[How to create vector symbols]

First, I would like to say that I am a NEWBIE. I would like to make some new plant symbols (2D) with Adobe Illustrator (or some other vector program). When I design a symbol and import in into vectorworks or copy and past it, then create a symbol, I can't manipulate it like I can when I design it in vectorworks.

If this can be done, could someone walk me through how they create vector symbols outside of Vectorworks?

Thanks

Con

[Used VectorWorks Books]

I am looking for someone that may have used Jonathan Pickup's VectorWorks Manuals that they would like to sell.

I am looking for "Essential Vectorworks (version 12)", "Architect Tutorial Manual version 12)", & VectorWorks Landscape Tutorial".

Please send me an email with what you have and how much you want for them.

Thanks

Con

[Patterns not printing]

When I print a brick pattern with my Brother Laser printer the pattern comes out fine. If I print a brick pattern with my old hp DesignJet 250 C the pattern turns out gray.

What is the problem

Con

[Watercolor plant symbols]

Can anyone give advice on the best way to create watercolor style renderings for plant symbols?

Thanks

[Takeoffs from hand drawings]

I do quite a few takeoffs from landscape designs that are hand drawn. The way I do the takeoff from these drawings is to scan the drawing in, copy it to a layer and then scale it to the right size. Are there any better ways? I would like your input.

Thanks

Con

[Users Guide or Manual]

I got the Vectorworks 12 new 3 installation discs with a "Core Concepts" learning series CD.

[Users Guide or Manual]

Is there a place to download a Users Manual / Guide in a PDF file for Vectorworks 12?

I couldn't find anything on the CD's.

Thanks in advance.

[Installation Freezes at 88%]

Sorry, this is my first time.

I am running Windows XP, have 14 GB harddrive space, 512 memory, AMD Opteron Processor 244,

and do have virus protection software running.

I have not tried copying the files to the harddrive. I am not getting an error message.

I will go to Windows task manager and it shows that the program is still running. I waited two hours and it was still at 88%.

One other newbie question, what is this dongle for??????????????

Any help is greatful.

Thanks

Con

[Installation Freezes at 88%]

I have tried twice and the installation freezes up at 88%. Any ideas.

Thanks

Con