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So I managed to make the required file size and accompanying high res image but when I upload them to VW for the icon it shows up as a red x. It no longer shows the error of wrong file size but accepts the image and fails to show it.

Hello, I want to create a custom tool icon using a symbol that I have drawn. However, every time I try to upload an image as an icon it shows an error that says the file size must be 26x20 and 70 dpi. My question is what is the best way to go about creating an icon?

When creating a plug in there are multiple options. Command, tool, point object, linear object, etc. Is there a resource that explains what the difference in the options is and which to use? So far I've just been using point object for everything but is there a benefit to using a linear object or tool? Thanks

So perhaps I am not understanding this correctly. I attempted to use vs.GetZatXY() and the symbols placed at this value are inserting below the "ground" polygon. I have tried to make the ground a NURBS surface instead but did not change the results. I suspect that I am doing something wrong in terms of reference points, but am not sure what that would be. I attached the file in the event of the likelihood that it's user error. 🤣 FootPlacement.vwx

Well see now, that would be just too easy 🤣 I'll give it a shot. Thank you for your help.

I am working on creating a plug in object to lay out a stage and I would like it to adjust the leg heights according to the ground elevation. I am thinking that the ground elevation should be a NURBS surface to show the change in elevation. How would I get the elevation, the z point, at point (x,y)? How do I detect when an object passes through a surface? Any help is appreciated

@AlHanson Thank you! Setting the 2D objects on the ground plane worked perfectly. I'll have to look into this further. I also tried vs.Generate2DFrom3DComp() but it froze my Vectorworks because of the understructure that I didn't show in the original pictures so I guess that's not the route for me.

I am working on a Plug In to layout a stage. I originally created it to just run off a script but now am transitioning to making it a PIO. My issue is now that it is an object, the dimensions for width and depth do not show up unless in Top/plan view and everything else is hidden. I am certain that I did not change anything with the dimensions or the symbols used in switching from a script to a PIO This is the Top View and it shows the symbols that make up the object This is the Top/Plan view that shows only the dimensions.