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Hi @Scott C. Parker, 

 

Attached here is a Vectorworks file and some screenshots detailing the problem! I can't get the accessory's 2D components to default insert underneath the symbol like in the "ideal photo". (Which I made from just dragging 2D geometry around.)

What appeals to me is the 3D functionality of accessories; automatically snapping things in place and aligning them!

 

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out! 

 

I appreciate all the help! 

 

Thanks, 

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Accessory Sample for Forum .vwx

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On 5/14/2024 at 8:20 PM, Martin Benesh said:

I can't get the accessory's 2D components to default insert underneath the symbol

 

 

Hi @Martin Benesh it turns out that 2D geometry of accessories is hard coded to sit on top of the 2D geometry of lighting devices. This video shows a workaround of editing the 2D geometry of the stand so it looks as if it is sitting under the head of the light ng unit. I've also included the file. Accessory Sample for Forum .vwx  

 

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22 hours ago, Martin Benesh said:

Might you have some recommendations

Since the accessories are coded to land on top of lighting symbols, the only suggestion I have right now is to duplicate them and make your own versions, cutting out the 2D parts. We'll give it some thought, but it would be a while before anything happens since editing the symbols is a valid alternative. 

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Hi, Scott! 

 

John Salutz recommended copying the lighting fixture's 2D geometry to a dummy accessory. That way one could reorder them in the Object Info Palette. I think it's a helpful recommendation, but I'll probably just move forward with two different symbols: one an accessory with the 3D geometry, and a second with just 2D geometry that I can place behind the fixture.

 

Best,

Martin

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