Lighting Support Defaults

Sets the available defaults required to create a lighting support.

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Type

The text field is used to identify a lighting support type.

Code

The PML (Programmable Macro Language) string expression specifies the support code of the lighting support that is used for output in DRAW or reports.

Origin

Defines the support origin that is used when positioning the support. Any positional attribute or p-point reference can be specified.

Replacement Type

The alternative support type to be output in DRAW or reports.

Max. Height

The maximum height at which the support can be created. The value can also be set locally within the support template to provide different maximum values for different conditions (for example, a different zone or elevation).

Min. Height

The minimum height at which the support can be created. The value can also be set locally within the support template to provide different minimum values for different conditions (for example, a different zone or elevation).

Bracket Limit

If the support height is less/greater than this value, then bracket(s) are removed from or added to the support. The bracket limit can also be specified locally within the support template.

Type

Specifies the item within the design database that represents the lighting equipment to be supported.

Filter

The PML filter expression can be used to specify attributes that define the lighting equipment more precisely.

Origin

Specifies the origin of the lighting. When the support is created, its origin is placed at the lighting origin. Any positional attribute or p-point reference (for example, DP1, P2) can be specified. The lighting origin is normally positioned in the middle of the support when viewed from the Z (vertical) direction.

Y Direction

Used during lighting support creation to orientate the support so that the Y axis is aligned with the Y direction of the specified lighting. Any positional attribute, local axis of lighting (for example, Y45N) or p-point reference (for example, DP1 or P1) can be specified. Lighting is assured to be on the horizontal plane.