Numbering Hoists

Hoists can be numbered by a variety of methods and numbering patterns.

To number existing hoists:

1. Select the hoists to be numbered. If manually numbering hoists, no hoists need to be selected.

2. Select Spotlight > Hoists > Number Hoists.

The Number Hoists dialog box opens.

►    Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Numbering Method
Number Manually	After closing the dialog box, number the hoists by manually clicking on each hoist sequentially
Number Selected Hoists Orthogonally	Numbers the hoists according to the Hoist Array Numbering parameters
Number Selected Hoists Clockwise	Numbers the selected hoists in a clockwise direction starting from the first clicked hoist
Number Selected Hoists Counter Clockwise	Numbers the selected hoists in a counter-clockwise direction starting from the first clicked hoist
Hoist Array Numbering	When Number Selected Hoists Orthogonally is selected, specify the numbering array parameters
Primary Direction	Select the primary numbering direction
Secondary Direction	Select the secondary numbering direction, if any
Offset Tolerance	Specifies a tolerance distance for adjacent hoists to be considered lined up with each other for consecutive numbering
Preview	Previews the primary and, if there is one, the secondary numbering scheme for array numbering patterns
Include Selected Hoists on Other Visible Layers	Select this option to number all selected hoists regardless of layer visibility, or deselect it to exclude selected hoists based on layer visibility (does not apply to manually numbered hoists)
Starting Number	Specifies the starting number; the numbers automatically increment by 1

3. Click OK.

4. If numbering hoists manually, click on the hoists one by one, and then click in a blank area of the drawing to stop numbering. Otherwise, click to set the starting hoist.

The selected hoists are numbered as specified. The Hoist Number parameter in the Object Info palette updates to reflect the new numbering.

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Placing Hoists

Selecting Hoists or Hoist Origin Objects

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