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Hi Cristiano, Sorry, there are a lot of previous questions in this thread. Please copy/paste the question. Can you share a copy of the file so we can try what you are doing?
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Inventory for lighting device parts - lenses, etc.
Scott C. Parker replied to David Lapham's topic in Entertainment
Add one of each full body/lens symbol. Highlight the lenses category and edit the Spares column. For the full number of bodies, you can divide them between all the units. Or, add the total number of bodies into the Spares of just one unit. Subtract the number of full units from the spare bodies. You should then have a total number of bodies and spare lenses, etc. -
Hi Jeff, Please see this post/thread. You can change the maximum chain lengths and save your hoists to your favorite libraries as needed.
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Method to reference internal elevations with spaces
Scott C. Parker replied to bcoe's topic in Data Tags
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Please post a file to play with. Are you speaking of climbing truss? No, the chain will not follow a path containing corners/curves. However, I've easily faked it using short sections of chain symbols. It's not perfect, but it communicates to the crew what I want.
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Hi Aaron, You'll need to add the Gobo summary line item to your build list for the gobos to display. We're working on having the list of gobos collapse and show the counts instead of having the whole list.
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Data visualisations in Equipment Summary Key
Scott C. Parker replied to Mike Wright's topic in Entertainment
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We're working on exposing more parts of the bridle data for users to build their own tags. Until then, we added a couple of data tags for this very need to the Data Tags library files. They're under entertainment. I've added them to the file you shared. 1106062597_Bridledatatag_v2024.vwx
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Can you share a file with the symbols and the info you're trying to change?
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Correct, a straight truss with a corner block does not calculate unless another truss goes off to the side. It's a long time limitation that's annoying, to say the least. You need to use a 12" straight truss vs. a corner block.
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Have you played with the new 2024 EntQuipUniversal record now attached to each spotlight object upon insertion? You can add your fields to this record for your drawings and add the record to your template files. Whenever you insert spotlight items, the item first checks for the record in the local file. If it's there, it gets used and includes any/all extra fields you've added. Once you have it, you can use the Data Manager to map when you need it, and you can make your reports reference the record. Bonus, data tags can also look at this record.
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If you have workgroups set up, the inventory XML files are stored in the workgroup inventory folder rather than the local user folder flavor. Therefore, you should be able to share with your team. Always keep a back up of the original VWX file used to create the inventory. Anyone using the shared inventory file can make updates, right or wrong. 🙂
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The Equipment list and Inventory dialog will keep a count of your units and compare them to the inventories you build. The summary key you're showing has a bug that keeps it from showing inventory quantities when you use the symbol version of the lighting device. if you change that to the Plug-in version of the symbol, you'll have better luck, but we have a second bug we're working on dealing with. We have two videos showing the new inventory and equipment list functions. https://university.vectorworks.net/course/index.php?mycourses=0&tagfilter[category]=content+category-5-entertainment&tagfilter[type]=0&tagfilter[difficulty]=0&search=inventory&langfilter[]=0
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Equipment Summary / Compare to inventory not displaying
Scott C. Parker replied to tspilman's topic in Entertainment
Hi Tim, I'm sorry to say we're hunting some bugs and an implementation issue. Both are being worked on. The implementation issue is a system limitation that currently restricts the comparison to inventory to work with used plug-in symbols only and not the regularly used equipment symbols we are used to using. Fixing this is a longer process than anyone wishes. To have your counts work, please insert the plug-in version of the symbols, and then the counts should work. I just found a new bug when I made the above screenshot. If you assign items to inventory sources, the compared quantities (10 in this example) revert to zeros. I'm reporting that now. -
Venue Drawing Standards (from a rigger's perspective)
Scott C. Parker replied to Wood's topic in Entertainment
USITT had an article several years ago covering this. Here's a link to a text version that could be helpful. Unfortunately, it's missing the screenshots. https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Vectorworks+to+AutoCAD+and+back.-a0472370414 I'm looking for the actual article, but spring cleaning from the past may have spelled its demise. -
Hi Tomas, I've found two workarounds for this. Neither are solutions, but temporary fixes. First, make a report and filter it by your floor layer. Second, create a floor position, anchor all units on the floor to it, and place a position summary key. The worksheet has everything in the layer, while the position summary key only has items on the floor, not on ladders or the four strip lights up high. I explain both in the attached video. Count Bug Workarounds 2024-01-20_09-39-13.mp4
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Thanks for the file. The incorrect counting is a bug that we're working on. I'm testing a workaround and will send it if I can figure it out.
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Hello Lohint, Would you please post a few screenshots of what you're trying to do? And, perhaps a sample file with the viewports and filters you're using? It'll go a long way towards helping. Thanks, Scott
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What happens if you try adding the profile to a light in a new document? If it crashes, can you provide the test file and a link to the GDTF profile you're using?
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Sharing Inventory and Equipment List
Scott C. Parker replied to LudovicChoquette's topic in Entertainment
Create an inventory for each supplier by generating a new Vectorworks file per supplier. Develop an inventory from each file and store it in an easily accessible location for updates when supplier offerings change. Utilize workgroup folders to share inventories with team members, as the inventory XML files will be stored there if available.- 1 reply
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Something else a colleague suggested to explore. Could be an interesting rabbit hole.
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Being that you have a spotlight background, you could use the cable tools with single output "breakouts" for each outlet, etc...
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Here's place to start. It's really basic at the moment. https://app-help.vectorworks.net/2024/eng/VW2024_Guide/MEP/Creating_a_circuit.htm#h I think these are the right steps, but I've not tested step by step. Open your Vectorworks project and navigate to the desired drawing where you want to create the room electrical layout. Make sure you have the MEP toolset activated. You can do this by going to the top menu and selecting "Tools" > "Workspaces" > "Tool Sets" > "MEP". In the toolset, locate and select the Circuiting tool. It should be represented by an icon resembling a plug and socket. Click on the first electrical device or outlet that you want to include in the room electrical layout. This will be the starting point of your circuit. If the selected device is a custom symbol without a Circuiting record attached, the tool will automatically attach the record to the symbol. You may need to specify whether it is an electrical or communication circuit. The Circuiting Tool dialog box will open, allowing you to enter information for the circuit and the objects within the circuit. Fill in the desired information, such as circuit number, phase, and any other relevant details. Continue clicking on the remaining devices or outlets in the order you want the circuit loop to be drawn. The tool will automatically connect them and assign circuit numbers accordingly. To complete the circuit, click in an empty area of the drawing. A confirmation message may appear asking if you want to place the Home Run marker. Click "Yes" to place the marker. The Circuiting tool will generate a Home Run marker and denote the phases as specified. Repeat steps 4 to 9 for any additional circuits or devices you want to include in the room electrical layout. Once you have finished creating the room electrical layout, save your work to ensure you don't lose any progress. ConnectCAD is another route, but it's designed to make riser diagrams vs. room mapping and layouts.
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Have you checked in: same location as you keep the VWX file. VW your user folder your documents folder. ? Are you running Mac or Windows? Have you done a search for the file using the OS search? The file should be the same name as the file you're working with. OH! and have you actually saved the new file you're working with? If not, the XML file wouldn't have a name to use.