Hoist Object parts Classing

[spettitt]

In my template, I need to find a way for any inserted hoists to automatically have their assignable parts classed as below.

 

Right now, for each inserted new hoist, I have to come in to this dialogue and change it from <Object Class> to 'Use Standard Classes'.

 

 

I've tried starting a file with my template, adding a hoist and configuring the classes as shown, then re-saving my template and using that. No effect.

 

This is also applicable to Point Loads, which I would really like to have their label classed automatically.

 

If anyone knows how to configure this, I would like to know. Thanks.

[klinzey]

The Hoist works just like most other Vectorworks object.
You can set the defaults for a document in the tool and then save it to a template file.

 

Activate the hoist tool and then click on the preferences button (wrench and pencil) in the mode bar.

A dialog similar to the OIP will open.
Click the Classes button and set your default values here.
Click OK to exit the classes dialog.
You can set any other you would like while you are here.
Click OK to exit the preference dialog.

Now when you place a hoist it will use these settings by default.
 

[spettitt]

21 minutes ago, klinzey said:

The Hoist works just like most other Vectorworks object.
You can set the defaults for a document in the tool and then save it to a template file.

 

Activate the hoist tool and then click on the preferences button (wrench and pencil) in the mode bar.

A dialog similar to the OIP will open.
Click the Classes button and set your default values here.
Click OK to exit the classes dialog.
You can set any other you would like while you are here.
Click OK to exit the preference dialog.

Now when you place a hoist it will use these settings by default.
 

Doh - Thanks, I can't believe I didn't try that. Never twigged the hoist tool had a preferences button.