Installing RPC - ArchVision Content Manager


This Tutorial will guide you through installation of the AVAIL plugin that enables management and placement of RPC objects.
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This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install the AVAIL plugin that enables management and placement of RPC objects from ArchVision and other sources in your SketchUp model or AutoCAD drawing, then render with IRender nXt (SketchUp), ArielVision (SketchUp), or nXtRender for AutoCAD.

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Step 1

Create an account at ArchVision. If you do not have an ArchVision account you will need to create a free account and then login to the account via this link.
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Step 2

Under your profile click on “My Account”
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Step 3

Click on “Dashboard”
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Step 4

Select and Place an RPC Object
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Step 5

If you have not already Downloaded "Avail Desktop" you can download it and install it using the link provided in ArchVision. Note: If asked for a Password select sign-in with ArchVision and use your ArchVision login info.
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Step 6

Based on whether you use SketchUp or AutoCAD download and install "RPC SketchUp" or “RPC AutoCAD”
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Step 7

Download and install "Avail Browser"
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Step 8a (SketchUp users)

Open SketchUp. If everything went well you will see the Avail toolbar. Both ArchVision and AVAIL will appear in the Extensions menu.
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Step 8b (AutoCAD users)

For AutoCAD users, Open AutoCAD. If everything went well you will see a new menu item titled ArchVision. Clicking on the menu item will provide you with the ArchVision Toolbar.
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See: RPC for more information on using RPC Content.


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