Creating a Lighting Position

Creating a lighting position from a selected object is suggested when only one instance of a lighting position is to be used. For example, a special box boom used only on the right side of the stage can be drawn and converted to a lighting position.

To create a lighting position:

1.	Draw the object, and then select it. The object must contain, at a minimum, a 2D representation of the lighting position.

2.	If multiple objects are to be converted to a single lighting position, group the objects first by selecting Modify > Group. Only one lighting position can be created at a time.

3.	Select the Modify > Convert > Convert to Light Position command.

4.	The Enter String dialog box opens; specify the name of the lighting position, and then click OK.

The selected object is converted to a symbol, and a lighting position of the same name is inserted in the file. Instruments can then be placed on the lighting position.

5.	Once the object has been converted into a lighting position, it is saved as a symbol in the file. Select it as an active symbol definition and use the Light Position Obj tool to insert it again if required.