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11 (2016)
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Sets options for reference offsets while routing cableway.

Offset Reference Type

Specifies the offset type for the cableway.

External

Routes a cableway at a specified distance from another object, such as another cableway running parallel to the one you are placing.

Cardinal Point

Routes a cableway by the top, sides, bottom, or invert elevation of the cableway instead of the cableway centerline. You must use Tools > PinPoint and lock the plane when using this reference type. For example, if you are routing the cableway by the invert elevation cardinal point, you must lock the elevation plane at the invert elevation you want to use.

If the referenced object is a planar surface (such as a slab or deck), then the offset distance is measured from the surface to the selected reference plane (for example, the Elevation Plane: East-West (Z Plane: X-axis ).

If the referenced object is a linear element (such as a structural beam), then the offset distance is measured from the line to the selected reference plane on which the cableway is being routed.

Offset

Controls the SmartSketch Drawing Editor 3D offset constraint. Type the distance that you want to offset. You can turn off the offset option by selecting <Disabled>.

Measured From

Specifies the object from which you want to measure the offset. You can select:

Centerline

Select this option if you want to measure the offset from the centerline of a cableway.

Surface by width

Select this option if you want to measure the offset from the width dimension of the cableway.

Surface by depth

Select this option if you want to measure from the depth dimension of the cableway.