point clouds in the selected ModelSpace View. To ensure that you are working with the
most recent data, CloudWorx provides dynamic linkage to the Cyclone database and updates the
point clouds as soon as a change is made to the database.
CloudWorx loads only point clouds into CAD-based applications. To import
Cyclone-modeled objects into CAD (or vice versa), use Leica Geosystems HDS's COE Data
Transfer import/export product.
Requirements for fieldPipe

To run all aspects of fieldPipe, the following requirements are needed for each palette:
Installation Requirements
The following items are needed to run the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette in
fieldPipe and must be installed in this order:
AutoCAD 2010 or later.
Latest Cyclone - This program is included on the installation disk and must be installed
separately. To run the MS50 data you must have cyclone version 8.0.3.
CADWorx Plant 2013 or later.
The installation for fieldPipe is contained within the CADWorx installation.
If Leica CloudWorx is installed on your computer, it may cause a license issue for
CADWorx fieldPipe. To prevent this issue do the following:
1. Uninstall Leica CloudWorx,
2. Reboot the computer.
3. Reinstall CADWorx fieldPipe.
Hardware Requirements (Optional)

The following item is needed to run the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette in fieldPipe:
Leica TPS scanner with GEoCOM enabled
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fieldPipe License Commands

Command: FPLICALWAYS + Y
Always gets a fieldPipe license on this system at startup.
This system is now setup to always get a fieldPipe license on startup.
Command: FPLICALWAYS + N
Always does not get a fieldPipe license on this system at startup.
This system is now setup to NOT get a fieldPipe license on startup.
Command: FPLICFREE
Frees a fieldPipe license. This is only available for SPLM or network lock licenses.
fieldPipe license is now active freed.
Command: FPLICGET
Actives the fieldPipe license immediately. This is only available for SPLM or network lock licenses.
fieldPipe license is active now.
Total Station Setup

If you are using a Total Station use the following to set it up.
The station must first be plugged in to the computer by the USB attachment provided with the
station. The following is an example of one available total station.
1. Plug in the data transfer cable to the station as shown below:
2. Plug the USB end into your computer as seen below:
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3. Use the keypad and interface shown below to complete the following settings:
General Settings
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Press ON to turn the instrument on.

Press 5 to display the Configuration menu.
Press 3 to display the Units & Formats page.
Press the left or right navigation arrow to change the Distance Unit value to either: Metre (m)
or US Ft (ft).
Scroll down using the navigational arrow to Angle Unit and change its value to: 360 dec.
Press F6 to move to the Angle page.
Modify the current angle settings to the following values:
Direc Ref: North Azimuth
V-display: Zenith Angle
V-angle: Running
Face I: 2-Axis
Hz Collim: Hz-Drive Right
Press F1 to continue in the Main menu.
Instrument Settings
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Press 2 to display the Instrument Settings page.
Press 5 to display the Compensator page.
Turn ON the Compensator and Hz-Correction.
Press F1 to continue in the Main menu.
Communication Parameters Setup

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Press 4 to display the Interfaces configuration page.
Scroll down to GeoCOM Mode.
Press F3 to edit this interface.
Change Use Interface to Yes.
Scroll down to Port and change it to:
Port 1 (if you are using RS232 communication)
Port 3 (BT) (if you are using Bluetooth communication)
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7.
8.
9.
10.
Press F5 to display the Devices configuration page.

Press F2 to display the New Device configuration page.
Type a name using the keypad (for example: RS232 GeoCOM)
Set the communication parameters on this screen to the following values:
Baud Rate: 115200
Parity: None
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bit: 1
11. Press F1 to Store the new device and return to the Devices configuration page.
12. Press F1 three times to continue and go back to the Main menu.
ALL Key Setup

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Press 5 on the keypad to display the Configuration menu.

Press 4 to display the Interfaces configuration page.
Scroll to GSI Output Mode.
Press F3 to edit this interface.
Change Use Interface to Yes.
Scroll down to Port and change it to:
Port 1 (if you are using RS232 communication)
Port 3 (BT) (if you are using Bluetooth communication)
7. Scroll down to Protocole, and change it to RS232 GSI.
8. Scroll down to GSI Format, and change it to any GSI-16 Cartesian or GSI-16 Polar format.
9. Press F1 two times to continue and go back to the Main menu.
Using the ALL key with CADWorx fieldPipe

From the Main menu, press 1 to access Survey mode and press CONT if survey page is not
opened yet.
Survey
ALL
DIST
REC
F1
F2
F3
F4
SETAZ
PAGE4
F5
F6
The station ALL key can be used within fieldPipe to measure and draw objects.
Eccentricities set on the station are taken into account in the final coordinates of the
surveyed object within fieldPipe.
To connect the station with CADWorx fieldPipe, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).
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SECTION 1
FP Palettes Panel
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: FP Palettes
Command Name
CLX View - Displays the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx
Interface palette. For more information, see CADWorx
fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette (on page 15).
Command Line
FPVIEW
fieldPipe TPS View - Displays the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS TPSVIEW

Interface palette. For more information, see CADWorx
fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette (on page 27).
CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: FP Palettes > CLX View
Command line: FPVIEW
Converts cloud points into CADWorx components.
Routing with elbows - Enables you to route piping which automatically adds
elbows by selecting points in the point cloud. For more information, see
Routing with elbows (on page 16).
Piping without elbows - Enables you to place piping by selecting points in the
point cloud. For more information, see Piping without elbows (on page 18).
Automatically Connect two pipes - Enables you to connect two sections of
piping together by automatically inserting an, elbow, tee, cross, or reducer. For
more information, see Automatically Connect two pipes (on page 19).
Manually Connect two pipes - Enables you to connect two sections of piping
together by manually inserting a component from a displayed list. For more
information, see Manually Connect two pipes (on page 22).
Connect pipes with elbows - Enables you to add an elbow between two
pieces of pipe by selecting multiple pipes. For more information, see Connect
pipes with elbows (on page 25).
Insert a valve or flange - Enables you to add a valve or a flange in the point
cloud based on the length taken from the currently selected specification. For
more information, see Insert a valve or flange (on page 25).
Re-associate the Components - Enables you to re-associate disconnected
components. For more information, see Re-associate the Components (on
page 26).
Help - Displays the fieldPipe and CloudWorx help.
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FP Palettes Panel
Alignment
Align - Automatically aligns two pieces of pipe during routing, piping, and connecting. For
example, if there is a pipe out 95 degrees from a 90 degree elbow, the alignment adjusts the
current pipe in the direction of the 90 degrees from 95 by adjusting the current pipe end point near
the intersection while keeping the previous pipe fixed. This is also done with a 45 degree elbow.
Tol Angle - Specifies the tolerance angle for the alignment. If the difference between the actual
angle of the two pipes and the angles of 180, 90, 45, 22.5, or 11.25 is beyond the Tol Angle,
Align does not apply.
Tol Linear - Specifies the tolerance length for inserting valves and setting the specification using
From Point Cloud. For more information, see Insert a valve or flange (on page 25) and From
Point Cloud (on page 27).
Default Fitting - Specifics the default end type fitting for the components.
Specification
Set - Enables you to set the specification through the Set Specification and Size dialog box. For
more information, see Set Specification and Size in the CADWorx Plant Users Guide.
From Point Cloud - Enables you to set the rating of the specification automatically. For more
information, see From Point Cloud (on page 27).
Specification List - Lists available specifications in the currently selected project.
View
Hide Components(On/Off) - Hides or shows the components after being inserted using the
commands.
Hide Point Cloud(On/Off) - Displays the Point Cloud Snap/Visibility dialog box with the
following two options.
Hide All Cloud Points - Hides all the cloud points in a drawing.
Disable Snap On Cloud Points - Disables the snap on cloud points.
Object Snap(On/Off) - Enables or disables the AutoCAD object snaps.
When a pipe is inserted into fieldPipe the software detects the size and places the piping
according to the algorithm in the code.
If two pipes with different size need to be connected with an elbow, the software changes the
smaller pipe into the same size as the larger one, in order to connect with an elbow.
Routing with elbows

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Routing with elbows
Command line: FPROUTE
Enables you to route piping by selecting a point on the point cloud while automatically aligning the
pipe to the size of the pipe you select. Routing automatically adds elbows upon finish to connect
two sections of piping on the same line.
usingFence - Enables you to fence a section of piping in the point cloud and fieldPipe draws the
piping automatically when the component size is available in the specification.
changePickpoint - Enables you to pick a new point on a point cloud to change the already placed
piping.
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FP Palettes Panel
changeStartpoint - Enables you to change the start point of the current pipe. Selecting
changeStartpoint displays the options below allowing you to change direction of the piping when
changing the start point. The start point is represented by:
KeepDir - Keeps the current direction of the current pipe.
EAST - Changes the direction to the east direction (UCS X-axis) of the current pipe.
NORTH - Changes the direction to the north direction (UCS Y-axis) of the current pipe.
UP - Changes the direction to the north direction (UCS Z-axis) of the current pipe.
2POINT - Specify two points to indicate the direction of the piping.
VIEWX - Changes the direction to the horizontal direction based on your current view of the
current pipe.
VIEWY - Changes the direction to the vertical direction based on your current view of the
current pipe.
changeEndpoint - Enables you to change the end point of the current pipe. Selecting
changeEndpoint displays the options below allowing you to change direction of the piping when
changing the start point. The end point is represented by:
current pipe.
current pipe.
adjustDirection - Enables you to adjust the direction of the piping.
current pipe.
current pipe.
Route piping on a point cloud

You must set the specification before doing the following steps.
1. Click Routing with elbows
on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette.
Alternatively, type FPROUTE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
2. Select a point cloud to place a piece of piping.
3. Continue to place piping sequentially along the route, and then press ENTER when finished.
The piping places on the drawing and automatically adds elbows where needed.
If there are any errors in the model, you can use the options above to edit.
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FP Palettes Panel
Piping without elbows

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Piping without elbows
Command line: CLPIPE
Enables you to insert piping on a point cloud. This piping takes the size of the pipe and uses the
specification currently selected to draw a piece of pipe on the point cloud.
usingFence - Enables you to fence a section of piping in the point cloud and fieldPipe draws the
piping automatically when the component size is available in the specification.
changePickpoint - Enables you to pick a new point on a point cloud to change the already placed
piping.
changeStartpoint - Enables you to change the start point of the current pipe. Selecting
changeStartpoint displays the options below allowing you to change direction of the piping when
changing the start point. The start point is represented by:
current pipe.
current pipe.
changeEndpoint - Enables you to change the end point of the current pipe. Selecting
changeEndpoint displays the options below allowing you to change direction of the piping when
changing the start point. The end point is represented by:
current pipe.
current pipe.
elbowCon2Pipes - Enables you to connect two pipes with elbows.
AutoCon2Pipes - Automatically connects two pipes on the point cloud.
adjustDirection - Enables you to adjust the direction of the piping.
current pipe.
current pipe.
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Insert piping on a point cloud
You must have a specification set before doing the following steps.
1. Click Piping without elbows
on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface
palette. Alternatively, type CLPIPE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
3. Continue to place piping as needed, and then press ENTER when finished.
The piping places on the drawing as you click the point cloud.
fieldPipe determines the direction of any future connecting components based on the order in
which you select the points.
If there are any errors in the model, you can use the options above to edit.
Automatically connect two pipes

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Automatically Connect two pipes
Command line: FPCONNECT
Enables you to connect two pieces of pipe. The examples below demonstrate how your piping
should appear to get the proper connection:
LargeEnd - Starts the reducer at the large end of pipe, and extends the small end of pipe to the
small end of the reducer. This is the default.
SmallEnd - Starts the reducer at the small end of the pipe, and extends the large end of the pipe
to the end of the reducer.
For the above two options, adjust your piping based on the option you choose. For example,
if you choose SmallEnd, make sure the small end pipe is touching the small end of the
representation of the reducer in the cloud. If you choose LargeEnd, the pipe only adjusts on the
small end. If you choose SmallEnd the pipe only adjusts on the large end.
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lArgeStart - Specifies a point as the start of the large end of the reducer. The software then
extends the large end to the specified point clicked, connecting with the small end pipe.
sMallStart - Specifies a point as the start of the large end of the reducer. The software then
extends the small end to the specified point clicked, connecting with the large end pipe.
Connect piping on a point cloud with an elbow

2. Select a first point cloud to place a piece of piping.
3. Select a second point cloud to place a piece of piping. This second pipe should be based on
the elbow example above. Press ENTER when finished.
Make sure that the pipes are not touching each other or they will form a tee or a cross
and not the elbow. The lines must also not be perpendicular to each other they must be
slightly to the right, left, above, or below of the other pipe, as seen in the elbow image above.
The piping places on the drawing.
4. Click Automatically Connect two pipes
on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx
Interface palette. Alternatively, type FPCONNECT on the command line, and then press
ENTER.
5. Select the first piece of pipe.
6. Select the second piece of pipe, and then press ENTER.
An elbow is added connecting the two pieces of piping.
Connect piping on a point cloud with a tee

the tee example above. Press ENTER when finished.
Make sure the two lines are not crossing each other or a cross is formed. If the two
lines are touching select the branch section piping and move it away from the main line.
ENTER.
6. Select the second piece of pipe.
A tee is added and a prompt displays asking to keep the position.
7. Select a component to keep the position, and then press ENTER.
The piping connects.
8. Press ENTER to finish.
Connect piping on a point cloud with a cross

the cross example above. Press ENTER when finished.
These two pipes must cross through each other to use this option. If a pipe is not
completely crossed over, the cross joins based on location of piping.
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ENTER.
A cross is added connecting the two pieces of piping.
Connect piping on a point cloud with a reducer

3. Select a second point cloud to place a piece of piping. The two pipes must be directly in line
with each other to use this option. Press ENTER when finished.
ENTER.
You can select the large side to the small side or the small side to the large side.
7. Specify the start point. This can be either the LargeEnd, SmallEnd, lArgeStart, or
sMallStart.
8. For LargeEnd press ENTER.
OR
For SmallEnd select SmallEnd, or type S on the command line, and press ENTER.
OR
For lArgeStart or sMallStart, pick a point down the same piece of pipe.
A reducer is added connecting the two pieces of piping.
Example of Automatically Connect two pipes
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Manually Connect two pipes

