Repositioning loads

There are several ways to reposition loads, such as lighting devices or soft goods, on a rigging object. Different methods are available for model objects and schematic objects.

Selecting an associated rigging object

In the model and in schematic views, use the Select <Load Name> Rigging Object command to select a load’s associated rigging object.

To select a load’s associated rigging object:

Select a load object, and select the command.

If the load has multiple components, like a video screen and projector, select the desired component from the drop-down list.

The associated rigging object is selected.

When schematic rigging objects are selected, a drop-down context menu and control points display for each attached load, to enable repositioning; Repositioning loads in the schematic view.

Repositioning loads with the Manage Loads tool

The Manage Loads tool in Reposition mode is only available for model objects.

In the model and in schematic views, the method of Attaching existing loads by dragging can also be used to move loads on their associated rigging object, or move them to a different rigging object. However, this method is less precise than using the tool to reposition loads.

To reposition a load in the model:

Click the tool and mode.

Select the rigging object/hanging position that is associated with the load to reposition. The rigging/hanging object is highlighted, and each attached load displays a control point. This is the load’s hanging point control point, which controls the load’s placement on the rigging/hanging object.

Click the load’s hanging point control point, and click again to reposition the load. The load can be moved to a new location on the same rigging object/hanging position or attached to a different rigging/hanging object. If Auto-position loads when moved is selected on the Spotlight preferences: Loads and Rigging pane, valid rigging objects are highlighted as the cursor moves over them.

The load’s position is updated in the model and all schematic views.

 

 

Repositioning loads in the schematic view

There are multiple ways to reposition loads in the schematic view:

Move the schematic load’s control points, to adjust the load’s actual or offset position.

Use commands to move offset schematic loads back to their associated rigging objects.

Click and drag the schematic load to adjust its position on the associated rigging object or move it to a different rigging object; see in Attaching existing loads by dragging.

Moving schematic loads by control points

Schematic objects display different control points, depending on the position of the schematic load relative to the schematic rigging object. All schematic loads display a hanging point control point, corresponding to the schematic load’s actual location on the schematic rigging object. When a schematic load is offset from its associated rigging object for display purposes, an object position control point displays on the offset load. A witness line connects the two control points.

 

 

To reposition a schematic load by control points:

Do one of the following:

Select a single schematic load.

Select a schematic rigging object to select all of its schematic loads.

Control points display for all selected loads.

Click the appropriate control point and click again in the desired location.

Hanging point control point: To adjust the load's actual position, click the hanging point control point and click again in the desired location; snapping allows you to precisely set the hanging point on the schematic rigging object. The load moves in the model to match the new hanging point. If the schematic load is offset, its offset position does not change, but the witness line adjusts to stay connected with the hanging point.

 

Object position control point: If the schematic load is offset from its schematic rigging object, the hanging point control point displays on the schematic rigging object, and the object position control point displays on the offset load. Adjust the schematic load's offset position by clicking the object position control point and clicking again in the desired location. The hanging point control point does not move, but the witness line adjusts to maintain the connection. Since the load's actual position has not changed, the model does not update.

If the object position control point is moved back to the associated schematic rigging object, the witness line is removed, and the load's position is updated in both the schematic view and model.

 

Moving an offset load onto the schematic rigging object

To move a single offset load to its hanging point on the schematic rigging object:

Select the load’s associated schematic rigging object. A drop-down context menu displays on the load.

Select the command.

The schematic load is moved directly onto the schematic rigging object, and its witness line is removed.

Moving all offset loads onto the schematic rigging object

To move all offset loads to their hanging points on the schematic rigging object:

Right-click on the schematic rigging object, and select the command.

All offset loads that are associated with the schematic rigging object are moved directly onto it. Witness lines are removed.

Concept: Rigging objects

Concept: Schematic views

Managing loads

Concept: Attaching loads to rigging objects

Removing loads