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Tagging Doors and Windows
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Matthew Miles May 24.

What other Vectorworks Forums Do you Use
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Since I am relatively new to the program, and have loads of random how-to questions for an unsupported (but licensed) product I am seeking as many avenues as possible to find info.This place is…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Neal Pann May 9.

Reference Marker Customization?

Hi All,I have searched thru many posts looking for an answer to what seems like an easy problem.I have determined I can open the Section Markers.vwx file to duplicate a symbol, which can then be…Continue

Started May 7

Class attributes and Printing
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Hi all,I have questions about how Vectorworks uses color attributes established in classes for printing. As a convert from AutoCAD I am used to colors having relevance in the printed lineweight. In…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steven Shorter May 9.

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Matthew Miles replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Callout Tool - VWArchitect 2008'

"Thanks, Phil. I did reach that conclusion, though it took a while to figure that out. "

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Phil Tindall replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Callout Tool - VWArchitect 2008'

"turn off the Auto settings. Should then behave itself"

yesterday

Matthew Miles replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"AHH. Got it. I am looking at how it works. It kind of does what I am looking to do. Thanks."

May 24

Steven Shorter replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"You may need to add it to your workspace. It's listed under 'legacy' tools."

May 24

Matthew Miles replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"SEAN, do not worry, you are being quite clear. I do not think version 2008 has the number stamp. I did find a Data stamp - but that only seems to indicate date, time, and file name. Or, maybe that is what you are referrring to,…"

May 24

Sean Stewart replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"Matthew, I apologize that some of my descriptions are a bit vague. I am away from my office and responding via my iPad so I don't have VW in front of me. But let me try to guide you there. Under the palettes menu you have a variety of palettes…"

May 24

Matthew Miles replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"I am afraid I do not understand where the number stamp tool is located. I do not see an "info tool palette" on my version (VW2008). Yes, I am a beginner although I am an advanced Revit user - so I understand BIM implementation and…"

May 24

Sean Stewart replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"The number stamp tool does do that but I thought the other approach might provide a better appreciation for the foundations of the application. When you try the number stamp (located in the info tool palette - the one that looks like a pencil),…"

May 24

Matthew Miles replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"tell me about it. I couldn't agree more. I was not offered anything (support) when I suggested that I needed a better instruction manual in the very least - I had to foot the bill myself. Basically I am teaching myself in the…"

May 24

Steven Shorter replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"it's much more flexible if you create your own symbols... "

May 24

Matthew Miles replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"This was helpful. Thanks. However, I was hoping to hear that maybe a tool, or plug-in existed that would allow me to quite simply drag and drop a shape (i.e. an oval) that had a field I could then enter a string of text (i.e. 1234). And…"

May 24

Steven Shorter replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"ouch! your employers really should know better! training someone to use the tools they are required to use is one of the single most cost effective thing they can do. i am amazed how many offices still insist on training someone…"

May 24

Matthew Miles replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"Thanks. That sounds fairly straight forward. No. No formal training. I was handed a DVD on my first day at work to review - I drew a chair..."

May 24

Sean Stewart replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"Maybe I am misunderstanding your goal but hopefully this will be helpful.... Creating tags that convey information was one of the early BIM breakthroughs. It can be done in 2d or 3d modes and is therefore what some call a "little" BIM…"

May 24

Steven Shorter replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Tagging Doors and Windows'

"Place some text. Format it. Class it, etc. Create a symbol from the text. Create a record format (right click on Resource Browser). Name it. Create the fields you require, e.g. Door Number, etc. Edit the…"

May 23

Matthew Miles posted a discussion

Tagging Doors and Windows

Our office only uses VW for drafting (i.e. 2D). The building shell tools are never used. We draw everything (old school). So given that, i am looking for a symbol, or plug-in to use for door tags, and window tags. Is there an out-of the-box one to use? And, if so, where can I find it? I am thinking along the lines of the drawing reference tool, but for windows and doors (i.e. place a shape with text in it, and with a dialogue box (PIO)).If not, what does everyone do in this case? We have a…See More

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