Thank you for installing RP Export for AutoCAD.

Please read this ReadMe document carefully and completely. It contains important information which is vital to the proper working of RP Export for AutoCAD.

Loading Instructions:
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Since RP Export for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it has to be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Loading is a one time process. RP Export for AutoCAD will automatically load itself into AutoCAD the next time you run AutoCAD.

The RP Export for AutoCAD plug-in files are installed into the RP Export for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\OpenRP\RP Export for AutoCAD\"). The plug-in files have an extension of ".arx". There is one plug-in file for each version of AutoCAD. The plug-in file name indicates the release of AutoCAD that it has been designed for.

The list of plug-in files along with the version of AutoCAD is shown below. Please be sure to use the plug-in file that corresponds to your version of AutoCAD.

RPExport2000.arx -> AutoCAD 2000
RPExport2000i.arx -> AutoCAD 2000i
RPExport2002.arx -> AutoCAD 2002
RPExport2004.arx -> AutoCAD 2004
RPExport2005.arx -> AutoCAD 2005
RPExport2006.arx -> AutoCAD 2006
RPExport2007.arx -> AutoCAD 2007
RPExport2008.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (32 Bit)
RPExport2008x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (64 Bit)
RPExport2009.arx -> AutoCAD 2009 (32 Bit)
RPExport2009x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2009 (64 Bit)

To load RP Export for AutoCAD into AutoCAD please follow the steps listed below:
(1) Select "Load Application..." from "Tools" menu or enter the "_APPLOAD" command.
(2) Click the "Contents" button in "Startup Suite"
(3) Click the "Add" button.
(4) Browse for the plug-in file for your version of AutoCAD (see list above).
(5) Click the "Add" button on the Add File to Startup Suite dialog box.
(6) Click the "Close" button to close the Startup Suite dialog box.
(7) Click the "Close" button to close the Load/Unload Applications dialog box.

Now RP Export for AutoCAD is completely installed and ready for use.

Usage:
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RP Export for AutoCAD adds new command to AutoCAD called "RPExport". Type "RPExport" (without quotes) at the AutoCAD command prompt and press Enter. Select a single 3d solid, specify a RP file name and a password (if required). The 3D solid will be exported to the specified RP file.

Sample Files:
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Sample files are copied into the Samples folder which is located in the RP Export for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\OpenRP\RP Export for AutoCAD\"). You can try RP Export for AutoCAD using these sample files.

Support:
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For support, please E-Mail support@sycode.com