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Everything posted by Jonathan Pickup
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is there a reason why you don’t use a Draped hardscape?
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maybe the texture is too small, scale up the texture or get closer to the object
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ah, the old class issue. You have to be aware of the classes that you assign object to.
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Dimension lines/arrows-should be simple
Jonathan Pickup replied to KenD's topic in General Discussion
I have a YouTube movie to cover this: -
Convert to Site model.mp4
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the file shows lines in 3D, if you convert these to 3D ploygons, then you can use them to create the site model.
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Unlink fill / pen opacity in plant symbols
Jonathan Pickup replied to DSmith2300's question in Wishlist - Feature and Content Requests
If you use classes and set the classes attributes to Make All Attributes By Class, then you can change the graphic style of the line (but not the fill, depending on the plant options) by viewport.- 1 reply
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Best way to draw a stepped parapet wall
Jonathan Pickup replied to MaltbyDesign's topic in Architecture
I use the fit wall to objects to edit the height of the walls. model the shape for the top of the walls, then use the fit walls to objects. -
I understand the gridlines created to only create the grids on viewports that are perpendicular to the gridlines. If your view ports are not at the correct angle, then they won't show up automatically. In this case, maybe you need to add the manual gridlines to the viewports.
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Slab drainage tool - Unable to places drains where I want them
Jonathan Pickup replied to Ed Wachter's topic in Architecture
I can place the drains where you want, but be very careful about snapping to the loci, maybe Vectorworks is snapping to the loci and therefore it can’t see the slab. -
Simplifying a planting plan for construction documentation
Jonathan Pickup replied to Marcus bLD's topic in Site Design
There is a solution for this. You can turn off the class for the linework, colour fill, but leave the outlines on. Ideally, you should create your library with a series of classes that will allow you to quickly change from the graphic design to the technical plan without any redrawing. -
Difficulties learning the basics of site modelling
Jonathan Pickup replied to demetris ktorides's topic in Site Design
I can help you with this, send me a PM -
VW 2013 clip or trim multiple lines
Jonathan Pickup replied to JHEarcht3's topic in General Discussion
you can do this with a viewport, it will allow you to crop the view to the size required, with out affecting the original data -
I have a youtube movie that shows how to import a plan and scale it to the correct size. You just need the first minute of this movie:
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Resize handles have disappeared on lines and shapes when selected
Jonathan Pickup replied to rlb's question in Troubleshooting
i have a youtube movie from my Vectorworks Foundation 2020 course that covers this and snapping -
You can create this type of object using subdivision surfaces. When you create the subdivision, you can choose the crease settings to give you the sharp edges to the things that you require. Then create a solid object that creates the gaps between the fins and subtract that from your subdivision surface. Once created, you can edit the gaps between the fins, or you can edit the subdivision surface, and then recreate the overall shape. That's how we did these seats.
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Windoor ID or data tag for windows and doors?
Jonathan Pickup replied to SharonP's topic in Architecture
Hi Sharon, I think you've got two questions here. Number one about using the built-in data tag in windoor, or whether to use the data tag tool. My preference these days is to use the data tank tool to tag all of my windows in plan and in elevations and sections. I have a different tag for plan views than for elevations and sections. The reason I like the data tag tool is that allows me to create exactly the graphic style that I want, and also choose the amount of information that I want. The second question is about using the graphic legends. The data on the windows and doors can be shown on your graphic legend along with other information that you might want to attach to your doors and windows, such as lintel sizes, lintel fixings, etc. With windoor, you can choose which schedule you want to place the doors and windows on. You can have a door schedule, or a window schedule, or combination schedule. You can set up your graphic legend so that I can look for doors that are on the door schedule, windows that are on the window schedule, or objects that are on the combination schedule. -
Title blocks and advanced drawing sets
Jonathan Pickup replied to Neves+Creative Inc.'s topic in General Discussion
For training? well, me of course… Subscribe to my YouTube channel and hit the bell so you get notifications. I do recommend attending regular monthly training, like a local user group, or my online webinars -
Title blocks and advanced drawing sets
Jonathan Pickup replied to Neves+Creative Inc.'s topic in General Discussion
you might find it best to get individual training to ensure you achieve your aims in the most effective way. There are several movies for learning worksheets on my youtube channel, and these might get you what you want, but they may take a while to get you there. -
Class name already being used for another object - why?
Jonathan Pickup replied to Mike_M's topic in General Discussion
It has been this way for a long time, as long as I can remember. I tend to have a more complex class naming system that includes the slab and the components of the slab. I would use: Structural-Slab Main Structural-Slab-Flooring Structural-Slab-Joists Structural-Slab-Bearers etc This allows me to turn off the entire slab (Structural-Slab Main) or turn off part of the slab (Structural-Slab-Joists) -
Custom mullion adjustments with window tool?
Jonathan Pickup replied to Gillyflower's question in Troubleshooting
If the mullions are really important, maybe consider creating the window using a curtain wall type wall. The curtain wall would give you the opportunity to adjust the millions to suit your design. You could then save this curtain wall as a symbol and use the symbol in your window object.