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Manually Connect two pipes
Command line: FPCONNECT2M
Enables you to connect two pieces of pipe manually.
LargeEnd - Starts the reducer at the large end of pipe, and extends the small end of pipe to the
small end of the reducer. This is the default.
SmallEnd - Starts the reducer at the small end of the pipe, and extends the large end of the pipe
to the end of the reducer.
For the above two options adjust your piping based on the option you choose. For example,
if you choose SmallEnd, make sure the small end pipe is touching the small end of the
representation of the reducer in the cloud. If you choose, LargeEnd, the pipe only adjusts on the
small end. If you choose SmallEnd the pipe only adjusts on the large end.
lArgeStart - Specifies a point as the start of the large end of the reducer. The software then
extends the large end to the specified point clicked, connecting with the small end pipe.
sMallStart - Specifies a point as the start of the large end of the reducer. The software then
extends the small end to the specified point clicked, connecting with the large end pipe.
Other - Lists available components for insertion when connecting components. This list provides
alternate component fittings and sizes. Tee and Cross insert a tee or a cross based only on the
fitting mode and sizes of the piping.
elbowList - Lists all elbow components available for insertion when connecting components. This
list provides alternate elbow fittings and sizes. Elbow inserts an elbow based only on the fitting
mode and sizes of the piping.
Connect piping on a point cloud with an elbow

If the piping extends beyond the point cloud and does not follow the examples shown
in Automatically Connect two pipes (on page 19), the software determines the direction of the
components based on the order that you select the points during this process. Elbow direction
and the trimming of the pipes are based on following scenario images. The blue x marks are
the points you are selecting on the point cloud. They set the direction of the elbow. The
software then trims off the extra piping.
3. Select a second point cloud to place a piece of piping. Press ENTER when finished.
Make sure that the pipes are not touching each other or they form a tee or a cross and
not the elbow. The lines must also not be perpendicular to each other. They must be slightly to
the right, left, above, or below of the other pipe, as seen in the elbow image above.
4. Click Manually Connect two pipes
palette. Alternatively, type FPCONNECT2M on the command line, and then press ENTER.
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A component list displays.
7. Select Elbow.
An elbow is added connecting the two pieces of piping.
Connect piping on a point cloud with a tee

2. Select a first point cloud to place a piece of piping. Make sure this is the main line of the tee for
the later connection.
If the piping extends beyond the point cloud and does not follow the examples shown
in Automatically Connect two pipes (on page 19), the software determines the direction of the
components based on the order that you select the points during this process. Tee direction
and trimming of the pipes is based on the following scenario images. The blue x marks are the
points you are selecting on the point cloud. They set the direction of the tee. The software then
trims off the extra piping. The order of the selection of points does not matter during this step.
When you specify the connection, make sure to select the main line first.
7. Select Tee.
A tee is added connecting the two pieces of piping.
Connect piping on a point cloud with a cross

These two pipes must cross through each other to use this option. If a pipe is not
completely crossed over, the cross joins based on location of piping.
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7. Select Cross.
A cross is added connecting the two pieces of piping.
Connect piping on a point cloud with a reducer

3. Select a second point cloud to place a piece of piping. The two pipes must be directly in line
with each other to use this option. Press ENTER when finished.
ENTER.
You can select the large side to the small side or the small side to the large side.
7. Specify the start point. This can be either the LargeEnd, SmallEnd, lArgeStart, or
sMallStart.
8. For LargeEnd press ENTER.
OR
For SmallEnd select SmallEnd, or type S on the command line, and press ENTER.
OR
For lArgeStart or sMallStart, pick a point down the same piece of pipe.
A reducer is added connecting the two pieces of piping.
Example of Manually Connect two pipes
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Connect pipes with elbows

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Connect pipes with elbows
Command line: FPAPPENDELBOWS
Enables you to add elbows to multiple pieces of piping when an elbow is missing.
This option works differently than Automatically connect two pipes. With this option you
can only added elbows, but you can select as many pipes along the line as needed.
3. Select a point cloud to place a second piece of piping above the first, and then press ENTER
when finished.
4. Click Connect pipes with elbows
palette. Alternatively, type FPAPPENDELBOWS on the command line, and then press
ENTER.
5. Select the first piece of piping you want to add an elbow between.
6. Select as many other pieces of piping in the same line, and then press ENTER when finished.
The piping selected must have the same specification.
The elbows are added to the piping.
Insert a valve or flange

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Insert a valve or flange
Command line: FPINSERTVALVE
Enables you to insert a valve or flange on a pipe by selecting the start and end point of the back of
the flange in the point cloud. FieldPipe checks the specification and inserts a valve of the proper
size. If there is more than one valve of that size in the specification, you receive a listing of the
valves available. If no valve is available in the specification for the length specified in the drawing,
a prompt displays stating that the specific size is not available. CADWorx searches the
specification for any valve matching the following formula:
fabs (Length - L1- (L2 X 2) - (L3 X 2)) < Tol Linear
Length = The length specified in the drawing

indicated by the arrow.
L1 = The length of the valve in the specification.
L2 = The thickness of the default flange.
L3 = the thickness of the gasket.
Tol = The tolerance set in the Tol Linear
setting.
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Inserting a valve or a flange
9. Click Insert a valve or flange
palette. Alternatively, type FPINSERTVALVE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
10. Hold SHIFT and then right click, and select Nearest.
11. Select the back of flange as the start point in the point cloud.
For the best response, use the centerline of the pipe when selecting these points.
12. Select the opposite back of the flange as the end point in the point cloud.
fieldPipe inserts the valve or the flange in the point cloud.
OR
The valve and flange list displays.
Select the valve or flange from the list.
fieldPipe inserts the valve or flange in the point cloud.
If you do not specify the back of flange on the centerline, you are prompted to select the piping
where the valve is to be placed.
Flanges only appear if the Apply Flange Insertion Rule is set. For more information, see
Apply Flange Insertion Rule in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.
Re-associate the Components

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Re-associate the Components
Command line: REASSOCIATEMODEL
If you have not purchased fieldPipe, you can only enter the command on the command
line.
Enables you to re-associate disconnected components.
Entire drawing - Re-associates the entire drawing.
Select components - Re-associates only the selected components.
Re-associate the Entire drawing

1. Click Re-associate the Components
on the on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx
Interface palette. Alternatively, type REASSOCIATEMODEL on the command line, and then
press ENTER.
2. Select Entire drawing.
The entire drawing is re-associated.
Re-associate the Select components

1. Click Re-associate the Components
on the on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx
Interface palette. Alternatively, type REASSOCIATEMODEL on the command line, and then
press ENTER.
2. Select Select components.
3. Select the components you want to re-associate.
The components in the drawing are re-associated.
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From Point Cloud

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: From Point Cloud
Command line: FPSETSPEC
Enables you to set the specification of the selected project automatically from the point cloud.
CADWorx searches the current PRJ for the specification whose flange thickness equals
the length you specify based on the Tol Linear value.
Set Specification Dialog Box

Finds the specification based on the thickness or diameter when using Find rating by measuring
the flange
or From Point Cloud. From Point Cloud does not use diameter.
Project File - Specifies the project file selected.
Size - Displays the size that was set.
Thickness Displays the thickness of the flange taken from the two points.
Thickness or Diameter - Specifies the thickness or diameter of the flange after it is acquired. This
displays based on your selection during the process.
Tolerance - Specifies the tolerance for finding the specification. The higher the tolerance, the
more specifications display in the Matching Specifications box.
Find - Finds the matching specifications based on the information provided by you to the software
and displays it in the Matching Specifications box.
Matching Specifications - Displays the matching specifications found.
Specifications - Displays the matching specifications of the flange.
Flange Thickness - Displays the available thickness of the flange found in the specification.
Long Description - Specifies the long description of the flange as found in the specification.
You must have a project set before this task can be accomplished.
1. Click From Point Cloud.
2. Select a point cloud area on a pipe.
The size is displayed on the on the command line.
3. Select the start point of the flange.
4. Select the end point of the same flange.
This determines the thickness of the flange.
The Set Specification dialog box displays and the matching specifications display in
Matching Specifications.
5. Select the specification, and then click OK.
The specification updates on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette.
If you have difficulty completing steps 3 and 4, then set the View to Top, Bottom, Left, or
Right.
CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: FP Palettes > fieldPipe TPS View
Command line: TPSVIEW
Enables you to use the Total Station and model piping. The CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface
palette works in conjunction with the Total Station (TPS).
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Setup Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette)

Connects and controls the setup of the Total Station.
Scan for station connection - Scans for and then connects to the Total
Station. For more information, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).
Refresh Ports - Resets the ports for use with the station. For more information,
see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).
Load settings dialog box - Displays the TPS Settings dialog box. For more
information, sees TPS Settings Dialog Box (on page 29).
Set station position - Sets the station position in the drawing in relation to the
station's position in space. For more information, see Total Station Workflow
(on page 38).
Define control points - Specifies the control point locations in the drawing. For
more information, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).
Station resection - Recalculates the position of the station when it is moved to
a different location based on the target points specified in the previous location.
For more information, see Resection after the station has been positioned (on
page 39).
Stakeout - Enables you to manually or automatically move the laser of a
station machine to a previously selected point set by the operator. For more
information, see Stakeout a selected point manually or automatically (on page
40).
Measure linear distance - Measures a distance between two points in space
and displays it in a message box. For more information, see Measure the linear
distance (on page 40).
Station Distance - Finds the distance between the station and any point in
space. For more information, see Find the distance of the total station from a
point (on page 40).
Set blocks and scale - Displays the Set Blocks dialog box. For more
information, see Set Blocks Dialog Box (on page 31).
Instrument
Ports - Lists the available communication ports on your computer.
Instrument Position - Displays the position of the station. If the station's position is not set, the
line reads "Position not set". When set, this displays the coordinates of the machine, such as
<127.11,-284.10,57.25>.
Station Height - Displays the height of the station.
Benchmark Elevation - Specifies the elevation level of the station from the benchmark. You can
change the elevation of the total station using this and then recalculate it using Set station
position
.
Prism Height - Specifies the height of the prism.
# - Displays the serial number of the selected point.
Point - Displays the 3D point coordinate collected with the Total Station.
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Acquire - Sends a command to the Total Station to acquire a point indicated by the laser.
The station must be positioned before you can acquire a point. During this operation,
prompts are displayed for selecting the points. The palette displays a message indicating that
the Total Station is waiting on input.
The Total Station unit can also be used to acquire points by pressing ALL or F1 on the
machine.
Finish - Ends the acquiring of points.
Cancel - Cancels all operations being performed, and clears all lists.
See Also
Total Station Workflow (on page 38)
TPS Settings Dialog Box

Enables you to set the settings for the station.
Specification - Displays the selected specification.
Set - Displays the Set Specification and Size dialog box in which you specify a .spc drawing
specification file, a main size, and a reduction size.
If you configure these settings in Plant, CADWorx displays the settings automatically when
you open the Set Specification & Size dialog box.
Set Specification and Size

CADWorx Plant I tab: Setup Size/Spec > Setup
> Specification / Size
CADWorx Plant I tab: Setup Size/Spec > Main Size

Setting toolbar: Main Size
Setting toolbar: Specification
Command line: SETSIZE, SETSPEC
Displays the Set Specification and Size dialog box in which you specify a .spc drawing
specification file, a main size, and a reduction size.
Browse - Enables you to open the project specification needed for your drawing.
Reload File - Reloads the project (.prj) selected for any changes made in the specification editor.
Alternatively, type RELOADPROJECTFILE on the command line, and press ENTER.
M - Sets the selected row as the main size.
R - Sets the selected row as the reduction size.
OK - Accepts the selected main and reduction sizes, and closes the dialog box.
Cancel - Cancels the operation.
CADWorx Plant specifications are delivered to the [Product Folder]\Plant\Spec folder.

CADWorx P&ID also provides specifications delivered to the [Product Folder]\P&ID\Spec
folder. If Plant and P&ID are used together, you should select specifications from a single
folder. For more information, see SpecificationDirectory in the CADWorx Plant Users Guide.
The list of available sizes is controlled by [Product Folder]\Plant\System\SetSize.Tbl
(English/inches), SetSizeA.tbl (Metric/inches), and SetSizeM.tbl (Metric/mm).
The information contained here can also be found in Set Specification and Size in the
CADWorx Plant Users Guide.
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Save to Folder - Specifies the folder to save all information, such as points, flanges, and more.
Browse - Enables you to change the location where information is saved.
Mode
Laser - Specifies to the station to use the laser.
Prism - Specifies to the station you are using a prism.
Options
Draw Center Lines - Enables you to specify the station to draw the center lines in the drawing.
Draw Points - Enables you to specify the station to draw the points in the drawing.
Beep when finished - Enables the software to inform you with a beep when finished taking
points.
Draw Circles - Enables you to specify the station to draw the circle points in the drawing.
Set as permanent - Draws a block in the drawing to permanently record the location of the station
in the physical location.
Text Height - Specifies the height of the text in the drawing.
Block Scale - Specifies the scale of the block.
Rotate
Rotates the station using one of the following options:
Left - Moves the station to the left so that the laser moves left.
Right - Moves the station to the right so that the laser moves right.
Up - Moves the station up so that the laser moves upwards.
Down - Moves the station down so that the laser moves downwards.
Stop - Stops the rotation of the station.
Show Laser Beam - Turns on the Laser beam.
Communication
Data Rate - Specifies the data rate for communication with the station.
Data Bits - Specifies the data bits for communication with the station.
Parity - Specifies the parity for communication with the station.
Stop Bits - Specifies the stop bits for communication with the station.
OK - Closes the TPS Settings dialog box.
Cancel - Cancels and closes the TPS Settings dialog box.
fieldPipe Resection Results Dialog Box

Allows you to accept the default elevation and the difference of two points that align the station
during the resection process or select one of the Station Elevations and a Distance difference
of the measure between two points for resectioning.
Station Elevations - Specifies the station elevations based on the point acquired by the total
station.
Select - Enables you to select one of the points in the Station Elevations list for use in Station
resection
.
Distance difference - Specifies a list of the distance differences between two points acquired
using the total station.
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Select - Enables you to select one of the point differences in the Distance difference list for use
in Station resection
.
Use average elevation - Specifies the average elevation of the total station. This is the default
when using Station resection
.
Use lowest difference of - Specifies the lowest difference of the total station. This is the default
when using Station resection
.
OK - Accepts the selected points to set the resection of the total station during the Station
resection
process.
This dialog box is only available during Station resection
See Also
Resection after the station has been positioned (on page 39)
Set Blocks Dialog Box

Enables you to change the block appearance for the following items as they appear in the
drawing:
Instrument Symbol - Enables you to select a block for the representation of the instrument
symbol in the drawing.
Instrument Position - Enables you to select a block for the representation of the instruments
position in the drawing.
Bench Mark - Enables you to select a block for the representation of the bench mark location in
the drawing.
Control Points - Enables you to select a block for the representation of the control point locations
in the drawing.
Scale - Specifies separate scales for Instrument Symbol, Instrument Position, Bench Mark,
and Control Points.
OK - Accepts the blocks, and returns to the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface.
Cancel - Cancels the changes.
Piping Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette)

