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The Electrical Tools

changes you make in the specification “Adjusting Electrical Object Heights” on
dialog are saved with the plan as long as page 658.
the selected object is not replaced. See • On Cabinet Side - Specify the default
“Electrical Service Specification Dialog” height for switches and outlets placed on
on page 659. the sides of cabinet boxes, measured rela-
2 Default Heights - Specify the heights tive to the side of the cabinet in question.
at which electrical outlets and switches See “Placing Electrical Objects” on page
653.
are initially placed when the 110V , 220V
, or Switch tools are used. 3 A preview of the selected object
displays here. See “Dialog Preview
• Check Use Default Heights to apply the Panes” on page 42.
default heights specified here to electrical
objects placed in floor plan view using Set as Default
the Electrical Tools. When this is
unchecked, electrical objects use the The Set as Default edit tool can be
height saved with their symbol. See used to modif ythe current plan’s
“Placing Library Objects” on page 939. Electrical Defaults. Select an electrical
symbol and click the Set as Default edit
• Outlet - Specify the default height for
outlets, and phone, cable and tv jacks. button. See “Set as Default” on page 88.
• Switch - Specify the default height for The default electrical object that is updated
switches, doorbells and thermostats. depends on the type of electrical object
selected as well as its placement. An Outlet,
• Above Base Cabinet - Specify the for example, might be 110V or 220V, interior
default height for switches and outlets or exterior; wall or floor mounted, and/or
placed base cabinets in floor plan view, as GFCI.
measured from the countertop. See

The Electrical Tools

Select Build> Electrical to access the The Electrical Tools place objects according
Electrical Tools. to the settings in the Electrical Defaults
dialog.
Most electrical objects are easily created
with a single click in floor plan and camera Once created, outlets, switches, and lights
views. See “Click-to-Create” on page 173. can be selected and edited. See “Editing
Electrical Objects” on page 657.
Some electrical objects are designed to be
inserted into walls, floors, ceilings or
cabinets, although some can also be free- Outlets
standing. See “Placing Electrical Objects” on Select Build> Electrical> 110V
page 653. Outlet to place 110 volt duplex

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