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Autodessys FormZ Configuration

1. Get the Dashboard

The first step is to install the ArchVision Dashboard.

Note: The first time ArchVision Dashboard is launched users are prompted to create an account. All users should create unique accounts.


2. Content Paths

Content paths for RPCs used in FormZ are configured via the ArchVision Dashboard.

Open Dashboard and select Preferences then Configure Paths to modify RPC path info.

Click on Add Path to add a content path and click on to modify the download path.


3. Loading the RPC Plug-in

To load the Extensions Manager click on Extensions then Extensions Manager.

Make sure that all of the RPC Extensions are turned on.

FormZ should then be restarted for the RPC extensions to load.


4. Accessing the RPC Plug-in

Step 1: To add the RPC Plug-in options to the Modeling Tools Pallette choose Palettes–>Customize Tools.

Step 2: Drag the RPC Tool Pallette from the Tool Palettes list to the Tool Bar on the Icons Customization dialog.

Step 3: Click on the RPC Object Icon to access the RPC Selection dialog.

The RPC Selection Dialog will then appear.


5. Configuring the RPC Plug-in

Once the RPC Plug-in has been installed, you will need to configure a path to the ArchVision Dashboard.

Step 1: Select Configure Content.

Step 2: Click on the Update tab.

Step 3: Enter the Address 127.0.0.1

Step 4: Select Update Content. The RPC Content in the path of the Dashboard will now be available to place in your FormZ scene.


6. Placing RPC Content

To place an RPC object into FormZ:

Step 1: Choose an RPC from the Selection dialog.
Step 2: Left click in the view and the RPC will appear.


Need help? Please e-mail support@archvision.com.