Enables you to route piping, find the pipe size, find the rating, set the orientation, set anchor
points, and more all using the Total Station (TPS). You are also provided a connect pipe option, so
that any piping you route can be connected in the drawing. Verify when piping with the Total
Station that the UCS is set to the World Coordinate System.
Find rating by measuring the flange - Enables you to determine the rating
from acquiring points on a flange. For more information, see Find rating by
measuring the flange (on page 40).
Set pipe orientation - Sets the orientation of the pipe before you acquire the
end points. For more information, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).
Determine pipe size - Enables you to acquire three points on a pipe to find the
nominal size. For more information, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).
Start routing pipes - Enables you to acquire points on continuous piping.
Then, fieldPipe draws the piping in the drawing. For more information, see
Route piping using the total station (on page 41).
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Model one pipe - Enables you to acquire a single pipe. The software then
draws it in the drawing. For more information, see Model piping and then
connect (on page 42).
Connect pipes - Enables you to connect two pipes with an elbow, tee, reducer,
or cross. For more information, see Model piping and then connect (on page
42).
Insert valve - Enables you to acquire points to insert a valve in the drawing.
For more information, see Insert a valve (on page 42).
Insert flange - Enables you to acquire points to measure the flange. For more
information, see Insert a flange (on page 43).
Measure anchor point - Enables you to acquire three points on a piping
component. The software then draws a line in the drawing perpendicular to the
center line of the component at that point. For more information, see Measure
an anchor point (on page 43).
Open anchor point saved description - Enables you to open a saved
description of an anchor point. For more information, see Open saved
descriptions of anchor points (on page 43).
Find center - Enables you to acquire three points on a round surface. The
software then draws a circle in the drawing representing the object. For more
information, see Find the center (on page 43).
Default Fittings - Enables you to select a default end type fitting. Fitting types are: LR Buttweld,
SR Buttweld, Socket, Threaded, Flanged, and SpecialEnd.
Free XYZ - Starts the Free XYZ mode where you can incorporate the Total Station acquiring
points with most of the AutoCAD commands as well as the CADWorx commands.
Use 3 Points - Enables you to use three points to find the size with Determine pipe size
and
to find the center with Find center
.
Orientation - Displays the orientation when it is set. When not set, this area displays the text: Not
Set.
Measured Size - Displays the size measured when using Determine pipe size
. When not
measured, this area displays the text: 0.0.
Sizes list - Lists the available sizes for the specification project selected in setup.
Specification list - Lists the available specification for the specification project selected in setup.
Flanges - Lists the available flanges from the selected specification. These are the flanges you
can place when using Insert flange
and Insert valve
.
Valves - Lists the available valves from the selected specification. These are the valves you can
place when using Insert valve
.
Draw Cylinder - Draws a cylinder by selecting two points in the drawing when using Find center
.
Anchor Point label list - Displays a list of the anchor points descriptions.
Insulation - Specifies the insulation thickness for the piping. This is done manually.
Tolerance - Specifies the tolerance for squaring of the piping.
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Layer Control
Center Lines - Displays the center lines in the drawing, when checked.
Points - Displays the points selected, using the station, in the drawing when checked.
Setup - Displays the station locations and control points in the drawing, when checked. With the
Setup option, you are able to see a representation of all the places the station was moved within
the physical space and the control points acquired.
machine.
See Also
Total Station Workflow (on page 38)
Flange Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette)

Enables you to measure flange alignment using the Total Station (TPS). Calculates the measured
flange mean radius, all points measured with their specific alignment deviation (Z Delta), and
radius deviation. Flange tab allows you to acquire the bolts orientation and create a complete
detail report with the flange parameters, alignment, and bolt orientation information.
Measure Flange - Enables you to determine the position of the flange on the pipe. For
more information, see Measure flange (on page 34).
Measure Bolt - Enables you to determine the position of the bolts on the flange. For more
information, see Measure bolt (on page 35).
Export Report - Enables you to export the report for the information collected of the
flange and bolt. For more information, see Export Report (on page 37).
Measure - Enables CADWorx fieldPipe to take points from the Total Station.
Manual - Enables selection of points in the drawing that have already been selected on the flange.
Identification
Identification box - Specifies the identification of the flange. The identification cannot be a null
value. This value can be a text, numeric, or a combination of text and numeric value.
Flange Measurement
Sizes list - Lists the available sizes for the specification project selected in setup.
Specification list - Lists the available specification for the specification project selected in setup.
Flanges - Lists the available flanges for the specification project selected in setup.
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Bolt Measurement
Number of bolts - Specifies the number of bolts on the flange.
Center of bolt head - Indicates to the software that points are to be taken on the center of the bolt.
Hole 2 points - Indicates to the software that points are to be taken at the bolt hole and that 2
points are required.
machine.
Measure flange
CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette: Measure flange
Command line: CWTPSMEASUREFLANGE
Enables you to determine the position of the flange on the pipe.
Pipe - Enables you to select a pipe to set the flange orientation.
Specify - Enables you to specify the flange orientation in the drawing by using the total station to
acquire points on the pipe in the physical space.
The Identification cannot be null when running a command from the Flange tab. You must
select an Identification every time you run a command to export to that report. If you select an
existing, the software overwrites that report. Make sure you are selecting the correct
Identification for the report you plan to export. You can type the name of another report at any
time.
The total station needs to be set up and positioned before capturing the information for the
flange. To set up the total station to capture piping and the flange, see Total Station Workflow
(on page 38).
A flange orientation must be set before the flange information can be captured.
To set the orientation using a pipe, you must first have modeled the piping containing the
flange. To route piping using the total station, see Route piping using the total station (on page
41).
A project must be set before you can set the orientation of the flange. To set a project, see
TPS Settings Dialog Box (on page 29).
Measure a flange using Measure and Pipe

1. Select Measure on the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette in the Flange tab.
2. Click Measure flange . Alternatively, type CWTPSMEASUREFLANGE on the command
line, and then press ENTER.
3. Select Pipe.
4. Select the pipe in the drawing that contains the flange in the physical piping, and then press
ENTER.
5. Acquire three or more points on the back of flange.
You are required to acquire three points on the flange. Clicking Finish before
acquiring three points on the flange provides you with a message box. Click OK in the
message box, click Cancel, and then restart the command.
6. Click Finish.
A circle representing the flange appears with the points acquired.
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Measure a flange using Measure and Specify
3. Select Specify.
4. Acquire the first point on the pipe.
5. Acquire the second point on the pipe in the direction of the flange.
6. Acquire three or more points on the back of flange.
You are required to acquire three points on the flange. Clicking Finish before
acquiring three points on the flange provides you with a message box. Click OK in the
message box, click Cancel, and then restart the command.
7. Click Finish.
A circle representing the flange appears with the points acquired.
Measure a flange using Manual and Pipe

1. Select Manual on the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette in the Flange tab.
3. Select Pipe.
4. Select the pipe in the drawing that contains the flange in the real world physical piping, and
then press ENTER.
5. Select the flange points already in the drawing for the flange, and then press ENTER.
The information is sent to the report and can be viewed by clicking Export Report
.
Measure a flange using Manual and Specify

3. Select Specify.
4. Select the flange points already in the drawing for the flange, and then press ENTER.
The information is sent to the report and can be viewed by clicking Export Report
Measure bolt
CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette: Measure bolt
Command line: CWTPSMEASUREBOLT
Enables you to determine the position of the bolts on the flange.
time.
(on page 38).
A flange circle must be in the drawing before you can measure the bolt. To insert a flange
circle, see Measure flange (on page 34).
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Measure a bolt using Measure and Center of bolt head
2. Set the number of bolts on the flange using the Number of bolts list.
3. Select Center of bolt head.
4. Click Measure bolt . Alternatively, type CWTPSMEASUREBOLT on the command line,
and then press ENTER.
5. Select the flange circle in the drawing, and then press ENTER. The flange circle is the circle
that appeared after running the Measure flange command.
6. Acquire the point on the center of the bolt.
The nodes which appear represent the bolts.
Measure a bolt using Measure and Hole 2 points

3. Select Hole 2 Points on the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette in the Flange tab.
6. Acquire first point on the bolt hole.
7. Acquire second point on the bolt hole.
Measure a bolt using Manual and Center of bolt head

3. Select Center of bolt head.
6. Acquire the point on the center of the bolt.
Measure a bolt using Manual and Hole 2 points

3. Select Hole 2 Points on the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette in the Flange tab.
6. Acquire first point on the bolt hole.
7. Acquire second point on the bolt hole.
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Export report
CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette: Export report
Enables you to export the Flange Dimensional Control Report for the measurement of the
flange and bolts. The flange and bolts must both be measured before a report can be printed.
Listed below is the information provided on the report.
Actual Flange in Spec

Specifies the information of the flange as it appears in the specification.
Long Description - Specifies the long description of the flange in from the specification.
OD - Specifies the outside diameter of the flange from the specification.
NPS - Specifies the nominal pipe size of the flange from the specification.
Specification - Specifies the class of the specification.
Measured Flange
Specifies the following information of the flange that was measured.
OD - Specifies the outside diameter of the flange you measured.
Center - Specifies the center of the flange you measured.
Direction - Specifies the direction of the flange you measured.
ZE Angle - Specifies the Zenith angle of the flange.
AZ Angle - Specifies the Azimuth angle of the flange. Azimuth angle is measured from the +ve
Y-Axis where the Zenith angle forms.
Bolt Orientation - Specifies the bolt orientation of the bolt that was measured on the flange
Flange Points - Specifies the flange points as acquired from the flange.
Bolt Points - Specifies the bolt points as acquired from the bolt.
time.
(on page 38).
A flange circle and a bolt representation should be in the drawing before you export the report.
To insert a flange circle, see Measure flange (on page 34).
Export a report
1. Select an Identification.
2. Click Export report
tab.
3. Save the PDF.
The report displays.
on the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette in the Flange
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Total Station Workflow

At this point, the station should be set up and connected to a computer. To run the total station
with CADWorx fieldPipe do the following:
1. Start a new drawing with a fieldPipe template.
The template already has default blocks set for items that display in the drawing. For
more information on changing the blocks, see Set Blocks Dialog Box (on page 31).
2. Click CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface
fieldPipe tab.
3. Click Scan for station connection
Interface palette.
The station registers on the screen.
on the FP Palettes panel in the CADWorx
on the Setup tab of the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS
If the station does not show up, make sure it is attached to your computer properly, and
then click Refresh ports .
4. Draw an ortho-line on the X or Y axis in your drawing.
5. Click Set station position
.
6. Select the first reference point on the line in your drawing.
7. Select the second reference point on the line in your drawing.
This line and these two points represent where you are going to acquire your points in
the physical space.
8. Select the first point using the total station.
9.
10.
11.
12.
You can acquire the last point and the following two points by either pressing ALL on the
total station, or clicking Acquire on the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette in the
Setup tab.
Select the second point using the total station.
Position the machine laser to point downwards to reference the 0 elevation, and acquire the
benchmark point.
Click Finish.
Type the Target Number in the Edit Attributes dialog box, and click OK.
Blocks representing the points and total station display in the drawing and the AutoCAD Edit
Attributes dialog box displays.
13. Click Define control points

.
14. Acquire as many points in the physical space as needed.
If you acquire points and want to cancel those points, click Cancel.
If you cancel your points, all control points are canceled and you need to reacquire all
control points.
15. Click Load settings dialog box

.
The TPS Settings dialog box displays.
For more information, see TPS Settings Dialog Box (on page 29).
16. Click Set to set the specification using the Set Specification and Size dialog box. For more
information, see Set Specification and Size in the CADWorx Plant Users Guide.
17. Select the options you require for using the station.
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18. Click OK.
19. Select the Piping tab.
20. Click Set pipe orientation
.
21. Acquire first point on the pipe at the start point of the pipe.
22. Acquire the second point on the pipe at the end point of the pipe.
The orientation displays under Orientation.
23. Click Determine pipe size
The following three points must be acquired linear on the pipe around the
circumference not the length of the pipe.
24. Acquire the first point on the pipe.
25. Acquire the second point on the pipe.
26. Acquire the third point on the pipe.
The size displays under Measured Size.
The machine is now calibrated, and you can now use the toolbar to do any of the following:
Resection after the station has been positioned (on page 39)
Stakeout a selected point manually or automatically (on page 40)
Measure the linear distance (on page 40)
Find the distance of the total station from a point (on page 40)
Find rating by measuring the flange (on page 40)
Route piping using the total station (on page 41)
Model piping and then connect (on page 42)
Insert a valve (on page 42)
Insert a flange (on page 43)
Measure an anchor point (on page 43)
Open saved descriptions of anchor points (on page 43)
Find the center (on page 43)
Resection after the station has been positioned

Recalculates the position of the station when it is moved to a different location based on the target
points specified in the previous location. This must be done when the machine is moved around
the physical space.
1. Click Station resection
.
2. Select three or more control points in the drawing.
The more points you select in the drawing, the more accurate the resection.
3. Aim the total station at all control points previously selected, and Acquire the points.
The fieldPipe Resection Results dialog box displays.
For more information, see fieldPipe Resection Results Dialog Box (on page 30).
4. Select a Station Elevation.
Select a Distance difference.
Clear the Use average elevation check box.
Clear the Use lowest difference check box.
Click OK.
OR
Click OK to accept the defaults in the Use average elevation check box and the Use lowest
difference of check box.
A representation of the station's new position is placed in the drawing.
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Stakeout a selected point manually or automatically

Enables you to manually or automatically move the station to a previously selected point set by the
operator.
Stakeout Manually
1.
2.
3.
4.
Click Stakeout
.
Select Manual, or type M on the command line.
Specify the point on the drawing to check.
Move the laser to the point in the space and acquire it.
The station acquires the point and displays the distance.
Stakeout Automatically
Automatic Stakeout requires a motorized Total Station.
1. Click Stakeout
.
2. Specify the point on the drawing to check.
3. Select Auto, or type A on the command line.
The station automatically moves to the selected point in the physical space, acquires the
point, and displays the distance.
Measure the linear distance

Measures a distance between two points in space and displays it on the command line.
1. Click Measure linear distance
.
2. Acquire the first point.
3. Acquire the second point.
The distance is displayed in the drawing.
Find the distance of the total station from a point

Finds the distance between the station and any point in space.
1. Click Station Distance
.
2. Aim at the point with the laser, and then click Acquire.
A line displays in the drawing from the representation of the total station to the point you
acquired with the distance from point to total station displayed.
Find rating by measuring the flange

