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Out of interest, the only piece of software (other than Vectorworks) that didn't work after the 10.9 update was VirtualBox. A re-install (maintaining all settings) resolved that one. I must be one of those "lucky ones" also.

I too have to say I am very disappointed with Nemetschek's support on this issue, including their minimal response and brushing aside. I have been a user since MiniCAD6. I stayed with VW2008 for a while. I took the update to VW2011 because I had a reason to update. VW2008 had features I wanted. Not because it was the newest version or because it included bug fixes that made the software function as marketed. When I purchased VW2011, there was a list of issues, including (but not limited to) stability, dongle/activation issues and missing functionality... One particular issue I reported was with regard to selecting symbols in spotlight... I was given a number of work arounds, but NEVER a real solution to the issue. An issue that is a fundamental flaw in the application, not a minor bug! I waited again and again for a resolution in service packs and minor updates. Nothing. And then I was shocked to see VW2012. And still the select tool was not functioning in my then 11 month old piece of software. I learnt to live with VW2011's flaws (most still exist)... and from that day, I have chosen not to purchase an upgrade as I have not seen any additional features that I need. I have no reason to have a VSS subscription as it's not cost effective for me. And I don't need new versions... until now. VW was (had been) working fine for me... until now. In my professional work, it has been a very useful tool in my toolbox. But I do not rely on Vectorworks for my daily income. As a result, I cannot justify VSS subscriptions or yearly updates, which are to me (as I am not in need of the "new" features) nothing but bug fixes to my 3 year old piece of software. I bought my MacBook Pro and VW2011 at the same time, and I'm still using my MacBook Pro without issue. No - I'm right there with-you! It seems profit seems to be taking priority over the user experience. I am all in support of adding additional functionality, but when it affects the products reliability or the user experience, then it's a problem! As for those saying that if we want to keep using VW2011, not to update to OS X 10.9, isn't that contrary to the argument? You've just been telling me to purchase an upgrade or subscription! I'm not asking for support of VW v12 or MiniCAD; we're talking about a 3 year old piece of software! For me, I will not be purchasing an upgrade. I will not be subscribing to VSS.... Up till today, I had been using VW in my professional work, and had been lecturing VW at a major educational institution. That will end from today. You've lost a user. A user who has for many years recommended Vectorwork Spotlight as the best drafting solution for entertainment. And I will be recommending everyone (including the education institution) to seek alternatives.

Does anyone know if this is a bug that will be fixed in an upcoming update? I think that a faulty selection tool is a fairly large problem! Matt

Hi Tamsin, Thanks for your response. That is what I am currently doing. Do you know if this is an issue that is working on being fixed? Cheers, Matt

Hi all, I've recently upgraded to Vectorworks spotlight 2011 from VW2008, and have run into a problem with selecting symbols. When I place a instrument symbol (either 3rd party symbol (softsymbol) or built in libraries) and then use the Selection tool to reselect them, I have to select a large area around the symbol for it to highlight. This doesn't effect other items such as lines/rectangles ect. Here is a picture of what is happening: Selecting just around the symbol does nothing: Selecting a larger area around the symbol makes it select (note that the unit next to it still hasn't selected unless I make an even larger selection): This never used to happen in VW2008. It's proving to be quite difficult, particularly when working with very large groups of symbols close together. Any help would be great! Matt