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Hi
After installing VW2024 Update 1, the window schedule I had drawn using a Graphic Legend seems to have an issue.
The design layer that the windows are drawn at is not at '0' and has an elevation of 293900.
However the graphic legend is now drawing the floor level at '0' and is also dimensioning the windows from '0' and I can't see how to make it show the floor level at the correct elevation?
Attached is a PDF of what the legend used to look like plus a VW file that has this issue.
Is there anyone that could spare a minute to check if there is a setting I am missing?
Note, the windows are 'Windoor' objects.
Thanks
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On 10/13/2023 at 1:49 AM, Matt Panzer said:
If you're using a styled object and you set the elevations by style, that should keep the heights from changing. But that may be more restrictive than you want. If you're dragging an endpoint of a Structural Member, you can also tab over to the desired field, enter a value and have it constrained to that value while dragging.
Would having a way to lock these parameters directly on the Object Info palette be ideal?
When dragging a structural member that is pitched, the pitch changes. Being able to lock the pitch (or other values too) would be much more user friendly. I will try the tab suggestion, as this sounds good. We gave up using the structural member and went back to the framing member as it is easier to manipulate.
Having a 'direction' indicator would also be helpful.
Thanks
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On 9/21/2023 at 8:22 AM, Ross Harris said:
There was a third party plugin called breaker that is exactly what the breaker tool needs to be. Surely an intern can be put on to knocking out some this basic? Even Revit is streets ahead in break line functionality.
I agree, this seems like a very simple tool to upgrade.
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Try setting the offset (3) to the same thickness as the window frame member thickness. This eliminates the offset for us.
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Thanks, that is helpful. It is frustrating that a tool is close to being useful, just needs a bit of further development! fingers crossed before retirement, although with the state of the worlds finances, that may not be for some time yet!
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Yes, I agree with everything you have said. I can't believe that you can't change the length of a sloping member without it changing the pitch? We had some issues with an IFC coordination with a structural draughting company where the framing members were 'shifting' in the file transfer & we had better results with using the structural member. These were however, horizontal members so were easier to reshape. It is a pain not being able to change the length of multiple structural members in one go.
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Hi
Did you get an answer on this? I'm using it for roof framing members, but when I change the length of the structural member, the pitch changes & I can't see how to 'fix' the pitch?
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Could there just be a handle available outside the viewport? This would avoid having to enter the viewport to shift the label?
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On 9/24/2022 at 1:56 AM, Tim C. said:
@FBernardo the alignment of the images within a cell is based off the width of the image plus the dimensions. So if you have no dimensions the Window/Door images should all be centered in their cells, but when the dimensions are included it changes the centering (see below). We intentionally set it up this way based on input from users, but would appreciate your feedback. Does it seem like an option is needed to let you center on just the image while ignoring the dimensions?
For the door legends in your file, I'm also not having any luck getting things to align cleanly, so I'll put in a report for that. Thanks!
Hi Tim
To add my view. Yes, the elevation and plan images should align - ignoring the dimensions.
Thanks
Brett
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1 minute ago, Tim C. said:
@BG this does look like it only happens with WinDoor objects and not with regular Window or Door objects. This is partially-fixed in the upcoming service pack but I'm still seeing the problem with some objects, so I'll log a bug report for it. Thanks for the info!
@FBernardo is the issue with your file that you can't get the images/text to align along the red lines?
Thanks Tim, much appreciated.
Brett
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3 hours ago, FBernardo said:
Have a look at this file i've done with the latest version
Hi
Thanks for the file example. The dimensions seem to align okay with your doors & windows. We tried using the Windoor graphic legend so wonder if there might be an issue with that?
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6 hours ago, Tim C. said:
@BG We think this is already fixed in the upcoming service pack, but it's hard to be sure that the bug we fixed is the same one you're seeing. Would you mind uploading a VWX file that shows an example of this, so we can make sure it's fixed? Thanks!
Hi Tim
File attached.
Thanks
Brett
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Have installed VW2023 and was keen to try the new graphic legend. Immediately noticed that if the windows have a value specified in the 'Z Off:' field, then the automatic dimensions do not align with the windows by this amount.
Is there a setting to select that allows for this?
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2 hours ago, M5d said:
Yes, via the Title Block Manager button in the OIP.
+ The "Select Sheets to Use" button to determine which sheets, if not all sheets are being updated.
Thank you!!! That's great.
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When using the Title Block Border, is there a way to add a revision to multiple sheets in one step? Likewise when adding or removing Drawing Stamps, is there a way to add or remove drawing stamps on multiple sheets in one step?
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When using the Publish command. Be good if there was an option to only list sheets that have an 'Active' title block.
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When publishing drawings, is there a way to only list sheets that have an 'Active' title block border?
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Is this still an issue in VW2022?
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Thanks Ron
We have considered using EAP, that would work, but this isn't that user friendly either and I suspect would take just as long as our current method.
Would be good if there was a tool for this.
Cheers
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On 7/25/2021 at 2:19 AM, Kevin C said:
I would agree. There needs to be a fully comprehensive review of the roof tool.
We have just taken on a commission to produce full working and construction drawings for an architect firm and every time I take on a project, it is a school day.
I decided this time that before the 're-worked' plans were issued to the drawing office, that to improve productivity that I would at least try and model as much as I could before the working and construction detail was added.
This is the front elevation of one of the housetypes (NOT MY DESIGN)
Everything has been modelled with the exception of the annotations and dimensions.
One thing I have now found with the roof is to basically throw away anything with the actual roof tool and multiple components, as VW just cannot deal with anything slightly complicated. Simple features like gable ends cause VW to keel over and die - This is basic stuff. This also allows me to create trusses etc. and they will be accurate.
On the whole, I am really just using roof faces now, with a single component (usually the concrete roof tile and 20mm thick). This allows me to to be accurate in terms of setting out vertically (something again which VW has never been able to do successfully - A roof is set out from the wall head). I can chose the soffit level, facia level etc. based on extrudes, just wish there was more control over how extrudes and solids are displayed in plan views etc.
I can and do have valleys and hips as part of the roof, the ridge-piece above and the gable verge pieces are just a "receptive units" of 3D symbols.
Because all of the doors / windows / features etc. are all objects and symbols, they really just have to be placed in the correct position and VW will do the rest. PS only half of the semi was drawn.
What would make the process much smoother is the be able to store viewport class and layer settings as styles so that they can be used across projects (also being able to edit the style in a worksheet would be a real bonus, can only dream).
On another point. It is disappointing to hear the age old statement 'non-architects'. There are many competent and fully qualified architectural designers / consultants that are more than capable of managing and running projects from conception to completion. As a Chartered Architectural Technologist, one of my practices USP's is that we provide an architectural service from a technical design perspective applied across the whole of the project.
This is great and also how we approach roofs. We don't use a single roof face with components, but model the individual members eg rafters, purlins, roofing, flashings etc. This makes the model accurate and also the elevations and sections don't need too much tidying up in the annotation space, if any.
Would love it if the roof tool could show actual materials like tiles, and include ridge and hip flashings etc. Also the wall tool needs to show cladding/siding materials.
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Just wondering how others are drawing 3D plumbing schematics? We have been using the HVAC tools, but they aren't overly user friendly. They don't automatically join, the vertical ducts can't be dragged to change their height, there are no falls on the straight ducts etc etc
Any improvement on this would be welcomed.
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Graphic Legend
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Thanks Julian. What is the release date for update 2? Just want to check if I need to manually re-draw the schedule or wait?
Regards.