Inserting Switches

The Switch tool inserts an indicator and basic specifications to indicate the type and location of a switch.

● To use an existing object from the resource libraries, click Active Def on the Tool bar. From the Resource Selector, double-click a resource to activate it. Click on the drawing or wall to place the object, and click again to set the rotation.

● To create a custom plug-in object, click Preferences from the Tool bar. From the Object Properties dialog box, set the default properties and click OK. Click on the drawing or wall to place the object, and click again to set the rotation. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See Using Text Styles and Formatting Text.
Save Switch	Saves the selected object as a resource in the active file; enter a name and click OK
Replace Switch	Opens the Resource Selector; double-click an existing resource to replace the selected object
2D Scale Factor	Set the size of the switch indicator; increase the scale value to obtain a larger object. Indicators maintain a constant size regardless of the drawing scale.
Config	Select the configuration of the switch, which is indicated by a preformatted shape
Config Label	Type the label for the switch
Mtg Height AFF	Set the mounting height above the finished floor
Show 3D Detail	Select to show a switch plate in 3D views. If Show 3D Detail is not selected, a 3D locus will indicate the device’s location in 3D views.
Rotate Label with Object	Select to automatically rotate the label to align with the switch

Inserting Switches

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