Changing Default Circuit Number

[GlueDT92]

Is it possible to change the default circuit number so that when I insert a lighting device it already has a specific value associated with it?

 

Thanks,

Simon

[markdd]

Yes.

1. Create a record - call it say "Extra Lighting Info Record"
2. Create a field called Circuit Number and give it a default value
3. Attach it to the particular symbol in the resource manager (right-click > attach record)
4. Go to Spotlight preferences
5. Click "Additional default records"
6. Tick "Extra Lighting Info Record"
7. Insert the symbol as a lighting device as usual

You will find the circuit number pre-filled.

 

I hope that helps

[GlueDT92]

Turns out it's incredibly simple. I was able to add a new field to the Lighting Info Record called "Circuit Name" and gave it a default value (in my case "Circuit Info"). That default value then automatically applies to all lighting devices and when I insert a new device "Circuit Info" is pre-populated as the circuit name.

 

Simon

[markdd]

I would cation against changing the light info record. If you do, then every time you import a symbol from a Vectorworks library file then you will get a record conflict message.

 

if it’s just a one-off thing then I guess it’s fine, but in terms of best practice it’s probably better to add the extra record.