Hi,
I have installed VectorWorks 11.01 with Spotlight and am having an odd error occur. A specific client has sent me 2 files from his installation of VW11, no Spotlight. Both of those files cause the similar behaviors on my machine. This error does not appear when I start from blank documents, Spotlight template documents or imported DXF/DWG documents.
I get the following error in various forms, depending on what Spotlight tool I am trying to use:
An attempt to define a Plug-in Object named ?Lighting Device? failed because Format with that name already exists in the current document. The entire operation is cancelled.
I open the first file, add my layers and define my classes. I then place my lighting truss using the Straight Truss tool. Then I go to convert the truss to a Lighting Position. VW throws an error. I try to add a fixture with the Inst Insertion Tool, VW throws an error. Then I go to Define/Convert > Convert To Instrument - a fixture symbol to an Instrument, VW throws an error. I try to add an accessory with the Accessory Insertion Tool, VW throws an error. I go to use Label Legend Manager and VW throws the error, THEN opens the Label Legend Manager dialog box.
I open the second file, add my layers and define my classes. I then place my lighting truss using the Straight Truss tool. Then I go to convert the truss to a Lighting Position. It works. I try to add a fixture with the Inst Insertion Tool, VW throws an error. I go to use Label Legend Manager and VW throws the error, THEN opens the Label Legend Manager dialog box.
I?m guessing here: Is there a way to reset/clear formats in an incoming file to allow Spotlight formats to be added to it?
Thanks for any insight here.
Chris