whashisface Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Hi All I'm trying to take a plan from a clip cube. The VWs helps says all I need to do is right click on the top face of the clip cube and select create section viewport from the context menu [See first screenshot]. Unfortunately when I right click on the top or bottom face I do not have the option to create a section viewport [see second screenshot]. I only have this option when I click on one of the sides. Am I missing something? Thanks in advance! And a screenshot of when I click on the sides. Quote Link to comment
Guest Wes Gardner Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) That option is not available in 2014...it may have been introduced in 2016...can't recall exactly...sorry. Here's a screen capture from 2018... Edited November 13, 2017 by Wes Gardner Quote Link to comment
Gadzooks Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, Wes Gardner said: That option is not available in 2014 Google search found http://learn.archoncad.com/2015/11/26537/vectorworks-tip-337-creating-a-plan-viewport-from-a-clip-cube/ you'll see Jonathan's note at that time towards the bottom of the page. Quote Link to comment
whashisface Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Hi Wes Thanks for the replies but I'm using VWs 2018 so it should be an option. Any thoughts on where this feature has gone? Thanks Quote Link to comment
whashisface Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 I've just checked it on my office computer [I was previously working on this at home] and it seems like I now have the option to cut a plan section viewport from a clip cube. Any ideas of why I can't see this option on my home computer? Quote Link to comment
Gadzooks Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, whashisface said: Thanks for the replies but I'm using VWs 2018 so it should be an option. Can I suggest you change your signature then. Both @Wes Gardner and myself were guided to provide you with an answer based on your use of '2014 SP4' stated in your sig. As for 2018, I can't replicate your problem. In fact I find clip cube is one of the more reliable VW features. Others might be be able to replicate. Edited November 14, 2017 by Gadzooks Quote Link to comment
Christiaan Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Can't replicate either. Have you tried on a different Workspace (Tools > Workspaces)? Quote Link to comment
whashisface Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) Gadzooks, I thought that might be why but I can't even see my signature in the new forum layout. This is all I can see of my post and it's the same for your profile too: Any idea where it is and how I change it? The edit profile page doesn't seem to include anywhere where I can change it! Edited November 14, 2017 by whashisface Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted November 14, 2017 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted November 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, whashisface said: Gadzooks, I thought that might be why but I can't even see my signature in the new forum layout. This is all I can see of my post and it's the same for your profile too: Any idea where it is and how I change it? The edit profile page doesn't seem to include anywhere where I can change it! You had signatures disabled in your profile settings, I have re-enabled them. The control for this is found at the bottom right of a post (when enabled) and you can choose to hide one users or all users sigs. Quote Link to comment
whashisface Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 It seems to not work when I rotate the clip cube from 0 degrees using the drag handles at its base [see attached screenshot]. It was working on my office computer but as soon as I rotated the clip cube to match the orientation of my plan the option to cut a plan section viewport has disappeared. I've got no idea how to reset the clip cube to it's original orientation. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment
whashisface Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Thanks Jim. That's resolved one thing at least! As I've said above it seems to be rotating the clip cube that stops me being able to cut a section viewport from the clip cube. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted November 14, 2017 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted November 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, whashisface said: It seems to not work when I rotate the clip cube from 0 degrees using the drag handles at its base [see attached screenshot]. It was working on my office computer but as soon as I rotated the clip cube to match the orientation of my plan the option to cut a plan section viewport has disappeared. I've got no idea how to reset the clip cube to it's original orientation. Any ideas? I am not able to replicate that, I see the option to cut a section whether the cube is rotated or not, so that would lead me to suspect your workspace as others above did. Was it migrated from an older version or was it built in 2017/2018? Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted November 14, 2017 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted November 14, 2017 To reset it, you can select any one object, then disable and re-enable the clip cube, it should refocus its crop on the selected object. Quote Link to comment
whashisface Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 My preferences are migrated. I've just reset the clipcube and it's working again - see screenshot: Quote Link to comment
whashisface Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 So I'm guessing I should reset my preferences following these instructions? https://forum.vectorworks.net/index.php?/articles.html/articles/troubleshooting/resetting-vectorworks-preferences-r264/ Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted November 14, 2017 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted November 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, whashisface said: So I'm guessing I should reset my preferences following these instructions? https://forum.vectorworks.net/index.php?/articles.html/articles/troubleshooting/resetting-vectorworks-preferences-r264/ If its working again there is no need, but if it keeps disappearing then yes a backup and reset would be worth a try. If it still happens after that, get in touch with technical support and they may try transplanting your workspace rather than a full reinstall first. Quote Link to comment
whashisface Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Being able to rotate the clip cube and still cut a plan section is an important feature for me so I don't think it's working as it should. I'll rebuild the preferences. It's very frustrating that every new release there is some feature or other than doesn't work and means I have to rebuild my preferences. Surely this makes the migration manager a bit pointless? Thanks for everyone's help. Quote Link to comment
ardee Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I'm really pleased with the clip cube feature to create presentation plans. It was on my wish list for years. I find there are some strange issues with the shadows though. On this particular wall shadow and some other corners a 'gap' shows up for no reason. Is this a bug? Quote Link to comment
zoomer Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Are you in OpenGL mode ? These are simple fast Shadows. They work quite well in perspective views but I don't wonder that they fail or leak in orthogonal Views. I also mostly use these in highest quality settings. Maybe you could fake them with 2D drop shadows for the Walls ? BTW, beside your 3D floor plans are looking great ! Edited June 8, 2018 by zoomer 1 Quote Link to comment
ardee Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 @zoomer Thank you for your reply. Yes, i'm on OpenGL 'very high' setting. Clip cube design layer section viewport>top view>sheet layer viewport... Overall looks very good, it's just strange for one particular wall shadow behaving this way... Quote Link to comment
zoomer Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I think it happens for all (horizontal Objects where the light comes more from the side than along, like for the vertical Walls. (And if they are longer in horizontal direction vs vertical, as that Column shows ?) Maybe it would help if you extend your Walls temporary downwards through the Floor. But you could also use any similar, suitable RW Render Mode that will calculate precise shadows. Takes a bit longer of course. Quote Link to comment
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