SpotlightCreating a basic stage

Command

Workspace: Path

Create Stage

Design Suite: Entertainment > Event

Spotlight: Spotlight > Event

Many event rooms contain a stage for viewing presentations. Based on the Stage Deck and Stage Plug tools, a stage is automatically created according to specified parameters. The required number, size, and type of stage objects automatically fill the designated area. For more customizable options, see Inserting stage structures.

To create the stage area:

Create a closed 2D object (such as a rectangle, polyline, or polygon) to represent the stage. The dimensions of the object should match the dimensions of the stage to be created.

With the 2D object selected, select the command.

The Create Stage dialog box opens. Specify the stage properties and attributes. Some information from parameters can also be placed on the drawing using the Text Options

Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

Stage Height

Specifies the overall stage height

Standard Stage Deck Width/Depth

Specifies the dimensions of a rectangular stage

Structure

Select the type of stage construction; stage plug objects are shown as an example

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Top Thickness

For Legs-Basic and Deck Only stages, sets the thickness of the deck

Trim Height

For Legs-Basic and Deck Only stages, sets the height of the trim around the stage

Leg Diameter

For Legs-Basic, sets the diameter of the leg supports

Leg Profile

For Legs-Basic, select a round, square, or octagonal shape for the legs

Leg Reference Spacing

For Legs-Basic, sets an approximate spacing value for the legs; the exact spacing is determined automatically by evenly dividing the length of the deck

Minimize Leg Count

When multiple stages fill an area, removes unnecessary legs from Legs-Basic structures that are supported by adjacent stages

Add Casters

For Legs-Basic, adds casters to the legs to create a rolling platform

Object Class

To control appearance and visibility, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class

Purpose/Set Cart ID/Note

Enter information about the stage (does not affect the stage appearance)

Fill Color

Sets the fill color for the stage

Pen Color

Sets the pen color for the stage

3D Options

Specifies the appearance of applicable deck elements in 3D views. The 3D Options dialog box opens.

For each available portion of the stage, either select the color from the Color list, or select Custom Texture and then click the current custom texture to open the Resource Selector; double-click a resource to select it. The Object Info palette displays the color or texture selections in the relevant section.

The appearance of Simple stage decks is set from the Attributes palette.

If the area is rectangular, stage decks are inserted; otherwise, a combination of stage deck and/or stage plug objects are inserted.

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Individual stage parameters can be edited in the Object Info palette; see Inserting a stage deck and Inserting a stage plug.

Creating the room for a basic event

Creating basic stage stairs

Creating a lectern

Creating a basic video screen

Creating seating sections

Creating basic event views

Concept: Resource libraries

 

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