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Carol Reznor

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  1. Hi In a site modelling project these two parameters, height and slope, are frequently used and shown. They both have their own separate use. Is should be possible for both to have their own object attributes - in other words the user should be able to assign a class for example: - Height new or existing - Slope/grade new or existing WISH: 1. Open Edge Line, Planar Pad & Pad with Retaining Edge Add Assign Class option to the Planer Pad Slope settings. This makes it possible when showing the Slope value its appearance is consistent when using are Slope definitions in the file. This for the Site Modifiers Open Edge Line, Planar Pad & Pad with Retaining Edge and for Hardscape with Planar Pad configuration 2. Aligned & Path objects incl. Classes for Profiles, Longitudinal Profile, or Transverse Profiles Change the assign Class options so one can define the appearance of Slope and one defines the appearance of Height by adding: - Class Height values - Class Slope value - Class Profile Then the Show-option boxes can be deleted and replaced by changing the visibility of the Class. This allows these values to be shown consistently throughout the drawing and eliminates to need to set this separately for every single object. Thank you
  2. Hi This is about the setting for Grade Def: Select the type of display for the slope (percent, rise/run ratio, or angle) WISH For consistency throughout the document/project It would be nice if the way the grade is defined (percent, rise/run ratio, or angle) can be set in File > Document Settings: Units, Scale and Grids. As a consequence: In the OIP of the object using 'the display for the slope' the default option then could be 'Document Units'. This eliminates the need to set this for every object separately. Also take into account linking the setting of Profiles, Longitudinal Profile, or Transverse Profiles. Thank you
  3. Hi We have set up a Workgroup folder that contains the Plant Database folder which includes: the TXT files and a folder with the linked Plant images. In Vectorworks Preferences the location we have added the Workgroup folder location. Now how can one be sure that the program is getting its information from that Workgroup folder and not the User Data and Preferences folder? The command 'Choose Plant Data Source' only lets you explore, not choose a different location... so, in conclusion, the default Plant data source is always the pointed to the User Data folder? So there is no way to work with the TXT based Plant Data, is that correct? Is there a specific reason for this? Is there a workaround so it is possible to work as a team using the Plant Catalog (txt based) and not with the Filemaker database? Thanks Carol
  4. Hi Alex Could it be that in the Landscape area settings the following is turned off: - In the 2D Display category the option Show plants in 2D is not checked? - or if it is 3D, in the 3D Display category the Show plants in 3D is not checked? Plant information is added I presume in the Landscape area style right?
  5. Same issue with the WFS services from the Belgian government (they have updated their services recently) Example: https://geo.api.vlaanderen.be/GRB/wfs CRS: Belge 1972 / Belgian Lambert 72 More info: https://www.vlaanderen.be/datavindplaats/catalogus/wfs-grb Could this be due to: Consumption and use of GML complex features like INSPIRE harmonised data (vector), GeoSciML https://schemas.opengis.net/iso/19139/20070417/gsr/spatialReferencing.xsd http://www.datypic.com/sc/niem30/e-ns65_AbstractCRS.html
  6. Hi Maybe instead of using the tag as a criterium you could use the following in your worksheet the Insertion options Mode (Formula for worksheet header: ='Plant'.'config') This will allow you to list or filter by how the plants were inserted as a single plant or as a group Carol
  7. Hi When downloading content from a WFS Webservice I sometimes get back the following errormessage: CPLErr( 3 ), err_no( 1 ) /vsicurl_streaming/http://schemas.opengis.net/iso/19139/20070417/gsr/spatialReferencing.xsd:19:39 type 'http://www.opengis.net/gml/3.2:AbstractCRS' not found. You may retry with the HANDLE_MULTIPLE_IMPORTS=YES open option What does it mean? And what can one do about it? Thanks!