Enables you to determine the rating from acquiring points on a flange.
Thickness - Specifies to measure by thickness.
Diameter - Specifies to measure by diameter.
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Set Specification Dialog Box
Finds the specification based on the thickness or diameter when using Find rating by measuring
the flange
or From Point Cloud. From Point Cloud does not use diameter.
Project File - Specifies the project file selected.
Size - Displays the size that was set.
Thickness Displays the thickness of the flange taken from the two points.
Thickness or Diameter - Specifies the thickness or diameter of the flange after it is acquired. This
displays based on your selection during the process.
Tolerance - Specifies the tolerance for finding the specification. The higher the tolerance, the
more specifications display in the Matching Specifications box.
Find - Finds the matching specifications based on the information provided by you to the software
and displays it in the Matching Specifications box.
Matching Specifications - Displays the matching specifications found.
Specifications - Displays the matching specifications of the flange.
Flange Thickness - Displays the available thickness of the flange found in the specification.
Long Description - Specifies the long description of the flange as found in the specification.
Find rating measuring by thickness

1.
2.
3.
4.
Click Find rating by measuring the flange

.
Select Thickness, or type T on the command line.
Acquire the point on the flange face.
Acquire the point on the flange back face.
The Set Specification dialog box displays.
5. Click Find.
The matching specifications display in the Matching Specifications box.
6. Select the specification needed, and click OK.
You must have a project set to find the specification.
Find rating measuring by diameter

1.
2.
3.
4.
Click Find rating by measuring the flange

.
Select Diameter, or type D on the command line.
Aim and acquire as many linear points on the flange as needed.
Click Finish.
The Set Specification dialog box displays.
5. Click Find.
The matching specifications display in the Matching Specifications box.
6. Select the specification needed, and click OK.
You must have a project set to find the specification.
Route piping using the total station

Enables you to acquire points on continuous piping. Then, fieldPipe draws the piping in the
drawing. The piping must be in a continuous line being only connected by elbows.
1. Click Start routing pipe .
2. Acquire two linear points on the pipe at the start point.
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3. Acquire two linear points on the pipe at the end point.
4. Continue to do this for all piping connected by elbows.
5. Click Finish.
The piping displays in the drawing with the points acquired appearing as a node.
To capture piping that is connected with a cross, reducer, or tee you must click Model one
pipe
, acquire the points, and then click Connect pipes . For more information, see
Model piping and then connect (on page 42).
If you receive the message that trimmed elbows are not allowed when routing, make sure the
Apply Trimmed Elbow Rule is set to Automatic in the Piping Rules. For more information,
see Piping Rules in the CADWorx Plant Users Guide.
Model piping and then connect

Enables you to acquire a single pipe. The software then draws it in the drawing. You can then use
the connect option to connect any piping together. The Connect pipes option enables you to
connect two pipes with an elbow, tee, reducer, or cross.
1. Click Model one pipe
.
2. Acquire two linear points on the pipe at the start point.
3. Acquire two linear points on the pipe at the end point.
4. Click Finish.
The piping displays in the drawing with the points acquired appearing as a node.
To accomplish the next steps there must be a second piece of piping in the drawing.
1. Click Connect pipes .
The component prompt displays.
2. Select the type of connection required.
3. Select the two pipes in the drawing that are to connect.
4. Press ENTER.
The connecting component displays in the drawing connecting the two pipes.
Insert a valve
Enables you to acquire points to insert a valve in the drawing.
Insert valve by Back of Flange

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Select the valve from the Valves list.

Click Insert valve
.
Select the piping to insert a valve, and press ENTER.
Select Back of flange.
Aim, and acquire the insertion point.
Specify the direction.
Select the component to keep the position, and press ENTER.
The valve is inserted in the drawing.
Insert valve by Middle

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Select the valve from the Valves list.

Click Insert valve
.
Select Middle.
Aim and acquire the insertion point on the middle of the valve.
The valve is inserted in the drawing.
FP Palettes Panel
Insert a flange
Enables you to acquire points to insert a flange.
Insert flange by Back of Flange

1. Select a flange from the Flanges list.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Click Insert flange

.
Select Back of Flange.
Specify the direction.
Select the component to keep the position, and press ENTER.
The flange is inserted in the drawing.
Insert flange by Middle

1. Select a flange from the Flanges list.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Click Insert flange

.
Select Middle.
The flange is inserted in the drawing.
Measure an anchor point

Enables you to acquire a point and then draws a line with a description in the drawing,
perpendicular to the center line of the component, for that point.
1. Select or type a description of an anchor point in the Anchor Point list.
2. Click Measure anchor point
.
3. Select a pipe in the drawing.
4. Acquire a point on the pipe in the physical space.
A node appears on the centerline of the pipe with the selected or typed description.
Open saved descriptions of anchor points

Enables you to open a saved description of an anchor point.
1. Click Open anchor point saved description
.
The TPSAnchorPoints.txt file displays in notepad.
2. Edit and save this file.
The new description is displayed in the Anchor Point list.
Find the center

Enables you to acquire three points on a round surface, which then draws a circle in the drawing
representing the object.
1. Click Find center
.
2. Acquire the points required to find the center.
A node displays indicating the center of the pipe.
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CLX Projects Panel

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Projects
Command Name
Command Line
Open Project - Enables you to open a previously saved

CWOPEN
CloudWorx project file. For more information, see Open Project
(on page 45).
Close Project - Closes the current CloudWorx project. For
more information, see Close Project (on page 46).
CWCLOSE
Import ModelSpace View - Establishes a connection to an

existing ModelSpace View, loading and displaying the point
clouds contained in the ModelSpace View. For more
information, see Import ModelSpace View (on page 46).
CWIMPORT
Set Load Limit - Sets the maximum number of points loaded

by CloudWorx. For more information, see Set Load Limit (on
page 47).
CWLOADMAX
Set Regen Factor - Sets a virtual viewport size factor for point CWSETREGEN
cloud regeneration. For more information, see Set Regen
Factor (on page 48).
Purge - Removes all CloudWorx project related data from the CWPURGE
active drawing. For more information, see Purge (on page 48).
Save Project - Saves a CloudWorx project. For more
information, see Save Project (on page 48).
CWSAVE
Save Project As - Saves a CloudWorx project by selecting the CWSAVEAS

location. For more information, see Save Project As (on page
49).
Open Project
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Projects > Open Project
CloudWorx menu: Open Project
Command line: CWOPEN
Enables you to open a previously saved CloudWorx project file. The project information is saved in
the current drawing. When you use the CWOPEN command, you either associate a previously
saved CloudWorx project to this drawing, or you simply restore a project previously closed using
Close Project (on page 46).
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Close Project
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Projects > Close Project
CloudWorx menu: Close Project
Command line: CWCLOSE
Closes the current CloudWorx project. All point cloud objects, previously mapped layers, and user
coordinate systems are deleted from the drawing.
You may be asked to save the CloudWorx project if changes are detected. When the current
drawing is saved, it automatically saves the CloudWorx project. The drawing retains a special
record referring to the CloudWorx project file that is opened when the drawing is open. This
special record stays when you close the project. To purge this record, you must use Purge (on
page 48).
Import ModelSpace View

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Projects > Import ModelSpace View
CloudWorx menu: Import ModelSpace View
Command line: CWIMPORT
Establishes a connection to an existing ModelSpace View, loading and displaying the point clouds
contained in the ModelSpace View. The result of the import is a CloudWorx Project, which may be
saved to the drawing so no import is needed next time.
Point Source - Specifies the ModelSpace View that is imported.
Coordinate Systems - Lists all saved coordinate systems attached to the source ModelSpace
View.
Distance Units - Specifies the units to be used for converting meters to the units used in the
drawing. All point coordinates within the point cloud are scaled as necessary to match your
selection when the point cloud is loaded.
Number of units per meter - Specifies the number of units per meters based on the conversion
selected in Distance Units.
Import a ModelSpace View

1. Click Import ModelSpace View
on the CLX Projects panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe
tab. Alternatively, type CWIMPORT on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Import ModelSpace View dialog box displays.
If you currently do not have a CloudWorx Project open, the result of this import creates a
new CloudWorx Project.
If you have a CloudWorx Project open, you must confirm if you want to import another
ModelSpace View as a reference. Otherwise, you need to close the current project first.
2. Click the MS View ellipsis.
The Select ModelSpace View dialog box displays.
3. Select the ModelSpace View. If there are no ModelSpace Views configured, create one.
4. Click Open.
The Point Source, and Coordinate Systems boxes are populated.
To exit this dialog without loading the ModelSpace View, click Cancel.
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5. Select a coordinate system from the Coordinate Systems list.
The Coordinate Systems list contains all saved coordinate systems attached to the
source ModelSpace View. The selected coordinate system is mapped to the drawing's WCS.
6. Because units in a Cyclone database are internally stored in meters, it is necessary to select
the appropriate drawing units to properly convert the point cloud data to the scale of your
drawing. On the right side of the Import ModelSpace View dialog box, select Meters, Feet,
or a customized scale to use for converting meters to the units used in the drawing.
7. Click OK to load the point cloud from the ModelSpace View.
Use the Zoom Extents AutoCAD command to view the entire scene.
The point clouds loaded by CloudWorx are updated automatically to reflect any changes
made in Cyclone to the point cloud in the source ModelSpace.
If you do not want the point cloud that is loaded in CloudWorx to reflect any changes made
to the Cyclone database, create a unique ModelSpace and reserve it for CloudWorx use.
All the cloud points and other related data, including the clippings, and named user
coordinate systems are loaded into CAD. All of the named user coordinate systems in the
ModelSpace View are mapped to CAD user coordinate systems, prepended by "~". Any
changes to the CAD user coordinate systems list are not saved back to the Cyclone
database when CloudWorx closes the ModelSpace View.
Set Load Limit

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Projects > Set Load Limit
CloudWorx menu: Set Load Limit
Command line: CWLOADMAX
Sets the maximum number of points loaded by CloudWorx. This setting is to protect CloudWorx
from running out of memory. It is related to the computer's speed and memory capacity for
performance. If the current viewport setting requires more points than the load limit, CloudWorx
reduces the level of detail to comply with the limit.
When this command is used while a ModelSpace View is open, it affects the next Regenerate
Point Clouds (on page 76) (CWREGEN) command if the loading limit is met.
A typical setting for a 2GHZ+ CPU with 1GB of memory is 8 (million). In many cases, do not use a
setting less than 2.
Because multiple viewports require memory for each viewport, you may need to decrease the load
limit to maintain overall performance in each viewport.
Set the load limit

1. Before loading a ModelSpace View, click Set Load Limit
on the CLX Projects panel in
the CADWorx fieldPipe tab. Alternatively, type CWLOADMAX on the command line, and
then press ENTER.
2. Type the maximum number of points to be loaded, and then press ENTER.
If you see sparser points than expected after using Regenerate Point Clouds (on page 76)
it indicates that the load limit was met, or the Regen Factor (Set Regen Factor (on page 48)) is
too high. You should first attempt to increase the load limit. If the load limit is relatively high, you
have to decrease the Regen Factor.
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Set Regen Factor

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Projects > Set Regen Factor
CloudWorx menu: Set Regen Factor
Command line: CWSETREGEN
Sets a virtual viewport size factor for point cloud regeneration. When the factor is 1 (by default),
CloudWorx loads and regenerates only the cloud points necessary to display in the viewport. If
you pan or zoom out from that view, you may need to use Regenerate Point Clouds (on page 76)
(CWREGEN) to load more points to fill the newly exposed area of the viewport.
By setting this factor larger than 1, the effective viewport for cloud regeneration is enlarged. This
loads more points over more area, reducing the amount of CWREGEN for panning or zooming
operations. For example, a factor of 3 makes the virtual viewport 3x3 times the size of the actual
viewport, centered on the actual viewport. However, because a larger factor may load more
points, more memory may be required for larger values. If the required number of points exceeds
the loading limit, CloudWorx is forced to reduce the detail. As a result, you may see sparser points
than expected.
If Set Regen Factor (CWSETREGEN) is used when no Modelspace View is open, the factor
is saved as the most recently used setting.
If Set Regen Factor is used when a Modelspace View is open, the factor is saved to the DWG
and the most recently used setting when the DWG is saved.
Set Load Limit (on page 47) (CWLOADMAX) limits the maximum allowed number of points
to be loaded.
Purge
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Projects > Purge
CloudWorx menu: Purge
Command line: CWPURGE
Removes all CloudWorx project related data from the active drawing.
After CloudWorx data has been purged, the active drawing can be saved. This allows the
drawing to be opened on a computer that does not have CloudWorx installed without generating
warnings.
Purge CloudWorx data

1. Click Purge
on the CLX Projects panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe tab. Alternatively,
Type CWPURGE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
A confirmation prompt appears.
2. Click Yes.
All CloudWorx data is purged from the active drawing.
Save Project
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Projects > Save Project
CloudWorx menu: Save Project
Command line: CWSAVE
Saves a CloudWorx project. The drawing records a relative path of the project file to the drawing
file.
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Save Project As
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Projects > Save Project As
CloudWorx menu: Save Project As
Command line: CWSAVEAS
Saves a CloudWorx project by selecting the location. The drawing records a relative path of the
project file to the drawing file.
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CLX Clipping Panel

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping
Command Name
Clipping Manager - Enables you to toggle or delete defined
clippings in CloudWorx. For more information, see Clipping
Manager (on page 52).
Command Line
CWCLIPMGR,
CWCUTPLANES
Define Limit Box - Enables you to create a 3D rectangular box CWLIMITBOX

beyond which points are not displayed or processed. For more
information, see Define Limit Box (on page 53).
Hide Points Inside Fence - Enables you to hide the points
inside a user-defined fence. For more information, see Hide
Points Inside Fence (on page 54).
CWHIDEIN, CWFENCE
Hide Points Outside Fence - Enables you to hide the points

outside a user-defined fence. For more information, see Hide
Points Outside Fence (on page 54).
CWHIDEOUT, CWFENCE
Reset Clipping - Erases all the clipping records of the active CWSLICEOFF,
clipping group, and restores the drawing. For more information, CWCLIPOFF
see Reset Clipping (on page 55).
X axis - Clips a section of the point cloud in the X axis based on CWSLICE then X
the UCS. For more information, see X axis (on page 55).
Y axis - Clips a section of the point cloud in the Y axis based on CWSLICE then Y
the UCS. For more information, see Y axis (on page 55).
Z axis - Clips a section of the point cloud in the Z axis based on CWSLICE then Z
the UCS. For more information, see Z axis (on page 56).
Slice Forward - Moves the existing slice by one step (equal to CWSLICEF
the thickness of the slice) in the positive direction along its axis.
For more information, see Slice Forward (on page 56).
Slice Backward - Moves the existing slice by one step (equal
to the thickness of the slice) in the negative direction along its
axis. For more information, see Slice Backward (on page 56).
CWSLICEB
X Positive - Clips a section of the point cloud in the X positive CWSECTION then X then
direction based on the UCS. For more information, see X
POSITIVE
Positive (on page 57).
X Negative - Clips a section of the point cloud in the X negative CWSECTION then X then
direction based on the UCS. For more information, see X
NEGATIVE
Negative (on page 57).
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Y Positive - Clips a section of the point cloud in the Y positive CWSECTION then Y then
direction based on the UCS. For more information, see Y
POSITIVE
Y Negative - Clips a section of the point cloud in the Y negative CWSECTION then Y then
direction based on the UCS. For more information, see Y
NEGATIVE
Z Positive - Clips a section of the point cloud in the Z positive
direction based on the UCS. For more information, see Z
CWSECTION then Z then

