http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php Vectorworks MACHINE DESIGN Discussion Vectorworks Community Board - UBB.threads(tm) http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=165578#Post165578 Posted by seeooo:
:blush: :blush:]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:43:37 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=157712#Post157712 Posted by bcd:
Thanks Oyvind, I'll take a look at those. ]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:34:25 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=157627#Post157627 Posted by Henners1:
I have installed DIN Open Type font onto my PC in order to use the same font as my work colleagues using MACs. The problem is that Vectorworks 2011 seems to display the font onscreen as Aerial and only when the document is printed that the text is DIN OT. Does anyone know why this is happening any how I can get the DIN OT to display onscreen. Thanks in advance!]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:16:24 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=157366#Post157366 Posted by AndiACD:
With the number of previous Mech Design Users that NAG has lost to other CAD packages unfortunately it would appear that they really don't care. They keep saying how 3D orientated it is becoming, but i have difficulty seeing that too. Nothing works as it should, what ever field you work in, simple Tools just can't manage . . . . . :(]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:43:22 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=157093#Post157093 Posted by GWS:
The best options I have found for exporting to other 3D software is either Parasolid or IGES both seem reliable and often if the VW file has bad geometry i.e. gaps in faces etc these file formats can be fixed relatively easily.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:47:25 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=157005#Post157005 Posted by M700:
Well I have service pack 3. What service pack are you talking about? ]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:52:05 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=156421#Post156421 Posted by AndiACD:
i've never bothered with the hole tool coz of the trouble it caused, i just extrude a circle then do a Solid Subtract. A lot of fuss maybe, but if you draw your 2D circle in the view you wish the hole in, then there is no hassle of realignment, it's always where you want it. Do the same for threaded holes. Use a screw!]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 07:28:02 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=156213#Post156213 Posted by GWS:
If the scan is an STL file you can 'decimate' it to a manageable size using a handy little program called Meshlab. (STL files can be quite large if it's a bumpy surface that's been scanned) You can also use this to translate it into a DXF or 3DS file so you can import it into VW. Depending on how it was scanned and if the scanners have something like Geomagic, another very useful piece of software but quite pricey, get them to trim and export as NURBS surfaces. If you're going to 'subtract' and 'add solids' to the scan a DXF file is probably better as they normally import as solids. Best place to start is with Meshlab though, it's either free to download or is very cheap.]]> Sat, 21 May 2011 12:00:32 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=154797#Post154797 Posted by AndiACD:
So, did anyone get a positive result from this one??? :)]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:57:54 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=154324#Post154324 Posted by Neatworker:
Hi Peter, This thread looks a bit lost in space but here goes. If you can send me an example of the kind of drawing you need I'll see if connectCAD can be given a twist in this direction. In principle it can handle any kind of connected infrastructure. Conrad]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:16:46 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=153652#Post153652 Posted by Roch Comeau:
That would be most welcomed! ]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:15:02 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=150441#Post150441 Posted by bcd:
Symbols can also be scaled in 2011, may be of use here??]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:34:50 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=147442#Post147442 Posted by GWS:
IGES files seem to be pretty reliable]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:34:22 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=146150#Post146150 Posted by Horst M.:
VW 2009 exports down to Version 10. If you like I can convert it for you, ....if the File is in a transportable size. I've a Powerbook Titanum arround with Version 12. I've recently just for fun started V12. I almost couldn't operate the Porgramm. The workflow of VW has (mercifully) seriously changed since that time! ]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:44:53 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=145523#Post145523 Posted by AndiACD:
DMcD, sorry to disagree, but the Flies to gods analogy is doesn't hold. NNA has specialists that write code and you, i am sure, draw objects that have solutions others might not have thought of. We all offer something individually. As paying Members of the Club we should be offered a little more insight into the VW direction. That way maybe we could join them on the journey into the sunset . . . . . :)]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:26:37 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=144590#Post144590 Posted by Chris Manus:
