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Does anyone know if the site modeling tools are available in the Spotlight version of Vectorworks? If so, where are they? Thanks.

Thanks, Pat and others. So, it does work by adding a locus point. I created a locus point, then placed it appropriately on my object/symbol (and then grouped the point to the object). I only had to add a locus point to one of the objects. Now I can create an associative dimension between the 2 objects and the dimension will resize as I move one of them. Perfect! I'll have to see if it still holds true if I place the locus point in the object prior to creating a symbol, so that the locus point is actually a part of the object. Thanks again for the hints. -->Dave

Hi Pat...Thanks. Yes, running that test using "simple" elements (rectangles), it did work. And, it did exactly what I wanted - when I moved one of the rectangles, the dimension re-sized to reflect the new distance between them. It's considerably less useful if associative dimensions cannot be established for more "complex" elements...really esoteric things (in the events world) like tables, chairs, etc. I am regularly adjusting things like distances between rows of chairs or tables, space between the first row of seats and the front of the stage, etc. It would also be nice if associative dimensions would work with grouped objects such as groups of seating or tables that need to be moved collectively...often a case when trying to satisfy fire marshal regulations, etc. Is there a way to determine which elements/objects have vertices or primary snap points? Or, is there a way to "fake out" VWX into thinking they're there? I have a fair number of "complex" elements/objects that I've created and would love to be able to apply associative dimensions to them/their spacing. Thanks.

I am having a similar issue w/trying to create associative dimensions. I'm using VWX 2020 - Spotlight, SP 4. First off, I NEVER see the small green square...I only ever get blue squares. Yes, all the settings are correct in Document Preferences. Secondly, I am able to create associative dimensions between some objects, but not others. For example, I can set it up to measure the distance between rows of chairs, but not between rows of tables. Any thoughts or insights as to what I may be doing wrong or not setting correctly? Thanks.