Point Manager Settings
Updated 1 day ago
by
Kerry Poe
Point Manager Settings
Summary
The Point Manager Settings area allows users to define and configure various settings regarding the point coordinates, backgrounds, and linked points.
- eVolve tab ⮞ Resources panel ⮞ Settings menu ⮞Point Settings button
Window Overview
Origin panel
- Internal Origin radio button - Changes the reference point system the X, Y, and Z coordinates are based on. This point is invisible and always at the zero coordinates (0,0,0) in Revit. By default, every import and export will be in relation to this point, and it cannot be changed. The rotation of the Project Base Point is to orientate the model to "True North"
- Project Base Point radio button - defines the origin (0,0,0) of the project coordinate system. Use the project base point as a reference point for measurements across the site.
- Survey Point radio button - identifies a real-world location near the model, such as a corner of the project site or the intersection of two property lines. It defines the origin of the survey coordinate system, which provides a real-world context for the model.
Export Options panel
- Append Origin selection to file name checkbox - when selected, the current origin selection name in the format "_Origin" is append to the end of the file name.
- Append data to file name checkbox - when selected, the current date in the format "_YYYY-MM-DD" is append to the end of the file name.
- Append time to file name checkbox - when selected, the current 24-hour time in the format "_HHMM" is append to the end of the file name.
Options
- Use True North checkbox - When checked, points are exported based on the Projects True North Orientation. If unchecked, the angle specified in the Origin option is used.
- Include DWG Background checkbox - When checked, a .dwg file of the model containing all visible elements is exported to the same location and will have the same name as the point export file. Additionally, all linked models are bounded to the base model.
- Include Linked Points checkbox - When enabled, points within any loaded linked models are displayed in the Point Manager.
NOTE: Linked model points are read-only and are not editable.
Use Custom ITM Hanger Description panel
- Use Custom ITM Hanger Description menu - allows for overriding the description used for ITM hangers. If not provided, the system default value is used.
Use Custom ITM Hanger Layer panel
- Use Custom ITM Hanger Description menu - allows for overriding the layer value used for ITM hangers. If not provided, the system default value is used.
