How to Set Up Fixtures – AppliCad Roof Wizard Feature Friday

Last week we applied fixtures to a roof. This week we show you how to build them from scratch. If you've ever wondered what's driving the behaviour in the Cover Fixtures function, why some fixtures cut holes, why some align to the pitch, why flashing accessories appear automatically in the report, this video answers all of it. We walk through the complete fixture definition process in AppliCad Roof Wizard, from drawing the symbol in CAD through to placing the finished fixture on a roof and confirming it appears correctly in the job report. 📌 In this video: Drawing a fixture symbol from scratch using standard CAD functions (rectangle, diagonal lines, circle) Using the Inline function to find the exact centre of a shape when no point exists there Changing line weights so your symbol prints clearly Saving the symbol as a subfigure in the fixtures database Setting up the fixture definition: name, product code, category (roofing vs. general), and flashing requirements Why assigning the correct category matters for how the fixture appears in your quote How flashing accessories (screws, clips, sealant, brackets) flow through automatically as subsets of the fixture Graphic type options: fixed size, scalable, parametric box, parametric cylinder Setting cost, install cost, insertion method, hole cutting behaviour, and roof orientation Linking a PDF document to the fixture for installation reference Applying the finished fixture to a roof and confirming it in the job report Once you define a fixture correctly, everything needed to install and cost that item is captured permanently and reusable on every future job. 👉 Missed last week's Cover Fixtures video? Watch it here:    • Discovering How to Apply Fixtures – AppliC...   🔗 Book a demo or start a trial: www.applicad.com Questions? Drop them in the comments or send us an email. About AppliCad Roof Wizard AppliCad Roof Wizard is professional roofing estimation software used by contractors and estimators worldwide to model, measure, and quote roofing jobs accurately. Feature Friday is a weekly series exploring the tools and functions inside Roof Wizard.