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  1. When using the Existing Tree tool, somehow empty folders are created in the resource manager. Every edit, move, copy, tweak, etc. in an existing tree tool results in the creation of an empty resource manager folder. I am currently working on a project with 150+ existing tree tools and this resulted in the creation of over 200 empty folders?
  2. I realized today that texture folders work differently in the Resource Manager than they do in the Render tab of the OIP. I had spent some time in the Resource Manager organizing a bunch of textures into a folder because they had been imported with SketchUp objects I brought in, and I wasn't really interacting with them. I wanted these textures to be filed away so it was easier to work with my own. This worked great in the RM. But now when I select an object and go to the Render tab to apply a texture, the popup-RM-thing displays ALL the textures. I would've expected it to be organized the same as the main RM, with some textures in folders and others in the 'top-level'. I'm not sure if this inconsistency is intentional or not, but I find it a bit confusing. The only thing that's the same in both places is that you can select the folder in the lefthand navigation pane, allowing you to see ONLY textures in that folder. But if you select the top level (the file name), the RM shows textures organized into folders while the Render tab does not. It'd be great for the Render tab to keep textures in their folders.
  3. When trying to add a renderworks texture from a custom image or edit an existing texture from the resource manager in VW2017, nothing happens. I can't get to the normal dialog box that controls textures. Ideas?
  4. When creating a new resource folder in the resource manager, I am unable to see all the folder type options, the only visible option is the Script Pallet folder. I am currently running VW17 SP3 on a Windows platform. Attached is a screen shot Any thoughts would be appreciated.
  5. I have some strange behavior in Resource Manger with Resource Folders* and Drag and Drop. I am not sure if that is a general, OS X or even Wacom only problem. * those new "special" individual new Resource Folders for a special Resource Type 1. In the middle main column, when I want to drag a Resource into one of my Resource Folders, it does not work like in Finder by just clicking and dragging, it works more like dragging a Row in a Numbers Ttable : I have to first click once long on the Resource, release and click drag again to make it move. (Even if that Resource was already selected before) 2. When I want to drag Resources between my opened Files. I have all Files Subfolders expanded in the tree view on the left. When I drag a Ressource (with the tedious extra click mentioned in 1.) form one File to the other's Resource Folder in the left Tree Column > All Files will collapse their Subfolders and I have to open them again for the next drag and drop action. 3. If I activate the Filter, all "other" special Sub Folders of Files will also disappear in the left Tree Column. This irritates me somehow as it looks like all Files would not have any ressource at all, if they don't at least have such a Resource Type Folder. Like the behavior of RM integrated into BIM Tools like Window, where it will only show Window related resources, where it makes sense. I am not shure if it is a good idea in main RM View where you want to manage ALL of your Resources and I expected the Filter for the Main Middle Column only.
  6. I installed VW 2017 (which had SP1 included) and the resource manager catalog fails to update (it stops at 14%). I receive a message box that the default content could not be updated and to verify if I have write access to the application libraries. I checked the security dialog box in the file properties and my user account has full read/write access. I tried running VW as an administrator and still the same problem. I also tried the administrator account to see if VW would work and nope - it won't update the catalog. Since the resource browser cannot update with the default content, all plug-in objects, attributes etc. do not show symbols, hatches, textures etc. The selection boxes are greyed out. Basically VW2017 is unusable. I also installed VW2017 on my HP notebook to see if it would work - nope, same problem. Any ideas on how to resolve this?
  7. there is a free webinar coming up this week about the Resource Manager. you can find more details here... https://novedge.com/webinar/232
  8. The search function is fabulous but in my opinion it would be so much more fabulous if somewhere in the window it would show the location of the resource(s) e.g. "Object Styles>Lighting Instrument>ETC." Advantages in my mind: helps me learn the folder structure in VW libraries; (I mean really, lighting instruments are an "Object Style" now? Huh?); lets me find the resource more directly next time; lets me know what folder/s I may want to add to "Favorites;" lets me browse similar resources without necessarily knowing exactly what I'm searching for, by going back to the root folder. A fairly routine feature in many websites etc - hopefully not too hard to implement? Unless, embarrassingly for me, the feature already exists and I'm just not seeing it. Thanks.
  9. Maybe there's an easier way to do this but when I want to replace one type of light with another I make the symbol I want to replace *with* active in the RM (formerly RB), select the fixture I want to replace then click on "Replace with Active Symbol" in that fixture's OIP. Except the (good old?) RB used to show the name of the active symbol in the lower left-hand corner. Now I don't see an indication as to which symbol is active (assuming I'm not actively inserting instruments, which in this scenario I wouldn't be). Thanks -
  10. I think I would like to see other options available for viewing texture images in the Resource Manager. So instead of a plane old square, how about a cube, sphere, cylinder and any other shape deemed worthwhile. Seeing certain textures on certain shapes can make visualizing easier IMHO.
  11. @JimWWould there be a reason why a symbol custom made by myself would not show up in the preview window of the RM. Only the thumbnail show.
  12. 1. Where should i put things like Door/Window Styles in, when there are no Door/Window Style Folder types ? In Slab or Wall Style Folders ? 2. Can I rename "Standard Named" Folders to suit my own Naming Standards, rename these objects and move things around ? (Heliodon Symbols, Saved Views, and such ?) or will I risk things no more being found ? Or is that something that can be (fully solved) and needs to be solved by "Standard Naming" Options ?
