Ian Graham Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I am using 2008 on a mac. I use black background and pen weight colours. I have noticed that my cursor disappears [ can't see it ] when I select a tool or dimension an item. It works fine when I don't have black background on. It's like I'm guessing where the edge of the object is to measure. . I didn't have this problem before , must be a setting that was accidentally changed. Any tips to rectify this? Thanks Ian Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 What version of OS 10 are you using? Have you installed any of the Service Pack updates for VW 2008? Quote Link to comment
Ian Graham Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 OSX 10.4.11 No I haven't downloaded service packs, but i will. Do you think that will solve it ? Thanks Ian Quote Link to comment
Ian Graham Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Downloaded SP2 , installed it, didn't help. Thanks Ian Quote Link to comment
Ian Graham Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Should I download SP1 as well. I just downloaded SP2, thinking it would cover everything. If I install Sp1 now, will it screw things up ? Back to the problem, everything is fine, if not in black background. It just seams the curser is black on a black background. Tried using full screen cursor , drives me nuts. Please help, thanks, Ian Quote Link to comment
bonus Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I would recommend you to reinstall 2008 including SP1, SP2 and VWhelp. Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 SP2 installs the updates of SP 1 along with SP 2, if not already installed. There's no need to go back and install SP 1. Go to the VectorWorks menu and choose About VectorWorks. What is the VectorWorks build number in parethesis after the version number? Quote Link to comment
Ian Graham Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 2008 (SP2) R5 (BUILD 82613) Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 When you draw something, like a line or dimension, the plus sign (cursor) should turn white. The arrow turns black as it moves over the tools in the tool palette, and remains black over the drawing, but has a white outline. Are you not seeing this white outline? Are you using an alternative cursor style other than the standard cursor settings (in the OS)? What screen resolution setting are you using? Quote Link to comment
Ian Graham Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 1920 x 1200 , 23" cinema display + 20 " display 1680 x 1050 the cursor is black with white outline, pan is OK, BUT when I select a tool [ dimension , anything ] it is black and i can't see it [ the plus sign ] , when in white background > OK. It's when I go to black background , the plus sign stays black. No alternative cursor setting Quote Link to comment
PeterT Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 What happens if you turn on Vectorworks Preferences/Edit/Full screen cursor? Do you see the full screen cursor as white? Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Try switching to a single monitor configuration to see if the problem persists. Quote Link to comment
Ian Graham Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 It just switched back to white cross ? just minutes ago. wierd. Thanks Katie. Hopefully it stays that way. I didn't adjust anything. I did see white full screen cursor , Thanks Peter. maybe it's a karma thing. Ian Quote Link to comment
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