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I agree it's a simple workaround, but still a workaround nonetheless. Thanks for your help I appreciate the time!

I want the railing to die into the wall. If I have 2 posts i can angle the railing. (see the first image) If I change the number of supports down to 1 it eliminates the rail or in some cases it straightens the rail. (see the second image) I'm assuming that a post needs to be there so the "Move Post Vertically" tool will will work. Once the Post is eliminated it no longer has the information to produce the angle. Does that seem correct? If that is the case, is there a way to make the top post invisible? The final image shows what I'm trying to produce. In this case the upper post at the end is hidden in the wall. In this one I only

I have a question about the latest railing tool and was wondering if anyone has had experience with this. I'm creating a railing that runs up a flight of stairs. There is a newel post at the bottom of the stairs. The railing runs at an angle from the newel post up the stair and dies into a wall. I can't seem to make this angled railing work without having two posts. Do I need to have a visible post at the top to angle the railing? I've been working around by hiding the upper post in the wall or ungrouping the railing and deleting the second upper post (using this method isn't ideal because then i lose the 2d plan version of the railing and have to redraw it or make it a hybrid object. Am I missing something? Thanks, Derek

I agree with you Pete the stair tool needs an update or a complete overhaul. Having to model things from scratch is so early 2000's.

Hi Everyone, I want to draw a 3'-0" wide stair with the stair tool and then I would like to change only the bottom two treads to be 3'-6" wide. Is this possible with the stair tool? Thank you, Derek

Thanks, Jesse! I was actually able to get it working, and the issue turned out to be related to how the files were transferred to the other computer. Step #4 in your guide inspired me to try different methods of file transfer. Initially, I moved the files from my computer to Dropbox and then to my colleague's computer. While the files appeared to be in the correct locations and were visible on his system, they wouldn’t show up in the Vectorworks Plugin Manager. To troubleshoot further, I connected directly to his computer using Mac Screen Sharing and dragged the files directly from my computer to his desktop. I then moved the files to the User Plugin folder, and this approach worked. The plugins are now successfully installed. Thanks so much for your help! Derek

Hi Guys, I've been trying to transfer some custom plugins I made to a coworker as well. I've successfully transferred them from my laptop to my desktop by just copying and pasting but, when I try transferring them to his computer they will not show up in the plugin manager. We are both on Mac's and both running VW 2025. I've verified the the user folder that I'm putting the plugins into is correct. I've also tried Jesse's approach (compressing, moving and installing) and still have not been successful. I'm really trying to avoid recreating the plugin definitions because it's too time consuming. Should I be doing something that I'm not? Should I try locking the custom plugins before transferring them? (if so, what is the process for locking the plugins) back in 2016 there was a specific key combination that had to pressed. Not sure it makes a difference but all of my plugins are vso files Thanks, Derek

Hi Everyone, I've been working on windows in masonry veneer openings. I ran into, what I believe, is a strange behavior and was wondering if there is an explanation or if this is a bug. I have created my masonry veneer wall with all its components. The wall currently has a height of 0". (I'll take you through the wall style; feel free to pause the video to see the details) I'll insert the window into the wall (0" in height). and it defaults to "Wall-Centerline". At this point the components look correct. I'll change the insertion mode of the window to "Core-Centerline". The window gets repositioned in the wall and everything looks good. Now I change the height of my wall to 10'-0" and all the components change. Some change to red which is what the fill of the object class '*New-Walls Exterior-Main' is set to. but a few of the components are gray. If I switch the insertion point back to "Wall-Centerline" most of the components return to their proper hatches and colors (there are assigned via style classes) but one of the components stays red. If I switch the wall height back to 0" everything goes back to normal. While the wall is still at 0" tall i'll switch the insertion mode back to "Core-Centerline" and the components once again look normal. Change the wall height to 10'-0" and back to half red half gray. That's where the video ends. I started playing around with different wall heights to see where the problem starts and it's right about 4'-10". Playing with the wall heights I also ran into another issue. If I set the wall height between 24" and 38" the window (in plan view changes the sills). I've attached the plan for anyone interested to take a look at. Thank you, Derek Window Insertion Mode.mov Window in Brick Wall.vwx

Hi Everyone, I've been using vectorworks for a long time now and inserting windows into masonry veneer opening is still mind boggling to me. I've gotten the window to look how I want it in 3d view and in elevation but in plan view the masonry overlaps the trim (which it does not do in elevation or in 3d). How do I correct this? All the examples I've downloaded from the vectorworks site eliminate the trim and just increase the frame size but that is not the solution i'm looking for. I've attached 3d view of the exterior, interior and then the plan view as currently is. I've also attached a marked up plan view using annotations of what I would like the top plan result to be. Does anyone have any suggestions or a workflow that produces a clean result? Thank you, Derek

Ah found it thanks Pat

Hey Everyone, I'm trying to make a custom railing post to use with the railing tool but I'm not sure where to save it. Does anyone know where I can find or save the symbol so its accessible from the railing tool? Thank you, Derek

I'm sure it's on the list already but it would be nice to be able to add a section to the backsplash. Example: Currently, if i have a backsplash that is typically 18" underneath my cabinets and then goes up below my range hood to 30" I need to create the backsplash at 30" and subtract the 12" using a modifier at each of the cabinets. It would be more efficient to just add a 12" section to the backsplash below the range hood. Thanks, Derek

Hi Mirko, This is great I never used the control point node or separator node before. These will be very useful. Thanks Again!

Thanks everyone I'll add it to the wish list.

I'm using the countertop tool in a kitchen and adding a backsplash. My backsplash profile is set to a rectangle that is 1/2"deep x 18"high for the bottom of my cabinets. I have a range with a hood that is an additional 18"-24" above the bottom of my cabinets. I've gotten the backsplash modifiers to subtract an area but I haven't found a way to add an area. Is this possible in the current version or might it be possible in a future update? Thank you, Derek