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    Quick Start Guide

    XSTREAM.CAD for SolidWorks

    Install the SolidWorks plug-in and engineer directly against real-world Point Cloud data.

    This guide will help you get XSTREAM.CAD for SolidWorks installed and running correctly. Please read through before you start.

    Once installed, our online user guide will help you get started with the plug-in.

    You must have an active XSTREAM3D subscription to use our software. If you haven't already subscribed, visit downloads here.

    Installation — new users

    1. 1
      Download XSTREAM.CAD for SolidWorks from the downloads section.
    2. 2
      Once your software has downloaded, if installation doesn't start automatically click the .exe file and follow the on-screen prompts.
    3. 3
      You do not need to tick the "reset license" checkbox.
    4. 4
      Once installation has completed, launch SolidWorks.
    5. 5
      When prompted, enter your XSTREAM3D subscription details.
      If you aren't prompted for your license details, select Tools → Add-Ins and confirm that the XSTREAM.CAD Point Clouds plug-in is ticked. Restart SolidWorks afterwards.
    6. 6
      Select System Options and confirm that Performance → Enhance Graphics Performance is ticked.
    7. 7
      Your software is ready to use. You'll need our XSTREAM.Creator to work with your Point Clouds inside SolidWorks.

    Nvidia Quadro graphics cards

    1. 1
      Follow the standard installation instructions above.
    2. 2
      Open the Nvidia Control Centre in Windows.
    3. 3
      Select Manage 3D Settings.
    4. 4
      Select Workstation App – Dynamic Streaming.
    5. 5
      Click Apply.

    A note on VPC files

    All XSTREAM3D desktop applications require Point Clouds to be converted into our proprietary VPC format (.vpc) before they can be used. XSTREAM.Creator is available to download from the XSTREAM3D website.
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