POSITIVE
Z Negative - Clips a section of the point cloud in the Z negative CWSECTION then Z then
direction based on the UCS. For more information, see Z
NEGATIVE
Hidden points are not deleted from the ModelSpace View or database. These commands
merely reduce the size and complexity of point clouds for viewing and processing.
At most one slice or section view can be active at a time (that is, a section view in the Y-plane
cannot coexist with a section view in the X-plane).
Clipping Manager
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Clipping Manager
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Clipping Manager
Command line: CWCLIPMGR, CWCUTPLANES
Enables you to toggle or delete defined clippings in CloudWorx.
Clipping Groups - Lists the clipping groups. You can select one and activate it using Activate
Group. A clipping group is a list of clipping records that are applied together to the point clouds.
You can create, delete or activate a group. At any time, there is one group activated. When
activated, the clipping records display in the right pane.
Clippings - Lists the clipping records of the active clipping group. All the clipping records are
applied to the point clouds. You can enable or disable a clipping record. You can also invert a
section view clipping or a fence clipping. Double-click the name of a clipping group or clipping
record, to rename it.
Delete Clipping - Deletes the selected clipping record.
Clear Clippings - Deletes all clipping records of the active clipping group.
Enable All - Enables all clipping records of the active clipping group.
Disable All - Disables all clipping records of the active clipping group.
Create Group - Creates a new clipping group. You can double-click the name to rename a group.
By creating and activating a new clipping group, the last clipping group is protected. This is
because the active clipping group can be easily cleared with a reset clipping command.
Delete Group - Deletes selected clipping group. You cannot delete the active group.
Activate Group - Activates the selected clipping group. Clipping records are updated.
Align View - Aligns the active viewport to face only the selected slice.
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Change Limit Box Parameters
To modify the parameters of a limit box, you can select it, right-click, and select Modify from the
pop-up menu. Clicking Modify displays the Limit Box Parameters dialog box for editing.
The limit box is displayed in the view until you close the dialog box. You can directly change the
values (Corner or Size components) and click another edit box to see the effect. You can also use
the up and down keys near each edit box. Note that the keys have different effects. Up and down
keys for a corner component moves along its axis direction. Up and down keys for a size
component enlarges or shrinks along each axis in both directions. < and > shrinks or enlarges the
box in all directions. You can click Apply to apply the change to the points. Apply enables when
there is a change. If you click Close without applying the changes, you are warned to confirm the
action.
All clipping records are created with the following commands:
Define Limit Box (on page 53)
Hide Points Inside Fence (on page 54)
Hide Points Outside Fence (on page 54)
X axis (on page 55)
Y axis (on page 55)
Z axis (on page 56)
Slice Forward (on page 56)
Slice Backward (on page 56)
X Positive (on page 57)
X Negative (on page 57)
Y Positive (on page 58)
Y Negative (on page 58)
Z Positive (on page 59)
Z Negative (on page 59)
Define Limit Box

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Define Limit Box
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Define Limit Box
Command line: CWLIMITBOX
Enables you to define a 3D box beyond which points are not displayed or processed.
The limit box does not delete the points. It reduces the size and complexity of point clouds
for viewing and processing.
Define and place a limit box

1. Click Define Limit Box
on the CLX Clipping panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe tab.
Alternatively, Type CWLIMITBOX on the command line, and then press ENTER.
2. Using the snapping function, select a point representing one corner of the 3D limit box. You
can also enter coordinates for this corner at the command line, and press ENTER.
3. Position the crosshair at the point representing the opposite corner of the limit box and click.
You can also enter coordinates for the second corner at the command line, and press ENTER.
The resulting rectangle is projected onto the work plane.
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4. Position the crosshair, and select a point to determine the height of the box. If you select the
Height keyword, you can also enter the value of the height.
Points outside the boundaries of the box are hidden from view.
If all points are hidden after applying the limit box, it is likely that the limit box is defined in an
incorrect position. In this case, turn the limit box OFF, and try again.
You can use Clipping Manager (on page 52) (CWCLIPMGR) to turn on or off any clipping
records, or use Reset Clipping (on page 55) (CWCLIPOFF) to turn off all clipping records of
the active clipping group.
Hide Points Inside Fence

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Hide Points Inside Fence
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Fence
Command line: CWFENCE, CWHIDEIN
Hides all points inside of a user-defined fence.
The bulleted options below are available after typing CWFENCE on the command line:
Off - Turns off all the clipping records.
Inside - Clips points inside of the fence.
Outside - Clips points outside of the fence.
1. Click Hide Points Inside Fence
on the CLX Clipping panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe
tab. Alternatively, type CWHIDEIN on the command line, and then press ENTER.
2. Draw a fence.
The fence hides all points inside the fence.
You can use Clipping Manager (on page 52) (CWCLIPMGR) to turn on or off any
clipping records, or use Reset Clipping (on page 55) (CWCLIPOFF) to turn off all clipping
records of the active clipping group.
Hide Points Outside Fence

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Hide Points Outside Fence
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Fence
Command line: CWFENCE, CWHIDEOUT
Hides all points outside of a user-defined fence.
The bulleted options below are available after typing CWFENCE on the command line:
Off - Turns off all the clipping records.
Inside - Clips points inside of the fence.
Outside - Clips points outside of the fence.
1. Click Hide Points Outside Fence
on the CLX Clipping panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe
tab. Alternatively, type CWHIDEOUT on the command line, and then press ENTER.
2. Draw a fence.
The fence hides all points outside the fence.
You can use Clipping Manager (on page 52) (CWCLIPMGR) to turn on or off any clipping
records, or use Reset Clipping (on page 55) (CWCLIPOFF) to turn off all clipping records of the
active clipping group.
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Reset Clipping
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Reset Clipping
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Reset Clipping
Command line: CWCLIPOFF
Erases all the clipping records of the active clipping group, restoring all clipped points.
X axis
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > X axis
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Slice > X axis
Command line: CWSLICE then X
Clips a section of the point cloud in the X-axis based on the UCS. This defines two parallel planes
along a specified axis and then hides the points outside the two planes, resulting in a controlled
cross-section view of the point cloud.
Hide points outside of a slice

1. Click X axis
on the CLX Clipping panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe tab. Alternatively,
type CWSLICE on the command line, then press X, and then press ENTER.
A temporary line representing the clipping appears and follows the cursor.
2. Click once (or enter coordinates at the command line, and press ENTER) to define the first
plane.
A temporary indicator marks the placement of the first cutting plane, and a temporary line for
the second plane follows the cursor.
3. Click again to define the second plane.
The points outside the two planes are hidden.
You can use the Clipping Manager (on page 52) to turn on or off any clipping records, or
use Reset Clipping (on page 55) (CWCLIPOFF) to turn off all clipping records of the active
clipping group.
Y axis
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Y axis
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Slice > Y axis
Command line: CWSLICE then Y
Clips a section of the point cloud in the Y-axis based on the UCS. This defines two parallel planes

1. Click Y axis
type CWSLICE on the command line, then press Y, and then press ENTER.
plane.
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clipping group.
Z axis
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Z axis
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Slice > Z axis
Command line: CWSLICE then Z
Clips a section of the point cloud in the Z-axis based on the UCS. This defines two parallel planes

1. Click Z axis
type CWSLICE on the command line, then press Z, and then press ENTER.
plane.
clipping group.
Slice Forward
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Slice Forward
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Slice > Slice Forward
Command line: CWSLICEF
Moves the existing slice by one step (equal to the thickness of the slice) in the positive direction
along its axis.
Slice Backward
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Slice Backward
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Slice > Slice Backward
Command line: CWSLICEB
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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X Positive
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > X Positive
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Section > X Positive
Command line: CWSECTION then X then POSITIVE
Clips a section of the point cloud in the X positive direction based on the UCS. This defines a plane
in 3D along a specified coordinate axis, and then hides the points on one side of that plane, so that
a cross-section view of the point cloud results.
To create a section view:

1. Click X Positive
type CWSECTION, then X, then POSITIVE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
On the drawing, a temporary rectangle representing the clipping appears and follows the
cursor. Perpendicular lines on the corners of the rectangle represent the direction in which
points remain visible.
2. Move the clipping plane to the necessary position, and click with your mouse (or enter
coordinates for the slice position at the command line, and press ENTER).
The defined section of the point cloud is hidden from view.
clipping group.
X Negative
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > X Negative
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Section > X Negative
Command line: CWSECTION then X then NEGATIVE
Clips a section of the point cloud in the X negative direction based on the UCS. This defines a
plane in 3D along a specified coordinate axis, and then hides the points on one side of that plane,
so that a cross-section view of the point cloud results.

1. Click X Negative
Alternatively, type CWSECTION, then X, then NEGATIVE on the command line, and then
press ENTER.
clipping group.
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Y Positive
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Y Positive
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Section > Y Positive
Command line: CWSECTION then Y then POSITIVE
Clips a section of the point cloud in the Y positive direction based on the UCS. This defines a plane

1. Click Y Positive
type CWSECTION, then Y, then POSITIVE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
clipping group.
Y Negative
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Y Negative
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Section > Y Negative
Command line: CWSECTION then Y then NEGATIVE
Clips a section of the point cloud in the Y negative direction based on the UCS. This defines a

1. Click Y Negative
Alternatively, type CWSECTION, then Y, then NEGATIVE on the command line, and then
press ENTER.
use Reset Clipping (on page 55) )CWCLIPOFF) to turn off all clipping records of the active
clipping group.
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Z Positive
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Z Positive
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Section > Z Positive
Command line: CWSECTION then Z then POSITIVE
Clips a section of the point cloud in the Z positive direction based on the UCS. This defines a plane

1. Click Z Positive
type CWSECTION, then Z, then POSITIVE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
clipping group.
Z Negative
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Clipping > Z Negative
CloudWorx menu: Clip Point Cloud > Section > Z Negative
Command line: CWSECTION then Z then NEGATIVE
Clips a section of the point cloud in the Z negative direction based on the UCS. This defines a

1. Click Z Negative
Alternatively, type CWSECTION, then Z, then NEGATIVE on the command line, and then
press ENTER.
clipping group.
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CLX TruSpace Panel

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX TruSpace
Command Name
Open TruSpace - Prompts to pick a cloud point, and the
TruSpace Tools viewer is displayed. For more information,
see Open TruSpace (on page 63).
Command Line
CWTSOPEN
Close TruSpace - Closes the current TruSpace Tools viewer. CWTSCLOSE

For more information, see Close TruSpace (on page 63).
Show/Hide TruSpace - Toggles the TruSpace Tools viewer to CWTSSHOW
show or hide without closing it. For more information, see
Show/Hide TruSpace (on page 63).
Open KeyPlan - Opens the KeyPlan associated with the
current ModelSpace, and launches the KeyPlan Viewer. For
more information, see Open KeyPlan (on page 63).
CWKPOPEN
Close KeyPlan - Closes the current KeyPlan Viewer. For

more information, see Close KeyPlan (on page 64).
CWKPCLOSE
Sync Toggles - Opens the TruSpace Tools with

CWTSTOOL
synchronization settings and the quick limit box size. For more
information, see Sync Toggles (on page 64).
Perspective Camera Off - Switches the AutoCAD viewport
back to parallel projection mode. For more information, see
Perspective Camera Off (on page 64).
CWCAMERAOFF
Scenarios
Following are some common scenarios in which TruSpace and KeyPlan tools can be applied:
Scenario 1: Freestyle viewing and sight-seeing using the KeyPlan and TruSpace viewers
You can synchronize the viewpoint in the active CAD viewport to be driven by the viewpoint in the
TruSpace viewer. When synchronized, the AutoCAD viewpoint automatically follows the
TruSpace viewpoint. You may find viewing to be more accessible in the TruSpace viewer,
because TruSpace content is based on each scanner's position.
1. Launch a KeyPlan (already prepared) under a database.
2. Launch a TruSpace viewer from a scanner displayed in the KeyPlan viewer.
3. Enable sync of View Point.
The active AutoCAD viewport is synchronized with the TruSpace viewer.
4. Switch to the TruSpace viewer.
5. Perform viewpoint manipulations to look at a feature of interest.
The active AutoCAD viewport automatically matches the TruSpace viewpoint.
6. If needed, execute Regenerate Point Clouds to load more points for the current viewpoint.
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7. In TruSpace, jump to a neighboring scanner position.
The active AutoCAD viewport updates automatically.
8. Switch to another scanner position from the KeyPlan viewer.
The active AutoCAD viewport in AutoCAD updates automatically.
Prior to AutoCAD 2007, most commands, especially those that require picks and 3D input,
are incompatible with perspective mode. Use the Perspective Camera Off command (next to
Sync Toggles) to conveniently switch back to parallel projection.
Scenario 2: Pick to support the Line command

You can pick points in the TruSpace window to create AutoCAD lines using regular AutoCAD
commands.
1. Launch a TruSpace viewer from which the feature of interest is visible.
2. Enable 3D Point to use picks from TruSpace as 3D point input for regular AutoCAD
commands.
3. Optionally, configure other viewports to view the area in which you are interested.
4. Invoke the Line AutoCAD command. This tool expects 3D points.
5. Switch to the TruSpace viewer.
6. Pick points in the TruSpace viewer in the sequence that you want the line to follow.
You see the lines generated from the picks in the AutoCAD viewports.
7. Clear the selection to end the Line command.
You can always switch back to AutoCAD to make additional settings, or enter 3D points.
Scenario 3: Pick to support the CloudWorx Fit Pick to Pipe command

You can pick a point on a pipe in the TruSpace window, and grow it into an AutoCAD cylinder.
1. Launch a TruSpace viewer from which the pipe of interest is visible.
2. Enable Pick on Cloud.
3. Run CWFITPIPE, and click Pick Points >>.
4. Pick a point in the TruSpace viewer to grow into a pipe.
The AutoCAD pipe (or pipe center line) is created.
Scenario 4: Use a Quick Limit Box