Sure....I do preliminaries and optimisation designs using VW.10 years ago when they started up-grading port handling facilities here in the west in anticipation of the export boom.The principal Engineers' comment(About VWs)was to me " Very impressed...but its not going to go anywhere",Those comments still resonate today in the Mining/mechanical industry in WA.Pity tho they could be cashing in on a trillion dollar resource boom... instead they dined on rendered noodles in collapsing building industry. Its time for a complete re-focus.HTH]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:33:21 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=144218#Post144218 Posted by Benson Shaw:
Yeah, systems can get really mucked up. My old G4 powerbook hummed along for years. Then VW started crashing it about every 10 minutes. I never figured it out. PRAM, Pref zaps, uninstall, etc, etc. Fortunately, it was time for an intel laptop. VW worked fine in the new machine. Anyway, I hope some of this is helping GRC. -B]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:32:54 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=143877#Post143877 Posted by Kim:
Try selecting the object/surface and use Menu>Modify>Convert to Nurbs command. This can get rid of a lot of extraneous matter ... Note the command may be under a different Menu in 2008 ...]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:10:50 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=143682#Post143682 Posted by Oyvind:
All objects where extrusions and all subtracted in one operation. I have tested a bit more and I find that when the objects to be subtracted are fewer and larger the end-result is better.]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:34:37 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=143122#Post143122 Posted by Ray Libby:
1GB of free memory is not much to start with, how much total memory do you have? Some more system specs would help to troubleshoot this. This is not a common problem.]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:31:59 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=141880#Post141880 Posted by AndiACD:
Thanx again Kim for the url's, a plethora of info. Nice one!]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:52:50 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=141442#Post141442 Posted by GaryJB:
That Works! Thank You!]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:06:29 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=133670#Post133670 Posted by GWS:
Thanks bcd, that maybe more than I would want to attempt for a complex model but well done, it's even more impressive.]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:01:32 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=132484#Post132484 Posted by Oyvind:
OK, I see; Create Report. I am not used to the report manager, so I was looking for the parameters in the worksheet (paste function). Thanks!]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:05:39 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=132243#Post132243 Posted by GWS:
2008 to 2009 caused me problems with 3D symbols, I ended up having to rebuild a lot of them. Sometimes copy and paste and then several ungroupings of the object seemed to help. I also ended up re-doing my templates as well. 2010 has been a much smoother upgrade for me.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:34:40 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=132099#Post132099 Posted by AndiACD:
So, still no input from the "Powers That Be" . . . . . . .? Please?]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:25:14 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=131443#Post131443 Posted by Larry B.:
Hi Tom, Thanks for the updated files, works fine. Larry]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:52:55 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=130184#Post130184 Posted by Jeffrey W Ouellette:
I don't believe so. As I said IFC is a extended STEP format. Send me a .STP and I can experiment. ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:22:22 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=130022#Post130022 Posted by mike m oz:
Bruce Vw 2010 Architect has both 2D and 3D screws. No 3D bolts though.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:44:16 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=129399#Post129399 Posted by Ray Libby:
Any time!]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:09:46 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=127094#Post127094 Posted by Tomu:
Keith, Sorry for the late reply. I have been out of the office for awhile. If you can't select the control points, check the mode bar and make sure that "Disable Interactive Scaling Mode" (the first icon on the mode bar) is not selected. This will disable control points. Let me know if this solves the problem. Tom Urie]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:51:42 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=125656#Post125656 Posted by T. Ruth:
Pat, Thanks so much. Figuring out the orientation (for alignment purposes) of the object I made by extruding along a path took a little bit of doing. In the end it worked perfectly.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:29:11 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=125554#Post125554 Posted by AndiACD:
Are you asking about drawing a cutting/bending machine in CAD or a CAD tool like Solidworks has for creating and calculating the production of sheet metal parts in both simple or complex automotive type body/monocoque panels etc. etc.? Former? Possible. Latter? Unlikely in VW for the present. Something else? Haven't a clue. :)]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:38:28 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=125004#Post125004 Posted by AndiACD:
