# Plot & Documentation

In this chapter, it is explained how to quickly and easily create and export lighting plots with Depence.

## Plot Rendering

Each Render View can now be switched to a Plot View in addition to the Photorealistic and CAD views. This view renders the scene with the current camera in an outline mode. Furthermore, annotations and labels are displayed.

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In this view, you can check whether fixtures and labels are displayed correctly with the current layer/filter configuration or if, for example, other geometry or scene components are obstructing the desired fixtures.

{% hint style="info" %}
This mode is intended only as a preparation for the Plot-Page Editor and is not suitable for construction. For this purpose, it is best to switch to CAD rendering.
{% endhint %}

## Plot Collection

A Plot Collection is a compilation of multiple pages. A collection can be exported as a single cohesive PDF or as individual pages. In the repository folder > "Plots," you can create multiple collections. Double-click on a collection to open the Plot Editor, or create a new one by right-clicking and selecting **New Collection**.

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## Plot Page Editor

In the Plot Editor, you can edit all pages of the selected collection. Right-click and select **New Page** or go to the **Page** menu and choose **New Page** to add a new page.

#### Add new Items

To place new items on the page, right-click and select **Add**.

### Plot View

The Plot View displays the current scene view. To navigate within the view (camera), double-click on the Plot View. You can then navigate using the mouse wheel or the right mouse button. Double-clicking again exits the navigation mode.

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To control the visibility of fixtures and objects for each Plot View, you can assign a layer filter to each Plot View. In addition to other settings, a symbol-label definition can also be referenced.

### Title Blocks

Custom title blocks can be easily created using the **Frame**, **Text**, and **Image** objects. To do this, place the desired text fields and frames as needed.

#### Variables

Variables can be directly embedded into the text field. The content is automatically replaced with the current values. Use the following format: `{$Variable}`.

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Following variables are currently available:

| Variable     | Function                     |
| ------------ | ---------------------------- |
| CurrentPage  | Displays current Page Index  |
| PageCount    | All pages in this collection |
| PageTitle    | Page Title                   |
| ProjectTitle | Project Name                 |
| Location     | Location                     |
| Author       | Project Author               |
| ProjectDate  | Date of the Project          |
| Version      | Version                      |
| Customer     | Customer                     |
| Date         | Current Date                 |
| Time         | Current Time                 |

#### Import & Export Tile Blocks

To export elements to use them on other pages simply select them all, and use the drag-icon to move them into the MyLibrary. You can drag them back in at any time.&#x20;

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In the "Misc" section of the Library you can also find predefined sample title blocks.&#x20;