management of resources

[zetadierre]

hello and good evening to all

I would like to ask for help on resource management: how do I remove from the list of documents available in the palette an item without deleting it from the vw folder?

Thank you.

 

[zetadierre]

already that we are on the subject.. If I use a symbol, for example a table, and I want to make some changes, how can I make sure that you notice in opengl and iron display? I noticed that if I change a color with the filling in the plant from grey to red, then opengl remains gray.. How come? how can I assign different colors\categories in the editing a symbol sigolo? Thank you!

 

[zetadierre]

and already that we are (part ii).. is it possible to create a series of usable symbols in 2d and 3d from this site? http://search.pcon-catalog.com/it/ dwg with safari does not download them:-( use firefox

 

[pla]

part before: resource management

Keep in mind that this palette has three purposes:
a) allow you to access the resources present in the active document
b) access the resources present in other documents without making them active
c) manage a "catalogue" of documents from which to obtain resources to insert them into the project you are working on.

so to answer your question:
a) you can remove from the catalog list a document that you no longer want to see
b) You cannot delete a given symbol from a document without altering the document itself.

 

[pla]

second part: hybrid symbols (2d/3d)

vectorworks offers the possibility to create hybrid symbili, able to show a certain representation in plant 2d and another in any 3d view. the most classic example is that of a door, which in 2d shows the opening bow and measurements, while in 3d can show the handle or a processing on the panel. this property is not present in all cads and is one of the most appreciated features of vw.

if you have a hybrid symbol, it has two components: If you change the color that shows in the 2d view, you are not also modifying its 3d structure, but you must proceed to its modification separately.
when you try to change a hybrid symbol, vw always asks you if you want to change part 2d or 3d.

 

[pla]

the files you refer to are in dwg and therefore are 3d.
I tried to dump two and there's no problem importing them.
for what I can see are 3d objects made like mesh (media resolution) and are completely devoid of colors or materials, so it may be necessary to do some work to fix them.

try to see if you find objects in 3ds: at least those already have the textures (usually).

 

[zetadierre]

second part: hybrid symbols (2d/3d)



if you have a hybrid symbol, it has two components: If you change the color that shows in the 2d view, you are not also modifying its 3d structure, but you must proceed to its modification separately.

You understand, but how?

when you try to change a hybrid symbol, vw always asks you if you want to change part 2d or 3d.

the fact is that trying to make double clik in a 3d view the display automatically positioned in the plant... I don't know if I've been popping up something like "Always carry out the chosen action"; In that case, how can I fix it? This is a crucial knot for me: I am facing my first project and I would love to work in 3d and 2d in a hybrid way, but I need the representation in 2d to be correct from the point of view of design representation!

Thank you.

 

[zetadierre]

the files you refer to are in dwg and therefore are 3d.
I tried to dump two and there's no problem importing them.
for what I can see are 3d objects made like mesh (media resolution) and are completely devoid of colors or materials, so it may be necessary to do some work to fix them.

and if you want to edit a symbol, such as a table? there are beautiful tables in the library, but they are all monomaterial: I would like to assign different categories to the table legs or the worktop so that in artlantis then I divide them by materials. . .

try to see if you find objects in 3ds: at least those already have the textures (usually).

I have now discovered the symbols of the architect library I will see to arrange with those.

but are there free resources of symbols on the network for in .vwx? I need supplies for the library.


Thank you.

 

[lory.b]

and if you want to edit a symbol, such as a table? there are beautiful tables in the library, but they are all monomaterial:

if they are symbols, you give them up. from the resource shovel right click on the symbol and the edit menu and voice should appear. At that point, entering the symbol you can select the various components and assign them the categories you want. this for the 3d components of the symbol.
If it is a hybrid symbol, then with both 2d and 3d component, obviously you must then edit the 2d component, if you don't like it.
If it is only a 3d symbol, perhaps you should add the 2d component to it so you have the correct display in the plant, considering that the extrusions and other solids are seen transparent in wireframe.

if it is an object plugin, from the info stand you have the possibility to assign to the various components of the table different categories.

I have now discovered the symbols of the architect library I will see to arrange with those.

There's so much stuff...

but are there free resources of symbols on the network for in .vwx? I need supplies for the library.

Unfortunately not. something about vectordepot, but nothing of what you are looking for, if I remember well.
or you create what you need or import other formats that are always cleaned up.
I usually opto for the first solution, at least I create a clean object (weight less and displays better).
I do.

 

[zetadierre]

There's so much stuff...
I do.

but is it possible that in the architect among the electric symbols miss the painting of derivation?!?? how do I add it to the list without causing disasters?

 

[lory.b]

but is it possible that in the architect among the electric symbols miss the painting of derivation?!?? how do I add it to the list without causing disasters?

Why should you mess up?
files contained in vw libraries are very normal files.
open in vw the file in question, create the symbol you miss, save and go. in that file now, between resources, there will be an extra symbol
I do.

 

[zetadierre]

If it is only a 3d symbol, perhaps you should add the 2d component to it so you have the correct display in the plant, considering that the extrusions and other solids are seen transparent in wireframe.
I do.

How do I add a 2d component to a 3d symbol? I have seen that for example in the resources there is the hyppie van of the vw (volkswagen non vectorworks :biggrin:::biggrin that in 3d is all a set of solids, while in the plant you see that it is all another thing, polygons etc...!!! I want to learn how to do this!!!! :36_3_11:

 

[lory.b]

edit the symbol and when you ask which component you want to change choose the 2d.
if he has not added it; otherwise change what is already there. the important thing is that in the view from above is placed at the same point as that 3d, compared to the coordinates 0.0.

 

[zetadierre]

edit the symbol and when you ask which component you want to change choose the 2d.
if he has not added it; otherwise change what is already there. the important thing is that in the view from above is placed at the same point as that 3d, compared to the coordinates 0.0.

Have patience, but it is not very clear to me: if I create a 3d symbol how do I associate a 2d representation with the created symbol?
Besides, I think I disabled the choice of 2d or 3d modification, how do I reactivate it?

Thank you.

 

[paolo.c]

Besides, I think I disabled the choice of 2d or 3d modification, how do I reactivate it?

Thank you.

Right-click on the symbol instance (not on the symbol in resources), select edit and open the choice window where you can set the action with double-clicks future.

 

[zetadierre]

Right-click on the symbol instance (not on the symbol in resources), select edit and open the choice window where you can set the action with double-clicks future.

Thank you. was disabled, as I thought! :biggrin: