[Getting around in the design layer]

Thank you for your help. With regards to the polygon issue, what you describe is exactly what I generally try to do. I have tried both paste in place as well as simply paste - after clicking on the desired location. Only inside 3d objects does this happen.

 

I guess it comes down to the fact that sometimes I have to get info from a coworkers file, or maybe one of my own that I have copied/moved objects around.

 

 

[Marionette beginner: Trying to create parametric extruded object]

@grant_PD I see. Thank you.

[Marionette Resources for Beginners]

On 3/6/2018 at 3:58 PM, Robert Anderson said:

Hi all, I thought that I'd try and put in one place some diverse Marionette resources for you who are new to Vectorworks' algorithmic / parametric modeling tool:

 

Basic Tutorial in Vectorworks documentation

More Advanced Tutorial in Vectorworks documentation

Marionette on YouTube (thank you Jim)

Marionette Developer Wiki (for Pythonistas)

 

On 10/2/2020 at 5:21 AM, Stephan Moenninghoff said:

What is the result you were expecting? Like this?

@Robert Anderson If I want to create a parametric symbol that I merely want to customize to different lengths, how would I do that? These symbols are hybrid  and have text linked to them. 

I would like for the 2d shape to adjust to the same length as the 3D extrusion. 

 

Mark 

[Buying New Laptop...Need Recommendations]

Ah. I see. Thanks!

 

[Buying New Laptop...Need Recommendations]

Thanks. Sounds like the better choice of the 2. Unfortunately, Apple no longer makes RAM upgradeable, as it is soldered in place. That makes me sad. Can Video cards be upgraded after market?

 

 

[Buying New Laptop...Need Recommendations]

Our office uses Macs. I work in 3D and render complicated files all day. I also work with Adobe Creative Cloud. I am required to choose from available computers with a preferred vendor, so my options are limited. Though my files tend to be around 50-60 Megs – once or twice a week vwx crashes.

 

Here are the 2 computer options I have to choose from. Which one is better? (Essentially, the choice is between processing power and ram)

 

16" MacBook Pro

2.3GHz 8‑core 9th‑generation Intel Core i9 processor

16GB DDR4 memory

AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 4GB memory

1TB SSD storage

 

OR

 

'Older' model 15.4" 

2.9GHz 6‑core 8th‑generation Intel Core i9 processor

32GB DDR4 memory

AMD Radeon Pro 560 X with 4GB memory

2TB SSD storage

 

 

 

[Light instruments not rendering]

44 minutes ago, Tamsin Slatter said:

It looks like you have turned off Cast Shadows on the same palette. This will cause the light to run through any object. Turn on Cast Shadows and all will be well.

I made sure that option is on, but it is still not working correctly.

[Light instruments not rendering]

5 minutes ago, Tamsin Slatter said:

By default, the light source within the instrument is turned off. However, it's easy to turn them on. Go to Window > Palettes > Visualization and click the Lights tab. 

You'll see the list of lights. There is a column where you can turn them on.

Note that you can also control each light source independently in different viewports.

 

Thank you Tamsin. That worked, but the light is shining through my walls. How do I correct that?

 

Mark

[Light instruments not rendering]

I have started using light instruments and when I render, there is no illumination. See attached image. The selected instrument is a light instrument. The others are standard light objects.

 

Thank you, Mark