[SML] lay out methods

[Steven Hood]

Are we pulling dimensions from a computer as we go? For getting way 
offstage, I like to use two vectors from known points, say the intersection 
of CL and PL, and upstage wall at CL. Using the computer to find straight 
distance from each of  those points to the point to be marked, I just use a 
pair of long tapes or laser meters to find where the lengths cross.
My tuppence,
SHood


On August 14, 2016 12:21:30 PM Brian Munroe via Stagecraft 
<stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> What is everyone's preferred method for laying out points on the stage
> floor?  Could be motor/rigging points, could be key dimensions of your set,
> could be the location of a trap you need to cut.
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> Assumptions:
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> 1)      You have a valid center line
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> 2)      You have a valid "zero line" (plaster line, smoke pocket line,
> downstage edge of the stage in an arena)
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> 3)      Center line and zero line are square to each other
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> 4)      Most of your points are within the confines of the proscenium
> opening
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> 5)      But some of your points are not within the proscenium opening and in
> fact are almost at the offstage wall
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> Requirements:
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> 1)      Your method needs to be accurate and square/true
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> 2)      Your method needs to be relatively quick
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> 3)      You know the point locations in advance, so if you want to
> triangulate you may
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>
> And go..
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>
> Brian Munroe
>
> brian at themunroes.com
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