[replace truss symbol converted into hanging position]

Double-click on the hanging position to get inside the hanging position. Then, you can edit the truss directly. Once done, exit the edit window, and your truss should be good to go. 

[Lights snapping to truss when settings are off.]

On 1/9/2025 at 5:29 PM, Kal-El said:

Does anyone have a fix on how to turn off this snapping or is it a bug?

What happens when you copy and paste the items you're working with into a new blank drawing?
If it keeps happening in a new drawing, please post a copy of the file for testing.

[Global Truss 4mØ - Circle Truss]

Please post a file so we can take a look.

[Filter in Equipment Summary Key breaks the equipment order.]

Hi Nalo,

It's a regression. I have a list, and this one is high on it. Your file is very helpful. I don't have a workaround for this other than using the filter in each layer to show what is currently in the layer and building the ESK for each layer.

Best, Scott

[Wattage in Equipment Summary Key.]

13 hours ago, Nalo said:

About #3, it looks like a regression for me because I loose space in my legend by using another line.
(Having the choice would have been better.)

Understood. I've added this to my list for future consideration. You've found the workaround I was going to suggest by adding the wattage to the symbol name.

Which brings me to the second issue. I'm looking at your file and trying to figure out what and why we have a disconnect. I'll get back to you asap.

[Filter in Equipment Summary Key breaks the equipment order.]

5 hours ago, Nalo said:

Am I doing someting wrong? Or is it a huge regression?

It could be either. Can you share a sample file for testing?

[Button OK not accessible - Spotlight 'Equipment Summary Key' window]

We have a few other dialogs that see the same sizing issue. Hitting the ESC should also close the window as if you had clicked the Cancel button. As does clicking on the X in the upper right corner.
On my keyboard, sometimes pressing the Enter key at the number pad also clicks the OK button.

[Wattage in Equipment Summary Key.]

For 1 & 2, please share a test file with the fixtures and an ESK.

For #3, sorry, it's currently coded as a hard return. Without the hard return, the old summary key orphaned the @ and the W before and after the wattage.4

 

[Symbols as Distributor PIO's loose attached record formats]

On 2/25/2025 at 9:49 PM, hdmcclx said:

Think ive found a bug with the Distributor tool.

Please post a test file for us to look at.

Thanks, Scott

[Truss Trim VS Z value]

When you open the truss symbol and look at it from the front, is any part of the geometry below zero? The bottom trim is based on the boundary box of the symbol with the Z height based on the insertion point.

[I was looking for a 45 degress led module in Vectorworks]

I don't think this one exists yet. The VW libraries are almost all manufacturer-specific, and our current libraries contain mostly flat panels. What tile is this? You might find a DWG on their website that you can import into VW.

 

[Truss Gates - Allow Extra Roll Angle]

I think you're flipping the link vs. rotating the link.
When you attach the link, use the I (eye) key to flip/rotate the link symbol after the first click. In my test, I'm not having an issue with the middle bar being on the bottom.

[VW25 Truss "Trim Height" not accurate in OIP]

On 2/20/2025 at 8:42 PM, stayathomedad said:

Is that the step I missed? I did change the Height/Width in the Truss Properties window but is that not enough? Do I need to use the "Custom..." dropdown option?

Yes, the tool uses both sets of information, and in this case, they should match. With custom truss symbols, you'll need to double-check that both have the appropriate information. As soon as I changed the .000 to 1.708, the trim field worked properly. 

[Equipment Summary Key. Pipes not totaling by length but listing each as a separate item]

23 hours ago, markdd said:

Equipment Summary Tool is surely about gear of a certain size, weight, or configuration.

While I don't disagree, the index, along with all the other fields, is considered part of the "configuration" of the parametric object. Please put in a VE to add to the list. 

[Equipment Summary Key. Pipes not totaling by length but listing each as a separate item]

22 hours ago, MatthewW said:

When I use the Pipe tool to create pipes. Each pipe is listed in the Equipment Summary Key as a separate item even though the length is the same. 

@MatthewW,
@markdd is correct in that each pipe is considered an individual item if there is any difference within the pipe data, aka parametric (plug-in object) object. We're working on solutions that will take time to implement. 

 

22 hours ago, MatthewW said:

Is their a workaround for this other then just use symbols. I also need it to still work with Braceworks.

Yes, and no. Sorry, this does need symbols, but you can easily create them from the lighting pipe tool object. Place a pipe and create a symbol of it. Do this once for each different length of pipe you need. You get the power of the lighting pipe inside the symbol vs. using plain pipe symbols.
Then, convert the symbol into a hanging position. This will give you the power of hanging positions, and the summary key can treat each pipe length as a separate object counted together.
Here's a pic of my testing. All four 21' pipe symbols report as one in the key, regardless of the name used for each hanging position.  

Personally, I use hanging positions all the time to take advantage of the additional functions they allow. Many users prefer to avoid the extra step of converting objects into a hanging position. Both workflows are valid. 

[VW25 Truss "Trim Height" not accurate in OIP]

@hdmcclx and @stayathomedad
Please check the cross sections of your truss and be sure the height and width fields match the truss symbols you're playing with. If the internal numbers do not match the truss symbol sizes, your trim results will be off, even if they are grayed. 
Let me know if you need more info. If you do, Please post a test file here showing the issues. We don't need a complete drawing. Just a couple of offending truss symbols. 

hth, Scott

[Showcase using only vectorworks]

The old way of rendering without the showcase workflow still applies. Showcase needs something that sends DMX, etc.
Start here and you'll discover the workflows to render without a console. https://app-help.vectorworks.net/2025/eng/VW2025_Guide/Rendering2/Setting Spotlight_rendering_options.htm?rhsearch=Setting Spotlight rendering options&rhhlterm=setting set settings sets spotlight rendering render rendered renderings options option

 

[I can't remove the simplification of trusses in graphic legend]

Would you please post a sample file? It will be helpful in figuring out what the issue might be.

[Vectorworks Libraries]

Right click the symbol in the Resource Manager and edit the 2D geometry. Save into a favorite file for future use.

[Accessories not showing up]

The Fresnel you're using is missing the Light Info Record. Right-click on the symbol and choose Attach Record, and add the Lightin Info Record. You might need to refresh the lighting devices, but the color changers should then appear. I've attached an updated file.

Accessory Test.vwx

[Lighting pipe not connecting to truss grid in multiple spots]

12 hours ago, cglow said:

pipe was too short for it to recognize it as being above the truss

Good catch. This makes sense as BW looks for items spanning the centerline of the truss. It wouldn't see anything crossing just the first chord. 

[Lighting pipe not connecting to truss grid in multiple spots]

Please post a sample file to play with.

Thanks, Scott

[Schematic Views labels]

Colors can be applied using Data Vis. Explore this https://app-help.vectorworks.net/2025/eng/VW2025_Guide/Views/Applying_a_data_visualization.htm

 

[How change fixture symbole name or name fixture ?]

In the Light Info Record attached to the light symbol, edit the Inst Type field. That's where the summary key grabs the name from.

[Connecting hoist to house rigging point and truss]

Please share your file, or a sample file with what you're working with so we can take a look.