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	Point cloud file formats in AutoCAD 2013.
	AutoCAD 2013 extends the functionality of loading large point cloud datasets. Besides the original formats LAS, XYB, FWS and FLS, the command `POINTCLOUDINDEX` now supports also files in plain ASCII format (.xyz, .txt, .asc), Leica format (PTG, PTS, PTX) and Topcon format (CLR and CL3).

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4.4.2012 4907x

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See also:
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CAD tip # 8570:

Point cloud file formats in AutoCAD 2013.