# Point Symbols In a combined element, point symbols can be called up. The variables of the point symbol are assigned fixed values or formulas. The point symbol is inserted with the function 'At Point'. From this reference point, the relevant components are searched for; these may be components and library elements of the combined element, but also components that already exist. The special feature here is that these components can be specified more precisely using extensive filters. Components of the combined element can even be specified explicitly. Point symbol: * Any point symbols can be selected. To ensure that the combined element can be used in other installations, the point symbol file should be located in the same subdirectory as the combined element. See also chapter 'Combined elements: structure, file structure.' List of variables of the point symbol * No. and 'Variable name' are used to describe the variables of the point symbol. * Suggested value shows the suggested value of the point symbol. * Target value: The desired value is entered here directly or via a formula. Reference point for 'At Point': * The X, Y, and Z offset define a point in the insertion coordinate system. * This point is used for the point symbol like a manually selected point when the 'At Point' function is used: * The point is projected perpendicularly onto the specified reference side. The X position of the projected point in the coordinate system of the reference side can be used for the longitudinal position, the Y value for the transverse dimension. (corresponds to a transverse dimension 'from the left'). * The X and Y position of the reference point must be processed in the formulas within the point symbol. They cannot be used in the formulas of the combined element. Distributions in point symbols Repetitions can be formulated in the coordinates of the reference points of point symbols: * Each coordinate receives an entry in the form (**start value\~increment\~count**). Count 1 means that no increment is performed, so only one object is created at the start value. * When repeats are defined, they must be generated in X, Y, and Z. > **X(1.0\~0.1\~5)Y(0.0\~0.0\~1)Z(0.0\~0.0\~1)** Row along X with 5 elements, starting at 1.0 with increment 0.1 > > **X(1.0\~0.1\~5)Y(0.0\~0.2\~4)Z(0.0\~0.0\~1)** Row along X with 5 elements, starting at 1.0 with increment 0.1, this row 4 times along Y with spacing 0.2. * These repetitions can be used to generate rows, grids, or 3D grids of operations in a single step. 'insert in composite element' and conditions: * Here, the conditions under which the point symbol is to be executed can be defined. Further information can be found in the chapter 'Conditions'. Affected components: Here, a filter can be used to restrict the components to which the point symbol is to be applied. The individual filter conditions are linked with 'and', so all must be satisfied for the relevant components. * Component type: This is where it is specified, for example, if the point symbol is to be applied only to slabs. * Components belong to: The type of building element can be restricted, for example, only components of the wall. In addition, it can be specified whether, for example, only components of the current wall or of any walls are to be processed. * Groups: Groups to which the components must belong. Individual groups can be specified separated by slash (-2/1/3) or ranges using two dots (3..6). Individual groups and ranges can be mixed (-6..-4/1/3/6..8) * Bar types: Bar types of the relevant components. Individual bar types can be specified separated by slash (211/221/321) or ranges using two dots (210..216). Individual groups and ranges can be mixed (110..129/321/333/621..628). * Identification number: Identification number that the components must have. A specific identification number or a specification with wildcards can be entered. The asterisk serves as the wildcard. Thus, the specification 'C\*' would also apply to 'C24', 'C26', 'C30', etc. * Maximum distance to reference point: All components are found that are at most this distance from the reference point in the X-Y or Z direction. The components therefore touch a box with double the distance as side length, with the reference point located at its center. * Either the filter can be used, or the specific components can be specified further below. 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