Linear fixtures, defining geometry

Tool(s): Define Fixture

You can define a linear fixture using a three-dimensional polyline for which you can specify any line type, width and color. Linear fixtures can also be displayed with pattern lines.

To define the geometry of a linear fixture

1. Specify the line type, width and color of the linear fixture
   or
   Select a pattern line.
2. To specify the outline, click Selection....
3. If you want to place a linear fixture so that it is perpendicular to an axis, you can use the Point View option to select a point symbol in order for the linear fixture to be displayed more clearly. The selected symbol is then displayed in the relevant view.
   

   A wide range of symbols is available for selection in the Point Symbol dialog box. Click a symbol.

   You can make the following settings:

   • Symbol size: enter the actual size of the symbol.
   • Symbol angle: the symbol is rotated by the angle specified.
   • Constant size in layout:

     On: symbol size changes dynamically with the reference scale.

     Off: symbol size is static.

   • Also rotate symbol:

     On: symbol and text rotate.

     Off: only the text rotates.

   • Connect symbols with line:

     On: point symbols are linked up with a polyline.

     Off: no polyline.

4. Click OK to apply your settings.
5. Choose whether the linear fixture gets the default layer or the layer currently set on the Format toolbar.

   Note: If the Place instance of smart symbol on current layer setting is active in the Options, Smart symbols and symbols page, linear fixtures get the layer that is currently active when you place them, regardless of the setting you make when you save them.