Creating the Light and Arraying the Group
Next you will create the symbol for the 8″ recessed light fixture.
- Open the WU2-1 file. Save the file as WU2-2.
- Create a new filled region material called Solid White.
- Start with the Solid Black type.
- Create a Duplicate and name it Solid White
- Change the color from Black to White.
- Click OK to create the material.
- Using the Region tool, draw a 4″ Radius circle. Set the Line Style to Medium Lines.
- Click the Green Check to finish the region.
- Draw two thin lines through the circle at 90 degrees apart.
- Move the symbol inside the room, you will see that the filled region blocks out the gypsum pattern.
Light Symbol Moved Inside Room
4″ Radius Filled Region
Finished Light Symbol
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Select the circle and the lines. Click on the Create Group tool. Name the group
“8” Light”.
Create Group Tool
Create Detail Group Dialog
- Select the group. Click on the Array tool.
Array Tool
- Setup the Options bar as shown. Then click to the right of the original symbol. A total of five copies will be made. Make sure that the Group and Associate box is unchecked.
Options Bar
Light Selected Copies Created
- Repeat the process and create four rows of five lights.
Completed Array
This is the end of Part 2. Save your file as
