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Tim P.

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  1. The outlines that can be rendered around 2D plant symbols are associated with the "None class" in my file. If the line thickness is changed in the class and "Make All Attributes By Class" is checked in the Attributes pallet, the outlines appear to change in the "Edit Plant Definition" window's "Top/Plan Preview" box. The lines do not render differently in the drawing.

    Do other Vectorworks users have success changing the line thickness?

  2. I have a similar question.

    Is it possible to change the line thickness of the outlines that can be rendered around 2D plant symbols?

    To clarify, I don't mean the Plants-Component-Outline Class.

  3. Graphical Device Interface.

    GDI is a Microsoft Windows interface for representing graphical objects and transmitting them to output devices.

    GDI is similar to QuickDraw for Apple computers.

    In order to show transparency, GDI must be turned on in Vectorworks.

    I would like the labels on my plans to have a hand lettered look.

    Thanks Petri.

  4. I've been informed by Tech Support that many of the TrueType fonts that I would like to use are not going to be compatible with VectorWorks.

    ("With fonts that are not standard or native to your operating system, some will work with GDI on and some will not. You may benefit from visiting the tech forums on our website and seeing what architectural fonts people are using in VectorWorks 2008.")

    If anyone knows of an architectural style font that works with GDI turned on, I would appreciate a response.

    Thanks!

  5. I've noticed that plant symbol tags display in different size fonts than the document setting, some are larger and some are smaller.

    This happens if the symbol is dragged from the Resource Browser.

    The font is the correct size if the plant tool is used.

    The drop down list in the plant tool scrolls so slowly that I prefer to use the Resource Browser. It is also more graphic, allowing thumbnail display of the symbol.

    Can the font size problem be solved with the Resource Browser?

  6. edit: DISREGARD

    The following actions result in a reportable crash.

    I wonder if this is a problem that is going to be fixed in service pack 2.

    (1) Double-click a plant symbol that has "Plant Shadows In Plan View" checked on.

    (2) Highlight the "Definition" button in the "Edit Plant" window.

    (3) Select "OK"

    DISREGARD... After rebooting the PC three times, I can not duplicate the problem. ??? go figure.

    Thanks Darrell.

  7. GDI imaging seems to be involved in my crashes. If GDI imaging is checked on and if there is text in the drawing, many of the TrueType fonts will cause an immediate crash of VW2008 when I try to print. (HP 8050)

    If I export to PDF with GDI imaging on, the text is absent.

    Some fonts (even odd ones like "EraserDust") work fine, and cause no problems with GDI imaging on.

    BTW, my video card is NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200

  8. Islandmon,

    I tried a PDF experiment to test the exporting of fonts in VW2008.

    I exported a drawing containing a font that was installed by me.(without using the TrueType to Polyline command).

    When I rebooted the computer after deleting the font from windows, the missing font appeared in the PDF.

    Hopefully, when I send a design to a client, they will be able to print it with the chosen font.

  9. Katie,

    My operating system is XP on a PC.

    You were correct, I unchecked GDI imaging and the font displays properly.

    Islandmon,

    I understand what you mean about PDF & WWW. If I send a DXF or DWG, I will choose a common font. I plan to use the TrueType to Polyline command before exporting to PDF.

    Thanks Katie & Islandmon for your help!

  10. Hello everyone.

    First a word of thanks for participating in these forums. Reading the posts has been helpful to me.

    I recently upgraded and have noticed that OpenType fonts that I was using in 12.5 do not display properly in 2008 (even though they are listed and can be selected).

    TrueType fonts work fine.

    Does 2008 support only TrueType fonts now?

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