Placing fixture, fixture group, dynamic group fixture

Tool(s): Fixture

After you have selected a fixture, answer the questions about the element and confirm the dialog box.
The manner in which you define the exact position of a fixture depends on where you place it: in an architectural slab or wall, in views or sections or in a 3D object.

To place a symbol fixture, a fixture group or a dynamic group fixture

1. Use the tools in the Input options to place the fixture, fixture group or dynamic group fixture.
2. The procedure for defining the drop-in point varies depending on the component type:
   • In the case of an architectural slab or wall, specify the drop-in point by entering coordinates in plan view and enter the depth values of the fixture, fixture group or dynamic group fixture within the component.
     Notes: When placing 3D fixtures, you can also define the drop-in point in an isometric view.
     For walls, you can enter an offset to any reference point.
     If the drop-in point of the fixture is not within the architectural component, the system does not prompt for the depth values.
   • In the case of views and sections, define the drop-in point by entering coordinates within a view of the component, and to define the missing coordinates, click another point in a reference view .
   • You can define the drop-in point by entering coordinates in an isometric view for all the other 3D objects.
3. Adjust the geometry of the dynamic group fixture.

To place a linear fixture or a surface fixture

1. For linear fixtures, you can use the input options to specify whether you want to enter the position of the fixture as a polyline or whether you want to match elements, too.
2. The procedure for defining the position varies depending on the component type:
   • In the case of architectural slabs or walls, enter the fixture in plan view as you would a polyline. After this, specify the layer depths of the fixture within the component.
     Note: If the start point of the fixture is not within the architectural component, the system does not prompt for the depth values.
   • In the case of views and sections, enter the fixture in a view of the component as you would a polyline. To define the missing coordinates, click another point in a reference view.
   • You can use the polyline entry tools to define the position of the fixture in plan view for all the other 3D objects.