FRED JOHNSON

That is the method I use. I set the font and size similar in work to what I'm using in VW and paste as picture. One thing, you can only do this with ONE word page at a time - if you need a larger size change the page set-up in word to "legal" or a larger "custom" page size.

My dimension slash size & thickness is set up perfectly for a 1/4 scale plan drawing and works for larger details that require dimensions. However, at times, I have an 1/8 scale plan and the slashes are now too big. Is there a way of setting up a separate "1/8 scale dimension slash standard" to use on these occasions without having to change my 1/4 plan standard??

I will try to see if I can post propline.mcd at Vector Depot.

Suzzane, I believe that if you go to http://www.monitor.net/~dbelfm/propline.htm you can still find a scrip called PropLine 1.09MCD.sit.hqx This scrip will draw the property line via worksheet input, label the distances and draw the north arrow - all on a separate layer. I have "architect" and I use this script - I have no idea who wrote it , where it came from, or even how I found it. Regards, Fred

I use "group - copy - paste into new layer at larger scale with all layers visible option checked for this sort of thing. I think Julian Carr does have such a snapshot tool which probally works better though.

I would settle for an autobackup of the file when you close it, perhaps this could be tied to the autosave function. The backup should be saved in the same location with a suffix (ie. autocad used .bak) so that this could be deleted or changed and the backup opened if the original becomes corrupted, etc..

Mike, your drawings are fantastic! You might consider posting some at Vector Depot. What I especially like is that it is large scale non-residential work. Keep It Coming! Fred

Microspot (MacroEnter)does indeed have a new driver which is supported under OSX and will drive the HP 500ps. Go to Macroenter.com for latest info.

If I am not mistaken VectorDepot has such a scrip available. vectordepot.com

Someone, somewhere recommended a great command which creates the 4 elevation views of your model on a separate layer. I think you can still get this command at: http://www.monitor.net/~dbelfm/elevmod.htm

Cipes, Thanks for the response...I do have your gwindow plugin, which has saved me lots of work. I used g window to make some custom window symbols which I could only save with the file (how the hell do I get them into a foldeer available for other files??) You don't, by any chance have a gdoor plugin similar to gwindow? I have used the OI to turn windows into doors. Thanks for gwindow!! Fred

There are times when I want to draw a single 2D building elevation and have not used walls, model, etc. I would like to use the VWA doors and window symbols which only place in "plan" view, not elevation. The only way I have found to use these symbols is to place them, convert their view to, say front, convert to group, return to "plan view" and then place them in my elevation. There used to be in minicad just plain old 2D elevation view door & window symbols but these seem to have disappeared. Is the method I described above the only way to do what I want or is there another procedure. Mac, OS 9x, VW 8.5 + architect

quote: Originally posted by Katie: I wonder if it has something to do with the Distiller having to interact with a carbonized application. I am going to have to do some research at adobe in regards to this. Just wondering if there is a problem with distiller and carbon applications and if you found out anything?

Katie, I'm still in VWA 8.x (for plotting reasons) is this tool in that version - what you describe it just what I'm looking for. Cipes - No Offense Taken.. all input is valuable and very welcome here. Fred

There is one command I use a lot in autocad that breaks a line into two at a selectable point...I wish VW could do this, or , if it does, can someonw tell me where it is. fjjRA

Yes, I know this action but compared to the AC break tool this is crap. In ac when you select the tool just click where you want the break to occur and voila, you have two lines. Just one step.

So... I can keep my OS 9.x upgrade to VW 9.5, upgrade to Graphic Pak and all is well, or run both in classic mode under OSX. Thanks. fjjRA

Katie, one question... I am upgrading to OSX, Vectorworks 9.5 and MacPlot Graphic Pak to drive my HP 330 (non-postscript) will there be any plotting problems with this set-up under OSX? fjjRA

Recently modeled a special education classroom for a school project - I needed review by the instructor. There is no symbol or plug-in for either a chalkboard or tackboard. I used the simple window and made in 20' wide x 2" deep x 4' high as a work-around. Might these types of objects be included at some future date. I also had a problem with the fascia over one bank of tall cabinets - no matter how I tried the fascia stayed on the ground instead of 7' above the floor. Used a wall type,separate layer, set z height, layer link, etc.. no dice... anyone know what I did wrong?? fred

I think John Cruet who posts to these forums uses an Encad plotter which he swears by...may be the best solution.Fred [ 02-07-2002: Message edited by: FRED JOHNSON ]

Henry, The MacPlot Raster (GraphicPak) has been updated to work with VW9.5 and OSX, per my communication with MicroEnter(mircospot) There should be no problem driving your 350C with this new driver. If the plotter is still working why not just upgrade your driver. I use a HP330 for my relatively low plotting needs and this is the way I'm going to go in the near future.

Katie, Its WORKING!! fjjRA

I was wondering if anyone out there who is detailing steel stairs has developed a script for a plug in to set parameters such as stringer size, riser, tread, etc.. to develop standard stair details - sort of a speciality. fjjRA

Hmmm... using a PC as a Mac print server...this is something I have never seen before. Please describe exactly how you hooked this up; software, cables etc.. interested. fjjRA

There are a couple of issues here for me... 1. As far as I can tell VW 9.5 offers only slight improvements over the 8.5 I use now (this is purely related to the type of work I do.) 2. OSX, for what I have seen, played with and read about offers only slight enhancements for me (again, my style of working) and I have no x applications, no real reasons to upgrade the existing applications, so who needs the OSX in "classic" stuff. 3. "Sidegrading " to macplot graphicpak would offer plotting enhancements I can use now and in the future if I change my mind on 1 & 2 above, so I'll probally take this route. Suggestions by aersloat, which I appreciate and thank you for, introduce a hassle I don't have now and see no need for.