[Using Loci To Modify Symbol Opening in Wall]

Where in the documentation can I find out about using 2D and 3D loci to modify the shape of a symbol opening in a wall? (VW 10 or 11)

I have used loci in my window symbols for other reasons. Will they prevent the successful generation of an opening in the 3D wall?

David

[AngleVar/Ang2Vec NOT working]

Thank you very much. That answers everything!!

[Don't Upgrade To 10.5 If using Art*Lantis Render]

I am now using Artlantis Export Plug-in 10.5 (28-11-03) for exporting from VW 10.5.1. (Mac 10.3.3)

Some extrudes have holes filled in. I think it's a problem with the export plug-in, or is it just me? The export works OK if I try the old and trusted 'Convert to 3D Polygons' prior to export.

Dave95

[AngleVar/Ang2Vec NOT working]

Hullo R, thanks for the advice, I threw away my MiniPascal book a long time ago! And, yes, just a little more help would be appreciated:-

In the script below I get an error 'expected a new factor here' where I have an angle of 45.

PROCEDURE(Testing);

PROCEDURE ThatNeverGetsCalled:

BEGIN

AngleVar;

END;

BEGIN {Testing}

DSelectAll;

Rect(0,0,100,200);

Rotate(45);

END;

RUN(Testing);

It seems to have activated AngleVar although I never called the subprocedure that contains it. Why is that?

It works OK if I change it to 'Rotate(#45);' Does that mean all numeric angles have to be preceded by'#' when using AngleVar?

All this is undocumented as far as I can see. The only reference to '#' I can find is under 'Distance-angle mode'.

Thanks,Dave.

PS: Do you know why ths board is largely ignored in favour of the mailing list?

[VectorScript developer wish list]

At the minimum, the Vectorscript Editor needs colour. If not, make the plug-in file a simple text file capable of being opened directly by BBEdit.

A tutorial on how to structure large scripts would be a great help to amateur scripters like me. Although the basic information is available it is extremely difficult to start building up know-how and good practice if you have no technical background.

[AngleVar/Ang2Vec NOT working]

For me the AngleVar documentation has always been worse than useless. Can anyone explain what this page means?:

http://www.nemetschek.net/support/custom/vscript/functionref/Pages/Command.html#AngleVar

I wish to use user-defined variables to specify angles but can find no useful documentation on how.

Thanks. Dave

[New Cinema 4D Exchange Plug in]

Hello Andy

I am thinking of replacing Artlantis. Can you get high quality radiosity results?

Dave

PS: you say:

> Imported geometry still has its object axis at 0,0,0, >regardless of where the geometry is located.

Can you start by exporting just a single cube that's centred on the origin - in order to force a synchronisation of the cinema origin with the VW origin? Then replace that with your proper export?