don

I think I solved my problem myself. I was not waiting long enough for the smart point to be set before i moved the cursor.

tht worked. Forgot about that feature.

I am importing a DWG file and althouth I set up my scale prior to the import and verify that the drawings is at that scale, when I mport it is at 1:1 I am using landmark 2011 sp3 on a windows computer. Don

Is there any way to import ASCII point files?

I have reset all of my smart cursor settings to default and I am still not able to align with other objects.

When I try to align one object with another (same class and layer) the object I am moving no longer orients relative to the other object. I do not get a vertical or horizontal line from the other object to keep me in line. It only aligns relative to its old position. I am runnign Landmark 2011 sp3 on a windows 7 machine. I first noticed this beofre I updated with sp3

Changing test size did eliminate the problem. thanks

I am using Landmark 2011 sp 2 on a windows machine. When I try to import a dxf point file in 2011 the coordinate values are not preserved.(imports at 0,0) When i do the same import function in 12.5 the coordinates are preserved. In 2011 I am also getting the situation where only the loci import. the point numbers, id, and elevation do not show up but when I try it in 12.5 it is ok. By the way I use Connex and Transit to convert survey points into the dxf data. (both are used with a Nikon 301 total station) Transit is an older Nikon program that is not compatible with my windows 7 64 bit machine so I have to download with a old machine. The Connex is a Tripod Data Systems pachage that can be used on Windows 7. Anyone else experiencing this problem with dxf files?

I am running Vectorworks Landmark 2011 SP2 on a dell using Windows 7 pro. I have had a rare error come up when I am working on text blocks where it will say cannot edit text must zoom in. I can do nothing with that text block no matter how close in I zoom. What is causing this? This is a problem I encountered back when I was using 12.5 on vista. thanks Don

Thanks for the info.

I am using Vectorworks Landmark 2013. Is there a "degree' symbol that I can use when typing text? thanks Don

I have imported a pdf into a drawing and have noticed that there are invisible limits to the pdf (in the form of dashed gray rectangle) that are much larger than the pdf. the gray rectangle is only visible when the cursor crosses it. The end result is that I make the pdf active even I click the cursor well outside of the PDF. I never had this happen before VW Landmark 2011. How can I elliminate this invisible rectangle? What is its purpose? I am running VW2011 Landmark with service pack 1 on a Windows machine.

I am running VW 2011 landmark updated with service pack 1 on a Dell 64 bit Windows 7 pro I am trying to import a dxf file created using Connex (nikon survey) Using VW 12.5 the points import with the point #, ID, and elev showing the way I expect. using VW 2011 I am getting the insertion point only. Once inserted the points cannot be made active and Can't be deleted. Any ideas?

I just uploaded the service pac and the problem has disappeared.

I am riunning VW 2011 and want to change the length of a line. I go to the object info pallet and change the length (I am in polar mode) and instead of the line length changing to the selected value, the length changes and the direction of the line changes. In 12.5 I could just change the length by changing it on the object info pallet.

I am looking for resources that demonstrate the use of the pads and fences. I have not been able to generate accurate contours and I am guessing I am doing something wrong. Are there any written or video resources??

Is there a significant upgrade in DTM and contour modeling going from 12.5 Landmark to 2010 Landmark? Does Vectorworks offer videos or other info other than in the User's guide to help with use of this function. My contours leave a lot to be desired and I am hoping it is just that I do not know what I am doing. thanks Don

I am running Landmark 12.5 and am trying to get to the entourage vehicles. I have opened the resources library and cannot get it to show them. I am in the find resource pallet and am searching in the objects-imperial folder. can anyone explain this. it sure was easier with 8.5 and the toolbox to get objects? thanks

I am using Landmark 12.5 windows version. I am in a drawing and connot get the crosshairs to show when trying to move a line. I can get the opposing arrows to show but i do not want the line to change when I move it. What would be causing this? I have also noticed that when I am drawing a new line ( in the same layer) that the line is not snapping to center. There is no "clicking noise" when i go over other objects.

thanks for the info. I was able to find the vehicles.

I am running VW landmark 12.5 on windows. In 8.5 there was toolkit in resources that had cars and trucks in plan and profile 2D. Where are objects like that now? thanks

Thank you very much, that worked!! I think the tech forum is a great tool. I have frequent questions that others have quick answers to. That is a feature of Vectorworks that I really like. thanks again

George and Katie: Thanks for the replies but my Vectorworks File 12.5.0 on the desktop is empty. Do I need to reinstall or can I upgrade and the upgrade will fix the problem? thanks again] Don

Katie: thanks for the reply but I can't even get VW to start. how do I change the workspace if it won't start? thanks Don

I was in a file and just changed the workspace from classic to landmark classic then to landmark when it crashed. When i try to open Vectorworks an error message comes up Vectorworks application has encountered an error and needs to close. When I ran an error report through microsoft it said that the problem was caused by quicktime. Has anyone run into this?