
Plex-Earth 5
Win32 and 64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
For additional information and getting started tutorials, please visit http://support.plexscape.com/home.
Commands
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PXV_SIGN_IN |
Start a new Plex-Earth session. |
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PXV_GEO |
Specify the georeference of the project/drawing. |
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PXV_IMAGERY |
Import an image to cover an area specified in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_IMAGERY_SIMPLE |
Import an image to cover an area specified in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_IMAGERY_MOSAIC |
Creates a mosaic imagery to cover with multiple high-resolution imagery from the selected provider an area specified in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_IMAGERY_SHOWMAN |
Show the Imagery Manager palette. |
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PXV_TERRAIN |
Imports terrain to a polygonal area specified by a window or polyline in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_FROMOBJECTS |
Creates surface from the selected points, lines and polylines in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_FROMFILE |
Creates a surface from an external points file (e.g., txt, csv, xyz). |
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PXV_TERRAIN_FROMMESH |
Creates a surface from a mesh object selected in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_VOLUME |
Calculates the volume and creates a volume mesh object between two surfaces or a surface and a plane. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_SHOWMAN |
Show the Terrain Manager palette. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_GEN_CONTOURS |
Generates elevation contours for the selected terrain. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_GEN_POINTS |
Imports the defining points of the selected terrain. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_GEN_SUBDMESH |
Generates a mesh object (TIN) for the selected terrain. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_GEN_VOLUMEBARS |
Import a volume surface visualization object. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_SNAP |
Snaps objects to the selected terrain. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_DRAPEIMAGE |
Overlays an image over a terrain surface selected in the drawing to create a 3D visualization of the project area morphology. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_EXAGGERATE |
Exaggerates the selected terrain by a factor. |
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PXV_LABEL_CONTOURS |
Create labels for the specified elevation contours. |
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PXV_LABEL_ELEV |
Create labels to display the terrain elevation on specific positions. |
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PXV_LABEL_VOL |
Create labels to display the cut/fill condition for the selected volume mesh. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_ANALYSIS |
Perform analysis for the selected surface by elevation, direction or slope. |
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PXV_TERRAIN_INQUIRY |
Display terrain information for a position specified in the drawing. |
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PXV_GE_VIEWSYNC |
Synchronizes the camera of Google Earth to match with the current view of AutoCAD. |
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PXV_GE_VIEWAREA |
Zooms Google Earth into a specified area of the drawing. |
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PXV_GE_VIEWPOINT |
Zooms Google Earth camera to focus a position specified by the user in the drawing. |
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PXV_GE_VIEWCAM |
Align the view of Google Earth to a camera specified in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_GE_VIEWLINE |
See your project in Google Earth from an observer's eyes. |
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PXV_GE_PLACEMARK |
Create Placemarks in Google Earth for positions specified in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_GE_PATH |
reate Paths in Google Earth for positions specified in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_GE_POLYGON |
Create Polygons in Google Earth for positions specified in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_IMPORT_KML |
Imports objects from Google Earth files (KML and KMZ) in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_EXPORT_KML |
Exports the selected objects to a KML or KMZ file that can be opened in Google Earth. |
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PXV_EXPORT_KMZ3D |
Exports the selected 3D objects (along with textures and materials) to Google Earth. |
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PXV_IMPORT_PHOTO |
Imports geotagged photos captured by GPS-enabled devices (cameras or smartphones) into AutoCAD. |
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PXV_WORLDFILE_IMPORT |
Imports images into AutoCAD based on their accompanying World File. |
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PXV_WORLDFILE_EXPORT |
Saves an accompanying World File for any image selected in AutoCAD. |
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PXV_RASTER_MERGE |
Merges the selected images to reduce their size and make their processing easier to AutoCAD. |
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PXV_RASTER_TRIM |
Trim the borders of the selected images. |
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PXV_RASTER_REPLACE |
Replaces an existing image with another of different size/quality, while retaining georeference. |
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PXV_RASTER_CLIPCREATE |
Creates a new clipping boundary for the selected images. |
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PXV_RASTER_CLIPREMOVE |
Deletes the clipping boundary from the selected images. |
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PXV_RASTER_CLIPON |
Activates the clipping boundary of the selected images. |
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PXV_RASTER_CLIPOFF |
Deactivates the clipping boundary of the selected images. |
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PXV_ACCOUNT |
Manage your account, activate and check the current status of your subscription. |
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PXV_NETWORK |
Change proxy settings to your internet connection. |
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PXV_SIGN_OUT |
Sign out from the current session of Plex-Earth. |
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PXV_HELP |
Videos, tutorials, and help articles to get to know Plex-Earth. |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
Additional Information
Known Issues
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Online documentation and tutorials: http://support.plexscape.com
To submit a support request: http://support.plexscape.com/anonymous_requests/new
Email us at support@plexscape.com with feedback or requests for enhancements.
Sales Team: sales@plexscape.com
Version History
Version Number | Version Description |
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5.3 |
- Initial release |
4.9 |
- Support for AutoCAD 2021 and verticals. |
4.8 |
- Now with Timeviews™, for newest-possible images (and look back in time!) - Enhanced for multi-monitor setups - Squashes 2 minor bugs |
4.5 |
- Added support for AutoCAD 2020 - Enhanced KML importing and exporting - Enhanced fully-textured terrain importing from Google Earth - New Feature: Copy objects from Google Earth into AutoCAD - Significant improvements in Map Explorer - Fixes 2 minor bugs |
4.3 |
- Major improvements in KML importing and exporting - Major improvements in Map Explorer - Fixes minor bugs |
4.2 |
- Support for AutoCAD 2019 and verticals - Major improvements in KML importing and exporting - New release of Map Explorer |
4.1 |
Release of Plex.Earth 4 plugin for AutoCAD 2015-2018 |
3.6 |
- Added support for Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2018 and verticals - Export 3D models with textures to Google Earth and Collada format - Ability to export and format XDATA information attached to drawing objects - Fixed minor issue in the import terrain grid process |
3.4 |
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3.3 |
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