Matthias Sch. Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I use different "LAN - ..." signal types to make plans more readable with colored lines based on what type of data/protocol the LAN connection is used for. For example: "LAN - MANet", "LAN - ArtNet", "LAN - Media". This works great because it creates different classes which can be individually colorized. Creating a defined "SignalType" in the txt file would be a big effort for lots of different types (since it requires VW to be restarted to reload the changed file). Also when using two protocols on one connection. This would make the SignalTypes.txt list bulky. Now, when I move a device, everything stays as it should. But after re-shaping a connection, the individual "Signal" entry is lost and overwritten by the default Signal coming from the connector. Steps to reproduce: - create 2 devices with at least 4 identical sockets each - connect the sockets - click on each connection and in "object info" > "general" > "signal" set an individual text as signal. - edit the new class (colorize the line) - move one of the devices > works! - reshape a existing connection > color is lost see attached test file and video. Maybe, if ConnectCAD needs to "re-create" a connection since the shape was changed, it can just look for modified signal (and remembers it, if necessary) before creating the new connection? Just like it works for cable type and and number? Matthias Screen Recording 2020-09-15 at 14.27.38.mov Test-SignalTypes.vwx Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee Conrad Preen Posted September 15, 2020 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted September 15, 2020 Yes, restarting VW is a pain. Improvements to that are coming very soon !!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee Conrad Preen Posted September 16, 2020 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted September 16, 2020 FYI, I have bug-listed the effect of Reshape on Signal. 1 Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee Conrad Preen Posted September 17, 2020 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted September 17, 2020 Hi Matthais, Thank you for the report! This will be fixed in a coming service pack. Conrad 1 Quote Link to comment
Matthias Sch. Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Wow - That was fast 🙂 Thank you! Quote Link to comment
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