Inserting an LED screen

Mode

Tool

Tool set

Modes for The Symbol Insertion tool

LED Screen

Audio/Video

The Light-emitting Diode (LED) object simulates a variety of low-resolution LED screens in arrays on a base structure.

To insert an LED screen or array:

Click the tool and the insertion modes.

Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation. The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default parameters. The parameters can be edited later from the Object Info palette. 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
Module Shape	Select a shape for the screen modules in the array Tile Flat: creates rectangular-shaped modules Tile Cap: creates rectangular-shaped modules with frosted caps Disk Flat: creates round modules Disk Cap: creates round modules with frosted caps Tube: creates tube-shaped modules Dome: creates dome-shaped modules
Width	Specifies the width of each module in the array
Height	For tiled arrays, sets the height (length) of each module in the array
Brand	Specifies the screen's brand
Model	Sets the screen's model
Cap Depth	For capped arrays, sets the depth of each module's cap
Tube Orientation	For tube arrays, specifies whether the tubes are oriented vertically or horizontally
Length	For tube arrays, sets the length of one of the tube modules
Build Array Based On
Module counts and spacing	Sets the size of the entire LED array based on the number of modules specified in the horizontal and vertical directions, as well as the horizontal and vertical spacing distance set between the modules
Overall dimensions and spacing	Sets the size of the entire LED array based on the specified array width and height, as well as the horizontal and vertical spacing between the modules; the screen count is automatically calculated
Overall dimensions and module counts	Sets the size of the entire LED array based on the specified array width and height, as well as the number of modules specified in the horizontal and vertical directions; the spacing is automatically calculated
Array Width/Height	Specifies the width and height of the entire LED array, when the array is based on overall dimensions
Horizontal/Vertical Count	Specifies the number of modules in the horizontal and vertical directions, when the array is based on the module counts
Add Half Modules	Select to add half modules to the array or none
Module Total	Displays the total calculated number of modules in the array
Half-Module total	Displays the total calculated number of half modules in the array
Horizontal/Vertical Spacing	Specifies the spacing between modules in the horizontal and vertical directions, when the array is based on spacing parameters
Width/Height (Calc.)	Displays the calculated width and height of the array, when determined by module count and spacing
H/V Spacing (Calc.)	Displays the calculated module spacing in the horizontal and vertical directions, when the array is determined by the overall dimensions and module counts
H/V Count (Calc.)	Displays the total number of modules in the horizontal and vertical directions, when the array size is determined by the overall dimensions and module spacing
Pixels Per Module H/V	Specifies the number of horizontal or vertical pixels for each module (for calculation purposes only; does not affect the module display)
Array Size (Pixels)	Displays the total number of pixels for the entire LED array
Raster Information	Specifies the raster image
Array Aspect	Specifies the aspect ratio of the array
Secondary Units	Select an additional unit of measurement to calculate the array size
Array Size (Secondary Units)	Displays the selected secondary unit of measurement for the array size
Base Structure	Select a base structure for the array; modify the appearance of the structure by selecting Class LED Array Parts and then editing the structure class Blocks: creates a structure of individual blocks bases for each module Frame: creates a single frame for the entire array Curtain: creates a single background for the array Web: creates a webbed structure behind the modules Vert. Strips: places the LED modules in vertical columns Horiz. Strips: places the LED modules in horizontal rows None: does not create a base structure for the array; displays only the LED modules
Width	Specifies the width of blocks, vertical or horizontal strips, or the entire frame
Height	Specifies the height of blocks, vertical or horizontal strips, or the entire frame
Depth	Specifies the depth of blocks, vertical or horizontal strips, or the entire frame
Side Edge Miter	Select the edge(s) of the outer row tiles to be mitered (none, left, right, or both)
Horizontal Inset	Sets the horizontal distance (margin) between the horizontal edge of the base structure and the array
Vertical Inset	Sets the vertical distance (margin) between the vertical edge of the base structure and the array
Pleat Width	For curtain or web structures, specifies the pleat width of the curtain (2D only for web structures)
Pleat Depth	For curtain or web structures, specifies the pleat depth of the curtain (2D only for web structures)
Webbing Width	For web structures, sets the width of the connecting web segments
Single Module Wattage/Total Array Wattage	Enter the required wattage for a single module, and the total array wattage will be calculated; if either of these parameters are changed, the other parameter will automatically update
Weights
Reference	Select whether to show the weight parameters for a single module or all modules
Single Module	Specifies the weight for a single module when the reference is a single module
Half-Module	Specifies the weight for a half module when the reference is a single module
