Dom Fanelli Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 What does the “red box” associated with fixture symbols indicate. How does it relate to the hang or cal orientation in reality? Quote Link to comment
JHLD Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I wondered the same thing, but guessed it's an indication of the data ports on the fixture Quote Link to comment
JBenghiat Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Usually the display is the reference point for fixture orientation, which is what the red box indicates. The data ports are usually on the same side as well. A red box isn’t an industry standard per se, but finding a graphical way to call out fixtures that need data and indicate their orientation is best practice. Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee jcogdell Posted September 19, 2019 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted September 19, 2019 This is correct the red box shows where the power and data ports are on the fixture, and Spotlight uses this as an orientation reference. In my experience most fixture manufacturers use this standard, though as Josh says, there are some notable exceptions such as some of the Varilite range (notably the old 3000 and 3500 series, not sure about the newer models as they are not commonly used in Europe) and the Elation/GLP X4 impression wash range for example. Quote Link to comment
Dom Fanelli Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Great info. Thanks All! Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee JustinVH Posted September 19, 2019 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted September 19, 2019 If desired the red box can be turned off by turning off the Lighting>Input>2D or 3D class respectively. Quote Link to comment
Carter Fulghum Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I am using Vectorworks 2021 and have noticed that in Top/Plan View the red box is on one side, and when you go to a 3D view it is on the opposite side. Which one is correct? And is it representing the Display or the Power and data? a lot of the time those 2 things are on different sides of the light. Quote Link to comment
JBenghiat Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 It technically represents the inputs, but really it's an indication to your crew how to orient the light so everything is consistent. Call it out in your key or an obvious note. I also recommend confirming with the manufacturer specs either way. If you see a discrepancy between 2D and 3D, report it as a bug. Quote Link to comment
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