Cadplan Architecture Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I've just opened an email from CU, the VW 2014 brochure isn't easy to view but at first view I'm dismayed to see that still after two or three releases of asking we still don't have a custom bi-fold doors tool. As an architectural designer this is one of the most obviously missing functions. Also we need the same tools as Windoor within Vectorworks, I don't see why we should have to pay for an add on programme, it should be an integral function of VW Architect. Also is the stair tool any easier to use does anyone know yet?? Quote Link to comment
Tom Klaber Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 (edited) No major improvements for stairs. Just 3 stringers. The stair they showed in the promo video seems almost impossible to create with the stair tool. Would love to inspect the a sample file. Stair tool needs a complete rebuild. It is one of my least favorite things about VW. Windoor is no longer selling new licences. I could not get it if I wanted. Edited September 19, 2013 by Tom Klaber Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted September 19, 2013 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted September 19, 2013 Which of the videos did you see the stair in? Ill see if I can get the .VWX file for you. Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee Robert Anderson Posted September 19, 2013 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted September 19, 2013 Andrew, what do you mean by "custom bi-fold doors"? Are you looking for what I would call "accordion doors"? Quote Link to comment
Christiaan Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Andrew means this Robert, item 3: http://needleandmortar.com/wiki/door-tool-improvements-2014/#3-bi-folding-sliding-doors And while we're on the topic, item 5: http://needleandmortar.com/wiki/door-tool-improvements-2014/#5-better-control-of-complex-door-opening-arrangements Quote Link to comment
Cadplan Architecture Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 yes Christian is quite right. It's really disappointing if the VW people haven't improved the door tool after all this time. 3D improvements are fine but if we are being asked to pay out hundreds of ?s for annual updates then we need the basic architectural tools to be right up there now and not drip fed. I'm still unclear about what positive benefits VW2014 would offer someone like me. Quote Link to comment
taoist Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 No major improvements for stairs. Just 3 stringers. The stair they showed in the promo video seems almost impossible to create with the stair tool. Would love to inspect the a sample file. Stair tool needs a complete rebuild. It is one of my least favorite things about VW. Windoor is no longer selling new licences. I could not get it if I wanted. Does anyone at VW have any experience building/constructing stairs? Try and get building inspector to pass a set of residential stairs wider than 36" with 3 stringers. What is with the limit n stringers anyway?? Quote Link to comment
Jim Smith Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Amen, While somewhat improved (I say this about every iteration) the stair tool is a joke. Here's an idea: - Hire some smarty pants kids - just graduated from computer schools in North America, Europe, Asia, & OZ/NZ - Send them to work on construction projects, some in building departments, some in Design Offices, some on construction sites - Start a crowd source for wish list items, choose the top five to ten items - Use the $ to bring your new propeller heads back to a nearby office to fix / work on these items. Don't go near them, don't corrupt them, the only adult supervision should be a monthly update show & tell. Incorporate their improvements into service updates rather than the next iteration. (It would be funded by users remember?) Rinse and repete Quote Link to comment
Jim Smith Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I take back what I said about the custom stair tool being somewhat improved. It is still a sick, sick joke. Why does this have to be a work-around for simple simple tasks? Quote Link to comment
Tom Klaber Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) Which of the videos did you see the stair in? Ill see if I can get the .VWX file for you. Sorry I missed this when you originally posted. The stairs are in the "New in VW Architect" Video - the first one on: http://www.vectorworks.net/2014/ The stair at 4:10, and then the one at 4:15 seem more complicated than what is possible with the stair tool. I would love to see the source files for those. Thanks! (I am loving the new attention given to the forum!) Edited October 16, 2013 by Tom Klaber Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted October 16, 2013 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted October 16, 2013 Got it, those were made by Luis R, I'll check with him and see if I can get the files for you. Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted October 16, 2013 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted October 16, 2013 Too large to post apparently, please email me at tech@vectorworks.net and ill send you a download link. Quote Link to comment
Cadplan Architecture Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Any news on the bi-fold doors Jim? Before I consider spending out a lot of money on 2014 or 2015 I would want this function as my projects are 90% domestic extensions and bi-fold doors are just about the most 'wanted' feature. I just don't understand why an architectural programme doesn't have them unless perhaps you don't have them in the US? If this is the case then NV is short sighted as it a global market now and the European one is large indeed. It's disappointing indeed to hear that you haven't made the stair tool more usable because most buildings whether domestic or commercial have more than one floor! Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted October 30, 2013 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted October 30, 2013 As to why they were not included, no idea, however if they were not added to the door tool with the release of 2014, it is unlikely that it will be changed until the next release. Quote Link to comment
Assembly Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Windor does it: http://www.ozcad.com.au/products/windoor.php Quote Link to comment
Jonathan Pickup Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 its a great shame, but windoor is only available in Aust. and NZ now. If you are in another country and you have an old version, you can upgrade, but there are no new sales overseas. Quote Link to comment
Patrick Fritsch Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Not so much a shame if it's functionality just gets built in to the or regionalized versions.... hint hint! Edited November 2, 2013 by Fritsch Quote Link to comment
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