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Tracing Over Point Cloud in AutoCAD
Tracing over point clouds is a great way to create 2D as-built drawings. This is the simplest way to create accurate floor plans, general arrangements, and elevation drawings.
You can proceed to Step 1 once you've inserted the point cloud into the drawing.
Step 1: Select the point cloud by clicking on it.

Step 2: Select Top View from Selection Plane.

Step 3: Change point cloud orientation with 3D Navigation Block.
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Step 4: Click on Selection Plane.

Navigation Block
Selection Plane
Make sure Live Section is on.

Step 5: Create slice using blue arrows.

Step 6: Return orientation to Top View using the 3D Navigation Block.

Step 7: Start tracing.
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Congratulations! You're ready to work with laser scanning data.
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