Substation 3D Macro Settings
Displays when you click the Macro Settings button from the Insert Substation Object dialog while working in the 3D Layout mode. The Macro Settings button only displays when placing a Macro from the Insert Symbol/Macro dialog. The dialog enables you to specify additional settings before placing the macro.
If working in any other mode other than 3D Layout mode, this dialog is not displayed.
After selecting a part number to place from the Insert Substation Object command, click the Macro Settings button to display the following dialog. The software displays the Substation Object Settings dialog if the current drawing mode is 3D Layout. This dialog enables you to specify additional object settings before placing the device.
Setting | Description |
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Rotate | Specify rotation angles in the X,Y, or Z directions in the provided fields. You can enter in a specific angle or select from the list of default angles (0,90,180,270) |
Method |
Select a placement method to assist in placing the object in the correct position. You can select from the following choices:
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Angle | This setting is only enabled when you set your method to cable and is typically used to change the angle of an object you place on a cable such as a clamp. |
Elevation |
Specifies the Elevation (variable objects only) to set a depth relative the DTM or Project Reference Point. |
Length | Sets a fixed length to variable objects. |
Auto apply relations | If a device is placed in the 3D model using the Hook method and the hooked object is in an Object Manager group, the placed device will be inserted into the same group if this option is enabled. |
Manage Relations | Displays the Substation Objects Manager, which enables you to manage all devices placed in the current 3D model. |
Project Options |
Opens the project options dialog so you can adjust your project settings as desired. Clicking the down arrow gives you the following choices:
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OK | Places a new device, based on the dialog control values, in the 3D model. The device placement routine is based on the selected Method. |
Cancel | Cancels the placement of the symbol or macro. |