Strange wall behavior upon 3D reshape

[Markus Barrera-Kolb]

Upon reshaping the wall in these pictures I was left with these little "wings" that are sticking up -- they don't show up in the hidden line render, but they do in open GL. Has anyone else run into this and know how to deal with it? Also -- is there a way to angle the top of the end wall to match the slope of the side walls?

Thanks!

[CipesDesign]

Your fist image is "wireframe" right? If so, I'd bet the 'wings' DO show up in Hidden Line. Try it...

[C W]

This is a known bug... I know because I've submitted it... I'll look for the thread on the topic. Strangely, in my case, when I removed the windows the "wings" went away. My work-around was to split the wall after the window... not a clean approach, but it may serve you for the time being.

[C W]

Here's the link... Brudgers had a better workaround than I: Thread

Edited November 14, 2008 by C W

[Chad McNeely]

Another workaround for somebody else that had the problem was to add a wall peak along the slope (in line, so it doesn't change the shape). Try it in a few locations along the rake- I think it needed to be near the offending texture wings.

[Markus Barrera-Kolb]

Thanks Peter, CW, & Chad -- indeed, the first image was of a wireframe render, and the 'winglets' do show up in hidden line. Splitting the wall between the window and the low side does seem to resolve the problem, as does removing the window(s) from the wall, and adding a peak point between the window and the low end works too, so I guess I have a couple of workarounds to choose from (haven't had a chance to try Brudger's approach yet)...

[LMS]

isn't it interesting how many "work arounds" are required with this software to get to the results one would wish, even with what are common everyday architectural needs

[CipesDesign]

Every software I've ever used is full of them. The point is to be productive. If a workaround helps, then what the.... Now, on the other hand, I agree that all software should be perfect, as should all people, etc...

[mike m oz]

Also Vectorworks has a flexibility and versatility that allows you to overcome what would be roadblocks or dead ends in other programs. Whilst what you describe is a problem now Marcus it is likely that it will get fixed now that NNA are aware of it.