Jershaun Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Can one imagine a better Window/Door tool used in a NON-bim program than a bim program? Check both the video's on this web page (first post) http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=47&t=781391 Makes one think what is Nemetschek doing? I would like a window tool like the above to be implemented in Vectorworks. Also what was amazing about this tool, is that it's all real-time. Quote Link to comment
VincentCuclair Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 True UI is great! however i can't help wondering about 'corner windows' and plan views...... Quote Link to comment
Christiaan Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I wouldn't go making too many such comparisons. Apparently it pisses the people off in marketing who think VW building modelling capabilities are just dandy. Quote Link to comment
Diamond Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Yes I agree that the usability of VW architectural 3D could be improved. I have even been exploring ways of creating multiple view windows on multiple monitors by referencing plans and having the 3D elevs in another windows so I don't have to constantly close down windows. I have found that to be very good in VW architectural 3D, that is accurate, and can be used for documentation, one has to be very good at visualising the whole building whilst in plan view. This is fine for the very few that have learnt to work like this, but most do not, and as most can't, or are not hungry enough to learn, it continually road blocks movement to 3D and smarter working environments. Unfortunately in this regard the strength of VW 2D drafting mostly has it's way, and the path of least resistance is followed. Quote Link to comment
Diamond Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 In short I want multiple windows, or maybe some really innovative way to manipulate viewports so that the plans and elevations can be updated in real time and side by side. I want to be able to move windows and doors in elevation, and see the changes happen in plan all at the same time. Also, an ingenious hidden line rendering option for elevations that uses different line thickness to show depth of field. (I believe ArchiCAD has this). It would sure make it easier than tracing over 3D elevations in annotation layer. Also while there, It would be great to be able to able to apply hatches to a 3D elevation face by simply clicking on it in in the viewport. Quote Link to comment
Christiaan Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Oh dear, you've stepped over the mark now. Quote Link to comment
brudgers Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 If Vectorworks is going to go with a single window interface, they could learn a lot from sketchup. A good starting point would be a user interface that wasn't hard coded. On the other hand, the building components like walls doors and windows could also use a ground up re-engineering. Quote Link to comment
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