Andrew Mac Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) I was recently asked this question- I keep thinking there are organizational things I could devote time to that might save time in the future but I continue to follow my old ways. For instance, I have never developed any libraries of details I use/modify frequently and always have to remember where I used them and then hunt for them. Some are things I’ve done by hand as a sketch because it’s still quicker for me. Is this cataloging of details something people do (not sure how it would be stored or searched)? Any other suggestions? Edited September 20, 2016 by Mac B Designs Quote Link to comment
Pat Stanford Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 The Export function from the Resouce Browser (pre 2017) or Resource Manager (2017) makes it relatively easy to create a library. Create a new VW file to be your Library file (multiple files if you want for different kinds of object). When you create a new object that would be reusable, select it and make a symbol out of it. Select the symbol in the Resource Manager/Resource Browser and right click on it. Select Export. Select the appropriate library file so you can find it again. If you make the library file(s) favorites, it will be easy to find them and select the objects you want to reuse. 1 Quote Link to comment
Guest Wes Gardner Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 And the new Resource Manager makes it super easy to just drag-and-drop resources from one file to another as well as the ability to create folders (and thus, organization of your details)...very cool! Quote Link to comment
Andrew Mac Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Great- I was able to create my "favorites symbols file. can I make it permanent in my library How would I share this so other in my group can access it in their resource browser Do I just share the favorite file? Quote Link to comment
Boh Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I have just asked a similar question here. you need to create a workgroup folder that others can access and place your library file in there. Quote Link to comment
Markvl Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 For those that are looking for a unique way to organize your library in addition to the Resource Manager check out the work by @digitalcarbon I've done some similar work with precast steps. See Pic 2 Quote Link to comment
digitalcarbon Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 i have a folder on dropbox that is shared and all my library is in that have since learned that the quality of the library results in quality model assemblies and then quality sheet drawings. also i have someone who, for about 4-8hrs per week does library house keeping 1 Quote Link to comment
digitalcarbon Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 one more thing, some have stated that working in 3d is too time consuming etc. and they are mostly correct if taken from stand point of someone just starting out in 3d. but as the above library shows, i am getting to the point where much of my time is just assembling 3d objects vs making things from scratch library is all 3d, not one single symbol is hybrid, but that's another topic (rant) Quote Link to comment
digitalcarbon Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) library maintenance check list made by diegorodrigo AT resuelvectorworks.com Edited July 28, 2017 by digitalcarbon 2 Quote Link to comment
Boh Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Can you explain why I you have none class set with no fill? Quote Link to comment
digitalcarbon Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) i basically use the none class as... lines...even if i draw a box if something needs to have a fill then i will have a special class for that. example: a 2d polygon. if it is a floor then i have a floor class that has a special fill also, if i see an object in 3d that has no fill then it tells me that i forgot to place it in the correct class like Stainless Steel, HDPE Pipe, Concrete Slab and i use the rectangle tool to measure stuff and don't want any fill Edited July 29, 2017 by digitalcarbon Quote Link to comment
Boh Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Yes I see how that ties into how you set up your files. I'm interested as I have been doing a similar thing i.e. using the none class as a temporary "drafting lines" class. However my office colleagues use the default solid fill setting for the none class so it can get tricky when we are working on each others files. For example I now have to be careful any none class objects in symbols I create don't have fill attributes set to "by class" as otherwise they can look quite different when imported into their files. Quote Link to comment
Matt Overton Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Only thing to add here is.... Set up Naming rules early and not often. We use 3 (0xx) digit prefix so that similar symbol group together even if not in folders. Mostly as our job numbers are 3 digits so project specific symbols have job code as a prefix. To keep library file smaller and fast we break up libraries by first 2 digits. However the important thing is to have a naming system, but it only needs to be as complex suits your workflow. If you don't then people don't feel like they can find what they need and will keep just going back to last time. Quote Link to comment
digitalcarbon Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Boh, i would have to agree with your comment about the none class. it seems that once you add a fill then it becomes something & if it is something then it should be classed for control Quote Link to comment
Christiaan Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 On 28/07/2017 at 0:37 PM, digitalcarbon said: also i have someone who, for about 4-8hrs per week does library house keeping Are they generally reviewing additions/revisions that you've made? Why is it "WGR" Library Checklist? Are these library files referenced into project files? Quote Link to comment
digitalcarbon Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 the master library posted above is about 3 years old and some files that are current are nice and clean and others were thrown together because i needed to get something out the door. also i have gotten better at knowing what i want in a library so while i still work on the library and set the standard as to how i want things to work/look...i have a general "cleaner" who goes through every file and brings up to current standards this library is used for all my projects and all my clients each client brings something new to the library the "Librarian's" time per week goes up or down depending on how large the project/s are 1 Quote Link to comment
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