Scott C. Parker

With so many variables, please post a sample file so that the collective can take a look.

Please post a sample file so that the collective can take a look.

Please post a sample file so that the collective can take a look.

Making this easier is on my list of future improvements. Until then, here's a file with a worksheet to play with. The number of links is calculated using the delta lengths you mentioned. Good idea. Thanks to @Nikolay Zhelyazkov for his help. Links worksheet.vwx

Have you played with the new split worksheet function in 2026?

Start by changing your geometry to book corner and then check your various dimensions.

Not at the moment. I'll add this to our lists. Thanks!

Have you played either the Insert Connection Tool or the Insert Drop menu command? Explore these two options.

I'm looking into this, but I don't think it's an option to manage the text location yet. A Data Tag would be the way to go to add custom text placement.

Well... But... If I wanted to create a workaround for this unsupported issue, I'd place corner blocks where you want the grapple. Do the calcs to get the weight info. Check that you're within your load limits of the gear you're using, and then take some screenshots. Once you have them, revert the truss to the actual parts and include the screenshots with a note that the system is using approximate numbers to communicate with the venue and/or the engineer who will be stamping the drawing.

I understand. Another option is to share the file in a DM if that works. Otherwise, let us know when you have some shareable test files.

Since your system is calculating properly, you can ignore the alerts here. We have a known issue where this particular alert shows up when replacing the downleg with a hoist. If you want to test, replace one of the bridle/hoists with a bridle/downleg instead and run the calculation. You'll see the alert is gone, and the system calculates the same, but for the hoist info.

Some items just needed a little shifting to have them be seen as connected. Matthew's file was very helpful. I took it a bit further and found more items that were not connected properly. A nudge here, a shift there, a couple of re-drawn bridles, and we're able the calculate the system. It's showing a lot of red, but I don't know the load limits of your overhead beams. Bridles_BK (2).vwx

Thanks for the file. These are all items we're working on.

I don't think this is an actual menu command vs. a right-click on object command. Though many objects support standard menu commands when right-clicking, some perimetric tools offer additional tools when the object is selected. Truss and rigging systems are one and offer the Select System Objects option. Have you found a way to see this command in a normal menu? I've searched and not found it. What to do? I suggest a script that can be added as a menu item, thus allowing a keyboard shortcut. Which, in turn, can then be added to the Streamdeck. If you post your query here, https://forum.vectorworks.net/index.php?/forum/9-sdk/, you'll likely receive suggestions.

The Resource Manager has a search function that drills into the libraries of symbols.

Be sure the device has the light info record attached. If it does, please post a copy of it here for us to look at. SFX as Lighting Devices.mp4

Sorry, I don't see the link to the file.

What happens when you follow @Tom W.'s comment in the thread? Can you describe your process and offer more details on what is not working during your workflow? Perhaps, post a sample file so that the collective can take a look.

What build of VW are you seeing this in? To find the build number, open the About VW window.

Please post sample files so that the collective can take a look.

In a design layer, place a truss, select it, right-click on the selected truss, then choose Customize Truss Symbol Data...

If you're still having issues, please post a sample file so that the collective can take a look.

So I can try, what truss symbols are you using?

Here's one of my test files that should prove helpful. I've put the stinger (steel) in the top bar symbol on one wall. In the other, I've used the stinger as a pickup symbol on the truss. Top Bar with Stingers.vwx