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    Teaser Tuesday - 2D Components for Hybrid Objects - Vectorworks 2019

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    8 hours ago, line-weight said:

    By the way the video made it look like LOD is set by design layer. That doesn't make sense in a model-centric world for the same reasons that it doesn't make sense to have a scale attached to design layers (which has been justified in previous discussions as allowing legacy workflows)..

     

    Another good point.  Design layers should always be 1:1. Why add LOD functionality to a legacy feature?

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    Teaser Tuesday - 2D Components for Hybrid Objects - Vectorworks 2019

    in News You Need

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    This looks interesting - may take quite a bit of getting used to though.

     

    Does it replace Auto Hybrids?

     

    Need to digest it a little more - but my initial reaction is that it's quite complicated.  Symbols in VWX are already convoluted (2D/3D/Auto Hybrid etc)  - am worried this adds a layer of complexity?  I can imagine a few instances of looking at a viewport and wondering why something isn't showing - to later realise it is due to the level of detail.  Another thing to worry about?

     

    I can certainly see how it can help rendering.  I currently spend a lot of time flicking between different render modes to get the look I want - but often find I need to compromise.  This may solve that.

     

    But it does look like it's going to take some getting used to.


    Andrew

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    Teaser Tuesday

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    Just now, Kevin McAllister said:

     

    I knew I should have made time to watch Jim's Q&A video this week.....

    KM

    It's worth it - if anything for the comedy value of watching the cleaners potter around in the background!

    Teaser Tuesday - Image Effects - Vectorworks 2019

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    This really could be a great improvement - can't wait to use it.

     

    Quick question - do Image Effects work on imported PDFs?  I sometimes find myself importing scrappy old PDFs to trace.  It would be great if I can reduce the contrast to remove some of the feinter lines for example.

     

    Also - if I convert a VWX 2019 file to VWX 2018 - are the adjustments lost or retained but with no further adjustment possible?

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    External GPU for MacBook Pro

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    Hello all

     

    Blackmagic eGPU working well with my 2016 MacBook Pro (USB-C) and 5K LG Monitor. 

     

    Looking at the activity monitor - the eGPU is doing all the work.  I need to put it through its paces properly - but so far so good.

     

    Benchmark test score is roughly 5 times better than the built in Radeon Pro 460 (4GB).

     

    If any one has any specific tests or files they want me to try, feel free to ask!

    Cheers,

    Andrew

    External GPU for MacBook Pro

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    Hi 

     

    I did buy an eGPU box a couple of months ago - but I couldn’t get it to work with my LG 5K monitor.

     

    But I have just bought the Blackmagic eGPU which does work with Thunderbolt 3 monitors - picking it up Monday so will let you know how it goes!

     

    Andrew

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    AMD or Nvidia, any real world comparisons?

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    Wonderful - thanks Jim.  It has 8GB memory and at £600 over here in the UK not overly expensive I don't think?  Just asked Apple Support if the GPU is upgradable and they said no - but not the end of the world.

     

    I'll be using it with a 5K display. (LG UltraFine USB-C)

     

    Heading over to your side of the Atlantic tomorrow for a week - so will get one ordered for when I get home.

     

    Thanks

    Andrew

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