[Disappointed, DLVP Bug Not corrected]

Good Day,

Maybe this isn't a bug, but a preference I am missing, if so can someone enlighten me:)

I have submitted a bug report multiple times, was hoping for a fix in the first update, (SP1) but the problem still persists.

Description

Design Layer Viewports (DLVP) slows rendering to a halt, for us VW's 2014 is unusable due to the fact we use many DLVP in our files.

How to duplicate

Create an object on a layer.

Create a new layer, place a Design Layer View Port (DLVP) on that layer reference object created.

Duplicate DLVP multiple times eventually after a dozen layers the rendering takes a very long time, after a few dozen it will not render.

[about fluorescent lamp render in renderworks]

I find that area lights take a longer time to render than using many spot lights or point lights.

[img:left]http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=8454&filename=Light.jpg[/img]

[Exporting IFC for Solibri Model Checker]

Good Morning,

So trying to export my model into Solibri model checker / Viewer.

Apparently you can't export DLVP directly to IFC format.

Any one have a good work around?

[Viewport class visibility bug]

I'm always excited to update to the next VW's stay on top of technology. But, there is always a new learning curve.... To relearn the new bugs, sometimes the old ones come back! errr

I love and loath updating vector works.

In the end its always a net benefit to update, as long as I can quell my frustration.

[Door/Window openings on multiple layers]

That would be Awesome!

How many times do I move a window in a stairwell, only to forget to move the second "fake" window punching a hole in a wall above it.

[Viewport class visibility bug]

Yup same problem here.

Happens in DLVP's as well.

Also try selecting two DLVP, and editing the layers for both at the same time.

Surprise, Surprise VW crashes.

[Parapet rainwater outlets in top plan and parapet cappings in 3D]

Christiann,

See the attached Vectorworks file for how we add scupper overflows to our drawings.

[img:left]http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=8358&filename=Scupper.jpg[/img]

[VEO M-Six? Exciting BIM]

Nemetschek vectorworks announces new partnership with m-six

M-Six VEO Video

Anyone have an idea when this will be avalable to download / try?

Looks like it is the missing link for BIM.

[crash count]

I usually have 3 to 6 crashes when rendering. VW 2013 seems to render 8, 12 vieports then it crashes. If I render 6 Viewports save and then restart completely I can keep rendering. Its a silly workaround.

[Walls and Aligning Textures]

That is super tedious! 16 blocks, 4 elevations, on 3 levels. Thats 192 individual walls that need to be manual aligned more if there is jigs and jogs in the elevations.

Maybe I will have to go 2D, haven't gone to a 2D annotation to get the desired texturing:(

Thanks for entering a bug, all we can hope is they get it right!

[Walls and Aligning Textures]

All those wish list items would make Vectorworks amazing!

[Walls and Aligning Textures]

Good Day!!

I am trying to get my textures to align so board and batten lines up.

I have 3 walls on 3 layers stacked. (1 for each Floor).

You use to be able to select all the walls in a document and select the button 'use world Z for origin' and all the textures would align.

I have used the button and 2 walls match (the 1st flr and second) the 3rd wall however does not align.

Any insight as to why? This is a global problem with my file, I have hundreds of walls that are not aligning:(

[PIO Elevation Benchmark]

I would like to make a spread sheet for the elevation benchmark PIO, the valuable data I am looking for is the "Elevation" in my case its m above sea level. I go create report thinking, NNA will put all fields in the report, nope guess again, theres a few left out.

Does anybody know the record format title to get access to the elevation data when having it set to auto-set relative to reference elevation?

Thank-you

[Door object: door leaf data field?]

Just was looking at that script. Amazing!!

The values you want are produced with the script.

Amazing Script Pat.

[How to change door hardware for multiple doors]

I would image that it can be done through a worksheet. Maybe someone knows the name of the record that will call up weither the door has hardware and then in a separate column what it is.

[Timber framing graphics in Section Viewports]

I didn't do it in the previous file. It wasn't original posted in the file, just the wood grain hatch. Looks as if the screen shot is of a un rendered section VP with the save viewport cache turned off.

[Timber framing graphics in Section Viewports]

Hey everyone,

Hope the attached file help clarify the section VP Class override to display the "section Style cut block. It is possible with the 'Tiles' to achieve the look.

[Timber framing graphics in Section Viewports]

Theres a challenge.

I use 2D graphic overlays for that graphic.

[Timber framing graphics in Section Viewports]

I use class overrides to adjust the appearance of objects I want more detail in my section VP's.

[BIMfail. Why we're moving to Revit]

Being going since MiniCAD, and we will keep on going.

I believe VW to be a great BIM tool. Exporting to Solibri Model Checker allows for clash detection for those with complex structures that require that extra collaboration. However I do agree, It is very frustrating working with win, door, wall, etc. tools and coming across their limitations. So when we are working on a more complex wall, win, door, roof, etc. that VW tools can't handle we draw it from scratch or use the tool partially and add to it.

All programs will have their limitations, at least with VW we can work around them.

[ID tags and rainwater pipes]

Don't suppose you have any bright ideas for bends and other changes in direction? At the moment I've just modelled them separately and they're visible in top plan.

Sorry not bright ideas on this one. When Modelling the bends I create symbols and class them so that I can turn them off on the roof plan / floor plan or which ever layer they would show up on. The Bends have always been a pain.

Are you trying to make them go away in top plan? If so just add a 2D locus to the symbol.

I like this trick, I will try this in lue of classing the bends for the RWL

[ID tags and rainwater pipes]

I would use a 3D Hybrid symbol, create a record format and add text.

I would create the RWL with a simple extrude then use asymmetrical scaling outside the symbol to increase the Z component. See the attached screen shot.

[VW 2012 Reshape Handles]

Sometimes VW can be so frustrating with very basic items...

Thx for the input!!

[VW 2012 Reshape Handles]

Is their a preference or setting somewhere that I am missing to change the sizes of the reshape handles for editing objects?

[gallery scene, image fill problem with aligning in frame]

I wouldn't use bitmaps as the pictures image. Create a texture from each image and then apply that texture to a object. You wont have any problems rendering the attached file as the images are textures applied to an object.

Cheers!