A limit box is a popular clipping tool for working with a small region of points. The Quick Limit Box
tool uses a single pick in the TruSpace viewer to define the center of the region of interest. A limit
box is applied with a predefined size around that center.
1. Launch a TruSpace viewer from which the region of interest is visible.
2. Enable Quick Limit Box.
3. Adjust the range of the Quick Limit Box in the edit box next to B=.
4. In the TruSpace viewer, switch to the Quick Limit Box mode.
5. In the TruSpace viewer, select the center point.
The AutoCAD viewports are updated with the corresponding limit box.
6. If needed, execute Regenerate Point Clouds to load more detail within the limit box.
You can use the Limit Box Off command to disable the limit box.
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Open TruSpace
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX TruSpace > Open TruSpace
CloudWorx menu: TruSpace Tools > Open TruSpace
Command line: CWTSOPEN
Prompts you to pick a cloud point, and displays the TruSpace Tools viewer. If there are points
from more than one scanner near the selected point, then those scanners are listed with their
distances to the point. Select the scanner position to use.
Enable Sync - Toggles viewpoint synchronization with the TruSpace viewer on or off. When
synchronization is off, the AutoCAD viewpoint does not update to match the TruSpace viewpoint.
3D Point - When this is enabled, CloudWorx submits the 3D pick from the TruSpace viewer to the
command line, for use by AutoCAD commands that accept 3D coordinates. (Use Pick on Cloud
for CloudWorx commands.)
Pick on Cloud - When this is enabled, CloudWorx recomputes the pick made in the TruSpace
viewer based on the closest cloud points visible in the AutoCAD window. Recomputation may fail
if there are not enough points near the selected point, or when the points are clipped or hidden in
CloudWorx. (Use 3D Point for non-CloudWorx commands.)
View Point - When this is enabled, the viewpoint of the active AutoCAD viewport automatically
updates to be the same as the TruSpace viewpoint. When needed, use the Regenerate Point
Clouds command to load more detail.
Quick Limit Box - Clips the point clouds with a predefined limit box size (see the B= setting)
around the pick made in the TruSpace viewer. This clips and hides the points outside the limit box.
You can turn off the limit box using the Limit Box Off command.
Close TruSpace
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX TruSpace > Close TruSpace
CloudWorx menu: TruSpace Tools > Close TruSpace
Command line: CWTSCLOSE
Closes the current TruSpace Tools viewer.
Show/Hide TruSpace
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX TruSpace > Show/Hide TruSpace
CloudWorx menu: TruSpace Tools > Show/Hide TruSpace
Command line: CWTSSHOW
Toggles the TruSpace Tools viewer to show or hide without closing it.
Open KeyPlan
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX TruSpace > Open KeyPlan
CloudWorx menu: TruSpace Tools > Open KeyPlan
Command line: CWKPOPEN
Opens the KeyPlan associated with the current ModelSpace and launches the KeyPlan Viewer.
If more than one KeyPlan is available, select the KeyPlan to display from the list to display
the KeyPlan Viewer.
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Close KeyPlan
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX TruSpace > Close KeyPlan
CloudWorx menu: TruSpace Tools > Close KeyPlan
Command line: CWKPCLOSE
Closes the current KeyPlan Viewer.
Sync Toggles
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX TruSpace > Sync Toggles
CloudWorx menu: TruSpace Tools > Sync Toggles
Command line: CWTSTOOL
Opens the TruSpace Tools with synchronization settings and the quick limit box size.
The TruSpace Tools dialog box is automatically shown when you open TruSpace or KeyPlan. Do
not close the dialog box unless you want to disable TruSpace Synchronization (where the
AutoCAD viewpoint changes to match the TruSpace viewpoint).
For more information, see Open TruSpace (on page 63) and CLX TruSpace Panel (on page 61).
Perspective Camera Off

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX TruSpace > Perspective Camera Off
CloudWorx menu: TruSpace Tools > Perspective Camera Off
Command line: CWCAMERAOFF
Switches the AutoCAD viewport back to parallel projection mode. Prior to AutoCAD 2007, most
commands, especially those that require picks and 3D input, are incompatible with perspective
mode.
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CLX Point Rendering Panel

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Point Rendering
Intensity Mapping and Color from Scanner - Provides convenient switching among most
frequently used point cloud color mapping modes. This command does not change the color
mapping parameters such as intensity mapping range.
Point Density - Allows you to trade off resolution against point loading and rendering speed.
Better resolution (point density) requires more time to load and render the points. When point
density is off, it uses the full detail required by the viewport.
Command Name
Intensity Mapping - Sets intensity mapping colors to display
points. For more information, see Intensity Mapping (on page
65).
Command Line
CWCOLORMODE
Color from Scanner - Displays points with colors from scanner CWCOLORMODE
when color data is available. For more information, see Color
From Scanner (on page 66).
Point Density Off - Displays the image with the highest point
density. For more information, see Point Density Off (on page
66).
CWPOINTSPACING
Point Density Level 1 - Displays the image with the Level 1

(lower) point density. For more information, see Point Density
Level 1 (on page 66).
CWPOINTSPACING

(still lower) point density. For more information, see Point
Density Level 2 (on page 66).
CWPOINTSPACING

(even lower) point density. For more information, see Point
Density Level 3 (on page 67).
CWPOINTSPACING
Point Density Level 4 - Displays the image with the Level

CWPOINTSPACING
(lowest) point density. For more information, see Point Density
Level 4 (on page 67).
Intensity Mapping
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Point Rendering > Intensity Mapping
CloudWorx menu: Point Rendering > Intensity Mapping
Command line: CWCOLORMODE
Sets intensity mapping colors to display points.
1. Click Intensity Mapping
on the CLX Point Rendering panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe
tab. Alternatively, type CWCOLORMODE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
2. Type i on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The color of the point cloud changes.
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Color From Scanner

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Point Rendering > Color from Scanner
CloudWorx menu: Point Rendering > Color from Scanner
Command line: CWCOLORMODE
Displays points with colors from scanner when color data is available.
1. Click Color from Scanner
on the CLX Point Rendering panel in the CADWorx
fieldPipe tab. Alternatively, type CWCOLORMODE on the command line, and then press
ENTER.
2. Type R on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The color of the point cloud changes.
Point Density Off

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Point Rendering > Point Density Off
CloudWorx menu: Point Rendering > Point Density Off
Command line: CWPOINTSPACING
Displays the image with the highest point density.
1. Click Point Density Off
on the CLX Point Rendering panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe
tab. Alternatively, type CWPOINTSPACING on the command line, and then press ENTER.
2. Type OFF on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The point density displays at the highest level.
Point Density Level 1

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Point Rendering > Point Density Level 1
CloudWorx menu: Point Rendering > Point Density Level 1
Displays the image with the Level 1 (lower) point density.
1. Click Point Density Level 1
fieldPipe tab. Alternatively, type CWPOINTSPACING on the command line, and then press
ENTER.
2. Type 1 on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The point density displays at level 1.

Displays the image with the Level 2 (still lower) point density.
ENTER.
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Displays the image with the Level 3 (even lower) point density.
ENTER.

Displays the image with the Level 4 (lowest) point density.
ENTER.
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CLX Accessories Panel

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories
Command Name
Color Mapping - Globally overrides point cloud coloring. For
more information, see Color Mapping (on page 70).
Command Line
CWCOLORMAP
Point Sources - Opens the Point Source Manager dialog box, CWREF
which is used to view or Delete point sources. For more
information, see Point Sources (on page 72).
ScanWorld Explorer - Opens the ScanWorld Explorer dialog CWSCANWORLD
box, which is used to perform various functions relating to the
source ScanWorld for the opened ModelSpace View. For more
information, see ScanWorld Explorer (on page 72).
Configure Databases - Opens the Configure Databases
dialog box, which is used to:
Add and remove servers
Add, remove, and destroy databases
Create ModelSpace Views
Create shortcuts
For more information, see Configure Databases (on page 73).
CWDBCFG
Snap/Visibility - Opens the Point Cloud Snap/Visibility dialog CWVISIBILE

box, which is used to toggle the ability to snap to points in a point
cloud or toggle the overall visibility of point clouds. For more
information, see Snap/Visibility (on page 75).
Regenerate Point Clouds - Regenerates all the cloud points
necessary to view the maximum level of detail (LOD) in the
current viewport. For more information, see Regenerate Point
Clouds (on page 76).
CWREGEN
Clash Manager - Enables you to check point clouds against

CADWorx models. For more information, see Clash Manager
(on page 76).
CWCLASHMGR
Interference Check - Opens the Interference Check dialog

box, which finds and highlights the interfering points between
cloud points and CADWorx objects. For more information, see
Interference Check (on page 79).
CWINTERFERENCECHE
CK
Point Cloud Information - Displays coordinate information and CWINFO

other information for a selected point in a point cloud. For more
information, see Point Cloud Information (on page 80).
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About CloudWorx - Displays the About CloudWorx dialog
CWABOUT
box, containing the version and build number of the CloudWorx
software. For more information, see About CloudWorx (on page
81).
Defect Report - Enables you to report a program defect
CWDEFECT
limitation. For more information, see Defect Report (on page 81).
Color Mapping
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories > Color Mapping
CloudWorx menu: Color Mapping
Command line: CWCOLORMAP
Globally overrides point cloud coloring. Initial point cloud coloring can be replaced by true color or
intensity mapping (if available).
Global Color Mapping

No Override - Displays each point cloud using its own setting or layer override.
True Color - Display all point clouds with true color mapped. If true color data is not present (It
must be scanned with a calibrated scanner) for a point cloud, the point cloud uses intensity data (if
available), and then a single color.
Intensity Mapping - Displays all point clouds with intensity-mapped colors. If intensity data is not
available, CloudWorx attempts to use true color data (if available), and then a single color.
Elevation Mapping - Displays all point clouds in retrospect to elevation. Each color shift signifies
a certain delta in elevation as you have specified.
Color Schemes
Sets the color scheme of the point cloud. These colors directly relate to the selected Global Color
Mapping as described below:
Multi-Hue - Correlates to the reflectivity of the point when it was scanned. Must be selected
when True Color has been selected. Can be selected when Intensity is selected.
Greyscale - Correlates to the reflectivity of the point when it was scanned. Can be selected
when Intensity is selected.
Scaled Red - Single color option and can be selected when Intensity is selected.
Scaled Green - Single color option and can be selected when Intensity is selected.
Scaled Blue - Single color option and can be selected when Intensity is selected.
Topo 1 (BGBrO) - Colors are based on the elevation set in the Elevation/Distance Mapping.
Can be selected when Elevation has been selected.
Topo 1 (BrGW) - Colors are based on the elevation set in the Elevation/Distance Mapping.
Can be selected when Elevation has been selected.
Topo 1 (BGYBrPW) - Colors are based on the elevation set in the Elevation/Distance
Mapping. Can be selected when Elevation has been selected.
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Elevation/Distance Mapping
Set up the starting elevation, the delta of each color shift, and the direction it will go (primarily up).
A good idea is to limit the number of colors to 16 when using this option because the color shifts
are much more prevalent. Also be sure to check the Repeat color out of range box. This allows
the colors to repeat after 16 colors.
Start - Specifies the starting elevation.
Delta - Specifies the delta for each color shift.
Origin - Specifies the origin of the elevation.
Direction - Specifies the direction of the elevation.
Intensity Mapping Parameters

Sets the range of intensity values that you can color the cloud with. Typically, the default numbers
work the best.
Minimum - Specifies the minimum intensity for the color of the cloud.
Maximum - Specifies the maximum intensity for the color of the cloud.
Actual - Specifies the actual intensity for the color of the cloud.
Number of Colors - Specifies the number of colors in the palette that the cloud will be colored
with. Typically this number should always be set at 256 unless using Elevation Mapping, where it
should be limited to 16.
Repeat color out of range - Repeats colors when the Number of Colors set reaches its limit,
such as with the Elevation Mapping option.
Gamma Correction - Sets and specifies where a number closer to 1 has a darker cloud, and
numbers closer to 0 have a washed out or overexposed look and feel in the cloud. Typically, if you
select a number between .45 and .65, that yields the best point cloud appearance.
Override point cloud color mapping

1. Click Color Mapping
on the CLX Accessories panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe tab.
Alternatively, type CWCOLORMAP on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Point Cloud Color Mapping dialog box displays.
2. Make a selection from the Global Color Mapping list.
Select No Override to display each point cloud using its own setting or layer override.
Select Intensity Mapping to display all point clouds with intensity-mapped colors. If
intensity data is not available, CloudWorx attempts to use true color data (if available),
and then a single color.
Select True Color to display all point clouds with true color mapped into the AutoCAD
palette. If true color data is not present for a point cloud, the point cloud uses intensity
data (if available), and then a single color.
3. If Intensity Mapping is chosen from the Global Color Mapping list, select a mapping Color
Scheme, and then adjust the intensity mapping range if necessary.
From the Color Scheme drop-down list, select Grayscale, Multi-Hue, or a scaled
individual color with which to display the intensity map.
To adjust the intensity mapping range, enter a value for the lowest intensity (to be mapped
to the low end of the selected color scheme in the Minimum box), and then enter a value
(for the highest intensity to be mapped to the high end of the selected color) in the
Maximum box. Intensities lower than the minimum or higher than the maximum are given
the minimum's or maximums color respectively. The Minimum and Maximum settings
typically range from 0 to 1. These values correspond to the range from dark to bright (from
red through yellow and green to blue for the Multi-Hue setting). For a greater difference in
shades, set a more narrow range.
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Point Sources
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories > Point Sources
CloudWorx menu: Point Sources
Command line: CWREF
Opens the Point Source Manager dialog box, which is used to view or Delete point sources.
Delete - Deletes the point source.
CloudWorx has the ability to connect to multiple ModelSpace Views simultaneously. The first
ModelSpace View is called the master ModelSpace View. Others are called ModelSpace View
references.
You cannot delete the master ModelSpace View.
When you select one Point Source (connection) in the list control, the information about the
Point Source displays in the bottom box.
ScanWorld Explorer
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories > ScanWorld Explorer
CloudWorx menu: ScanWorld Explorer
Command line: CWSCANWORLD
Opens the ScanWorld Explorer dialog box, which is used to perform various functions relating to
the source ScanWorld for the opened ModelSpace View. The ScanWorlds for any externally
referenced ModelSpace Views are not displayed.
A ScanWorld is a collection of point clouds (scans) that are aligned with respect to a common
coordinate system. The ScanWorld Explorer allows you to show or hide the field of view of each
available scanner and access detailed information on a specific scanner.
ScanWorld Explorer Dialog: Scanners

ScanWorlds - List of all ScanWorlds used by the current ModelSpace View.
SW Name - Scanner name. Click to select.
Make/Model - Displays the make and model of the scanner used to capture the scan.
Position - Displays the position of the scanner in the ModelSpace.
FOV - Turns boundary display for the scanner's maximum field of view on or off.
Scanner Info
Align to Scanner
selected scanner.
- Displays available information on the selected scanner.

