Own Library

[Nagesh]

Hi, I am learning vectorworks from last week. I would like to create my own library parts But I don't know how can we create and use those library parts. and also If some one give library parts where can I maintain these library parts and can use. Can anyone please help me.

Thanks,

Nagesh

[go2greece]

you can find this in your user manual

Resources in Favorites

For quick access, the Resource Browser can store links to VectorWorks files that contain resources that you use frequently. You can then import resources from a Favorites file into any VectorWorks file and not have to search for the file again. Remove the link when the file is of no further use. Favorite files are remembered for future sessions.

Use the Files menu in the Resource Browser to create, use, and manage your Favorites list. Alternatively, add files (or aliases or shortcuts to the files) to the appropriate Favorites folder manually.

Making the Current File a Favorite

To make the current file a favorite:

In the Resource Browser, select Add Current to Favorites from the Files menu.

The file is added to the File list under Favorites.

The file must be saved to be added as a favorite.

Making an Unopened File a Favorite

To make an unopened file a favorite:

1.

In the Resource Browser, select Add New Favorite Files from the Files menu.

The standard Open dialog box opens.

2.

Select the file to make a favorite, and then click Open.

The file is added to the File list under Favorites.

The file must be saved in the same version of VectorWorks as the current file to be added as a favorite.

Multiple files can be selected and added as favorites at the same time; alternatively, press Ctrl+A (Windows) or Command+A (Macintosh) to select all files at once.

Opening the Current Favorite

To open the current favorite:

1.

In the Resource Browser, select the favorite file to open from the File list.

2.

Select Open Current Favorite from the Files menu.

The file opens.

Importing a Resource from a Favorite

To import a resource from a favorite file:

1.

In the Resource Browser, select the favorite file to access from the File list.

The file name is displayed as the current file in the File list, and its resources display in the resource window.

2.

Select the desired resource from the resource display window. To import the resource for future use, select Import from the Resources menu. To use the resource immediately, double-click it to activate it, or select Apply or Make Active, if applicable, from the Resources menu. (Alternatively, drag the resource onto an object or to a location in the current file.)

Once the resource is placed or applied in the drawing, it is added to the Resource Browser for the current file.

Multiple resources can be selected and imported at the same time.

Refreshing Favorites from Disk

To update the resources from all favorite files:

In the Resource Browser, select Refresh Favorites from Disk from the Files menu.

All current favorite files are reloaded into the Resource Browser, to reflect any changes that occurred since they were loaded when this VectorWorks session began.

Revealing the Location of the Current Favorite

To reveal the location of a favorite file:

1.

In the Resource Browser, select the favorite file to reveal from the File list.

The file name is displayed as the current file in the File list, and its resources display in the resource window.

2.

Select Reveal Current Favorite from the Files menu.

Either Windows Explorer or Macintosh Finder opens to the folder that contains the file.

Removing Favorites

To remove a single favorite file:

1.

In the Resource Browser, select the favorite file to delete from the File list.

2.

Select Remove Current Favorite from the Files menu.

The file is removed from the Favorites list.

To remove all favorite files:

1.

In the Resource Browser, select Remove All Favorites from the Files menu.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

2.

Click Yes to remove all favorites.

All favorite files are removed from the Favorites list.

Adding a Favorite Manually

To create a favorite manually (not through the Resource Browser):

1.

Place the file that you want to appear on the Favorites list (or a shortcut or alias that points to the file) in one of the following folders.

Favorites Folder

Effect on Favorites Lists

[user]/Libraries/Favorites

The file appears only in your Favorites list ([user] is the user data folder specified in your VectorWorks preferences)

[Workgroup]/Libraries/Favorites

(VectorWorks Design Series required)

The file appears in the Favorites list of any user who has the workgroup folder set up in VectorWorks preferences

The file is added to the File list under Favorites.

2.

In the Resource Browser, select Refresh Favorites from Disk from the Files menu.

Only files that are in your user Favorites folder can be removed with the commands in the Resource Browser. (See User Folders Preferences for more information.) Files that were placed in a workgroup Favorites folder must be removed manually.

[Nagesh]

Hi Greece,

Thanks for your advice, But I could not find the resource browser from my vector works 2008, I have attached an image file, Can you please guide me where can I find this option.

[mike m oz]

The Resource browser is a palette and it can be opened from the Window menu or by using the following keyboard shortcuts:

- PC: Control+R

- Mac: Command+R

Image below is from the online Help.

[Nagesh]

Hai, Greece and Mike,

I found everything as on noted, Thank you very much.

IF I want draw my own styles of windows and create as library. What can I do the steps. Please guide me.

Thanks