[Audio Tools - Speakers and Bumper Types not show up when trying to Import]

Yes, there looks like there is a problem on the Mac only with the import dialog.

 

It's not ideal but you can use a symbol and then change the "Source" to "Catalog".

This will create a generic type based on the attributes of the symbol and create the simple geometry.

You can save this configuration to the catalog if you want to preserve the settings.

 

[connecting Vectorworks vision with Compulite vectorpc consol on the same computer.]

@pazworkfornow@gmail.com I would contact Compulite and/or use a 3rd party application to verify that Compulite is outputting data that the computer can read. It looks like it should output the first 512 channels.
I took a quick look at the manual. Make sure you have Art-Net enabled in Compulite.
Art-Net and VC’s must be enabled in Tools 􀁠Settings 􀁠 DMX Protocol.

You are also using an older version of Vision, the current version of Vision 2022 (27.0.3) so there may also be some fixes to the latest version of Vision.

[Vision cannot load Library, DMX Providers / Artnet]

@mhersland 2 Things.

Make sure you use the Vision 2022 SP3 installer. We found an issue with the dongle drivers when installed on a new computer that was corrected with the SP3 installer.

 

Second run the Vision installer again (or run the repair) after you run the MA installer.

The MA installer installs the driver in the wrong location for the 64bit version of Vision.

I think this is your problem. The grandMA.dll in the DmxProviders folder should be 45 KB not 1,003 KB.

[mvr re-engineering has borked texture export]

@ajpen You can also try selecting the option to exporting using 3ds in the export VMR dialog.

The new glTF based format uses a completely different method of texturing (PBR) than 3ds.

Using 3ds may be a faster solution for you while we investigate the problem.

[Incompatible Plug-ins]

@SGSF 42 You may also get this error message and a crash if your system does not meet the minimum system requirements.

Vectorworks 2022 requires macOS 10.15 or later.

Vectorworks 2022 System Requirements

 

[Incompatible Plug-ins]

When you installed Vectorworks did you install as an administrator?

Also, What MacOS version are you sing? Intel or M1?
I would recommend contacting your local tech support directly and provide them with the details and a copy of your install log file.

[DMX Connectivity Articles]

If you are using an ma3 compact is should output native sACN or Artnet to Vision. 
Since you are using the Vision license that came with Spotlight Service select you will be limited to using the first 2 universes.
The full paid version of Vision allows you to access unlimited universes.
Make sure you are using Vision 2022 SP3, we fixed an issue where Vision may not see the data from all network interfaces.

[Available Plug-In question.]

Vectorworks Help contains a full list of the tools and commands that are available for each product.

https://app-help.vectorworks.net/2022/eng/assets/docs/Commands_Tools2022.pdf

[Cannot edit Elevation Benchmark in OIP. All items grayed out]

Vectorworks Help contains a full list of the tools and commands that are available for each product.

https://app-help.vectorworks.net/2022/eng/assets/docs/Commands_Tools2022.pdf

[DMX Connectivity Articles]

Make sure you update to SP3 that was just released. We address some issues dealing with multiple network cards.

If you are able can you post the file here and we can take a look.

[No connection or control in Vision]

Vision does not have a built-in console, you must connect to a console via ArtNet, sACN etc. in order to control the lights in Vision.
The software controls in Vision only apply to conventional type fixtures attributes that do not have DMX control.

[soft goods- split center]

The "Open From" option is only available when the soft goods is made of a single straight segment.

The 2D color is controlled from the attributes palette, the 3D color is set in the 3D options dialog.

[Spotlight Adding A Device Type To The Dropdown Menu In Object Info/Lighting Device]

There is not. These choices align with the options available in Lightwright.

You can add your own custom field if you would like but you can not add options to existing drop-downs.

[How to get handle to command]

It should work, or at least it used to.

(I haven't tested this in a long time.)

When you create the command in the plug-in manager you should add the parameter fields you need.

If the command name is "AP Make Jumper Cable Chain" then

PIORecName := 'AP Make Jumper Cable Chain';
PIORecHdl := GetObject(PIORecName);

Should work.

Even if PIORecHdl returns NILL using NILL should work and access the default record since only one can exist in the document.

GetRField(NILL, PIORecName, parmeterName);

SetRField(NILL, PIORecName, parmeterName, newValue);

 

The better way to do it is to use Set/GetSavedSetting() if you want to settings to apply across documents, especially because the user can reset them, and Rpstr if you want them to apply to just the document.

[Can't open files from ONE student]

Do you know what version the student is using and where (from which distributor) they obtained their Vectorworks license?
Some distributors outside of the US provide an educational Vectorworks license that uses a different file format that can not be used with the professional version.
It may be best to have the student contact technical support directly to identify and resolve the issue.
 

[Hide Truss Name]

The text is in the Rigging-Truss-Label class. You can turn the class off and on to show and hide the text label.

[Projector Locus Points]

I think the loci are in the non-plot class, if you turn the class of they should not be shown.

[Change of symbol name in Instrument summary]

The count is not directly based on the symbol name, it's based on the Instrument Type.

[Lightwright data exchange issue. German/UK VW Universe/Address issue]

I would start by reverting to the Spotlight default parameters to make sure you are working with the correct fields. We use the internal names of the fields to determine the universe and address fields that are sent to/from LW.
Universe and address are special fields and theses fields must be used when exchanging the data.

[2022 spotlight - soft goods (pipe and drape) - repeated hangs]

Check your Pleat Width setting. If you are using a very small pleat width on a large drape it will be slow to draw and appear to hang while it draws all the pleats.

If you want a flat drape choose the simple 2D and simple 3D options.

[Locating a light source.]

FYI: If you want to get rid of the "Default Light" you should place a light and turn it off.

[light color]

Which Renderworks style are you selecting? Some of the styles will remove the color.

[Activation on two PC's]

Trial versions can only be activated once. Licensed versions can be activated on 2 machines.
You may want to contact your sales representative and inquire about getting a trial for your other machine.

[Switching from student to professional]

Please contact your local distributor and ask them about the student2pro program.

As part of the program when you purchase a professional license we convert your files to the professional version.

 

[Convert to Instrument not working]

"Create Label Legend from Instrument" is the wrong command, you should be using Spotlight > Object Conversion > "Convert to Lighting Device".