Mark sleeves and hangers in AutoCAD with Point Layout

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In Autodesk Point Layout, the Automated Location Points tool marks existing sleeves and hangers in your project.

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With a project open, right-click anywhere in the model space, then select Point Layout > Automated Location Pts.

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In the Autodesk Point Layout dialog, open the Hangers(Existing) tab.

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With SLEEVE selected as the Point Type, enter a Start Number and Point Layer, if needed.

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Type a custom description, or simply use the Layer Name.

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For this example, “sleeve points” is entered.

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To select a filter layer, first, click Modify Layer Selection.

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Then, in the Select Layers dialog, type in the first few letters of the name of the layer you want.

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In this case, “M-MECH-SLVE" is chosen.

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Click OK.

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Now, from the Selection Options group, enable Select All, then click OK.

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You will receive a notification telling you how many points were created.

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As you see here, points are placed at the center top of all sleeves.

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Note that extruded cylinders and circles are marked.

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You can also mark hangers in your project.

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Open the Autodesk Point Layout dialog once more, but this time, change Point Type to PIPE.

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Set point numbers, descriptions, and layers.

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Enable Select All, and then click OK.

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Again, you will see a notification that point placement is complete.

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Use the ViewCube to orbit the model, then zoom to find a hanger.

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All clevis and trapeze hangers are marked.