Tool |
Tool set |
Manage Loads
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Rigging |
The Manage Loads tool allows you to attach, reposition, and remove loads from rigging objects in the model and in schematic views. In the model, the tool can also be activated by selecting Manage Loads from a rigging object’s context menu. Managing loads with the tool is unaffected by the auto positioning options in Spotlight preferences setup; whether auto positioning is enabled or disabled, the Manage Loads tool can still be used to attach and reposition loads, such as lighting devices, speakers, and soft goods. See Concept: Attaching loads to rigging objects.
When repositioning a load on a truss line, the tool’s Reposition mode enables sophisticated truss snapping. This allows you to precisely set the load’s hanging point on the top, bottom, or side of the truss. Using the tool for repositioning is more precise than Attaching existing loads by dragging.
Mode |
Description |
Attach |
Attaches selected load objects to the selected rigging object, creating an association |
Remove |
Removes selected load objects from their associated rigging object, breaking the association |
Reposition |
Displays control points on all of the load objects attached to a selecting rigging object, for repositioning the loads. To display control points on schematic loads, select the schematic load or its associated schematic rigging object. |
There are several ways to attach lighting devices and other loads to a rigging object. Loads can be automatically attached when they are inserted and when they are moved in the drawing. For details, see Concept: Attaching loads to rigging objects. In addition, various commands allow you to attach, reposition, and remove loads from rigging objects in the model and in schematic views.
Action |
Method |
Description |
Attaching loads |
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Insert a load on a rigging object |
Symbol insertion |
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Move a load to a rigging object |
Click-drag operation |
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Attach one or more loads to a rigging object |
● Manage Loads tool ● Load object context menu command |
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Repositioning attached loads |
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Move a load’s hanging point in the model and schematic view |
● Manage Loads tool (model only) ● Hanging point control point |
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Move a load’s offset position in the schematic view |
Object position control point (schematic only) |
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Move an offset load onto the schematic rigging object |
Drop-down context menu command (schematic only) |
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Move all offset loads onto the schematic rigging object |
Rigging object context menu command (schematic only) |
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Removing loads |
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Remove a load from the rigging object |
Manage Loads tool |
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Remove a load from the schematic view |
Drop-down context menu command (schematic only) |
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