The Generic obstruction can be used to create any obstruction that doesn’t have an existing option in the pulldown. For instance, to draw alarm boxes, electrical panels, soffits, ductwork or pipes (note that they will always be square).
First, enter the horizontal and vertical dimensions to match the object based on the measurements from the consultation. For example, the object may be an alarm box that is 12” wide, 15” high, and 3” deep(how far does it protrude from the wall).
It is highly suggested that the user enter a Text Note <LINK>with a generic obstruction so there is clarity for the designer, client and installer.
Here are some examples of how to use the generic obstruction:
Note the values in the vertical, horizontal and depth dimensions below to get an idea of how they can be used to represent different obstructions. The horizontal and vertical offsets will always vary depending on the length of the walls and the ceiling height. Click to Zoom on any image below.
 Alarm Box |  Bump Out |
Pipe |  Soffit |
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There may be other “random” obstructions in the list that behave the same was as many of the others. This could include cable/phone jacks, wall vents or generic wall plates. |
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