Hi Tom, i could still do with some feedback on this front please.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:44:23 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=124437#Post124437 Posted by JeffPPI:
I write Gcode for my CNC using BobCAD software to a WinCNC post processor. it can open a DXF(text) file, but that's never how I do it. I export a DWG and do the rest with the BobCAD software. We do stuff for other people as well, and it's come in all forms (mcd, vwx, dwg, dxf).]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 15:14:48 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=124425#Post124425 Posted by Loren42:
Thanks!]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 12:47:14 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123357#Post123357 Posted by Larry B.:
Enclosed are (2) 1/8-27 NPT files, VW12 and VW2008, exported from VW2009. Larry]]> Sat, 09 May 2009 10:38:15 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123074#Post123074 Posted by GWS:
Apologies but you did mention extrudes in your original post. Guy]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 06:54:05 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=122423#Post122423 Posted by AndiACD:
Lots of the "Auto" intelligent aspects of the VWA tools get left out in MD or at least not translated into an efficient mechanical equivalent and very few tools have a direct Engineering connection. Few of the specific mechanical needs are offered, so if you have any particular needs just keep on moaning about the lack thereof and keep NNA aware of what you need. If you keep on about it long enough someone's going to conceed. :) Panel bending tools would be a nice addition, Pat.]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:36:09 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=121805#Post121805 Posted by George Lawrence Storm:
I am using VW2008 and it exhibits the same behavior, it does not conform to ANSE standards. Why does the second arrow turn back on itself?]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:10:29 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=121501#Post121501 Posted by Pat Stanford:
Another possibility might be to create an image prop out of the photo and put it on the same layer as the equipment. Then when you do the render, the photo will be included in the rendering. ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:21:18 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=121275#Post121275 Posted by BillV:
The new video demonstration on www.neatworkz.tv is excellent for seeing the capability of the product.]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:26:44 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=118932#Post118932 Posted by AndiACD:
i rarely use VW designated 3D tools like these for that very reason, You're tied to the result. i always create a 2D flaty and then extrude it in the view that i need it. Hardly a suitable solution, but the most efficient compromise to permit editing at a later date.]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:19:04 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=118121#Post118121 Posted by AndiACD:
Right i'll peruse the inch Screw Threads too. Thanx Tom.]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:56:16 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=118058#Post118058 Posted by AndiACD:
ReshaperMan saves the day! Yet again . . . Drop the "Undies" over the "Tights" though, just jeans'll do. Thanx Ray Wasn't looking far back enough along the post, sorry Tom. Thanx for adding the "" Tom. ]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:59:05 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=117525#Post117525 Posted by BruceT:
Got it. Thanks Tom.]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:35:38 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=117512#Post117512 Posted by AndiACD:
Guy, That suggestion of yours did the trick. i often check the no fill option so i can see if there are any crossed/overlaying lines that might cause VW to refuse to add or subtract solids . . . . The "Cannot be Computed" lament. i'll check the Fill option is set to Solid from now on if i need to chamfer/fillet. i did however need to fillet one section at a time. the tool could not execute a contiguous fillet, even with the "Select Tangents" checked. Thanx all for the input. :)]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:24:37 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=117192#Post117192 Posted by AndiACD:
Glad to help. The same action works with most of the icons in the tool palettes.]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:20:54 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=114994#Post114994 Posted by AndiACD:
Oyvind, i've tried them all without success so far. Thanx anyway.]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:37:42 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=114143#Post114143 Posted by GWS:
Many Thanks, I'll take heed of your warnings Guy.]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:03:27 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=113959#Post113959 Posted by GWS:
Hi Tom Thank you for your help on this. I know it sounds ridiculous but when you're placing loads of bolts it can really slow you down. Those hints are really useful. Kind regards Guy ]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:13:53 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=113747#Post113747 Posted by Oyvind:
