C. Andrew Dunning

@mwuebker, what build of SoftGoods 2 are you running? The most current release (2.5503) works correctly - with one caveat: If the "Adjustable Length" is 14', the "effective" drape length with end uprights is actually 13'-10.5" as 14" is from upright center to upright center. So, no center upright will get created/shown and the OIP will report "Contains Non-Standard Slider(s)." If you make the Adjustable Length 14'-3" (half of each of 2 uprights + 1.5" for a center), you'll get the spacing you're expecting.

For rectangular decks the minimum deck width and depth are 12" and 8" (305mm and 203mm).

"Height" is the height of the top face from the Layer Plane (floor). "Top Thickness" is the thickness of the main area of the deck. "Trim Height" is the height/thickness of the trim around the edge of the deck. All should be adjustable when you have chosen "Deck Only."

I'm not seeing any issues, here. I did past copy of your SoftGoods 2 object into a blank file to make it easier for me to see/test. The only thing I would change is to un-check the "Scale and adjust texture" box in the 3D Options dialog. Also, you have chosen the "Scrim" Texture. Its semi-transparency will only work in Final Quality Renderworks. When I opened your file it was set to use the "Shaded" rendering mode. So...it appears that the Texture is being applied correctly; you're just not seeing the desired effect. 1 question: What SoftGoods 2 build do you have installed? Look at the bottom of the OIP w. an instance selected.

Use the Speaker/AudioBox 2 tool. (Speaker is the stock Spotlight tool; AudioBox 2 is the Landru Design version.) Assuming your Symbol is properly configured, the tool will insert your Hybrid Symbol (within the PIO "wrapper") and can flip it on its side and/or tilt it. If the Symbol is flipped and/or tilted, the tool will generate appropriate replacement 2D geometry so 2D plans will look right. Your Symbols will be kept "native" and won't get "broken. See the manual found HERE for more detailed info.

If you are using the Landru Design version of the tool, this is fixed in the current release. If you are using the Spotlight version, the fix will be reflected in a forth-coming update.

In Developer mode the code gets totally re-processed each time the tool is called. Are you running 4K monitors? If so, make sure you are running the most current VW2026 update. There was an issue early-on that should be rectified in the current build.

@Ben Garcia - Sheesh...I can see why you are frustrated. I would be too!!!! I opened your file in both 2025 and 2026 and am not seeing the sorts of delays you are. I also tried the same configuration with the Landru Design version of the tools - in both your file and in a fresh one. Would you check/try 2 things:? Please be sure that you are not running VW in "Developer" mode ([Tools][Options][Vectorworks Preferences...][Session]). Make sure "Run scripts in developer mode" is NOT ticked/checked. Having this box checked will cause the sort of slow-down you are seeing. Most users never tick this box but it is worth at least checking. With VW NOT running, would you find your "SavedSettingsUser.xml" file and move it to a safe place. Restart VW. Please a S.A. instance and open the Configuration dialog. Is it now a usable size?

If you would post or DM me a copy of a file containing the array/configuration that is giving you issues I'd be happy to take a look. Intricate tilted Symbols continue to be a challenge but default Symbols and Library/Catalog objects should be similarly fast. As to the posts to which you linked, they are 3-4 years old and, while there is admittedly room for improvement, many of the concerns/requests have been addressed in recent builds.

Yup. Edited.

SetObjectVariableBoolean(1160,HANDLE,FALSE) will set an object to the Layer Plane and SetObjectVariableBoolean(1160,HANDLE,TRUE) will set it to the Screen Plane.

If you've been following this thread and missed the announcement, we just released a SoftGoods 2 version that answers the concerns raised here:

If you are following this thread and missed the stand-alone announcement, we just released a new SoftGoods 2 version that addresses the questions raised here...:

Merry Christmas from Music City, USA! We trust that 2025 has been good to you! We have just released version 2.55 of SoftGoods 2. In addition to a fair amount of "under-the-hood" refinement, this update includes 2 new Pipe-and-Drape features that have been on multiple users' wish lists for a long time: Non-Sleeve Drape mode: Provides for the modeling of configurations that use drape that straddles uprights, such as offered by Wentex® and others that use hook-and-loop material (like Velcro®) or ties instead of sleeves or pockets. Bottom Drape Height: Allows for the easy creation of "arched" entrances and exits. If you are one of our current users and purchased either a SoftGoods 2 or Producer's Pack 3 license since September 10, 2024, this update is available free-of-charge and your latest link, password, and key are still good. Reach out if you have any issues. For everyone else, see our Plug-Ins page for more information. Have a great Christmas!

100% my pleasure!