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Distribute Lighting & Data Devices from CAD
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
Features
Distribute Lighting Fixtures and Communication/Data from a Linked/Imported AutoCAD drawing
Adjust the host of the distributed instances.
Useful in distributing lighting fixtures from DiaLux CAD output
Wall-mounted fixtures are not supported
General Usage Instructions
Option # 1 (by CAD layers)
One Revit family Type will be used for all CAD blocks on the same layer
(Recommended for distribution from DiaLux exported CAD)
Example:
Revit Family Type: “FAMILYTYPE_A” will be distributed in place of the blocks on the CAD layer “LAYER_A” which contains {block_1 and block_2}
… Etc.
Instructions
CAD drawing
1. Each block must be in a different layer (different layer for each fixture type)
Revit
1. Link/Import the CAD drawing
2. Adjust the position of the CAD drawing in the desired view
3. Run the add-in
4. Select the CAD drawing
5. Pick a family type for each CAD layer (up to 5 layers per each run)
6. Repeat the previous step as much as necessary
7. Press ok
Option # 2 (By CAD blocks names)
One Revit Family Type will be used for each CAD Block of a unique name
Example:
Revit Family Type: “FAMILYTYPE_A” will be distributed in place of the CAD blocks with the name: “BLOCKTYPE_A”
And Revit Family Type: “FAMILYTYPE_B” will be distributed in place of the CAD blocks with the name: “BLOCKTYPE_B” … etc.
Instructions
1. Link/Import the CAD drawing
2. Adjust the position of the CAD drawing in the desired view
3. Run the add-in
4. Select the CAD drawing
5. Pick a family type for each CAD block (up to 5 blocks per each run)
6. Repeat the previous step as much as necessary
7. Press ok
Commands
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.
You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in.
To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
Additional Information
Known Issues
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
email: mr.h.201718@gmail.com.
Version History
Version Number | Version Description |
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1.0.0 |
Initial release. |