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B. Clint Alderman replied to Bo Cook's discussion 'RSI'

"Regarding the pain, AKA Repetitive Stress Injury. The muscle get cramped and start pinching nerves. When it happened to me, the pain was in my right wrist, the "mouse hand" and forearm. I went to a massage therapist friend. To my surprise,…"

Mar 12

B. Clint Alderman replied to John Keating's discussion 'Including images when exporting fro VW10 to autocad!'

"John, yes, most "program problems" are really "user workflow issues". I'm having a few of those today learning VW! There are numerous ways to accomplish the same goal in AutoCAD. It's common for long-time AC users to…"

Mar 18, 2011

B. Clint Alderman replied to John Keating's discussion 'Including images when exporting fro VW10 to autocad!'

"John, I have used AutoCAD. As usual, the answer is "it depends." I've not tried to do what you are trying to yet, but AutoCAD can import images. Other DWG apps such as Bricscad can also. The "depends" would be what version…"

Mar 17, 2011

Jonathan Pickup replied to B. Clint Alderman's discussion 'Wall Styles duplicated - (no codes)'

"because you have to files in the default library and the user folder that have the same wall styles..."

Jan 25, 2011

B. Clint Alderman replied to B. Clint Alderman's discussion 'Wall Styles duplicated - (no codes)'

"Thanks for the follow up. I also moved one of them out. Once you understand "why" it all makes sense. Just a lot to understand. Glad folks are willing to help."

Jan 19, 2011

Bob Holtzmann replied to B. Clint Alderman's discussion 'Wall Styles duplicated - (no codes)'

"Thanks for the background info, Robert. Just in case you don't know, B. Clint, both of those files are in the folder "Defaults" under Vw's "Libraries" folder. I think I'll move the more complex "coded"…"

Jan 19, 2011

B. Clint Alderman replied to B. Clint Alderman's discussion 'Wall Styles duplicated - (no codes)'

"...and the answer from: _________________________ Robert Anderson VP Integrated Practice Nemetschek North America The "no codes" files have simple component descriptions. The "codes" files have a MasterFormat product number…"

Jan 17, 2011

B. Clint Alderman posted a discussion

Wall Styles duplicated - (no codes)

Does anyone know why most wall styles are duplicated in the drop down list?For example:Ext-2x4-Brick veneer (Walls~Slabs Style Imperial.vwx)Ext-2x4-Brick veneer (Walls~Slabs Style Imperial (no codes).vwx)I can't determine the difference.See More

Jan 16, 2011

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B. Clint Alderman replied to Ernest Lane's discussion 'Office furniture systems in Vectorworks'

"Since VW has achieved GSA approval for BIM, surely it is possible. I'm learning VW and would interested in what you find out about it."

Jan 7, 2011

B. Clint Alderman replied to Derek Ashby's discussion 'Vectorworks to Autocad file set up'

"Agree with suggestion. To view the "AutoCAD export", there's a cheaper option. Try Bricscad Classic for $395.00 USD https://www.bricsys.com/en_INTL/bricscad/index.jsp I've used AutoCAD for years. Bricscad is a near clone and…"

Dec 26, 2010

B. Clint Alderman replied to Reka Szili's discussion 'Looking for Vectorworks trial for interior designers'

"Reka, I downloaded the Designer Trial, but am using the Architect workspace. I wanted to see how it works for Commercial Interior Design and Environmental Graphic Design. So far, I'm impressed with the features (for commercial and residential),…"

Aug 13, 2010

B. Clint Alderman is now a member of VectorWorking

Aug 13, 2010

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