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M.CH

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  1. It depends on how your files were originally referenced,are you using "Absolute Path" or "Path relevant to current document"

    The ones that are orphaned may be on PRCD.

    If you check the files you might find this is the problem.

    Also are any of the references from previous VW versions, that is a no win situation, every file needs to be in the current version.

    Because you are using 12.5 you will not have DesignLayerViewports, so it might be well worth thinking of the upgrade first, and then you can batch all your files.

    Bearing in mind 2009 is imminent, this is also an option

    HTH

  2. Make sure all your layers are at the right starting point and height in the Layer Organisation palette. For example 0, 10' layer one, 10', 10' layer 2 and 20', 10' layer 3.

    Then create 1 design layer viewport, then in the OIP select the layers button and then check the layers you want, everything should be perfectly spaced.

    HTH

  3. For tutorials what you want is someone nearby to give you a days run through.

    For a manual, other than the electronic version, to be recommended is

    Artlantis R & Studio, The Missing Book isbn 88-8233-537-2 or

    EAN 978-88-8233-537-3

    Authors Roberta Cecci, Roberto Corona

    Make sure you have classes selected as the export option with special attention paid to the check box "use at creation" in graphic attributes, and use a design layer viewport as the export item so all the items are in the right vertical position

    There is also an Artlantis Forum on their website

    HTH

  4. Hi folks,

    Haven't been around much lately, but I'm evaluating an upgrade from Fundamentals 11.5 to Architect 2008 and have a couple questions.

    Wait a few days and it will be 2009!!

    Back to your original questions.

    Making the transition from 2D to 3D is surprisingly easy, with all the benefits for you as a designer, your clients visuals and the team making the furniture.

    I have always produced 3D visuals, since starting with MiniCad, adding them to the standard shop and working drawings.

    On the design front 3D resoulution comes very quickly.

    Also with a 3D model you then have all the elevations, plans and sections you need as all the VPs are dynamic.

    You can create templates for different styles of projects, including VPs, Worksheets, etc and

    We're thinking Architect mostly for the productivity tools. Chief among these is batch printing and pdf output. Til now it's been print to pdf one (design) layer at a time, and a third party app to combine into one doc.

    You can even build the batch printing into the template.

    HTH

  5. I can't buy the plug-in on my job. My boss won't lett me. So I need some info on how this can be done withouth the plugin.

    What I would do is time how long you are taking to achieve this task, including forum time.

    When you have completed the task tell your boss, that you can achieve the same result in 5 minutes with Matt's plug in.

    Job done.

  6. Do you have the SketchUp import plug in?

    If you do you can look at the following:

    If you look at geometry mapping you have various choices, along with what the default styles are.

    Its a case of working out what is best for your sketchup drawing style.

    Also you will need to change the scale as it comes in at 1:1

    It also comes in as a symbol

    If you dont have any success with this you can use 3ds export from SU and import the SU 3ds file

    This file has more graphical quality but it is about 10x the file size

    HTH

  7. Here are your choices, there is due to be a new range of MacBook Pros in September, so you can buy the latest fastest laptop that works out of the box, or you can get a good discount, (from Apple) for the previous generation machine on the Apple website.

    In addition along with your student discount you can also get a free iPod touch, if you qualify should be happening in the UK very soon as already available in US.

    What has not been discussed is the weight comparison of similar laptops.

    Lightweight PC laptops carry a price premium over macs, usually with a lower spec.

    If you can afford the difference between a MacBook and a MacBook Pro then go for the 15"MBP, the benefit being a larger screen. Otherwise the mid range MacBook offers the best value

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