Dynamic parameters

[fuberator]

Hello

 

Is there a way to use dynamic parameters in the OIP?

 

For example I would like to control the extrusion depth of multiple objects.

 

Thank you

 

 

[P Retondo]

I believe you have to get into Marionette and Python scripting for those advanced capabilities.

[Martyn Horne]

As the previous response suggested, you may need to get into Marionette. I may be oversimplifying your requirement, but in the example you gave, if you select the desired extruded objects, and type in a new extrusion height, the selected objects will all change to the new extrusion depth. 

 

[Art V]

Or... VW could license the Parasolid kernel 3D constraints/parametrics so that it is a bit easier to create straightforward parametric objects without having to get into Marionette or scripting. For more complex objects scripting will still be necessary though.

[Martyn Horne]

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VW could license the Parasolid kernel 3D constraints/parametrics so that it is a bit easier to create straightforward parametric objects without having to get into Marionette or scripting.

Great suggestion - I'm sure our Roadmapping Room team members would be happy to discuss this with you during our Vectorworks Design Summit Open House day today. Perhaps we'll see you there Art V - everyone welcome. https://www3.vectorworks.net/vectorworks-designsummit-registration

[Art V]

@Martyn Horne Thanks for the invite. I noticed you are using zoom for this summit which unfortunately is a bit tricky to use on my setup as it seems to confict with some other installed software. By the time that gets solved the summit is probably over so I'll use the forum roadmap section for this 3D constraints topic.

[fuberator]

@P Retondo I will look into that. Thanks