- Aligns the viewpoint in the AutoCAD window to match the viewpoint of the
ScanWorld Explorer Dialog: Scans

ScanWorlds - Lists all ScanWorlds used by the current ModelSpace View.
Scan - Lists all scans associated with the selected ScanWorld.
Cols,Rows - Displays the dimensions of the scan.
Points - Displays the number of points within the scan.
ScanWorld Explorer Dialog: Unified Clouds

Displays unified point clouds, if any. If a scan has been unified, it displays in the Show column of
the Scans tab as Unified.
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Configure Databases
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories > Configure Databases
CloudWorx menu: Configure Databases
Command line: CWDBCFG
Opens the Configure Databases dialog box, which is used to:
Add and remove servers
Add, remove, and destroy databases
Create ModelSpace Views
Create shortcuts
With a valid Cyclone license installed on your computer, the Cyclone Navigator window can also
be used to configure and manage the databases, ModelSpace Views, and shortcuts. With a
CloudWorx license only, the CWDBCFG command must be used to create ModelSpace Views
and shortcuts.
Servers - Opens the Configure Servers dialog box, where you can Add or Remove servers.
Databases - Opens the Configure Databases on <PC Name> dialog box, where you can Add,
Remove, Destroy, Compact, and Optimize a database.
Create View - Creates a new view of the ModelSpace when the modelspace is selected.
Create Shortcut - Creates a shortcut in the Shortcuts folder for the ModelSpace when the
modelspace is selected.
Delete - Deletes the ModelSpace view.
Add a remote server

1. Click Configure Databases
on the CLX Accessories panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe
tab. Alternatively, type CWDBCFG on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Configure Databases dialog box displays.
2. Click Servers.
The Configure Servers dialog box displays.
3. Click Add.
The Add Server dialog box displays.
4. In the Server Name box, type the Microsoft Network name for the server to add, and then
click Add.
The newly added server displays.
5. Click Close.
The server is connected.
To remove a server, select the server to remove from the Servers list, and then click Remove.
To toggle the visibility of a server in the Configure Databases dialog box, select or clear the
box below Visibility next to the server.
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Add a database
2. Select the server that contains the database to add.
3. Click Databases.
The Configure Databases on <Server Name> dialog box displays.
4. Click Add.
The Add Database dialog box displays.
5. In the Database Name box, type a logical name as an identifier for your logical database.
The logical name is how the database is referred to by CloudWorx; it is the name
displayed in the Configure Databases dialog box.
If you leave the Database Name box empty, CloudWorx bases the logical name on the
file name entered in the Database Filename box.
6. Click the Database Filename ellipsis.
The Create/Select a Cyclone DB dialog box displays.
7. Browse to and select the database.
8. Click Open.
The Add Database dialog box displays.
9. Click OK.
The Configure Databases on <Server Name> dialog box displays, displaying the newly
added database.
10. Click Close.
11. Click Close.
The dialog box closes.
Create a new ModelSpace View

2. Select a ModelSpace, and then click Create View.
A new ModelSpace View is created.
To rename a ModelSpace View: click the name of the ModelSpace View to be changed, click
it again after a short pause to select the current name, type a new name, and then press
ENTER.
Create a shortcut:
2. Select an object in the SERVERS folder, and then click Create Shortcut.
The shortcut is added to the SHORTCUTS folder.
3. Click Close.
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Delete a ModelSpace View or a shortcut
2. Select a ModelSpace View or shortcut, and then click Delete.
The ModelSpace View or shortcut is removed from the database. The object that a shortcut
represents is not removed from the database.
3. Click Close.
Limitations
It is strongly suggested that you do not have Cyclone Navigator View open when you run this
function. Cyclone Navigator View is open when you launch the Cyclone program. Some
functions may develop database lock contentions when Navigator View tries to respond to
changes such as adding or removing multiple databases.
If you try to destroy a database from Cyclone Navigator View, make sure that CloudWorx is
not currently opening a ModelSpace View that belongs to the database.
You cannot destroy a database from CloudWorx when you have ModelSpace View open.
Snap/Visibility
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories > Snap/Visibility
CloudWorx menu: Snap/Visibility
Command line: CWSNAP, CWVISIBLE
Opens the Point Cloud Snap/Visibility dialog box, which is used to toggle the ability to snap to
points in a point cloud or toggle the overall visibility of point clouds. Points may still be hidden by
the limit box, hidden regions, slice, and section.
Toggle point cloud snapping

1. Click Snap/Visibility
Alternatively, type CWSNAP on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Point Cloud Snap/Visibility dialog box displays.
2. Select or clear the Disable Snap On Cloud Points box, and then click OK.
Object snapping must be turned ON with the Node type enabled to allow snapping to cloud
points.
Toggle point cloud visibility

1. Click Snap/Visibility
Alternatively, type CWVISIBLE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Point Cloud Snap/Visibility dialog box displays.
2. Select or clear the Hide All Cloud Points box, and then click OK.
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Regenerate Point Clouds

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories > Regenerate Point Clouds
CloudWorx menu: Regenerate Point Clouds
Command line: CWREGEN
Regenerates all the cloud points necessary to view the maximum level of detail (LOD) in the
current viewport.
Set Load Limit (on page 47) (CWLOADMAX) limits the maximum allowed number of points to
be loaded. If the current viewport setting requires more points than the load limit, CloudWorx
reduces the level of detail to comply with the limit. This setting is related to the computer's
speed and memory capacity for performance.
Use Set Regen Factor (on page 48) (CWSETREGEN) to change the virtual viewport size
factor used for cloud regeneration.
Point Cloud LOD

Cloud points have been spatially partitioned into blocks to view and use efficiently. CloudWorx
loads and displays these blocks using multiple levels of detail (LOD). CloudWorx only requests for
points up to the required LOD level to be displayed in a view. When you zoom in the view, or
change the view point, it needs to load more points or release out-of-sight points. This is done
using CWREGEN.
Regenerate Point Clouds forces load points that are needed to display in the selected view.
To regenerate all points needed to view maximum detail in the current view, type CWREGEN
on the command line.
You can change the point loading and rendering density using any of the CWPOINTSPACING
commands. Better point density requires more time to load and render the points. When you
choose lower point density, it is faster for CWREGEN to regenerate the point clouds for the
viewport.
Clash Manager
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories > Clash Manager
CloudWorx menu: Interference > Clash Manager
Command line: CWCLASHMGR
Enables you to check point clouds against CADWorx models. It identifies the locations (clusters of
points) where the scanned point clouds interfere with the theoretical CADWorx models of the
proposed new design.
Close - Closes the Clash Manager dialog box. All clashing points, as well as the cluster boxes
that are displayed, are reset.
Process
- Select objects and proceed with general clash check. The result is multiple records
showing the clashing regions. Each region is represented by a box. The new records have a
clashing state but are not approved. The initial status of a clash is Unspecified.
Verify - Reprocess a clash record by recalculating the interference with the point clouds. This is
usually used when objects are modified. If the object has changed, the Process Result may
change to Cleared and a new record may be added.
Display Clashing Points
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- Displays the clashing points on the cloud.

Align to Clash
- Aligns the view to the clash.
Find
- Clash manager finds and highlights the record that matches a given column value. The
search is string-based and case-sensitive.
Settings
- Opens the Clash Settings dialog box to change parameters used for displaying
clashing points. You can show or hide original cloud points when displaying clashing points. You
can change the interference threshold (tolerance, usually smaller than general inspection) used to
calculate and display the interfering points. See Interference Check (on page 79) for more detail
about Settings.
Tools
Users can process, display and zoom to clashing points, verify a clash after a change in geometry,
change clash status, add comments and search for clash records.
Process - Select objects and proceed with general clash check. The result will be multiple records
Verify - Reprocess a clash record by recalculating the interference with the point clouds. This is
usually used when objects are modified. If the object has changed, the Process Result may
change to Cleared and a new record may be added.
Settings - Opens the Clash Settings dialog box to change parameters used for displaying
calculate and display the interfering points. See Interference Check (on page 79) for more detail
about Settings.
Export - Exports the clash to a text file.
View
Display - Displays the clashing points for the active clash region. Active means the records from
the last Process or Verify results.
Zoom - Sets the selected clash as the active clash region. Align the viewport area to the active
clash region and display the region in wireframe.
LimitBox - Toggles on or off the limit box to the cluster region.
Edit
Show All - Displays all clash region boxes in the view.
Delete - Deletes a record in the Clash Manager.
Find - Clash manager finds and highlights the record that matches a given column value. The
search is string-based and case-sensitive.
Clash List Columns

ID - Unique clash Identifier.
Process Result - Result state that is updated automatically during reprocessing. Possible state
values are:
Missing - Former clashing object is now missing or renamed.
Cleared - Former clashing object has been moved and is no longer clashing.
Clashing - Object is still clashing. As a result of processing, all new clashing records are
initially set to Clashing
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Clash Type - Sets the clash type. Click the Clash Type box to change the type. By changing from
Unspecified, the clashing record is reviewed and your login name. Time is also recorded.
Unspecified - The initial state of processing result.
Hard - A Clash has been verified to be cleared. A hard clash is one that causes a problem.
Soft - A Clash has been verified to be cleared. A soft clash is one that does not cause an
actual problem or conflict, such as a movable cable, or soft insulation.
Clear - A Clash has been verified to be cleared.
Object Type - Specifies the object type in the system. Options include: Box, Cylinder, Steel, and
so on.
Size - Specifies the size of the range box representing one cluster of clashing points.
Center - Specifies the center (X,Y,Z values) of the range box of the clash points.
#Points - Specifies the number of points in the clash.
Comments - Enables you to add comments to a clash record.
Creator - Specifies the login name when clashing record is established by Process.
CTime - Specifies the time when clashing record is established by Process.
Modifier - Specifies the login name when clashing record is reviewed and verified.
MTime - Specifies the time when clashing record is reviewed and verified.
Typical Workflow
1. Click Clash Manager
Alternatively, type CWCLASHMGR on the command line, and then press ENTER.
2. Select the objects that you want to clash against and run Process.
The results display in the Clash Manager dialog box. Each new record is a potential clashing
area and needs approval. They are initially marked as Unspecified and Clashing.
3. Select an unspecified clash record, and then zoom to the clashing area to check detailed
situation. Run Display to show the detailed clashing points. Change Clash Type as
appropriate.
4. Continue processing other unspecified records.
If the drawing has been changed, then it may cause the clashing situation to change, and you
need to reprocess the clashing. You can either select the objects and Process again, or select
a clash record to Verify.
When you Verify an existing clash record, all clashing records related to this group of
AutoCAD objects are verified. The following are possible results:
If an object exists but no matching clash region is found, then Process Result is changed
to Cleared.
If an object no longer exists, then Process Result is changed to Missing.
New clash regions are added as new clashing records and are set to Clashing and
Unspecified for review.
All the records generated stay in the Clash Manager dialog box unless you delete them.
You can export the records to a text file (tab-delimited). It can be imported into Excel or a
database where you can generate reports on your own.
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Interference Check
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories > Interference Check
CloudWorx menu: Interference > Interference Check
Command line: CWINTERFERENCECHECK
Opens the Interference Check dialog box, which finds and highlights the interfering points
between cloud points and CADWorx objects. The result of interference check is a cluster of points
represented by a range box. You can select each cluster and view the detail.
Process
- Select objects and proceed with general clash check. The result is multiple records
Display Clashing Points
Align to Clash
- Displays the clashing points on the cloud.
- Aligns the view to the clash.
Settings
- Opens the Clash Settings dialog box to change parameters used for displaying
calculate and display the interfering points.
Settings
Click Settings to change the Clash Settings.
Clipping Only - Indicates that only the points that are not clipped are checked.
Hide Original Points - Indicates that only interfering points are displayed as the result.
Initial Point Mode - Enables you to choose between displaying interfering points or
non-interfering points.
Clash Tolerance - Sets the tolerance of the clash. If minimum distance between a cloud point
and geometric object is smaller than this tolerance, it is treated as interfering.
Cluster Distance - Sets the distance for the cluster tolerance. If two groups of interfering
points are at least at the distance value entered here, they are not going to be in one cluster of
points.
Density Threshold - Sets the density threshold. The interference checking program uses this
parameter to stop computing at this density level.
Interfering Point Color - Specifies the color used to display interfering or non-interfering
points.
Check for interferences

1. Click Interference Check
tab. Alternatively, type CWINTERFERENCECHECK on the command line, and then press
ENTER.
The Interference Check dialog box displays.
2. Click Settings
to change interference settings as appropriate.
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3. Click Process
, then select the entities you want to clash against. Press ENTER to
complete the selection set.
Computing starts and may take some time depending on the scale of the point cloud base.
Results are listed in the dialog. Each item is a cluster of points and is represented by a range
box. Each item shows the center of box, size of box, and the number of interfering points the
clash computation got.
The number of interfering points is just a reference. It may change depending on the
level of points loaded. The real interest is the cluster size.
You can select one or more cluster records and click Display to highlight interfering points of
the selected clusters. If you want to remove all highlighted points, select no cluster, and then
click Display again.
You can select one cluster record and click Zoom to fit the cluster box into the active viewport.
When you close this dialog box, it clears all the interfering points and restores the original point
cloud display.
Refer to Clash Manager (on page 76) for advanced clash management between point clouds
and CADWorx objects.
Point Cloud Information

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories > Point Cloud Information
CloudWorx menu: Point Cloud Information
Command line: CWINFO
Displays coordinate information and other information for a selected point in a point cloud.
All the coordinates and distance parameters are based on the current user coordinate system
and unit preference.
You can use AutoCAD's measurement and dimension tools to measure between cloud points.
Be sure to snap to a cloud point whenever a data point is expected.
All the coordinates and distance parameters are based on the UCS and unit preference.
When Snap to Cloud Points is enabled, and when AutoCAD Object Snap is turned on and
Node type is checked, all the commands including the AutoCAD commands that expect a 3D
point clicking performs picking on point clouds. When a cloud point is picked, the 3D position
returns as the result of 3D point. However the result may not be compatible with some 2D
commands, such as POLYLINE.
Get point information

1. Click Point Cloud Information
on the CLX Accessories panel in the CADWorx
fieldPipe tab. Alternatively, type CWINFO on the command line, and then press ENTER.
2. Pick a point in the point cloud.
The point coordinates as well as other possible information (such as intensity and color value
where applicable) are displayed.
AutoCAD Object Snap must be turned ON with the Node type enabled.
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About CloudWorx
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories > About CloudWorx
CloudWorx menu: About CloudWorx
Command line: CWABOUT
Displays the About CloudWorx dialog box, containing the version and build number of the
CloudWorx software.
Defect Report
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Accessories > Defect Report
CloudWorx menu: Defect Report
Command line: CWDEFECT
Enables you to report a program defect, limitation. It collects the program version, configuration,
related program information that may be useful for support to analyze the problem. The defect
report is generated as a text file to be sent to support.
The defect report does not collect your personal information saved on your computer. You can
review the text file before you e-mail it to support.
Report a defect
1. Click Defect Report
Alternatively, type CWDEFECT on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Defect Report dialog box displays.
2. Enter personal data (name, company, location, email and phone) in the appropriate fields. It is
important that you provide this data so we can contact you to follow up when necessary.
3. Enter a summary of the problem in the Summary box, followed by a description of the
problem in the Detailed description box. Provide as much detail as possible such as what
your actions were prior to the problem occurrence, whether you are able to duplicate the
problem, does the problem occur with other database or model, and so on. When possible,
also include the text from any error message that appeared.
4. After you finished entering the information, click Create Report.
A defect report is generated as a text file. You are informed where this file is created.
5. Please send this file to support@hds.leica-geosystems.com and see
http://www.coade.com/Support/Dealers.shtml to contact Intergraph support.
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CLX Piping Panel

