[Updating Lighting Device Color]

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.

[D&B Audiotechnik symbols]

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.



 

[Changing LED batten emitter qty]

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.

[Speaker loses its symbol]

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.

[Atomic Design "Hive" 3D symbol]

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.

[Truss cross section Data]

@Wood Custom cross sections are stored only with the file. There are not stored with the symbol or as a resource in the document.
The cross section data is custom for the document and not necessarily specific to a symbol so there is not a good method of managing, identifying, or resolving conflicts like we can do with other resources.

[Symbol Truss Sixty82 TPM29s no braceworks]

On 6/19/2024 at 11:32 AM, Chris J Clarke said:

I'd also really like to see the data for the Sixty82 truss added to Braceworks. In particular the M29S range. Is it just that you're waiting for them to provide the info? Would it help if we emailed them and asked them to provide it as a customer?

Yes, We are waiting from them to provide us all the proper data in the correct format. We have found that many of the companies have most of the data available but are missing a few critical pieces that allow Braceworks to preform the calculations.
It's useful it you tell them you want them to provide the data to Vectorworks. Unfortunately, it does not help us  if you to obtain the data and give it to us. As a company we need permission from the manufacturer in order to distribute the information as part of Vectorworks.

[Custom data record for lighting symbol]

This is correct, we only use the record information to determine the default values for the lighting device.
In order to use the information you need to add the fields to the lighting device and select your custom record as an additional default records.
https://app-help.vectorworks.net/2024/eng/VW2024_Guide/Setup/Spotlight_preferences_Lighting_Devices_Parameters_pane.htm

[Ma3 in vision]

If you are running the MA3 in MA2 mode as far as the software is concerned you are running a MA2.
If you have an MA3 Light I would configure the console and Vision to use ArtNet or sACN.

Using MA3-net requires the use of a MA supplied Viz-Key and using MA2-Net requires Windows and a Vision dongle.

[DMX Footprint in symbols not adjustable]

The DMX footprint is set in order based on:
1. GDTF Mode
2. Fixture Mode

3. Symbol Information

If a GDTF Mode or Fixture mode is set the DMX footprint will be disabled as the footprint is defined by the selected mode.

[Hoist OIP Data Field Editing]

The option to add and configure parameters is only available in the Lighting Device.
Your best option is to use a custom record to add your fields and, if needed, data manager to copy fields from the hoist to the record. You can then create data tags from the custom record.

[Braceworks Frustration]

@LMorga User generated cross sections need to remain as user cross sections and remain with the individual file.
When you select a cross section we don't import the data into the document, so allowing users to customize the default data may cause issues when exchanging files with other users.
Because of the nature of structural calculations it's important for us to know if we are calculating using user data or the default data.
Updating or repairing the application would remove any customized data.

[error en vision dmx provider ma2]

You may need to repair or re-install Vision.
If you run the install the MA2 driver from MA after you install Vision it will install the driver in the wrong location and overwrite the driver installed by Vision.

[Create Label Legend from Lighting Device produces scrambled legend]

Can you post a file? It's difficult to see what's happening just from screenshots.
The only thing I did notice is that there is no instrument symbol shown it the layout. This would cause problems because the label legend uses the instrument symbol in the label legend to determine the relative locations of the labels.

[Fixtures not Showing Up?]

What fixture mode do you have set in Vectorworks?

[Global truss DT36 series]

We will add the request to the list.

Converting from a dwg file is not the best option when creating trusses, there are many better file formats that Vectorworks can use.
In order to add the trusses for structural calculation we need more than just the load tables, we require more detailed structural data directly from the manufacturer.
We work with global truss to obtain this data but if you purchase global truss we recommend that you contact global directly and express you interest in having them provide the necessary data directly to Vectorworks.

[GDTF]

The list of fixture modes is built dynamically when the user click on the control. The only thing that is stored is the active selection.
Some of this functionality for accessing the GDTF stored in Vectorworks is available in the SDK but it it not available in Vectorscript or Python due to the limits of the data structures of Vectorscript.

[ColorForce II 72 - No Asymmetric Beam Angle]

Yes, to get a asymmetrical distribution you need to apply a custom IES file to the light, orient the IES and render in Renderworks.
All lights in shaded mode will always be symmetrical.

[Script Doesn't work when User Input contains a Space.]

You likely need to add single quotation marks to enclose the string containing the space.

You can post or attach the script here.
(When you create a post you will see a list of accepted file types below.)

[Seating Tool Issue]

2 hours ago, MattSpotlight said:

Thanks Kevin. If that's the case, why does it show up when I have a singe instance of the chair when I'm looking in plan view?

When it's just placed as a simple symbol there is no 2D component so top 3D view shows in 2D.
The seating layout adds 2D elements automatically so the 3D will be hidden.

[Fixture Quantity Limit]

I have never tried with that many fixtures in either Vectorworks or Lightwright.
We regularly test with about 5k fixtures.
15k is a lot of data if you use the default settings, You can try only exchanging the necessary fields with Lightwright and see if that improves performance.
By default 15k fixtures is over 300k entries being exchanged between Vectorworks and Lightwright.
I can see some potential problems if you get close to 65k fixtures.

[VW2024 and VectorScript]

Yes, Not much has changed about VectorScript. Most information from prior versions still applies to Vectorworks 2024.
The most current function reference is available on developer.vectorworks.net including a list of functions that are obsolete or deprecated.

If you haven't invested in Vectorscript development yet you may also want to consider developing in python.
The available functions supplied by Vectorworks in the same for Vectorscript and python but there is a larger external library available for python that you can use and more training materials available for python if you are just getting started.
Training and reference materials for pascal, which is the basis for Vectorscript, are a lot harder to find these days.

[Seating Tool Issue]

The "OCCC Chair 24" symbol contains no 2D. If you change to a 3D view you will see the chair.
Because the Seating Section contains 2D, in plan view only the 2D elements will be shown.

[Papperwork of totems]

Yes, We are working to improve the Schematic View workflow to make it more flexible and accommodate a wider range of workflows.

[Papperwork of totems]

With the Roll Angle and Hanging Angle both set to 0 the Hanging Position should be laying flat on the ground, not vertical. Schematic Views uses this as a basis to understand what the top view looks like.
When you set the Roll Angle or Hanging Angle to 90 then your structure should be vertical.