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Jeff: thanks for tidbit ... but can you be more specific..... do you mean adding a google earth satellite image as a texture to the DTM, then turning it off? One attempt I made to fix this had partial success. I exported the file from VW 2024 into VW 2021. I ran it on an older Mac High Sierra. Then I saved it, then opened it on my newer Mac in VW 2024. It allowed the site model to return to the green color instead of the gray, but still has the same texture bed issue. At least now I can control the site model overall texture (grass, sand, asphalt, etc ....) Since I can see the texture beds using "3D Mesh" I'll just push through this annoyance (but still hope VW will fix it for VW 2024). I like using the '3D extruded contours' because I can more easily see the slopes and elevation changes.

thanks for saving me time from tearing my hair out about this ... I always figure when something doesn't work, it must be my fault. However ... you said that you filed a "Jira" and it might be fixed ... but I'm running a perpetual license with VW 2024. Will this be fixed for VW 2024, or only VW 2025 ? (I am running update 8 for VW 2024). Does this problem exist in VW 2023 ? in VW 2022 ? I skipped a few versions when I updated to VW 2024. Can I assume that I can download these older version if I must ?

Can anyone figure this out: I started a simple site model, and added a texture bed for a driveway. I attached two images. The first one shows the site model, but the texture bed (driveway) is not visible. (I did 'update' the site model.) Notice the 3D style is set to "3D Extruded contours". In the next image, I show what happens when I change the 3D style to be "3D Mesh". I did not change anything else ... all I did was change the 3D style. Notice in the second image, the texture bed now shows up correctly, and (curiously) the site model changes its color from green to gray. I did not change any other setting between taking these screen shots. Is this a bug with the software, or is my system messed up ? Notice both renderings are in "Shaded". Could it be that it is not supposed to be rendered in "Shaded" but only in Renderworks ? I'm using VW 2024 on a new Mac Mini with MacOS 15.3.1 Sequoia. PS: I moved this post over from the 'troubleshooting' forum because it doesn't seem as busy

can anyone figure this out: I started a simple site model, and added a texture bed for a driveway. I attached two images. The first one shows the site model, but the texture bed (driveway) is not visible. Notice the 3D style is set to "3D Extruded contours". In the next image, I show what happens when I change the 3D style to be "3D Mesh". I did not change anything else ... all I did was change the 3D style. Notice in the second image, the texture bed now shows up correctly, and (curiously) the site model changes its coloration from green to gray. I did not change any other setting between taking these screen shots. Is this a bug with the software, or is my system messed up ? Notice both renderings are in "Shaded". Could it be that it is not supposed to be rendered in "Shaded" but only in Renderworks ? I'm using VW 2024 on a new Mac Mini with MacOS 15.3.1 Sequoia.

Pat: it took me a while to get around to following your instructions ... I had to re-download VW 2024 again, and install it as if it were fresh. That worked, and got rid of the "vision load" pop-up. in case anyone is interested, I originally loaded VW 2024 on a MacBook air M1 for 'storage'. When I got my new Mac Mini I copied and pasted the VW app with all the libraries from the MacBook Air to the Mac Mini. When i tried to follow the instruction to copy and paste the "application support" folder from the MacBook to the Mac Mini it was very frustrating ... the MacOS just simply wouldn't let me do it. I tried copy-paste, then I tried drag and drop, then I copied to an external SSD then tried to move it. The MacOS just plainly won't let me copy any file into the "Application Support" folder. I'm puzzled ... but it doesn't matter ... case solved.

Thanks E/FA ... I thought this was a great idea, until I tried it. When using VW 2024 on my new Mac Mini with MacOS Sequoia, I looked for the VW files under the application support folder, but I found they doesn't exist. There are other support files for other programs, but not VW. So I went back to my old iMac late 2012 with MacOS High Sierra using VW 2021 and found the VW files in exactly the place you described. My old iMac does not have this problem with the "Error Loading Vision Library" Any thoughts ? Anyone ?

When I start up VW, I often get a dialog box that says "unable to load Vision library". I always dismiss it and go about my business. How do I eliminate this annoyance ? (and what is in the Vision Library ? am I missing something ? ... does that come only with Spotlight ? )

I've been involved in this sort of issue ..... here is my two cents ..... pick 3 .... just rotate the north arrow. If your contractor gets confused by a simple north arrow adjustment, you should get a different contractor.

can't you just assign them to a unique class, then turn the class off ?

I gave it a shot, but couldn't figure out the problem. This is not occurring for me on VW 2024. Are the stairs on different design layers and/or stories ? I assume you noticed the problem is not just the stairs, but the walls and elevator too. Did you make the whole assembly into a symbol, or are only the stairs a symbol ?

I'm ready to pull the trigger on buying a Mac mini M4 with Mac OS 15 Sequoia. Can anyone report if there are any compatibility problems with the Mac mini M4 or Mac OS Sequoia and VW 2024 (I have not updated to VW 2025) ?