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Piping
Command Name
Command Line
Pipe - Fits a pipe to a cylindrical region of a point cloud. For

more information, see Pipe (on page 83).
CWFITPIPE
Connect Pipes - Creates a piping run from multiple selected

pipe objects. For more information, see Connect Pipes (on
page 84).
CWCONNECTPIPES
Flange Work Point - Determines the placement position for

flanges and flanged components. For more information, see
Flange Work Point (on page 85).
CWFITFLANGE
Patch - Enables you to fit rectangular or polygon-shaped

patches to point clouds. For more information, see Patch (on
page 86).
CWFITPATCH
Section - Enables you to fit 2D cross-sections to point cloud

slices. For more information, see Section (on page 87).
CWFITSECTION
CloudWorx can be used to generate planar shapes, called patches, and cylinders by selecting
appropriate points within a point cloud, and can adjust the position and orientation of objects to
create best-fit cross-sections.
Pipe
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Piping > Pipe
CloudWorx menu: Fit Point Cloud > Pipe
Command line: CWFITPIPE
Fits a pipe from a cylindrical region or fenced section of the point cloud.
Annotation - Displays an annotation of the pipe's diameter on the result's centerline.
Centerline - Inserts the centerline of the resulting pipe. This option is recommended if you intend
to connect multiple cylinders or perform further operations based on the pipe's centerline. The
resulting centerline behaves like a line segment and the endpoints can be translated along its
original axis.
Cylinder - Inserts a cylinder entity representing the surface of the resulting pipe.
Maximum RMS Error - Specifies the sampling error of the original point cloud. If the fit quality
does not meet this number, the fit is rejected.
Pick Points - Enables you to pick the point on a cylinder.
Fence - Enables you to pick multiple points with a fence.
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Fit a pipe with a seed point
1. Click Pipe
on the CLX Piping panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe tab. Alternatively, type
CWFITPIPE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Fit Pipes dialog box displays.
2. Select any combination of output options.
3. Click Pick Points, and then pick a point on the surface of a cylinder.
The pipe is fit and the results are displayed. It may take time to find the surface.
All clipping planes affect which points are used for fitting the cylinder.
Attempt to pick a point in a relatively smooth area. After each click, if you do not see the
expected result showing up in the window, check the output window for additional
information.
4. Continue picking each surface where you want to fit a pipe, and then press ENTER.
Fit a pipe with fence

1. Click Pipe
CWFITPIPE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Fit Pipes dialog box displays.
3. Click Fence.
All points within the fence are used for fitting the cylinder.
To change the type of fence to be drawn, type Polygon, Circle, or Rectangle, and then
press ENTER.
4. Draw a fence.
If the fit quality does not meet the Maximum RMS Error, the fit is rejected.
To define a rectangular fence, click once to select a corner point, and then click again to
select the opposite corner.
Connect Pipes
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Piping > Connect Pipes
CloudWorx menu: Fit Point Cloud > Connect Pipes
Command line: CWCONNECTPIPES
Launches the Connect Pipes dialog box, which is used to create a piping run from multiple
selected pipe objects.
Only centerline pipe objects created with Pipe (on page 83) (CWFITPIPE) can be connected
with Connect Pipes
.
All pipes must have approximately the same radius (with a 10% allowable difference).
Annotation - Displays an annotation of the pipe's diameter on the result's centerline.
Centerline - Inserts the centerline of the resulting pipe. This option is recommended if you intend
to connect multiple cylinders or perform further operations based on the pipe's centerline. The
resulting centerline behaves like a line segment and the endpoints can be translated along its
original axis.
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Cylinder - Inserts a cylinder entity representing the surface of the resulting pipe.
Pick Points - Enables you to pick the point on a cylinder.
Create a piping run:

1. Click Connect Pipes
on the CLX Piping panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe tab.
Alternatively, type CWCONNECTPIPES on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Connect Pipes dialog box displays.
3. Click Pick Pipes.
The dialog box closes, and you are prompted to pick the first fitted cylinder.
4. Continue picking the fitted cylinders in the sequence in which you want them connected.
5. When all fitted cylinders have been picked, press ENTER.
The piping run is displayed.
Flange Work Point

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Piping > Flange Work Point
CloudWorx menu: Fit Point Cloud > Flange Work Point
Command line: CWFITFLANGE
Assists in determining the placement position for flanges and flanged components. A flange work
point, or tie point, is a point with an axis direction for inserting a flange. This creates a circle
centered at the work point, normal along the axis for the work point graphic representation.
In general, a flange axis can be determined either by its neighbor pipe or the points that represent
the flange component. However, it is generally unreliable and inaccurate to grow a flange from a
pick on the flange surface. When there is a neighbor pipe use the neighbor to determine the axis.
The software provides the following options (through keywords) to find flange work point (from
best to worst):
NEighbor - Used whenever there is a good neighbor pipe. The first pick defines the seed to grow
a neighbor pipe. Later picks adjust the flange work point along the axis.
East / North / Up / viewX / viewY - If your point clouds are registered such that the pipelines are
pointing to east, north, or up, use fixed flange axis direction. In other cases, if you can manipulate
the view direction so that the flange axis is parallel to the view x or y direction, use viewX or
viewY. The first pick defines the seed point to grow a flange. The pick should be in a smooth area
of the flange outer cylindrical surface. The later picks adjust the work point along the axis.
2point - When there are two flanges of the same diameter along the pipe. Provide two pick points
on two flange areas. The direction from the first to the second pick is the flange axis direction.
Later picks adjust the work point along the axis.
3point - Use this option only when none of the other options are easy to achieve. Align the view so
that the flange axis is nearly parallel to the screen. Pick three points that can form a plane whose
normal is the flange axis direction. A flange is grown from the first pick. Later picks adjust the work
point along the axis.
After the flange axis is determined, a flange illustrated by a cylinder and a circle representing the
initial work point (flange insertion point) is displayed. You are given the following options to
complete the operation:
Pick flange point - Select any point to adjust the work point. The pick is projected to the axis.
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Reset - If the illustrated flange is not right (this can happen when the seed is not good or when the
algorithm fails), you can use this option to redo the first step.
Offset - Enter the axial offset of the work point from the pick. This is usually when you use the
back of the flange or the exposed front edge of the flange as a reference. The work point is
adjusted by the given offset.
Flip - Reverses the offset direction. When offset is used (non-zero), CloudWorx tries to adjust the
work point in an intelligent way. If the offset is to the opposite direction than expected, you can use
this option to flip the offset.
When you have the good flange work point, you can press ENTER to end the command. A circle
and a line are created to demonstrate the flange work point. When you model a flange, you can
snap to the end of the line or the center of the circle, and use the line direction as the axis
reference.
Patch
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Piping > Patch
CloudWorx menu: Fit Point Cloud > Patch
Command line: CWFITPATCH
Opens the Fit Patch dialog box, which best-fits a patch from one or more pick points in the point
cloud.
Convex Hull - Produces a convex polygon that surrounds the points.
Minimum Rectangle - Produces a rectangle with the minimum surface area that surrounds the fit
points.
Pick - Enables you to pick the point on a cylinder.
Fence - Enables you to pick multiple points with a fence.
Fit a patch by selecting a cloud point

1. Click Patch
CWFITPATCH on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Fit Patch dialog box displays.
2. Select Result Patch options to select the shape of the patch.
3. Click Pick, then pick a point on the cloud.
The patch is fit using the points in the region that best define a planar surface, and the results
are displayed.
4. Continue picking points for each patch you want to fit, and then press ENTER.
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CLX Piping Panel

Fit a patch via a fence
1. Click Patch
CWFITPATCH on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Fit Patch dialog box displays.
2. Click Fence.
To change the type of fence to be drawn, type polygon, circle, or rectangle, and then
press ENTER.
3. Draw a fence.
The patch is fit using the points within the fence and the results are displayed.
4. Continue drawing fences for each patch you want to fit, and then press ENTER.
Section
CADWorx fieldPipe tab: CLX Piping > Section
CloudWorx menu: Fit Point Cloud > Section
Command line: CWFITSECTION
Opens the Best Fit Section dialog box, which adjusts lines, polylines, or arcs to best fit a slice of
a point cloud.
Lock Shape (Rigid) - Adjusts the position and orientation of the section without changing its
shape.
Polar Tracking - Aligns the segments of the section to the Increment angle of the current
AutoCAD Polar Tracking settings.
Snap and Grid - Aligns the segments of the section to the Snap X spacing and Snap Y spacing
of the current AutoCAD Snap and Grid settings. The values for Angle, X base and Y base must
be set to zero.
Polar Tracking and Snap and Grid use the current UCS as a reference. The UCS must be
aligned to the plane of the slice to use these options.
Polar Tracking or Snap and Grid applies the values of the current AutoCAD settings even if
these options are not enabled in AutoCAD.
Clicking Grid Locks ellipsis displays the AutoCAD Drafting Settings dialog box directly from
CloudWorx.
Tolerances
Intersection Tolerance - Determines and maintains the connectivity of endpoints of open

curves to other curves. If the endpoints are initially close to each other, use a smaller
tolerance. Large tolerances may generate unexpected results.
Perpendicular Tolerance - Adjusts angular relationships between segments to be
perpendicular or tangent if the error falls within the tolerance entered. Enter a value between
0.0 and 45.0.
Max. Point Distance - Determines how far the curves are from their ideal cloud points. Lines
are not adjusted more than the value entered (the default is 0.1 or 20 times the RMS error). If
this value is too large, it increases the uncertainty of the fitting results.
Point Accuracy - Displays the sampling error of the original point cloud.
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CLX Piping Panel

Fit a section to a point cloud slice
1. Click Section
on the CLX Piping panel in the CADWorx fieldPipe tab. Alternatively,
type CWFITSECTION on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Best Fit Section dialog box displays.
2. Select any combination of options.
3. Enter any combination of tolerances
4. Click Pick, then pick the curve to fit.
If the fit quality does not meet the Point Accuracy, the fit is rejected.
Objects that can be selected are: line, arc, circle, 2D polyline, 3D polyline and light-weight
polyline. Inserted blocks and 2D polylines representing meshes or fit curve objects are not
supported.
For best results, work in a viewpoint aligned to the plane of the slice.
5. Continue picking points for each section or object you want to fit, then press ENTER.
The section is fit and the results are displayed.
Section is aligned to the center of the point cloud slice.
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Index
From Point Cloud 27
A
About CloudWorx 81
Automatically connect two pipes 19
C
CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface
Palette 15
CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette
27
Clash Manager 76
Clipping Manager 52
Close KeyPlan 64
Close Project 46
Close TruSpace 63
CLX Accessories Panel 69
CLX Clipping Panel 51
CLX Piping Panel 83
CLX Point Rendering Panel 65
CLX Projects Panel 45
CLX TruSpace Panel 61
Color From Scanner 66
Color Mapping 70
Configure Databases 73
Connect Pipes 84
Connect pipes with elbows 25
Conventions 5
D
Defect Report 81
Define Limit Box 53
E
Export report 37
F
fieldPipe License Commands 12
fieldPipe Resection Results Dialog Box 30
Find rating by measuring the flange 40
Find the center 43
Find the distance of the total station from a
point 40
Flange Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS
Interface Palette) 33
Flange Work Point 85
FP Palettes Panel 15
H
Hide Points Inside Fence 54
Hide Points Outside Fence 54
I
Import ModelSpace View 46
Insert a flange 43
Insert a valve 42
Insert a valve or flange 25
Intensity Mapping 65
Interference Check 79
Introduction for fieldPipe 11
M
Manually Connect two pipes 22
Measure an anchor point 43
Measure bolt 35
Measure flange 34
Measure the linear distance 40
Model piping and then connect 42
O
Open KeyPlan 63
Open Project 45
Open saved descriptions of anchor points
43
Open TruSpace 63
P
Patch 86
Perspective Camera Off 64
Pipe 83
Piping Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS
Piping without elbows 18
Point Cloud Information 80
Point Density Level 1 66
Point Density Off 66
Point Sources 72
Preface 5
Purge 48
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Index
R
Re-associate the Components 26
Regenerate Point Clouds 76
Requirements for fieldPipe 11
Resection after the station has been
positioned 39
Reset Clipping 55
Route piping using the total station 41
Routing with elbows 16
Z Negative 59
Z Positive 59
S
Save Project 48
Save Project As 49
ScanWorld Explorer 72
Section 87
Set Blocks Dialog Box 31
Set Load Limit 47
Set Regen Factor 48
Setup Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS
Show/Hide TruSpace 63
Slice Backward 56
Slice Forward 56
Snap/Visibility 75
Stakeout a selected point manually or
automatically 40
Sync Toggles 64
T
Technical Support 6
Total Station Setup 12
Total Station Workflow 38
TPS Settings Dialog Box 29
W
What's New in fieldPipe 8
X
X axis 55
X Negative 57
X Positive 57
Y
Y axis 55
Y Negative 58
Y Positive 58
Z
Z axis 56
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The CADWorx installation folder on your computer, for example,

The AutoCAD installation folder on your computer, for example,

The CD-ROM drive on your computer. Substitute your CD-ROM

Items that need to be typed in or appear at the AutoCAD command

User responses to command prompts.

CADWorx and AutoCAD commands.

Command line options.

AutoCAD system variables or keywords.

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Plant, P&ID, fieldPipe, or Steel

Run the CADWORXABOUT command. A dialog box

Version information is displayed at the AutoCAD

Click Help > About to display a dialog box that contains

Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.

If the model consists of several line numbers,

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Email information about the part's dimension from the

Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files, any

If the model consists of several line numbers,

Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.

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Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) file and PV

Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files and PV

CADWorx P&ID or CADWorx IP

Email the complete P&ID project, which includes

Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.

If the model consists of many components, indicate

Email the datasheets MDB file and any datasheet file

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If the project has many P&ID drawing files, indicate

If emailing MDB / XLS files, use a compression utility

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Total Station Setup

2. Plug the USB end into your computer as seen below:

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Press ON to turn the instrument on.

Press 5 to display the Configuration menu.

Communication Parameters Setup

Press 5 to display the Configuration menu.

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Press F5 to display the Devices configuration page.

ALL Key Setup