Spot00055.pngInserting hanging positions

Tool

Tool set

Hanging Position

HangPosn_tool.png 

Lighting

Use the Hanging Position tool to insert a hanging position symbol from the Resource Manager. To import symbols from the libraries included with the Vectorworks Spotlight software, select Vectorworks Libraries from the file browser pane in the Resource Manager, and open the appropriate symbols library. You can also import custom symbols from a Favorites file or use a symbol from the current file. See Concept: Bibliotheken.

To insert a hanging position symbol:

1.      Click the tool.

2.      Click Position symbol on the Tool bar. From the Resource Selector, double-click a resource to activate it.

3.      Click in the drawing to insert the active hanging position symbol definition, and then click again to set the rotation.

The Enter Hanging Position Name dialog box opens, to name the hanging position.

If a hanging position is accidentally inserted with the Symbol Insertion tool, the position functionality will not be present. When correctly inserted, the Object Info palette displays “Hanging Position” for the selected hanging position.

A different type of hanging position can be placed by changing the active symbol definition and continuing to use the Hanging Position tool.

The hanging position object parameters can be edited from the Object Info palette.

The Z value of a hanging position can only be specified for hanging positions with 3D geometry. However, the Z value can be specified for the lighting instruments or loads attached to any type of hanging position (2D, 3D, or hybrid). A hanging position created from a symbol or plug-in object automatically assumes the Z value of the original object.

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Concept: Hanging positions

Associating loads with rigging objects

Repositioning loads

Disassociating loads

Spotlight preferences setup