  13. It was so excellent to be able to right-click a resource and tuck it into a different folder, could this functionality please be restored? Having to drag and drop seems quite cumbersome especially since, unless I'm missing something, the destination folder has to be visible when you start dragging (it doesn't seem that the window scrolls along with the item you're dragging) - thanks!
  14. It would be great if one could export a resource from one file to another within the resource manager rather than the active document only. I often move/export resources (primarily plant symbols) from and older file (which I can browse within the RM) into a master file I call office standards. This is how I keep my plant library together and makes it easy to access. Often my workflow gets slowed when I need to open a file which includes a resource I wish to export to this office standards file. Yes it would be great if I just exported this symbol or resource when I originally created it but, unfortunately it doesn't seem to happen.
  15. I realized that all my Library Files from my Workgroup Folders show thumbnails but no large Preview Image. (Same for User Libraries ?) The solution is to manually open all of these directly in VW, which generates Previews, and saving them again. Only Converting Files with the Batch Command does not create Previews. As Batch Convert has already many function options, I wish for including an additional Checkbox to also create Previews. Or an Option in Ressource Manager to generate Previews from selected resources. Also I tried to download some 2017 Libraries from Service Select. Some may already have, but all that I tried also had no Previews generated and needed manual opening and saving. I was wondering as the Online Select Libraries in RM all seem to have Previews included. For the RM Select Libraries I have a question. I did not find a way to download a complete Resource File, for example into my Workgroup Folders, just to import a single Object into my current Drawing. Not even an RMB Option (for import) if I select more than one Object. Or no drag'n'drop.
  16. Using Resource Manager in 2017 SP2, I can only view / add tags to resources that are in my User Folder / Favorites. For the default content located in the Application folder (Vectorworks Libraries), I can only view tags – I cannot add any of my own tags. Is this how it is supposed to work?
  17. Vectorworks 2017 has a new way to look for resources, the Resource Manager. This new palette is not just an updated Resource Browser. It is completely new. It is embedded all over Vectorworks. This means that whenever you look for a resource, the Resource Manager will appear. The Resource Manager can look for files on your computer, in your favorite files, in your user folder, your workgroup folder, in the Vectorworks libraries (some are on your computer and some are online), and in the Vectorworks Service Select (VSS) subscription libraries. The Files area is for choosing the source file. This is where you can choose a library file, an online file, etc. When you have selected a file, the middle pane will show you all the resources that are available in that file. When you select a resource, a preview of the resource will appear in the Preview pane. If there is data attached to the resource it will appear in the Data pane. It looks like there are a lot of places to find resources in the Files pane. The buttons above the Files area allow you to show or hide the areas. For example the star is the Favorites. If you deactivate the star, you will turn off the favourites. If you deactivate the cloud, you will turn of the cloud resources. You can reorder the list of file locations by dragging them up and down. I worked with Novedge on a webinar called The Best Bits of Vectorworks 2017. You can watch the webinar here (http://www.novedge.com/webinar/219) . The first 20 minutes cover the Resource Manager. For more information on the Resource Manager, check out the What's New in Vectorworks 2017 manual. Vectorworks Training Courses - Now Online! ------------------------------------------------------------ High-quality training is the key that unlocks the power of Vectorworks for you. My training used to take the form of printed manuals, but these were often slow to be printed, expensive to ship, and difficult to update. My training is now available as a series of online courses. These courses use online videos which are available everywhere, easy to update, and don't require printing or shipping. I also notice that schools and universities are moving to online systems for their education resources. Because there are no printing costs, I have been able to reduce the cost of these courses – They are now very reasonably priced at $49US each. Click below to find out more! Choose Your Course Now! Each month I have a free webinar that will show you the resources on my website. This will also show you the way that I present information in the way that we can interact. Click on the button below to book. Book For Free Webinar! Upcoming Workshop Sessions ------------------------------------------------------------ The main workshop topic for November is Interior Design. You might think that this topic is about kitchen design. We will be looking at a kitchen, but more than that – We will also be looking at drawing a quick plan, demolishing walls, and creating special joinery units (bookcase). We will using a 3D workflow and creating the drawings from the model. We will use the new interior elevations command to create the interior wall elevations. Also add the upcoming December sessions to your calendar. These are the end of year sessions where we go over what we have covered throughout this year and plan what we want to cover next year. Book Now... What Is The Point of A Special Interest Group? ------------------------------------------------------------ Not learning how to use Vectorworks effectively? You need to attend the special interest groups. These groups are designed for users that want to learn how to get the best from Vectorworks, that want to learn how to move from a 2D methodology to BIM workflow, that want to learn more about 3D modeling, Landmark, or Architect. The thing that makes these groups especially useful is that they are interactive. This means that when you attend, you get to talk to the other people that are there. These sessions are not like a lecture where one person talks down to you; these are interactive sessions where we all joined together and make sure we understand what is being covered. They are great, collaborative, supportive sessions with like-minded colleagues. Many users want a reminder about attending these Special-Interest groups. Click on the button below and book your sessions for the rest of the year. Once you book, you will receive an email confirmation and there are links to add the session to your calendar software. You will also received email reminders that the sessions are approaching. Join Now... or or you are a subscriber, Book Now...
  18. Hi, If I have a .psd file in the resource browser the thumbnail does not show. It works fine when its a .jpg
  19. Is it possible to delete folders from resource manager for projects ? i.e.. I can delete individual symbols fine but can't delete empty folders?
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