Ian Graham

Thanks Jim Ian

Hello I recently upgraded from VW2014 to VW2014 Architect. When I save the file form 2010 , it adds the v2014 at end of file, not overriding the file , but now a copy with new file name. How can i control this , so it does;t add the v2014 at end and overwrites my existing file, so I only have one file ? Thanks Ian

importing into a design layer, creating a viewport in design layer . For example I am doing a vanity millwork detail , plan , elevations , sections and details , I will import the plan from the architectural file . I will try doing everything as viewports in saved sheets to see if I can remedy this. Thanks ! Ian

If I have a plan in my file and am doing a blow up detail of part of the plan on a saved sheet via viewport , the text is huge . I can go into Object Info and select Advanced properties and scale text so it looks same as other text. Problem solved. BUT If I import a plan from external resource [ another file ] and import the plan into a larger scale , for say , millwork , the text is huge. Is there a way to control this as we did with above > Object Info and select Advanced properties and scale text so it looks same as other text. When I do , the dialogue box is limited and doesn't give me the option to scale text . We have been looking on web for answers , but nothing Any ideas ? Thanks Ian

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Hello Using Vectorworks 2010 , any way on importing Revit files ? Newer versions of Vectorworks able to do that ? Thanks Ian

new to viewports and love them. Quick question, if I am setting up viewports on my sheets, how do I control the outline box of my viewport ? Can I select it and not print it. My problem is that my boxes are different sizes and not aligning. I was looking for a dialogue box , no such luck. Vectorworks 2010 , Imac 27" Thanks Ian

Thanks I will try, much appreciated. Ian

Thanks I'm using 2010 , doesn't have that option for scaling text

Can I scale worksheets ? I want to be able to use a Door schedule worksheet on large 24 x 36 drawings and small 11 x 17 drawings but can't scale it , even if I use different layer and scale, tried viewports, couldn't do it. any thoughts? using vectorworks architect 2010 on a Mac Thanks Ian

looked again, nowhere to be found, I'm using VW 2010. Worked in VW 2009

I use the ceiling grid tool to create tile pattern, in FURN/Fixture tool set, very useful. could adjust the centre point and location of grid in the shade, [ arrange the tile pattern ] doesn't seem to allow you to do that anymore? Am I missing something here ? Ian

Is there any way to have the palettes formatted in a rigid manner, on the Perimeter of page like Windows version of vectorworks . I'm on a mac and the palettes float to where I place them. Any ideas ? Thanks Ian

It just switched back to white cross ? just minutes ago. wierd. Thanks Katie. Hopefully it stays that way. I didn't adjust anything. I did see white full screen cursor , Thanks Peter. maybe it's a karma thing. Ian

1920 x 1200 , 23" cinema display + 20 " display 1680 x 1050 the cursor is black with white outline, pan is OK, BUT when I select a tool [ dimension , anything ] it is black and i can't see it [ the plus sign ] , when in white background > OK. It's when I go to black background , the plus sign stays black. No alternative cursor setting

2008 (SP2) R5 (BUILD 82613)

Should I download SP1 as well. I just downloaded SP2, thinking it would cover everything. If I install Sp1 now, will it screw things up ? Back to the problem, everything is fine, if not in black background. It just seams the curser is black on a black background. Tried using full screen cursor , drives me nuts. Please help, thanks, Ian

Downloaded SP2 , installed it, didn't help. Thanks Ian

OSX 10.4.11 No I haven't downloaded service packs, but i will. Do you think that will solve it ? Thanks Ian

I am using 2008 on a mac. I use black background and pen weight colours. I have noticed that my cursor disappears [ can't see it ] when I select a tool or dimension an item. It works fine when I don't have black background on. It's like I'm guessing where the edge of the object is to measure. . I didn't have this problem before , must be a setting that was accidentally changed. Any tips to rectify this? Thanks Ian

Any Vectorworks freelance CAD technicians / Designers / Architects looking for extra freelance work in Hamilton / Burlington , ON area ? reply Ian Graham oomph ian@oomphdesign.ca

Any Vectorworks freelance CAD technicians / Designers / Architects looking for extra freelance work in Hamilton / Burlington , ON area ? reply Ian Graham oomph ian@oomphdesign.ca

is there a command or preference that can do a date stamp showing file link , similar to autocad, small and unobtrusive. Ian

I save as .eps and open in Illustrator.

Need to talk to designers / technicians intersted on freelance vectorworks work for residential and commercial projects. Me. a small 1 person firm with lots of projects and need help. Need to source now for the future, possibly 2 months from now , or sooner. We meet , you take away and work from wherever you like. interested ? Send info to ian@oomphdesign.ca