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Insert Photometric Solid: Rectangle

The Insert Photometric Solid: Rectangle command is used to insert solid objects that are rectangular. These objects are closed. If the Starting Elevation is 0, any illuminance levels inside the rectangle will not be printed.

To define a photometric solid rectangle, go to
Ribbon: DM Electrical→Point-by-Point Photometrics→  Insert Photometric Solid: Rectangle
Pulldown Menu: DM Electrical→Point-by-Point Photometrics→Insert Photometric Solid: Rectangle

Insert Photometric Solid: Rectangle Dialog Box​

See the Common Photometric Solid Information section for information about the values in this dialog box.

Enter the relevant information into the dialog box and press the button. You will be prompted to specify the first corner of the solid rectangle on the drawing.

Specify first corner of solid rectangle:

You will then be prompted to specify the second corner of the solid rectangle.

Specify second corner of solid rectangle:

The solid rectangle will be displayed on the drawing and included in the photometric calculations.