  8. Hi Is there a reason why that Layers which are Georeferenced do not rotate along when changing the Orientation (angle to true north)? It is something I would expect georeferenced layers to do automatically. This would make it possible to change the geo-orientation of all georeferenced objects and not the objects on non-georeferenced layers. Now this option seems to be impossible: you either select 'Do not transform' or 'All (transform/move&rotate)'. What exactly is the difference then between layers checked as geo-referenced and others which are not? Thanks!
  9. Hi - using the Diameter Variation (Plant Style > Appearance) could help you out if it is just a matter of Graphics? It adjusts the size of the symbol randomly. If you need exact diameters you will indeed need to put the plants in the drawing defined one by one.
  10. Hi Is there a quick way to have your own set of Vectorworks 2021 Hardscape Styles, that are based on a Slab style, converted to the Vectorworks 2022 Hardscape Styles without losing the settings of the Slab components. A way where they retain their settings for Class (imports the Classes with their Graphic Attributes if set by Class style), Materials, Thickness, Texture, Section Fill&Pen? Another thing that no longer seems adjustable when creating a Style is choosing to set the Texture by Component or by Object. How to adjust this for an existing Hardscape Style? Thanks! Carol
  11. @NoemiM Hi - I am curious in how you solved the problem you were having. You care to share? Thanks! Carol
  12. Hi When preparing a vwx file with georeferencing for export to a DWG - which typical (proprietary) Vectorworks features should you remove to get a correct DWG? First that comes to mind is: User Origin > Set User Origin to match the Georeferencing coordinate system But what about 'Angle to True North' - can this be properly exported and interpreted by other software or does this need to be reset to 0? Any thing else that could cause problems for a proper collaboration? Any file workflow recommendations for that? for example: in your vwx file you work with an angle to True north, the viewports are made etc. Then you need to share your design with someone who works with different software. Knowing this person will send you his file back with additional information you need to integrate in your vwx file. Is it recommended to make a copy that you strip from these Vectorworks features or is there another work around? Thanks! Carol
  13. Hi For a couple of months now I have been trying off and on to create a Data Tag that can list the components of a Hardscape/Landscape Area. The use would be for instance so one can appropriately tag the components in a Section Viewport. Example below: I have been trying via Tools > Data Manager - Data Mapping of the Hardscape Object, IfcSlab > Material with the formula GETCOMPONENTINFO() Returning either the Name or the Material would be fine. (which is why I have some different selectors in the above conditions) As you can see in the OIP Data the records are greyed out... so it is doing something... Then for the Data Tag these would be the settings: Is this possible? And how...? Would be great if one could make a Data Tag for the Border Slab (and its components) too 🙂 Thanks in advance for looking into this!! Carol
  14. Thanks a bunch for all the helpful feedback! If I understand correctly: say you do put the unreferenced architect file into your referenced survey. You would just 'Geolocate Rotate' - the survey so it corresponds with the building and its drawing orientation. Which makes sense - instead of first getting everything 'real world' correct and then trying to rotate everything back to the drawing angle of the architect. Right? And there is no way to rotate both the georeferenced site together with the building (as this is 'furniture') in one rotate action and keep the geolocation correct? Thanks again!
  15. Hi My question is in line with the topics discussed in the (WEBINAR) ENHANCE SITE FILE COLLABORATION WITH GEOREFERENCING. For example: as a landscape architect you want to make your design in your own template. You receive a dwg from the surveyor. It is geolocated. The template has the same CRS as the dwg. When importing this as a Reference into your file all goes well. Then you get a vwx file from the architect. (this file contains several layers with different scale etc and was not geolocated by the architect) You geolocate this file - same CRS as above. check it by placing a geo-image. All the layers get checked as 'Georeferenced'. You import this as a Reference into your template. Then just before you start designing you want to use the Geolocate Rotate tool so the architecture is back to '90°' to make drawing easier. The DWG rotates correctly - the vwx from the architect disappears into space... Is there something wrong with this workflow? Or could it there be something in the vwx file that messes up the geolocation of the reference? Thanks!
