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Both of these videos directly address my issues I was having! Great explanation on adding the center line too. It makes much more sense now.
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I did that as well. Got the same error. I tried unchecking witness lines and I was able to rotate the truss but the fixtures stayed in the same position.
Could it have something to do with witness lines?
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I also tried that but I get the "can't rotate hybrid objects" error (see attached).
Thoughts?
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I converted the truss to a hanging position, then I assigned the lights to the hanging position in the OIP.
When I move the truss around without putting an angle on it, the lights move with the truss.
I then try to put an angle on the truss (hanging position) by double clicking it and then rotating from a side view using the rotate tool.
The lights do not follow the truss at that point.
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Hello,
I am trying to hang light symbols on an angled truss.
I laid out my truss with no hanging angle, then I added the lights where I would like to see them on the truss.
Next, I checked "Draw 3D Only" on the truss hanging position.
I go to the right 3D view and use the rotate tool.
I rotate the trusses to a 45 degree angle.
The truss rotates but the lights do not follow.
The lights did follow when I trimmed the entire truss unit from 0 Z axis.
What am I doing wrong? Or is there a specific method to angle a truss converted to a hanging position with lighting fixtures on it?
Thanks,
Max
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Yes I have noticed that with other trusses I added when I changed the hanging angle initially. That makes a lot more sense. I appreciate the explanation.
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2 minutes ago, markdd said:
In order to change the hanging angle after insertion the 2D geometry needs to removed from the Truss objects. To do that just check the "Draw 3D only" box in the OIP of all the objects and then rotate the connected trusses as normal using the Rotate Tool.
That works!
Thanks!
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Hello,
I am using the Insert Truss Symbol tool connecting the symbols together with auto connect on. I am trying to make a triangular shape laying flat and then I would like to hoist the triangular unit at a 45 degree angle sloping down from the down stage side.
I see the hanging angle option (see attached) when inserting a new symbol, but I am unable to change the hanging angle after inserting the new truss symbol.
Is there a way to change the hanging angle of a group of connected truss?
Thanks,
Max
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I stumbled upon this thread on my search regarding hanging angle.
I understand being able to change the truss hanging angle while inserting a new truss symbol.
My question, is there a way to change the hanging angle of a group of connected truss symbols? For example, if I make a square of trusses, can I grab all of the trusses and change their hanging angle after I have created it?
- Max
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7 minutes ago, JBenghiat said:
Turn off the Rigging-Simplified class.
That works. Thank you!
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Lots of great information here. I really appreciate all of the responses. Thanks
- Max
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Got it. Thank you! This helps a lot.
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@Kevin Allen Okay, I made NURBS curve with the intended swag on the line. I have some light bulb symbols I added to the drawing. I tried using the distribute tool in Spotlight but I am only getting a 2D line. Is there a way to distribute the light bulbs using the NURBS curve I drew? If so, how?
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@Kevin Allen That is a great starting point for me. Another portion I still haven't figured out would be bending the string so that the string light would have some swag to it. Do you have any tips regarding that?
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Hello,
I am trying to make a custom length of string lights, also known as festoons. Attached is a picture of what I am trying to create.
I have done a lot of searching on the forums and google with no solution found. Could someone please explain a technique I could use within Vectorworks or maybe guide me to a symbol that will give me the intended lighting fixture?
Thanks,
Max
VWX 2018 - Set Hanging Pos. and Move to Hanging Pos.
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Hello,
I am using Christie Lites truss symbols and then converting them to hanging positions. Next, I insert a lighting fixture symbol on the truss hanging point, specifically on the cord I want the light to attach to. After that I notice the light is close but not quite on the cord I want. I click the truss hanging position, then use the blue arrow associated with the fixture and click 'Set Hanging Point'. The red line and bulls eye cursor appear, but I am only allowed to select a hanging point on the red center line. When I select a point along the red center line and click 'Move to Hanging Point' the light symbol moves inside to the middle of the truss (see attached).
Is there a way to pick a specific cord on the truss and have the clamp move to that location?
I saw this post below. Do I really need to reset my user settings to get this to work? Or is there a fix since SP1?
Thank you!