Define Parameters for Lighting Fixtures and Light Sources

The parameters that you can define for a lighting fixture and its light source vary, depending on the light source definition settings that you specify.

Note: In addition to defining these parameters for a lighting fixture family in the Family Editor, you can also change many of them for an instance or type of lighting fixture in a project.

To define parameters for a lighting fixture and its light source

1. Create a lighting fixture family, or open a lighting fixture family for editing.
2. Click Create tabProperties panel (Family Types).
3. In the Family Types dialog, for Name, select the family type to modify.

   You can define different parameter values for different family types.

4. Define parameters as desired.
5. Click Apply.
6. (Optional) Repeat this process for other family types defined for the lighting fixture family: For Name, select another family type. Define its parameters. Click Apply.
7. Click OK.
8. Save changes to the lighting fixture family.