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    Pointools Plugin for AutoCAD

    Installers are available from:

    http://www.pointools.com/ptmodel_download.php

    please note you will need your original serial number to access the downloads.

    Install & Setup

    Before installing the plugin please download, unpack and install the Direct X pack from here:

    for AutoCAD 2009 - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=0CEF8180-E94A-4F56-B157-5AB8109CB4F5&displaylang=en

    for AutoCAD 2010-2012 - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35

    Once installed successfully you will see a Pointools splash screen upon opening AutoCAD. 

    To get started - Import a POD file - the license file is checked at this point, look in the command window to see license status.  

    If you see nothing on screen:

    Zoom extents, and set your Visual Style to something other than 2D Wireframe

    If you still see nothing or just a bounding box:

    Type 3DCONFIG and select Manual Tune from the menu, then set the driver accordingly

    2009 & 2010 - direct3D

    2011 & 2012 - autodesk

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