Adding Components by Points

add building components like openings, doors, windows, fixtures, furniture, and equipment by selecting points in the 3D area.

  1. In the Insert Component dialog box, select one of the following:
    • Openings
    • Doors
    • Windows
    • Office
    • Bathroom
    • Bedroom
    • Kitchen
    • Lighting
    • Living
    • Furniture
    • Equipment
    • 2D People
    • 2D Tree
  2. To insert wall-hosted components like openings, doors, and windows:
    1. In the Component by Points dialog box, click Face
    2. In the 3D area, select a building face that hosts the building component.
    3. In the Component by Points dialog box, click Placement Points .
    4. In the 3D area, select one or more points to place the component.
  3. To insert floor-hosted components:
    1. In the Component by Points dialog box, click Placement Points .
    2. In the 3D area, select one or more points to place the component.
    3. In the Component by Points dialog box, click Curve .
    4. In the 3D area, select a curve that orients the direction of the building component.
    5. In the Component by Points dialog box, in Rotation Angle, enter the rotation angle of the building component.
  4. To search and select a component from a Collaborative Space, click Search Component , select the component, and double click to place it.
  5. In the Component by Points, dialog box, click Show Parameters and edit the values.
  6. Click .

 

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