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You could use the data manager to add a simple record to all objects in a specific class. Then, map the Length value to the Record. After that, you can use the Record to define the criteria. There is probably a more efficient way to do this with the Search criteria, but this is the solution that first appeared in my head! Enclosed is the file. Line Length.vwx

I have seen this before, and a restart of the program sorted out the problem.

Just import the referenced file into a Viewport in the usual way and then activate only the Layer you want to see. Duplicate the Layer (the Design Layer Viewport will be duplicated as well) and then activate the appropriate layer in the new referenced viewport. Rinse and repeat until all referenced design layers are correctly visible on the appropriate Layers in the active file. However, you can reference particular Layers into the file without creating Design Layer Viewports. The big caveat is that all the resources, including all the relevant classes, symbols etc., will also be imported into the file as well. If you are happy to import geometry from others, then that might be the best solution for you. However, the method above is probably best if you want to keep your file as bloat-free as possible.

No, I'm fairly certain it's not possible. You could try Graphic Legends, which can filter by Viewports. However, I'm not sure if all the worksheet functions will work in these......

Group them together and then use the Offset Tool.

Welcome Back!! The only way I know how to do this so that the Worksheet lists the objects in the way that you require is with the Space object. Here is my version.... Room names.vwx Beware some of the stock symbols. In this example, the geometry was still developable (i.e., still extrudes, Solid additions, etc.), and some of the 3D elements spill over into other spaces. Converting the 3D geometry to Generic Solids fixes that problem!!

As I said in my earlier post, the reason why the 3D polygon is not extruding is because it is not perfectly planar. Here is a short video explaining and proving the issue.

Here is a link to the Vectorworks functions page. https://developer.vectorworks.net/index.php?title=Worksheet_Functions If you want to get a good overview of Worksheets and some useful ways you can use Worksheet Formulae for events lighting, then this page will help you. https://showvector.com/worksheets/ (This is my subscription site, so you will need to sign up for a membership.)

There is a setting in Vectorworks preferences (interactive section) called enable tool highlighting. Make sure that is turned on.

3D polylines can be "extruded" using the Push/Pull tool as long as the geometry is planar. Without digging into the geometry too deeply, I suspect that the Red Polygons are not quite Planar, hence the problem you see here. Try converting them to NURBS Surfaces using the Create Surface from Curves command and then have another try. You should have better luck.

The short answer is no. When you delete a Layer, the objects go as well. Is there a common criteria you could use with the Custom Selection Command? That way, if there are hundreds of objects, they can be more efficiently selected and assigned to a different layer and new Class. Sadly, I think this is about a creative workflow as opposed to a mystery function of the program!

I'm afraid I don't have the file anymore.

Have you tried using the Backslash'\' key?

What object are you referring to?

It's for when you want to change the tool mode mid-operation. If you change the mode from the mode bar, then all is well. If you change the mode from the Smart Options display, then the reference point is lost, and you have to redefine it to carry on the tool operation.