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I'm curious re the difference(s) between mesh and a Nurbs surface with respect to accepting textures. (I've settled on meshes because it seems a little easier to edit their geometry, if needed.)
Any insight appreciated.
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Since the 2D component only "exists" from a single perspective, you're asking the program to rotate it in a way that not really possible.
Just use a 3D element and then render with Hidden Line (or other options) to create the 2D "view" from wherever you need.
Good luck,
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There have been a number of discussions on this topic. If you do a search, perhaps you'll find what you're looking for.
Good luck and welcome aboard,
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Yes, you'll have to draw the GWB indicator for a wall "end". Turning on the end cap only draws a line.
Good luck,
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Joachim's Razor (paraphrased): the simplest answer is usually the correct one.
Glad you found the problem.
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WGR = Work Group Reference.
See How to Save a Corrupt File at http://www.archoncad.co.nz/resources/resources_tips.php for a complete explanation.
Good luck,
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Christiaan,
I've solved this problem several times (but not every time) by doing the following:
Check the font you have assigned to the stair object. (I know, that sounds like it ought to belong in a Ripley's "Believe it or not" episode.)
Select the stair object and then pull down the Font menu to see which one is checked. You might find that *no* font is checked.! Assign a known system font (one that came with OSX) such as Arial or Times. This may be sufficient.
Alternatively, create the Stair PIO in a clean document with a know system font already selected as the default (so that font automatically becomes assigned to the Stair). Verify which font is checked. Verify that the Stair behaves as expected in both 2D & 3D space.
Copy and paste into the original document. After saving, I've been able to assign the desired font and have everything function normally thereafter.
If this doesn't work, you may have a sufficiently corrupted file that you'll have to WGR it into a new one. When this recurred in several documents last winter, I trashed the Stair PIO (it's buried pretty deep) and reinstalled. Hasn't recurred for more than six months.
Good luck,
[ 09-06-2005, 01:18 AM: Message edited by: Travis ]
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Try turning Project 2D Objects off and on in Top/Plan View. You'll quickly see a big difference if you've been using hybrid objects/PIOs, and if you have both 2D and 3D objects in your drawing (per your example).
Since 2D objects occupy "space" only from the Plan perspective, this is a useful checkbox to reveal/hide the 3D Objects that might be obscured by the 2D component(s).
Good luck,
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Create an extra column or two. Then in the database header/formula cell enter =L (will return the layer the item is on) and/or =C (will return the class.
Usually if I know the layer and class of the "ghost" item, I'm able to track it down and delete it.
Good luck,
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To make the rollerball/mouse do the zooming, select the Zoom Tool (magnifying glass icon) and set preferences to Interactive Mode. Now, whenever you hold down the click button the ball/mouse becomes the "zoomer".
Regretfully, you can't set the Interactive Mode preference to be the default.
Good luck,
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Don't mean to derail your question, but I switched from a Logitech mouse to Kensington's rollerball about six months ago. . .partly because their software seemed to work so much more smoothly with OSX and VWA. Plus I got four programmable buttons and got rid of most of my carpal complaints.
Regretfully, that doesn't answer your question very well. Hopefully other eyes will see this.
Good luck,
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Jake,
You don't need to copy & paste to create a new file of all your design (mod) layers.
Just WGR back to the original and then "break" the link. You'll be asked if you want to keep the information, which you obviously do.
Sorry, there's no way around recreating your Viewports.
BTW, I'd try to delete the "ghosts" you mention. (". . . I can see that something is selected in an area where there should be nothing.") Perhaps you could group all the useful stuff and then do a Select All. Then shift-click on the useful group and see if anything remains selected. If so, delete it.
Good luck,
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Dean,
To refine Peter's approach just a little, you can also establish a Standards file to hold Classes and Layers.
This would allow a Template (we have separate templates set up for various types of projects on different sizes of output) to be somewhat simpler with the user adding "approved" Classes and Layers from the office Standards.
At one point, we realized we had eight or nine different class nomenclatures for insulation. Now, users are NOT allowed to create new Classes, and Layers must be from Standard if at all possible.
Good luck,
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Connie,
Armstrong's recommendation is excellent and presumes you're fairly compentent both with your craft as well as VWA. Laying out the workflow of a project is no small challenge.
If you find it a bit cryptic, you might benefit from Archoncad's training/reference manual(s). We use them for all new hires and I even refer back occasionally. You'll find them at http://www.archoncad.co.nz
Or, perhaps, spend a long weekend down in the Carribean and hire the "mon" to conduct training.
Good luck,
[ 08-24-2005, 01:08 PM: Message edited by: Travis ]
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Armstrong,
Please do post the info on such a book. I design all our stairs based on hard-won practical experience. . .but someday that experience will run up against a challenge beyond its ability. Will be good to have a broader reference to turn to.
Thx
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Jon,
We use the .ps save option several times per day and then use Adobe Distiller to convert to .pdf (makes a much smaller file). Regardless of the method used to convert the .ps to .pdf, you'll need to have a printer selected that can actually print 24x36 in order to create the postscript file.
Additionally, you should try setting Vectorworks (in the Print Dialog box) to 300dpi from its default 360. You'll be pleased to learn this one change will greatly improve the Print to PDF output. . .but it won't minimize file sizes as well as going the extra step through .ps
Good luck,
[ 08-17-2005, 03:55 PM: Message edited by: Travis ]
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t,
You might need to trash the Vectorworks preferences folder in the system library. You'll have to reenter your serial number the next time you start VW.
I also dislike the auto-offset, and always leave it off.
Good luck,
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Jan: Used to be that Groups defaulted to None. Now they are assigned to the active class, whatever that might be.
Bruce: You'll only get that dialog if the Group isn't part of the current active class OR if it isn't assigned to None. In every other instance, you'll get the dialog. Can't really tell you why.
Good luck,
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Yep, there was a protocol change from 11 to 11.5
Now the Viewport settings rule, rather than the Class Visiblities settings. At least as far as being able to *see* the Class in question.
If you want to actually select an object in a class, BOTH visibilities must be turned on.
Good luck,
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Trevor,
Copy a carriage return (only) from a text block and then paste it into the Room Name entry box. It's not an automatic wrap, but it will let you have multiple lines of text.
Good luck,
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Drew,
You're going to need an image that contains both grain and knots. I've created several textures from digital photos I've taken, so it's not terribly difficult. (Follow the directions in the manual or do a search here on the tech board.)
Be sure to have the camera (back) parallel with the subject (in this case a sheet of plywood) and don't use the zoom lens at it's widest setting, more toward the "middle". *A wide-angle setting tends to accent parallax, the bending of straight lines.*
Good luck,
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You'll pry my 30" Cinema from my cold dead fingers! I like it much better than my old 2-screen setup. Been worth every penny as far as I'm concerned. And I don't even do landscapes!
Good luck,
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I do believe that is an Architect feature. It all works as expected on our machines. . .but we have VW+A.
Good luck,
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Erich,
When you select Hidden Line (as well Dashed Hidden Line and Final Shaded Polygon), you'll note the Render Settings button becomes active. By clicking it, you'll be able to apply Sketch mode to those render options. Very slick.
Good luck,
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I'm so glad I asked the question and you responded. For some unknown reason, I had mesh on the brain: I've actually been using NURBs, going inside the group, and editing the various planes.
David's right, converting to a mesh doesn't give the desired control.