Truss and Hybrid objects in vw2010

[acdeslx]

One more question...

I create truss symbols and then insert them as lighting symbols so I can get an accurate truss count in the "inventory report".

However, if I create a design that does not use truss at the same angle (ie: vertical, diagonal NON-horizontal) I need to create a new symbol since I can't rotate the truss (hybrid) once I convert it into a symbol.

So, now my inventory looks like:

8' x 12"x12" truss

8' x 12"x12" truss - vert

8' x 12"x12" truss - 20d

which is just silly...

Has 2010 made any improvements on this?

Thanks,

Dave

[michaelk]

When you say you're creating truss symbols, are you creating your own symbols or using the Spotlight Truss Objects - and then turning those into symbols?

If you are looking for a count there is no need to convert them to symbols or convert them to lighting devices. (or upgrade to 2010!)

Just create a worksheet w/ a database that captures the lengths of all the truss objects and divide by the connection interval. If you want to get really fancy you could add locations and sort the truss by location.

If you are actually creating 3D symbols from scratch, then it's even easier. Just count the symbols.

hth

michaelk

[michaelk]

Whoops!

Forgot to answer your question.

"No."