Adjusting accessories

In Accessory edit mode, the Object Info palette displays the accessory parameters. Many of the parameters are identical to those of the lighting device, as described in Lighting device properties. However, special parameters display in accessory edit mode that allow fine-tuning the accessory’s location and orientation in 2D and 3D views. Only those parameters are described here.

When editing the accessory parameters for a multiple selection of lighting devices, use the arrow buttons on the Lighting Accessory Tool bar to traverse the selection and work on the desired lighting device. Edits made to one accessory apply to the same accessory on all selected lighting devices.

Use the tools on the Device Accessories palette to adjust the view as needed. Only the 2D component of each accessory is visible in Top/Plan view. Only the 3D component is visible in 3D views.

You can change the accessory stacking order, as described in Changing object stacking order. Upon exiting the accessory edit mode, the accessories are rearranged and their index numbers update to reflect the new order.

Select one or more accessories in the edit window. The parameters display on the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
X/Y/Z	Changes the accessory location
X/Y/Z Rotation	Changes the accessory rotation
X/Y Offset (2D View)	Specifies the accessory’s offset location relative to its insertion point
Plan Rotation	Specifies a custom rotation angle for the accessory in Top/Plan view
Parent Cell (multi-cell lighting devices only)	Identifies the cell that the accessory is associated with. The cells are listed by their index number - color - channel.
Replace Accessory	Opens the Resource Selector to choose a replacement accessory; double-click a resource to select it. The chosen resource replaces every instance of the accessory on the selected lighting devices.