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With Vectorworks 2025 just use the "Tilt" parameter.
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That returns the internal ID of the object. The full list be available in the SDK.
The basic values are here:
https://developer.vectorworks.net/index.php?title=VS:Function_Reference_Appendix_D
517 is a Solid Addition
641 is TrussItem
You may be traversing into the plug-in and finding the solid addition rather than the outer level TrussItem.
The ID could change but it's rare.
I usually use GetParametricRecord() and then GetName() to check the name of the record to see if it matches. -
They should be there, none were removed for Vectorworks 2025.
Make sure you are looking in the Vectorworks libraries and not just the current document.
Also try refreshing the resource manager.
From the resource manager click the gear icon and select Refresh Libraries.-
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Form my past experience running ETC offline on the same computer as the Visualizer it still did not like having a manual IP address assigned in the ETC software. If I just let the computer and the ETC software grab IP addresses from the DHCP server all was happy in the world.
I was even able to use the wireless connection between computes as you have setup as long as the DHCP service was running.
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The one thing I have found with the ETC offline software is that it likes to be run connected to a network with a DCHP server. I had issues manually configuring the IP or just using the loop-back and default IP that gets assigned when there is no connection. Once I connected things to a router to serve up IP addresses, even if it wasn't connected to the internet, everything started working.
As Brandon said it's best to just have one network connection operational. Don't try to have WiFi connected to the internet and a hardwired connection connecting to another machine running the console or visualizer.-
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Vectorworks only includes a few basic GDTF files bu default.
There is are several versions of the Hyperstar available on the GDTF Share.
https://gdtf-share.com/share.php?page=home&manu=High End Systems&fix=Hyperstar Standard&rev=47902 -
Did you set the fixture mode or the GDTF mode for the High End Hyperstar?
If there is no mode assigned the fixture will be seen by Vision as just geometry.
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You are likely missing the speaker symbols from the original file so the array is defaulting to the default speaker.
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@James Narduzzo If you accidentally watermark your file because of this issue please contact technical support directly.
They will want to know which file you imported the resource from to confirm the problem and to make sure no others have gotten by our testing.
We have identified 4 files that have this issue. If you find any others please let us know.
/Libraries/Entertainment/Stage/Rose Brand/Rose Brand Winch.vwx
/Libraries/Entertainment/Stage/Scaffolding/Layher Allround Event.vwx
/Libraries/Entertainment/Stage/Scaffolding/Layher.vwx
/Libraries/Entertainment/Stage/Scaffolding/Ringlock.vwx-
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Yes. We have seen issues with Mac security permissions and Sequoia may be even more restrictive. Make sure you give Vectorworks permission to use the camera. We look all devices capable of providing video. The Vectorworks installer should automatically add the necessary permissions but there may be something new in Sequoia.
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There is one more step..
Spotlight>Visualizer>Select Video Input>Capture Device and the Edit Screen Image>Enable Previs>Capture Device are used for identifying which objects are video objects and if the object will use a recorded video or a stream/capture device.
The NDI stream is selected using Spotlight>Showcase>Select Video Source... once the object has been identified as using a stream/capture device. -
For Joshua Benghiat's plug-ins you will need a new 2025 version, you can not just copy the 2024 version to 2025.
Typically Vectorscript and Python plug-ins can be copied from version to version.
The more complex C++ SDK based plug-ins are required to be updated for every major version release.
You can check in Josh's site but the plug-ins should also be shown on the Partner Product page when they are ready.
From the Help menu in Vectorworks select Install Partner Products... This will show you the 3rd party plugins that are currently available you your version of Vectorworks.-
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Most of the Spotlight preferences are document preferences and stored with the document.
If you configure the settings then create a template file and have your team members start from the template file they will have the same settings.-
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The command will only look to the fixture share. If you want to use customized GDTF files not available on the share you will have to assign them manually.
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@DubmanWhich product do you have licensed? Fundamentals, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight or Designer?
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Please follow the steps outlined here:
Some of the dialogs may look slightly different but the instructions are the same.
The important thing is to launch Vision first and have the VizKey on the machine running Vision.
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The workflow for creating schematic views has not changed for Vectorworks 2025.
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Yes, schematic views can be placed, and usually are placed, directly to another layer. It was done on the same layer in the video to show how editing one updates the other.
The schematic view is generating a flattened view based on the relative position of lights on the truss.
You can read more about how schematic views work here: Creating schematic views.-
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This does not look like Z-fighting. Usually Z-fighting doesn't have a clear divide, it's more sporadic.
Also what's your projection setting? I've seen Z-fighting more in perspective than orthogonal view. -
Try setting the RGBColor field to an empty string.
The RGB color is stored here so we don't have to take the time to process the color names.
Setting it to an empty string forces the lighting device to process the color set in the color field.-
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d&b audiotechnik speakers are in Vectorworks Libraries\Entertainment\Audio Speakers\Speakers db audiotechnik.vwx
If you search in the Research Manager for d&b you should see the speakers along with some other d&b equipment.
If you don't see them make sure you are online and you have the Vectorworks libraries enabled in the resource manager.
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The number of emitters shown in Vision is not related to the number of emitters shown in Vectorworks.
The number of emitters will be determined by the GDTF for the .lit file used in Vision.-
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When the speaker object can not find the speaker symbol it will revert to using the default speaker geometry.
Did you import the Speaker object into a new drawing?
If the speaker object is tilted and you import it into a new document it does not bring the speaker symbol into the new document.
If the speaker is not tilted the speaker object will import the speaker symbol into a new document.
We are planning to address this issue in a future version.-
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We recently met with Atomic to talk to them about their products among other things.
They do not release 3D models to the general public, you can try contacting them directly.
Some of the designs are just too easy to make a clone of their design once you have the 3D model.
We are working with Atomic to investigate other options to provide users with their designs.-
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Migrating from VW educational version to Design Suite 2024
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As part of the Vectorworks student2PRO program you can have watermarks removed from the files you created with your educational version while you were a student.
You can contact your sales representative for details.