Graphics Programs Reference
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The Sorting/Grouping Tab
In the Sorting/Grouping tab of the Schedule Properties dialog box, you can
determine the order of the objects in a schedule and then group like items
together. You can assign up to four group conditions and provide a header
or footer for each group. Sorting can be done based on parameters that
are used in the schedule. When you sort by a particular parameter, all the
objectsintheschedulethathavethesamevalueforthatparameterarelisted
together.
Figure 7.10 shows a sample Luminaire schedule that has been sorted by
the Type Mark parameter. Notice that each instance of the different fixture
types is listed in the schedule and that the Count column (QTY) on the far
right of the schedule confirms this.
Figure 7.10 Sample Luminaire schedule
A schedule lists each instance of the objects by default. To group items
together that have the same parameter values, you need to deselect the
box in the lower-left corner of the Sorting/Grouping tab of the Schedule
Properties dialog box. Figure 7.11 shows settings for the same Luminaire
schedule, where the Itemize Every Instance box has been deselected. Notice
that each type of lighting fixture is listed only once; that's because the
schedule is set to sort by fixture type. The Count column now indicates the
total number of each type of fixture. The Grand Totals check box has also
been selected to give a total number of lighting fixtures at the bottom of the
 
 
 
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