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    Vectorworks 2009 doesn't work properly on macbookPro 2.4Ghz

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    For me the Track Pad Fix script for MBP's did not work.

    In fact that script made the problem worse.

    I cannot explain why it worked for some people.

    I called tech support, got in touch with Gunther Miller,

    he said he knew there was a problem with that script.

    To fix it he sent me a fresh User Preferences folder to replace

    the one in my Application Support folder.

    I just don't use the track pad. Use a mouse. Problems go away.

    Now 2009 is quite fast and no real problems with refresh/zoom.

    Class visibilities in sheet layers

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    As a general rule, everything on my sheet layers is assigned to the "None" class, including Viewports.

    I never turn "None" invisible, so I never have to worry about something disappearing from view when navigating sheet layers.

    I am pretty sure this is a common practice. The saved-view suggesting seems fine too, but I have not needed to use it.

    Classes in symbols

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    To get what you are asking you would need a way for the objects within the symbol to be set to "Use Symbol Class," kind of similar to the way wall styles work, where you

    can set their attributes to "Use Class Attributes."

    Doesn't exist yet...but I think it would be a great feature.

    The reason this would be better than the method Ray suggests is that then the graphic attributes of the objects within the symbol could still be controlled by class settings. If we make everything in symbols in the None class, then we lose that ability.

    One example might be you have a sink symbol, and you have one sink that is going to be removed, so you assign it to the "demolition" class, the lines inside that sink symbol take on the graphic attributes of that class,

    and you have another sink that is new, so you put another instance of that same symbol and put in the "plumbing" class, that one takes on the graphic attributes of that class.

    I am sure there are problems with this, situations where it could be a nightmare, but perhaps these could be avoided if this was simply an option that could be turned off.

    Banning users

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    He already was back..."Reek Havoc" or something like that,

    but apparently banned again...that user is now gone along

    with his few posts. Too obvious I guess...next time he should

    make his profile say he is from Texas. Helsinki was a give-away.

    Re: BIM v2

    in Architecture

    Posted · Edited by gmm18

    Dear Christiaan & NNA, I agree with what Christiaan has said. Healthy and open discourse regarding the pros and cons or comparative functionality of VW's and other CAD platforms is needed. Most of us here on the forum will extoll the virtues of VW's, as we are long time, loyal users. When we suggest that VW's might benefit from a "function like (name that software) has", it is only to make VW's better.

    Please consider this!

    Peter

    I completely agree with Peter in this matter.

    Jeffrey, please take note, your recent activity/posts have been quite UNproductive,

    especially this long winded post above, despite your best intentions I am sure.

    Maybe right before you post something like that you should re-read it and delete 90% of it. And think twice before posting it in every thread...

    Thanks,

    g

    Very slow redraw on zooming - VW2009

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    jrhartley,

    For me the Track Pad Fix script for MBP's did not work.

    In fact it made the problem worse. I cannot explain why

    it worked for some people. I called tech support and they

    sent me a fresh User Preferences folder.

    I just don't use the track pad. Use a mouse. Problems go away.

    Now 2009 is quite fast and no real problems with refresh/zoom.

    I suggest calling tech support to see if they can help you.

    3D Symbols

    in Architecture

    Posted

    Isn't a furnace really just an extruded rectangle?

    Yeah there are some details that can be embellished, but

    perhaps you would be better simply modeling it yourself

    right in VW. That way you get to control the exact dimensions,

    and you only have as much detail and complexity as you desire.

    Note that although you can import sketch-up,

    (and sometimes it is great for a quick solution)...

    But it can often be a really clunky thing that you get, with

    tons of facets and pieces that you don't want in your

    file. Sketch-up models do not bring in their textures,

    and they are not Hybrid, so they often look terrible in

    Top/Plan view.

    Try it and play around with it, just beware that you might

    be better off, and it will probably be faster to just model

    your own in VW.

    site plan drawing

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Click on this Design Layer Viewport that is referencing another file.

    Now in the Object Info Palette, Click the Layers Button.

    Adjust the visibilities to show the most updated plan.

    Click Okay, now Click the Classes Button and check those.

    It is just like controlling the visibilities of a regular Sheet Layer Viewport.

    Black&White

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    So you want an option for "Greytone" "GreyScale" in the OIP Advanced Properties tab?

    See wish here: http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=112896

    But Solid Fills DO render their original color when the B&W option is on...when using OpenGL, or Renderworks, (as Bill is talking about).

    Try again.

    Unless of course, you are using Hidden Line, or Wireframe as in a Top/Plan view.

    If so then Bill's Option #3 would work, since patterns still show up with B&W Only

    when in Top/Plan. Image Fills also will show themselves.

    But in any case, I would use Bills Option #2.

    Duplicating the geometry, as in your workaround seems not only clunky, but really a nightmare.

    site plan drawing

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Sure. There are a couple ways, but to do it with viewports,

    You just go View->Create Viewport, then select the destination to be on a Design Layer,

    Now notice that the "Select Source" button is activated, click it.

    You can now choose the document you want to reference from,

    then hit okay. This viewport will be created on that Design Layer,

    You can control the Class/Layer visibilities using the OIP.

    Position this Viewport to match up with the info in the file you

    are currently in, and you have it.

    You can create a Sheet Layer Viewport that captures both the current file

    and the referenced viewport.

    There are more subtleties, but you will figure it out once you give it a try.

    Scale objects

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Don't know why you can't upload.

    Now would be a good time to create a signature with your Computer Info and version of VW.

    You could try explaining more about your scaling issue, and someone can help.

    Try grouping the object first.

    Then you can either grab it by a corner and just stretch it until it is correct size,

    or try the Scale Objects menu command again.

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