2D plot to 3D

[Blurubberlizard]

Hey there. I'm very new to Vectorworks and I'm trying to turn my 2D plot into 3D so I can transfer the information into ESP Vision. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. Is there an easy way to trafnsfer it over or do I have to redraw the whole plot over again in 3D?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Heather

[klinzey]

It all depends on how the plot was created. First make sure there isn't already 3D geometry. All the fixtures that ship with Spotlight contain 2D and 3D.

If your plot is really a 2D only Spotlight plot then you first need to replace all your 2D symbols with 3D hybrid symbols and do the same thing with your lighting positions. Once that's complete give the lighting positions and fixtures a real 3D height.

If you have other geometry that's 2D only you will probably be able to simply extrude the 2D to convert it to 3D.