Inserting mother grids
Tool |
Tool set |
Mother Grid |
Rigging/Braceworks |
When a venue’s rigging points are insufficient, a mother grid can be added. Mother grids can support the horizontal forces applied by bridles. Each mother grid consists of one truss and three hoists. The Mother Grid tool inserts a mother grid on house rigging points or structural members (see Creating structural members).
Mode |
Description |
Auto Insertion |
Inserts a mother grid using Auto Connect technology to highlight valid attachment points |
Click Insertion |
Inserts a mother grid with three clicks to identify the start point, end point, and connection point of the truss system |
Symbol |
Opens a Resource Selector to select the truss symbol for the mother grid; double-click a resource to active it |
Trim Height |
When Click Insertion is selected in Top/Plan view, enter the distance from the bottom of the mother grid to the floor |
Preferences |
Opens the Select Hoist dialog box, to select the hoist symbol to use in the mother grid |