Bruce Kieffer
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I duplicated a file, changed the file name. I have a "File Name" data tag and that still shows the name of the old file. I know I can re-associate the data tag, but is there a simpler way to do this?
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1 minute ago, Tom W. said:
Ok I was trying it using objects where the Record included Pop-up fields. It doesn't seem to work if there are Pop-up fields.
In terms of selecting Data Tags, I find that using 'Object type' as the criteria just selects Data Tags of the same style, not all the Data Tags. I kind of feel like Bruce that 'Data Tag' is the object type so why doesn't it select all Data Tags, regardless of the style?
I agree. I think it should.
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Ah... I see that now. Thanks @markdd
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1 hour ago, markdd said:
I tried it on a Data Tag with a record attached before posting the earlier comment, and it worked fine. Now and then, I can't select objects because this button was selected in the mode bar by mistake - Could that be the problem?
That is not the problem. I cannot get it to select the data tags with the selection criteria set to Object Type. Isn't a data tag a type of object? When I use Object Type as the criteria, then only the Data Tag I click with the select similar tool is selected. None of the other data tags.
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1 hour ago, markdd said:
Also, try the Select Similar tool with Database Records Active.
I can't make this work, but I do have trouble selecting similar objects like data tags. I think there's a problem with the select similar tool.
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1 hour ago, Tom W. said:
Tools > Custom Selection...?
This works. I found the setting buried a bit. It will select them, but I still have to find the selections if they are not on the visible layer. I suppose I could narrow the selection to a layer. I have to work more on this.
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Here's an example: I have parts (objects) with alphabetical part ID records. I want to find all the parts with say the Part ID record A. Aside from creating a worksheet to see them and then find them by "selecting object", is there a simpler way?
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I have #20 biscuit symbols I created with a 3D locus in the center. Those 3D loci make a mess of the thumbnail preview in the RM. I have the biscuits inserted in other symbols like these two doors. I removed the loci from the front door symbol so you can see the difference of the preview image, they remain in the closet door symbol. Is there a way to hide 3D loci in the RM thumbnail view?
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Here's my current Vectorworks 2025 Electrical Devices file, I've added a few devices and new cover plates:
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I revisited this issue yesterday and I found that since my question in 2009 Vectorworks has added an "Unequal sash" with a "Sash Scale Factor" setting to windows. It's very helpful and easy to use.
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30 minutes ago, Tom W. said:
In the meantime @Bruce Kieffer would placing the Data Tags inside the symbol (+ controlling their visibility in the VP by class) be a workable alternative...?
That is what I am doing, but it's WAY more work than if I could place them in the VP. Being able to scale the Data Tag text helps.
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I have viewports that were created on design layers with symbols that have my Part ID data records attached. I need to be able to annotate the VP to place my Part ID data tags on the parts, but VW can't do that because the parts are in a symbol. This is sad and defeats the purpose of properly annotating a VP. I can convert the symbol on the design layer, then I can apply the data tags in the VP, but that defeats the purpose of having the symbol.
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Thanks @Tom W., that does work. There's a bit of summarizing and sorted that needs to be done after, but the same summarizing and sorted work has to be done with the more complicated way I was doing this.
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Is there some fast way to copy my worksheet's database formula? Faster than this way: right click/Edit Database Formula/copy.
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What is this Assign Classifications in the Data section of the OIP?
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If my memory is correct, I think we could see Finder icon previews of our Vectorworks files with 2024 and Mac Sonoma. Is that true? This is what I see with 2025 and Sequoia.
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The more complex a drawing gets the more saved sheets are needed. And it seems that every saved view has different classes and layers. Having a hierarchical organization would be helpful. The saved views search function is great if you can remember the name of the saved view you are looking for!
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Nice, but I want Vectorworks to remember the multi-pane setup and the views in each pane.
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I want to be able to make saved views of my multi pane view setups.
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Dimensioning should be placed as viewport annotations, but I cannot add dimensions that way if my VP view is right ISO. I want that ability. I added these dimensions in the design layer. Doing that makes my drawing far more complicated than it should be.
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Fixed in VW 2025 Update 2.
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Thanks @michaelk and @Pat Stanford for the workaround suggestions.
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4 minutes ago, bcd said:
I like the direction you're thinking
@Bruce Kieffer
And it it extends to other Criteria too. Say we're cleaning up the file structure, renaming Classes, Layers, etc. fixing typos... It would be helpful and intuitive if VW were to ask 'do you want to use new names in existing Worksheets?'&/or when next recalculating the Worksheet a dialogue could suggest 'your previously wonderful worksheet now appears to be broken - do you want help fixing it by substituting broken criteria with the new names' Yes, this would require a new Worksheet Manager tool but that would have wide ranging benefits and expansion possibilities.
My feelings exactly.
Update Data Tag?
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Posted · Edited by Bruce Kieffer
Update Plug-in Objects does not work.
Move 0,0 DOES work.
I suspect there are other ways too, but there should be a understandable command for this.