AndiACD

"Simple Practicality!" What all CAD products need. Unfortunately VW is still detached from this mindset.

As Katie seems to be sorely missed it would appear that it is not an uncommon subject. Not sure of the vanishing date. 2005?? Here's a few links to topics that have mentioned the loss of Katie to this forum . . . . some of them might even help with something else. http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=147149&Searchpage=1&Main=30011&Words=Katie&Search=true#Post147149 http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=105238&Searchpage=1&Main=22535&Words=Katie&Search=true#Post105238 http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=103432&Searchpage=1&Main=22149&Words=Katie&Search=true#Post103432 http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=101818&Searchpage=1&Main=21841&Words=Katie&Search=true#Post101818 http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=102746&Searchpage=1&Main=19627&Words=Katie&Search=true#Post102746

Hi Paul, Join the Club . . . . .

And Multitasking And Multi Processor Awareness And 3D Modelling Tools that actually work. Nemetzchek have been much too busy competing with Lego "Ready Meals" instead of "Building a Fully Competitive CAD Tool!" i would like to upgrade, but since v2009 very little has been updated . . . . Unlikely you'll get anything from developers until after the release of v2014 and definitely not on any subject they are not getting involved in. They will however tell you how good they've been catering for our needs once they've done something, but otherwise . . . . . "Don't hold you're breath!" In the meantime, just keep complaining about anything you are not happy with . . . . Then complain again . . . . And Again . . . . . And don't forget to let them know, when they haven't done what you asked for . . . . . . . . . . By telling them again!

Figures. So why not?

OK, so still no multithreading in 2013 but does VW still not support multi core processors then?

Brian, i'll let you know if i can get to grips with it! Andrew

An update received from the good guys at 3Dconnexion regarding compatibility with Macs concerning the Space Pilot Pro but i assume also the other 3Dconnexion products, starting this week(not sure which day exactly) a "Public Release"(not Beta as they have been up until now) of "3DxWare 10 driver". It was also indicated that it is up to Nemets to make the Mac version of VW capable of using 3Dconnexion Software/Hardware as it is already for the Windows version. That said, it was pointed out that the 3Dconnexion mapping will now be available in more than just 3D software/space as you can see in the following quote:- " Regarding applications that do not offer 3D mouse support (such as system applications & browsers), we have added functionality in the 3DxWare 10 driver (public version due for release next week) which enables users to ?map? mouse and keyboard commands to the 3D mouse controller cap axes and buttons. For example, you can assign mouse scroll wheel up / down to the controller cap tilt forward / backward so that the 3D mouse provides scrolling functionality in Finder or your browser." Thanx to John for keeping me posted. Here's a link to the Beta just in case someone(like me) has been out of the loop. It's Beta, so no tech support til the public version is released. http://www.3dconnexion.com/supported-software/3dxlabs/3dxlabsapp.html?tx_sugar3dxsoftware_pi1%5Bapp_id%5D=48a43274-3ace-840f-1acb-515ebb54054a

For me the option to place a view where you need it would be better. Single as is now, but the ability to choose a split view and to grab and resize to taste each view and place it where you need it, on a second, third or forth screen, depending on what you have available. That would be preferable.

Yes they used to be silly sizes, but i think they've been rounded off to 24 and 12 hundreds.

To be honest, M, cm + mm metric are much more useful and practical. But i still get asked for good old fashioned imperial, so to keep the peace . . . . . . . and oblige

Markus, i never mind the ability to "Add" a method of using software. NAG would benefit greatly by listening to it's users requests more, but i always hope to avoid the "Blanket" changes that are so often implemented software "C?'s". And i'm happy with the 6'3" style without the hyphen and if your request is taken note of, that it is done by the user being obliged to dig around in the preferences/settings box and choose his/her display mode, not that it be added as standard with no method of removing it. Beside i was taught that the - is part of the subtraction procedure. And

But probably unnecessary seing as the rest of the world seems to be able to manage perfectly adequately with 15'6". There are very few habits that have not been corrupted by the US "Do as we say!" as Feet and inches has so far escaped and most of us manage very well on it, please leave it as is while it still works. If i can't read i wear glasses, works EVERY time!

Definitely, on all fronts.

Priceless Kevin! +1

Good points Bruce! Thanx.

+2 The beauty of MiniCAD was that "Most" of it was easy to lean(some was a disaster, but . . . .) but "Change for the sake of change" seems to be the driving force now just so the cost of updates can be justified. i have lost hope and faith in NAG.

Nail on the Head Grant! Thank You. Andi

Thanx Kevin . . . .

+ another 1

Grant i had relegated my 3D Reshape tool to the "Retired Archy" palette where all the things that can't be used for what you'd expect them to do go. For fine adjustment, i edit with the 2D Reshape tool. It gets the desired results but on one plane at a time . . . . A lot of To and Froing.

Glad to see this is still a "Live" subject. Would i be too retro if i asked if the old format could be returned to. i still want all the Extrude Tools to be fixed so that they all actually work properly, but fix the the dodgey Planes mess is still a big thing.

2 way would be great there are some complex compound curves that VW just can't manage.

First step might be for 3Dconnexion to make universal driver software so that Macs aren't singled out as 2nd class citizens and endless lists of workarounds must be used in order to be able to take advantage of otherwise great hardware. But VW assist might help too . . . . Will, add a signature to your profile with system/hardware/version details, so that forum users don't need to ask which/what/how/why when in trying to answer your posts.

Oh so true! Maybe a lockable option that remembers your choice and doesn't reset to a choice you didn't make.