Position of the Sub-component

There are a number of methods available to enter the position of the sub-component:

• Enter the values in the Distance, Height and Offset fields. If the field is locked, click Distance/ Height/Offset Locked to unlocked it.

• Click Measure to measure the values of the distances. The Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Start:Pick Start (Snap) Snap:, Start:Pick End (Snap) Snap:.The end position is adjusted to suit the new length.

• Enter the values of the angles in the Angle (X) fields. The method is only available for curved segments. The distances in the X direction are adjusted.

• Click Pick position to select the position in the graphical view. To avoid changing a desired value in a field, click Distance/ Height/Offset Unlocked to lock it. Click Grid to display a grid positioned in the proposed position and in the proposed direction.

• Type the elevation of the sub-component in the Level field. The height value is adjusted to suit.

• Click Pick Level to select the level in the graphical view. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Level (Snap) Snap:.The height value is adjusted to suit.

The position proposed is shown in the graphical view by a sphere. By default the offset is zero.

Note: To position a sub-component at the end of a wall, a beam or a column, select the closest face, unlock the Offset (Z) field and select the position in the graphical view using Pick Position.