7.4.3 Place and Aim Luminaires

The Place and Aim command can be found on the Luminaire tab A user interface object found in the Ribbonbar or Sidebar comprised of graphic and text buttons grouped based on function. and the Home tab A user interface object found in the Ribbonbar or Sidebar comprised of graphic and text buttons grouped based on function. of the Ribbonbar.

The Home tab A user interface object found in the Ribbonbar or Sidebar comprised of graphic and text buttons grouped based on function. button is dual function; the upper portion executes the command, the lower portion initiates a drop-down menu A menu option revealed by left-clicking the mouse on an arrow shown on certain toolbar buttons. In Visual, the arrow is usually at the bottom of the button..

Once a selection has been made other than the default, the upper button portion will change to execute that command with the next press and the graphic is changed accordingly. Selecting one of the other commands from the drop-down menu A menu option revealed by left-clicking the mouse on an arrow shown on certain toolbar buttons. In Visual, the arrow is usually at the bottom of the button. will revert the button to that mode.

To insert a Luminaire Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information., one must first be defined in the Luminaire Schedule. See The Luminaire Schedule Editor for more information.

To Place and Aim a Luminaire Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information., select a Luminaire Type See Luminaire. from the graphical list. Select the coordinates Location information usually provided in terms of (X,Y) or (X,Y,Z) components along Cartesian axes. desired for the Luminaire Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. location with the mouse, keyboard entry or Object Snap. Visual then provides instant feedback by placing the aim point at the mouse crosshairs Two thin, intersecting, orthogonal lines affiliated with the mouse pointer in the Design Environment. The crosshairs are used to pinpoint locations in the Design Environment and provide a visual cue to the plane in which the mouse pointer is moving via color. and shows the resultant Aiming Line and Luminaire Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. orientation as the mouse is moved. Specify the aiming point with the mouse, keyboard, or Object Snap.

After a Luminaire Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. is inserted with Place and Aim, Visual continues the command to allow for multiple insertions. To end the command, right-click or press Enter.

By clicking the Luminaire Type List during command execution, all defined Luminaire Types are shown and a selection can be made.

Symbol The graphic symbol associated with a Luminaire Type. Used to specify the location, orientation, and type of lighting equipment in drawings., Type, and Catalog Number are shown to identify types in complex projects.

Preceding the Catalog Number is a number in square brackets representing the number of that Luminaire Type See Luminaire. currently inserted in the Design Environment.

Mounting Height is the distance from the Active Plane The current Cardinal Plane which is the basis for coordinate information and actions. This is the plane of movement of the mouse pointer crosshairs. Working planes are restricted to the three cardinal orientation planes (X-Y, Y-Z, X-Z) in Visual. The working plane sequentially toggles through the three possibilities whenever the Tab key is pressed. The working plane may be moved incrementally in a perpendicular fashion using the up and down arrow keys and the Home key may be used to return the working plane to X-Y at Z=0 (grade level) at any time. that the Luminaire Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. will be inserted. Mounting Height The distance from the floor (or workplane if specified as such) to the light center of the luminaire. This may be the ceiling height in recessed cases. is always applied in the z-direction. Changes to the Active Plane The current Cardinal Plane which is the basis for coordinate information and actions. This is the plane of movement of the mouse pointer crosshairs. Working planes are restricted to the three cardinal orientation planes (X-Y, Y-Z, X-Z) in Visual. The working plane sequentially toggles through the three possibilities whenever the Tab key is pressed. The working plane may be moved incrementally in a perpendicular fashion using the up and down arrow keys and the Home key may be used to return the working plane to X-Y at Z=0 (grade level) at any time. orientation (i.e. moving to the X-Z or Y-Z planes Two-dimensional and flat objects.) will still result in the Mounting Height The distance from the floor (or workplane if specified as such) to the light center of the luminaire. This may be the ceiling height in recessed cases. being applied in the Z-direction.

Orientation and Tilt are solely specified by user input at the Command Line in this command, most often with the mouse. The Orientation and Tilt parameter text boxes are accordingly inactive.

Aim to Surface (found on the Luminaire tab A user interface object found in the Ribbonbar or Sidebar comprised of graphic and text buttons grouped based on function.) is applicable to the Place and Aim command.  Because in many floodlighting A system designed for lighting a large area in most cases. applications it is necessary to have the Luminaire Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. aimed onto a specific surface, Visual can determine when the mouse is placed "over" a Solid Object and the Active Plane The current Cardinal Plane which is the basis for coordinate information and actions. This is the plane of movement of the mouse pointer crosshairs. Working planes are restricted to the three cardinal orientation planes (X-Y, Y-Z, X-Z) in Visual. The working plane sequentially toggles through the three possibilities whenever the Tab key is pressed. The working plane may be moved incrementally in a perpendicular fashion using the up and down arrow keys and the Home key may be used to return the working plane to X-Y at Z=0 (grade level) at any time. can be automatically and temporarily changed to the plane A two-dimensional and flat object. of that Solid Object such that when the mouse is clicked the aiming point is placed in the plane A two-dimensional and flat object. of that Solid Object.