Unwanted Schematics

[A.D.K.]

So schematic views are great and all, but every time I insert a lighting pipe it creates a schematic view version, leaves both objects selected, and throws the pipe somewhere I did not draw it.  How do I stop this?  There must be a toggle somewhere, I just can't find it.

 

Thanks!

[JBenghiat]

Are you starting with a file from a previous version? It sounds like the old version had Show Footprint enabled as default. 

[A.D.K.]

That's the one!  I can't find it any more.

[JBenghiat]

The option is hidden, as schematic views are supposed to be a replacement. There’s not a simple solution to dealing with the default setting being on. Your best bet is to open in 2019, either the original or down-save, change the Lighting Pipe defaults, then open back in your current version. 
It’s also possible to fix with a script if going to 2019 isn’t an option. 

[A.D.K.]

Well that's not ideal.  Can anyone from Vectorworks comment on a more sensible fix, please?  This is a huge time sink, and running all files back through old versions is another time sink.

 

Thanks though, @JBenghiat!

[JBenghiat]

Go to Tools>Plug-ins>Run Script… and select the attached file. That will run:

SetRField(GetObject('Lighting Pipe'), 'Lighting Pipe', 'ShowFootprint', 'False');

I'll file this as a bug. Having the Lighting Pipe's defaults set to always create a footprint on insertion is a bit unusual, so I am surprised that all of your older files have this option set.

 

Turn Off Default Footprint.vs

[A.D.K.]

IT WORKED yay!

 

Thanks so much, Script Wizard @JBenghiat!

 

Edit: yes, it's weird that it was a default.  Must have been just in the one file I chose to drag forward as a template, because I don't remember it's being an issue last season.  Either way, your fix is greatly appreciated.

Edited November 7, 2020 by A.D.K.