  16. Thanks Eric! The reason I was wondering is because this behaviour is not what I thought I was used to seeing... Apparently it's either my mind or my eyes playing tricks on me... or wishful thinking taking over
  17. Hi Last few months the 3D Display option Cut and Fill of the Site Model is acting erratic. Instead of the usual 3D model it shows a flat surface. OR am I becoming erratic? Or is there something else going on? Thanks! Carol Issue DTM.vwx
  18. Hi Julia "About the Fence/Rail tool is there a way to only add lengths that are multiple of the length of one unit. For example, the unit is 2,5m long, to only do fence lines that have a length multiple of 2,5m that doesn't cut units of fences or barriers?" I believe what you are looking for you can find in the Railing/Fence Settings. In the Post window under Arrangement you can opt for Fixed Distance. Nevertheless you will need to keep in mind that you draw your fence with lines being a multiple of 2,5m as the tool doesn't force the fixed distance while drawing. So maybe another tool/workflow would better suit your needs. Maybe create a symbol and use Duplicate Along Path with a fixed distance of 2,5m, Tangent to path - you can than count the symbols. Still will need some finetuning the positioning... or Tom' suggestion...
  19. Hi Is it right to assume that the colors in the xml file are coded using the decimal CMYK format? After experimented trying to make a custom color palette by just working within the xml file, it seemed at first that adding HEX data into the xml got 'translated' properly within Vectorworks - until... some HEX codes did not get interpreted correctly. What would be the fastest way in your opinion to create a color palette based on HEX data? Thanks Carol
  20. Thank you Michael for putting your time into this useful feedback! I had indeed made a post (as a unique symbol) and thought I would be able to count the symbols. Not 🙂 The suggestion to put them in a separate class is something I had not considered. Thanks again!@michaelk
  21. Hi Is it possible to create a Report which counts the amount of Posts used in a Railing/Fence object. I have tried to create a report that counts the Symbol (in the case a custom symbol is used for Post) - with no luck. I also tried to see if there were records related to Post Postion - as the window that allows you to edit the posts does reproduce the amount of posts used... Also no such luck 🙂 What also would be nice is a way to reproduce the name of the type of Railing/Fence used - the Symbolname used as can be found via Settings > General > General configuration Thanks! Kind regards Carol
  22. Hi Any prospects on when or if there will be a release where the GIS tool supports Web Feature Service (WFS)? Thanks! Carol
  23. Hi We are looking for a way to calculate and visualize the Cut and Fill for each separate stage within the site modification process - this from an ARCHITECT's viewpoint. The theoretical approach is: Step 1 - Removal of the existing landscape As the existing site consists of hardscapes and softscapes these areas need to be removed first. a) Calculation: Based on a 2D plan one can calculate in the worksheet the amount of soil/debris that needs to be removed by multiplying the area by the depth. b) Visualization: In the 2D plan of the existing landscape the polygons can be converted to 3D polys with their Z-height set according to the depth as estimated in step 1-a. (Before converting to 3D polys the polygons are offset by a distance of fe. 10 cm) This results in a Site Model which can be used as a base to start the actual Cutting and Filling. Step 2 - 'Cutting' the site according to the proposed design - Draw the Grade limit for each hole/trench - Draw the Pad per hole/trench. Name the Pad in the OIP. => for calculation: each Pad can be separately listed by name in the worksheet showing Cut volume - in the case of more than 1 layer subsoil type one can draw a second pad within the boundaries of the first pad - name this Pad appropriately and add this in the calculation for differentiation Step 3 - Forming/pouring footings and foundations Within the Architect module the option to use a wall as a site modifier is not available. Footings and foundations are drawn using the Wall tool. These can be added to the calculation sheet if needed. The question 🤨 Step 4 - 'Filling' the holes/trenches around the foundations What would be an convenient way to draw the fills? 3D Modelling tools? Which properties of the 'fill objects' can then be used to add to the calculation worksheet? By updating the worksheet subsequently it could be the 'tool' to check what will result as spoil etc. Thanks for reading this through! Thanks for any thoughts or pointing me on mistakes in reasoning - for anything helping me forward... Carol Site cut and fill.vwx
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