Smart Client Extension for AutoCAD

Tools Commands: Overview

The following Tools commands are found on the Utilities tab of the Ribbon from the Smart Client Extension for AutoCAD.

Note: When the Extension for AutoCAD loads, the Ribbon shows the Archibus tab by default. To see the Graphic and Tools commands, select the Utilities tab on the Ribbon.
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Ribbon Command Command Line Entry Description
Start or Stop Reactors AFM_REACTORS Turns on or off the document and entity reactors that trigger Archibus cataloging actions.
List Overlay Status AFM_STATUS

Lists the information you are currently working on, including:.

  • Current Project
  • Current view and visible fields (for example,. for data edit)
  • Current Drawing and Drawing Properties (title, building code, floor code, building title, floor title, scale)
  • Current layer and Asset Type information of this layer, such as:
    • Layer: RM$
    • Asset Type : rm
Query Table AFM_QUERYTABLE See database values for selected asset symbols and optionally display in a table on the drawing. See Query Table command .
Reload Archibus AFM_RELOAD Unloads the Archibus Smart Client Extension for AutoCAD and reloads it to reinitialize preferences and menus.