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Selecting Fixtures
Fixtures can be selected either by clicking on them with the Select Tool  on the Layout Toolbar enabled (to select one at a time) or by using Right-Sweep or Left-Sweep to select multiples. Selected fixtures will be outlined with a dotted line.
Right-Sweep selection involves clicking on the floor plan and drawing a rectangle with the cursor from left to right. Doing that will select only those objects completely enclosed by the rectangle.
Left-Sweep selection involves clicking on the floor plan and drawing a rectangle with the cursor from right to left. Doing that will select any object intersecting the area of the rectangle.
Press the Esc key to Deselect.
Deleting Fixtures
To delete one or more fixtures, select them then either hit the Delete key or click the Trash Can icon on the Layout Toolbar.
Copying Fixtures
To copy a fixture or group of fixtures select them and click the Copy button on the Layout Toolbar.
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In the command line you will be prompted to pick a reference point.
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Either type in the co-ordinates or left click the required point on the layout.
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You will be prompted to pick the second point to paste the copied fixtures. You can drag the cursor to that point and left click to complete the copy or type in the coordinates on the command line.
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Left mouse clicking on the second point will copy the set of fixtures.
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Tip: Using ortho mode when copying helps keep gondolas of fixtures aligned.
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Hit Esc to deselect the copied fixtures and to cancel the Copy command.
Moving Fixtures
To move a fixture or group of fixtures, select them and click the Move icon on the Layout Toolbar.
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In the command line you will be prompted to pick a reference point.
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Either type in the co-ordinates or left click the required point on the layout.
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You will be prompted to pick the second point to move the selected fixtures. You can drag the cursor to that point or type in the coordinates.
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Left mouse clicking on the second point will move the set of fixtures.
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Hit Esc to deselect the moved fixtures and to cancel the Move command.
Tip: Using ortho mode when moving fixtures helps keep them aligned with other fixtures.
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Rotating Fixtures
To rotate a fixture or group of fixtures, first select them. Click the Rotate command on the Layout Toolbar.
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Pick the Reference Point around which the fixtures will rotate.
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Drag the cursor to select the rotation angle or type in the angle in the command line.
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Click again if rotating manually or hit Enter after typing in an angle. Click Esc to deselect the fixtures. To rotate an object at right angles, click the Ortho Mode button.
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With Ortho Mode enabled, objects can only be moved or rotated at right angles.
Properties Panel
When fixtures are selected, details are displayed in the Properties tab of the right side panel.
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