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Hello @T_Lichterman what worflows are you using image generation for? We will be continuing to hook up the Vectorworks AI Visualizer into relevant user workflows over time. Also note that Veras plugin for Vectorworks is now available, check that out as an option:

Recently, when I have rendered a 3D illustration the image shows red lines in odd places. When I wish to present to a client I export the best image into photoshop so I am not sure whether it is me, VW or PS.

Attached find what I did for similar situation for a portable building. It uses two window objects, one inserted in the wall and one as a group. Stacked Window.vwx

I have filter set for classes in organization dialogue , I do not think it is actually working. It works fine on elsewhere

Hi Cody, Thanks for your input - I've been remaking the model whilst watching this webinar, i'm getting much closer to what I would like and learning about some of the best practices VW recommend. In true VW fashion there are some baffling things that make things much harder. I didin't know that new Site Modifiers brought in in 2023 only work on the "Proposed" site model view. VW doesn't tell you this if you use them though!

Hi, I've annotated and dimensioned some drawings on my sheet layer - I entered into the viewport to do so as I was told this would help when changing the scale of my drawing. However, My drawings are 1:50 and when I try changing them to 1:100 all the dimensions are bunched up... Is there a way that I don't have to re-annotate the drawings and just have my dims/ text rescale automatically? Many thanks in advance

EvolveLAB Joins the Vectorworks Partner Network, Delivering an Additional AI Visualization Resource to Designers. Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, has welcomed data-driven app developer EvolveLAB to its Partner Network to provide customers direct access to AI-powered visualization app Veras. Bringing a mature AI technology fine-tuned for high-quality visuals straight into Vectorworks; this seamless integration allows customers to enhance their creative workflows, gain efficiency using predefined prompts, and perfectly balance AI flexibility and precision in creating impactful visuals. The Veras integration joins Vectorworks’ recently released AI Visualizer and will provide customers with additional options to harness AI's potential, specifically for visualization. Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, and Fundamentals professional license customers will benefit from the added ability to explore AI iterative designs and to create visuals of their 3D models, even in the earliest stages of their design process. “We are excited to partner with the EvolveLAB team to bring Veras and its trusted capabilities to Vectorworks users,” said Vectorworks Senior Director of Rendering and Research Dave Donley. “This collaboration underscores our dedication to empowering designers with cutting-edge tools that not only enhance their creativity but also boost their efficiency. Acting as a complement to our AI Visualizer, the integration of Veras enriches our customers’ toolkits, offering them unparalleled flexibility, speed, and the capability to vividly visualize and seamlessly share their unique design visions with the world.” The integration introduces a new web palette within Vectorworks, enabling the creation of high-quality project imagery based on a 3D model and natural language or predefined prompts. Customers can refine and iterate imagery from previously created images and generate up to four images simultaneously, streamlining the visualization process. “We are honored to bring additional AI ideation and rendering to the Vectorworks community by incorporating Veras into its software,” said EvolveLAB President Bill Allen. “From this partnership, we look forward to the tremendous value it will add to an already amazing application.” Customers can explore Veras' capabilities by installing the Veras plugin using the“Install Partner Product” command from the Vectorworks Help Menu. To stay in the loop on upcoming features, integrations, and plugins, visit the Public Roadmap.

The old way is one of my most missed features from previous versions of VW. I used it all the time.

@MullinRJ Thanks for the help. I THINK I could have done this, but your explanation is so much clearer than mine would have been. And at the time, my brain would not tell me how to make the original vectors/points. Thanks for the refresher.

That was my thought too but I can't see a way to achieve that configuration...

What is WinDoor @shorter? I remember someone talking about a plug in by a similar name in the dim and distant past? [possibly ArchonCAD training / Jonathan Pickup]. I remember it was a subscription tool then [I think?]. Might this be the same thing?

WinDoor?

Thanks for clarifying @Nikolay Zhelyazkov. I need to put some time in to figuring out the best way to make the association. I guess it needs a 'Pick Truss' button in the OIP, as it wouldn't know which Truss object to associate to otherwise. Or maybe the PIO should figure out the nearest Truss object and use that. An evening project I think...

Hello @spettitt, @Pat Stanford, The reason why this is not working is that it is being executed when the PIO gets copied from the profile group of the data tag to the drawing. But at this step the PIO is just copied and it is not in the drawing. It gets added at a later step and that is why at this time it does not have a parent. I do not think that there is any way to get this done with such a PIO as it will not get notified when it gets inserted in the drawing -> you cannot really get its parent. So yes, maybe the way to go is with a tag like object and associations. Best Regards, Nikolay Zhelyazkov

Hi Vectorworkers, I have a query about modelling windows, I have come across a number of different windows that I can't seem to produce using the window tool in Vectorworks Architect 2024... I can find how to add two rows or two columns for glazed panels - but where I have a window where the top of the window has a row with two opening lights and underneath on the second row its just one large fixed pane, no central mullion - its been driving me mad this one! I have attached an image of one of the windows to see how I should be using the window tool - I'm sure there is something simple I'm missing out or not picking up on, but any help would be gratefully received. I've not managed to watch any tutorials for windows on the VWX university yet, but I'm hoping to today - so not sure if this is covered in the online tutorials. many thanks all

I can't edit any plant details from either right clicking and pressing Edit, Style or from the Object Info Panel! Any ideas?

Just wanna give an update on this, I spoke with someone from D5 and they told me that they are in the testing fase for a live sync pluging for Vectorworks!

Just wanna give an update on this, I spoke with someone from D5 and they told me that they are in the testing fase for a live sync pluging for Vectorworks!

Just wanna give an update on this, I spoke with someone from D5 and they told me that they are in the testing fase for a live sync pluging for Vectorworks!

Hey, I selected each type of fixture and changed it to a different class, then in the organization window, I changed the pen and fill color and pressed use at creation and the objects didn't change their color. I also tried to make a new class and made it active and after I changed the colors I tried to insert a new fixture but it was still black and didn't use the class colors. what did I do wrong? I can see in the attribute window that the fixture is in the right color like the class color but in the plot or the design layer, it's still black. also, I've checked and I'm not in black-and-white mode. Thanks

There are probably a number of ways, but your question is a little vague. Which of these shapes more closely resembles what you want to do?

Hello @bguthrie, You can double click to edit your device and move the sockets as you wish. Additionally, if you are using the Device Builder you can set up the socket positions from there. Let me know if you need any additional info. Best Regards, Nikolay Zhelyazkov

Hi Folks, I have been using Midjourney/Discord, and have been very happy with the results (I pay a monthly subscription for it). The VWX/Stable Diffusion AI imager seems less powerful... Does anyone have a similar experience?

To remove the hanging bracket you will need to edit the symbol definition. first thing you need to do is import the bumper into your active file, either by inserting one on a design layer or by right clicking on it in the resource manager and selecting import. Next you need to edit the 2D and 3D components of the smybol. to this right click on the bumper symbol in youractive file resources and select either edit 2D component or 3D component. This will enable you to edit the symbol definition. Once you have completed your edits rename the bumper and save the file into either a user or workgroup library folder so its available for future projects