Selecting and Assigning Hoist Origins
Selecting and Assigning Hoist OriginsPaired hoists and hoist origins can be quickly selected. Right-click on the hoist and select Select Hoist’s Origin from the context menu, or right-click on the hoist origin and select Select Origin’s Hoist from the context menu.
In addition, selected hoists can be quickly set to a specific hoist origin object, or a new hoist origin can be created.
To assign hoists to a hoist origin object:
Select the hoists to be assigned.
Select Spotlight > Hoists > Assign Origin to Selected Hoists.
Click on the existing hoist origin, or click in a blank area of the drawing to create a hoist origin for the selected hoists.
Alternatively, right-click on the hoist origin and select Assign to Selected Hoists from the context menu.
The selected hoists are assigned to the hoist origin. The Measured From parameter in the hoist Object Info palette updates to reflect the new hoist origin.
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