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Good work Tom, you’re going to need that - 🥴

The image you have here is quite difficult to read - even you describe part of it as 'a bit of a zoo'. The main issue for me would be trying to add text (certainly at that relative size) that remains clear and informative in what can develop into quite 'busy' layouts - even for what would often be regarded as 'simple' domestic - everybody wants loads of appliances and led lighting these days! Maybe a reason to run a series of room-by-room spec sheets so things can be presented at a better scale? The 'Sparks' will no doubt have their own view of your design intent. This subject was raised by @line-weight earlier this year and may help if you've not seen it........ I also use a similar hybrid symbol solution with an electrical layout key to use to one side of the plans/elevations. @Tom W. I had also found the MK library and made them 'my own' - very useful! @digitalcarbon Hoping this pointer could help you develop your solution. 🙂

We've all followed your 'journey' - That was a mission, well done!! However, what have you left that could reasonably be helpful in saving as a (new) Template? We all have different ways of starting projects to fit our individual work flow, but you seem to have cleaned out to almost a blank start page without any favourite (for eg) dashes/pen sizes, layers, classes, text styles etc, etc. The real power and simplicity of starting with a (or sum, if you have a few methods for alternative projects types) Templates - is so you don't then have to find all the various/essential parts that will make your working day easier. I see you have introduced some layers and a few other essentials back in following Peter's advice so that is that all you need (?) Just interested...🙂

Oh, did I get that wrong? So you meant lengthening/shortening a wall?

Still not ideal, but have you tried placing a virtual wall exactly where you want your wall to be moved to (angles and all..) and then 'replacing' with the wall type required right on the (new) line. This then gives you the option you're missing - to align internal or external edges, or even to align with left, right or centre of a particular component at the new position as required.

Forgot about levels of detail (as obv not available to me). Assume that can be used alternatively to my suggestion? My help is getting less helpful !!! Think I'll have to get my coat (and walking stick)🤣

@Tom W.'s Data Vis is the powerful answer to your presentation. If you take your current situation and start to use DV you'll no doubt start to use it more widely within your workflow. The 'straightforward' solution you're are after is at your fingertips... Yes (your nearly there)...Within the settings for wall styles you can choose what the wall will look like if components are 'turned off' for your acoustic representation. First set the wall Style to accomplish your 'components off' presentation. This will then allow the following.... The above are duplicated VPs. The righthand one with components hidden by the show all details option being turned off... I think you'd be wise to incorporate the colour choices into a class system to allow them to be used easily 'Wall - Acoustic 1' etc... You don't have a signature to show your VW version (always best to add), but I'm assuming your are on a newer version than me so my screen shots may be slightly different. Hope that gives you an alternative - don't discount Data Vis though.

HTH

Sorry, I'm not able to offer any suggestions to your problem, but I really like your "very far" and the fact that "you can actually see the earth curvature" - good temperament under adversity!!. Musk will be quoting you next time he launches another billionaire's coach trip. @shorter 's your man!! All the best on it getting sorted.

Just a stab in the dark - looks like you (or others) built the green holes with (2) coloured faces? What you’re describing as hardware. The first attempt to hide class removes the nearest ‘lens’ leaving the rearmost still slightly showing. The second attempt takes the remaining ‘lens’ out. That’s what it looks like to viewer. If they’re both classed the same then (like you) I can’t see any reason why both should not disappear - but 2024 has loads of 'quirks’. Take a look at the symbol or way the hardware is constructed - there may be an issue with competing classes? Told you it was a stab…..

👍 - less aggressive bearing in mind you're probably doing their job for them.

Prob best if I leave this one as I can't really add anything to a problem that is newer than the version I'm using. All the best

Hi @Tobias Kern - I used test text and introduced a few empty lines and all worked well. I can't seem to get the fault you guys experience.

Oh - that's new. Mmmm......just tried that and can't find fault.

(you got in 2 posts) Oh - wasn't aware of any other text related posts - sorry

Yes always - to avoid resetting each page. 👍 You'd have thought VW boffins could have dealt with this long standing 'quirk' but not a bell, nor a whistle, so not worth their time.

Using v2018 on Mac - I've never had this issue that you experienced in 2018 and you say still persists. I don't often run text boxes with 'pages' of text - I issue design notes etc via Word or Pages (Mac) would that be a factor with your problems? The other way I produce larger text boxes is to quickly jump into a word processor and compile (I find the context and spelling corrections much more powerful/reliable than VW). Then copy all and paste onto the design/sheet layer etc. Even once pasted to a large text box, I can click reliably on single words and the curser lands correctly - perhaps not if the text block is far off though (which seems a reasonable result). For me, single click - curser between letters, double click - word highlighted, triple click - line highlighted, hold and drag through a large section to copy/paste alternative or delete. Would there be a connection to the way you have your keyboards and/or mouse set for input? So not directly a VW issue? Finally - are your text boxes on the same layer or on different layers with show/snap/modify in use? Could be a reason for slow response? Very odd - both the fact that this happens for you and indirectly that no one else seems to have the issue and has chimed in here apart from @line-weight (probably rushing to get pdfs issued on long day 🙂 ) Not sure if any of that might help - all the best.

He’s nothing but thorough…. and @klief he shows you how to use a signature to help others help you. 😄

That will then be the colour for subsequent text blocks created. Take a look at ‘text styles’ and start to use/apply them.

I must be missing something - so sorry if that is the case, but why aren’t you forming the hip and main roof slopes as you want them and then using the roof framing tool to provide the rafters and hips etc.. It’s an old tool but reasonably good at completing a sensible layout/visualisation of roof structure timber work. You don’t use a signature so not sure if you have roof framer available.

Yes - too many parts/options to either check in or check out. In the end most find it easier just to simply draw it.

Thank you for taking the time Raymond. I'll have play with this. I may well be in touch regarding the "easily" thing!! Does it? I don't use VW cabinets. They may have been 'the thing' in my MiniCad days along with quite a number of VW symbols and the like still within VW's resources. It's a bit like Antiques Roadshow. It's certainly a 'look'!!. So that may be lost on me. Also v2018 so maybe not available or hidden? It's just an Architectural detailing 'standard' (UK - maybe not for you?) when cutting through (mainly structural) timber. It would be good if VW auto produced an X within the outline of timber(s)cut by section. Neither a bell nor a whistle - so it'll never happen. Yes - what I tend to do atm. That then supports my (usual) thicker outline and thin X. Thanks for related input from others.

I think a little more info will provide a solution/suggestion from someone. Maybe a screen shot? Please use a signature with Platform and VW version All the best

Certainly is. Most use Symbols or grouped objects to help the detailing process. v2018, so I've not been able to take your little gem 'for a run', but can it draw (or be added a choice to draw) a choice of pens - thick outline with thin cross. Also choose fill colour? Assuming its fairly easy - BIG ASK - would you be kind enough to compile for v2018 please. Grateful TIA

Yes - too messy