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matto

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i'm trying to write a tool that needs to cut into a wall but the cut frame is smaller than the full extent of the object.

been playing with a plug that creates two linked symbols one that cut into the wall, and the part that doesn't. and somehow keep them linked.

so one can't be placed with out the other.

anyone else been trying to do something simlar?

any hints?

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Let me see if I understand your question. You want a VectorScript Plug-in Object that when placed in a wall it creates a wall break that is smaller than the bounds of the object. For example a Door which cuts an opening 36 inches by 7feet but the plug-in object also displays trim molding around the edge of the door frame.

The trick is to create loci within the plug-in object at the corners of the cut out area. VectorWorks will look for 2D loci or 3D loci when deciding how to break a wall. This works for Symbols as well as Plug-in Objects.

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