[quote=Oyvind] HE-beams are still missing. [/quote] I did find them! HEB is IPB and HEA is IPBI. Go figure!]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:07:59 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=112641#Post112641 Posted by AndiACD:
Glad to be of assistance, any time. :)]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:14:56 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=106987#Post106987 Posted by AndiACD:
Innovations? Innovations? Now i know i've heard that word somewhere before, just can't seem to recall what it's supposed to mean in NNA terms. Now i remember it was the big Buzz word when NNA produced the 1st episode of the VW soap. If only!!]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:24:22 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=99776#Post99776 Posted by AndiACD:
clb and Kev's right, Tom. i've always loved VW because i was(past tense, please note) able to accomplish things that previously were otherwise impossible or just plain hard work, but as time progresses i am unable to find a good enough reason to invest more money in an upgrade that simply "DOESN'T!" If you(not you personally Tom, One) want profits you have to merit them, i DO want to Upgrade and would be happy to invest once again in VW but you have to make the ride a downhill run, not an uphill struggle. Some may delight in problem solving, to be honest i do to, but not every operation i attempt with software that is supposed to make things easier.]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:05:20 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=98733#Post98733 Posted by AndiACD:
Sorry Ray, i forgot the version part, but it doesn't work with this symbol in V11.5.1 or V2008(i have an evaluation copy and so far i'm a little disappointed that many quibbles i've had since v9 still haven't been solved). Pat, those 2D items generally are the profile that forms the extrusion or sweep that makes the object. if they go, so does that part of the symbol. i've been through every editing stage of the symbol start to finish to ensure there is absolutely nothing where it shouldn't be, lines, 2D objects, locus, you name it and so far i've found nothing. it is possible there might be a line hidden somewhere under a profile, but i'm damned if i can find it. Oh, i use the Apple/Command+bracket keyboard shortcut to access and exit the editing stages. Menu=Too many mouse miles and as for contextual menus! Never learnt! Guess it's time i did! :) Thanx guys Andrew]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:52:11 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=98654#Post98654 Posted by AndiACD:
Tom's hit the nail on the head here, but you'll find that there IS a way around it(forgive the pun. Ouch!) i've been moaning about the unwanted "you have tried to create an object that can't be computed, edit the geo . . . . . ." that's when i hit the head, mine against the desk. Now, if, when you have the screw, bolt, grub placed where you want it and VW refuses to accomodate, select just the screw in the front view(assuming it is vertical, but left, right, back, plan all work, depending obviously on the orientation of the screw. Look at it side on) and zoom in so the thread fills the screen and use the "Nudge" function(Shift+Up Arrow/Down, Left or Right all work) this moves the object a small amount but often it's enough. Try and subtract again and it should work. Why it works is because when adding or subtracting objects VW detests any lines that overlap or cross each other so if you find VW complaining that you can't do this, look closer at intersecting lines like the head of th]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:34:59 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=98515#Post98515 Posted by Kevin Keys:
Aloha Islandmon I am at this nice Marina called Ko Olina, on the leeward (west) side of O'ahu. I have been here for about 4 years. -Kev ]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:38:47 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=97349#Post97349 Posted by taliho:
Mike- thanks! I converted each 3D polygon to nurbs and lofted them 3 or 4 at a time. laborious, but i couldn't afford to give up any of the data. (I've only gone through about 30 so far, but it's getting there!) tali]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:52:27 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=97326#Post97326 Posted by islandmon:
As a side note ... in the olde days of pen plotters the Houston & CalComp software did all the 2d line & arc segment conversions in order to allow the plotter pens to describe the shapes efficiently via the pens. This is still the way it is done with Vinyl Sign Cutters. Looking into the resulting Plotter Print file ( which was not postscript but ANSI / ASCI ) would show where the algorithm had fine tuned the vectors for the most efficient XY transits & trajectories. Of course, when it came to printing Text the plotter either utilized the installed Font Vectors or defaulted to time consuming bitmaps. ]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:29:11 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=96349#Post96349 Posted by exocubic:
Sorry if this has been addressed (the search functionality on this forum is, frankly, pathetic) - is there an import translator available for getting STEP files into VW?]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:57:34 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=94961#Post94961 Posted by Charlie_P:
