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Maxweisen

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  1. 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!

    light inside truss.JPG

  2. @markdd 

     

    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.

     

  3. 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

  4. 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

    Hanging angle option for new truss.JPG

  5. @JustinVH 

     

    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

  6. @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?

  7. 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

     

    festoons.jpg

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