Lighting Tab
- Last UpdatedNov 13, 2023
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The Lighting tab allows you to position a lighting support. The lighting support can also be viewed in a 3D view.
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Select default tab |
Click to display the default tab. The default tab is the first tab created and is positioned furthest left. |
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Select ancillary tab by canvas pick |
Click to display the tab for an identified ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view. You are prompted to Identify ancillary in current support |
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2D/3D View |
Click to display a 3D view of the special support and the associated ancillaries. Refer to 3D View Tab for further information. |
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Dimensions |
Input values in the Dimensions fields to explicitly modify the dimensions of the lighting support. If a value is entered that is outside the allowable range, an error message displays summarizing the problem.
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Build by Cursor |
Click to identify the element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view. You are prompted to Pick surface of ceiling/wall to connect to The support is created using dimensions gained from the positions of the identified elements. By default, connections are made to the identified supporting elements which results in some Dimensions fields becoming inactive. Refer to Supports Connectivity for further information. |
By default, the Select Required Template window is displayed when the Lighting tab is displayed which allows you to modify the lighting support template. Refer to Select Required Template for further information.