All Modules	Displays the weight for all modules when the reference is for all modules
Hardware	Specifies the weight of the hardware
Total	Displays the total weight of the screen array
Distributed	Displays the distributed weight of the screen array
Tilt	Specifies the tilt angle of the screen array
Simple 3D	Creates a single textured 3D polygon to represent the screen modules; this speeds rendering when each module does not need to be shown individually
Show coverage zone (2D only)	Indicates the viewing area based on the screen size; observers within the area should be able to see the screen
Settings
Zone Reference	Calculates the coverage zone based on screen width, height, or diagonal measurement
Max Horiz. Angle/ Max Vert. Angle	Indicates the maximum viewing angle of the screen, horizontally and vertically, relative to dead-on
Viewing Height	Enter the height of the average viewer when watching (likely, a seated height)
Near Multiplier	Specifies the multiplier of the reference dimension to determine the extent of the near coverage zone
Far Multiplier	Specifies the multiplier of the reference dimension to determine the extent of the far coverage zone
Array Image	Displays the name of the current screen image
Edit Array Image	Opens the Edit Aray Image dialog box; see Setting the image on the video screen
Projector 1/Projector 2 Power and Signal Details
Circuit Number	Indicates the circuit number where the video screen is plugged in
Circuit Name	Specifies the name of the bundled circuit group
Source	Specifies the source information
Drive Line	Indicates information about the drive line feeding the signal to the video screen
Input	Specifies the input information
Frame Rate	Specifies the frame rate information
Resolution	Specifies the resolution
Location	Enter notes about the object's location
Position	Enter notes about the object's position
Unit	Enter notes about the object's unit
Purpose	Enter notes about the object's purpose
Row	Enter notes about the module row, when the array is based on module counts with a horizontal/vertical count of 1 (respectively)
Column	Enter notes about the module column, when the array is based on module counts with a horizontal/vertical count of 1 (respectively)
Vendor	Enter notes about the object's vendor
Cost	Enter notes about the object's cost
Note	Enter any miscellaneous information required, such as stock number or other data
Text Options	Opens the Text Options dialog box, to enable the display and format the text of labels
Default Text Positions	Restores text labels to their default positions
Classes	Opens the Classes dialog box, to specify class naming for the various portions of the LED screen. This allows portions of the LED screen to be set to visible, grayed, or invisible. Use the standard class, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class. Select <LED Screen Class> to place the LED screen element in the same class as the LED screen. Class Prefix: Specifies an optional default root class naming standard for all LED screen parts; click Assign Default Classes With Prefix to begin all LED screen class names with the prefix, so that they are sorted together. Assign Default Classes With Prefix: Sets the class names for all LED screen elements to the standard, using the Class Prefix if there is one. LED screen elements: For each portion of the LED screen, specifies the class name standard; the class names shown here are applied to the elements.
Update	Updates the object when changes have been made to the Object Info palette parameters
Load Information	An LED screen is considered a distributed load in Braceworks calculations; if the screen is inserted parallel to a rigging object, it is considered to be a load on that structure. Load information is used for Braceworks calculations and reports (Braceworks required).
Include in calculations (Braceworks required)	Includes the LED screen in Braceworks calculations; deselect to exclude the object from participating in structural calculations
Load Group Name	The load category is always Video for LED screen objects
Load ID	Enter a unique ID for the load for informational use in reports
Load Name	Identifies the object in load calculations
Distributed Weight	Enter the distributed weight of the LED screen object; changes here also affect the Total Weight value
Total Weight	Enter the total weight of the object
Position	Displays the name of the associated rigging object, if the LED screen is attached. Optionally, attach this object to a rigging object, or change the rigging object association, by entering the Position Name of the rigging object. Delete the name to break the association. For other methods to attach loads, see Making the attachment.
Equipment Subparts	Lists the subparts that make up the object. These subparts are counted and reported separately in equipment and inventory lists. The parameters must be selected for display for this type of object in Spotlight preferences: Inventory pane.
Equipment Virtual Parts	Virtual parts are associated with an object and are reported in equipment and inventory lists, but do not display in the drawing. After adding virtual parts, they are listed in the Object Info palette.
Edit Virtual Parts	Opens the Virtual Parts dialog box to add virtual parts to the object; see Managing virtual parts and independent virtual parts
Assign Sources	Opens the Assign Sources dialog box to assign the object and its subparts and virtual parts to an inventory source; see Assigning equipment to an inventory

Setting the image on the video screen

Formatting video screen object labels

Concept: Attaching loads to rigging objects

Managing and reporting equipment lists

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