I can't figure out this simple question .... how do you manipulate the interior wall surfaces of a roof dormer ? In the attachment you'll see the exterior walls have gray vinyl siding, but so does the interior wall surface. How do I change the texture on the interior dormer wall without changing the exterior wall texture ? thanks in advance for help ...

OK ... thanks Pat ... your first two comments address my concerns very well. ... you are preceptive ... I am frugal and I intend to use this next computer (and VW 2024) until the end of my drawing days.

thanks, Pat ... I reviewed all the hardware recommendations, but perhaps I'm asking for a document that doesn't exist. I understand previous CPUs or graphic cards might have more cores than VW could use. I suppose my basic question is this: Can I be sure that if I pay more money for more cores, more memory, and more power, will those features all ensure that I will get more added benefit when using VW/RW 2024 ? (especially for speedy rendering)

I may buy a new Mac Mini M4 for use with VW 2024. Can anyone steer me toward an official VW document that describes the compatibility and benefits of using VW with various configurations of the Mac Mini (or the iMac) ? Specifically, I understand the value of more computing cores or more memory, but I don't understand if VW 2024 can take advantage of more cores (or more memory). I don't understand if VW uses "efficiency cores" or if that makes a difference. I also see comments about 'Ray Tracing' in the M3 or M4, but can't even figure out if VW or RW uses Ray Tracing. Also, I have 14 yr old, (but nicely large), monitors and wonder if there is any issue with continuing to use them with the new Macs and VW. In short, I'm just looking for some definitive guidance on these hardware features, and searching for understanding if VW uses these features, or if I would just be wasting money to pay for more 'cores' that VW doesn't even use. (I will never upgrade my 2024 VW perpetual license ..... I'm old, and I'm thinking this will be my last computer purchase to use VW). Thanks in advance for any advice / information.

is this a dumb question ? .... Why can't I just copy the current version (2024) and all it's libraries to a new computer and use it without an installer? Isn't that possible ? I'm planning on doing that after the new Mac mini is shipping.

I recently asked the question about the line you marked in red, but I can't find the reference link. So ... here is the easy answer: that line is not controlled by the "show wall lines" checkbox. Look in the OIP settings for your window (or door) and go to the 'classes' section. Then find the class for 'header' and set the header to a class which you can turn off or make a new class. Then return to your top/plan view and turn off the header class. Done.

Zoomer and Juan: just thought I'd let you know someone is reading this thread and cares about it. I am considering buying a Mac Mini when they come out with the M4 version (with the new MacOS) and it is highly dependent upon making sure the latest MacOS works with VW 2024, since my VW perpetual license will never be updated (never liked VW going to the subscription model ... but my CAD days are numbered in retirement) Is it correct for me to assume the VW 2024 compatibility is dependent upon the new OS 15 and not dependent upon the M4 chip ? Please keep us all updated as you continue to test VW 2024 and OS 15.

Tom W: you are right and solved the problem. Thanks for the insight ... and thanks to all on the board who responded.

Pat: I'm pretty sure this problem is just operator error .... but it is still frustrating for me. I initially noticed it on a different file using VW 2021 and an Intel i7 iMac (2012) but the same problem exists on a brand new file using VW 2024 sp5 on a MacBook Air M1 MacOS 12.13.1. So here is a sample file from VW 2024 ... it can't get much more 'clean' than this. The attached file is just a brand new document from the "architect - imp" template. All I did was open the template, draw a wall, insert a door PIO and save the file. There is no 'ceiling' class. I did not manipulate any door setting. I tried the "show 2D walls" check box, with no affect. I figure this must be due to some "Vectorworks" app setting, but I sure can't figure which one. Thanks (to anyone) who can figure this out. Test door file.vwx

tried it many time without success. This was initially from a VW 2021 file, but I tried opening a brand new Architect template in VW 2024. Same result ... there is no 'ceiling-main' class in the new file and checking 'show 2D walls' has no affect.

I'm ashamed to ask this ... but .... how do I get rid of the lines highlighted in blue on the attached file? They appear to be door thresholds but do not respond to the threshold setting. I thought at one time they had something to do with reflected ceiling plans, but I'm baffled by this simplest of questions. Help (please don't snicker).

can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong ? Look at the attachment to see a simple steel joist and the settings I've used. It renders (in OpenGL and RW) with a solid web instead of just showing the members ... almost as if it is a combination of the open web joist and a solid steel beam. joist.pdf

Since you already have a small toilet area for guests, I'd change the access to the other bath such that it serves only the bedroom. In other words, access the bedroom right off the living room and move the bath and closet down. That eliminates the hallway, so you can either have a larger bedroom, or reduce the overall total area. I would also add some space between counters in the kitchen ... looks very tight to me. However ... Gadzooks gave the best advice ... if your spouse is already happy with it, don't change anything. Spouses are usually the most difficult clients ... after ourselves. I'm living in the home addition I designed and I made the simplest mistake in locating the light switch. Now it bothers me every time I enter the master bathroom. PS: through the marvels of modern technology, I can find your site on Google Maps. Looks like a great setting.

Pat: thanks for the reply. Any thoughts from Nemetschek tech staff ?