Insert symbols an equal distance apart from each other

We will now insert light fixtures to a room with a specific distance.

Tip: To make indicating corners easier, activate the End snap during this function: press Shift down, right-click and select End.

Do the following:

  1. In the symbol selection window, select Electric > Light fixtures > Common and then the Light fixture, flush (scalable) symbol:

  2. From the top part of the symbol selection window, click the Insert symbols in area button:

    The Areal insertion dialog opens.

  3. For Symbol angle, select 0.

  4. For Insertion method, select With spacing.

  5. For spacing, enter 1800 in both fields.

  6. Click OK.

  7. As the X size, enter 600 and click OK.

  8. As the Y size, enter 600 and click OK.

  9. Indicate the first corner of the area.

  10. Indicate the second corner of the area.