Unfortunately I'm using a similar workflow... There isn't any other realistic way to do it - seems as though this is part and parcel of the 3d alignment problem discussed on other threads. There was a plug in once on vectordepot to change dimensions to 3d objects which at least lets one dimension a 3d drawing but that doesn't address the main problem. All you can do is make sure that the relevant constraints are turned on - especially "multiple divisions" under "snap to distance" and "snap to edges" under "snap to object" As to third angle projection - does "create multiple views" under the "Machine design" menu do the right sort of thing for you? I tend to use that plus drawing over the top with lines of zero width to get the extra snaps. That 3d dimension tool is at [url]http://www.vectordepot.com/plug-ins/[/url] Cheers Charlie]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:50:33 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=94591#Post94591 Posted by mmyoung:
Tom, In response to your query about what we'd love to see in Machine Design, yes, teeth on the bevel gears would very important now, and I agree *heartily* with clb's list, emphasizing the option to keep the intersected piece. The sheet metal tools would be wonderful to have and go a long way to making this a complete package.]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:43:43 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=90640#Post90640 Posted by clb:
Yep - played with SW. Great program. But I still say VW can get towards it. Not without cost, that I know and I am willing to pay that extra it will cost for the user who wants it. It is just great to have a program servicing all disciplines and I do not expect it to cover every little corner but most of it. VW 3D needs anyway a heck of a lot of attention and what is it for VW to have as per example all the I beams straight into 3D as PIO ? My base argument is that VW have all it must and can have as current base CAD to excel to a great MECH CAD. It is just there. And being through Alibre - not a change, although thoroughly based on SW with one of their programmers the lot, to handle complexities and large files as VW. With Alibre V10 they even warn you on their demo's towards that. Alibre will stay for a workshop based, small project program. But it is a great program and I think as the user base is growing it will start goiing down the aisle towards SW.And Alibre gre]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:18:21 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=84510#Post84510 Posted by Jon W.:
No, there is no "Date" radio button. I only have four choices: Integer, Boolean, Test, and Number. When you select 'Number' and go to the Format dialog, you get nine choices, the last being Date. Is your software different? Jon]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:57:41 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=81875#Post81875 Posted by clb:
Have ths bug been corrected in V12.5.2 ?]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:52:16 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=78829#Post78829 Posted by clb:
I would like to suggest that VW looks and investigate a package like ALIBRE. There they would see a lot of the features we would want to see incorporated to make it a more powerfull package - especially the exploding / assembling and BOM creation. Fast, easy and user friendly. And .... yes the ALGOR FEA is inluded. Brilliant move. I have also seen that some guys are in the structural side of things. That would be brilliant if VW can develop a structural / RC package - why not, they have the AllCad base also with FEA analysis included. Please note that I am on VW only 6 months and love the program and do not want to name other packages to discredit the VW community but if you can achieve some more Mech Struc capabilities by this means, then why not ? I know by now that VW is primary a Arch package BUT they have added the Mech side to it and we wanted to get away from 3 different packages to a single based package with one extension and not converting to dwg extensions all the time. ]]> Tue, 01 May 2007 08:41:37 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=74811#Post74811 Posted by WilliamK:
The simple beam calculator has some problems. Be aware and check your results for reasonableness. A symmetrically loaded beam should have symmetrical analysis results. The summary box at the top does not always show the same result as the graphed reactions. The program uses worksheets to keep the intermediate results, so it is also a good place to check to be certain the correct values are being shown on the diagram. Two bugreports have been submitted on this item.]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:32:17 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=74744#Post74744 Posted by clb:
TX - HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE ???]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:15:18 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=71100#Post71100 Posted by matto:
The other option would be the sweep command. Which sounds like a similar low tech option to the spiral. But has the advantage that it sweeps the profile in one go. and you can go back and edit the profile or the sweep settings at any time]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:08:28 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=61672#Post61672 Posted by Taproot:
Nicholas, Excellent! That took care of it. It's possible that I brought the Bolt & Nut - Inch tool in with the rest of my custom tools. FYI, it was located under the "All Tool" palette. The Fastener tool looks versatile. Thanks,]]> Mon, 29 May 2006 14:38:14 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=61391#Post61391 Posted by iglooo58:
Thanks guys, will let you know how go on Stuart Just done it brill thanks very much]]> Mon, 22 May 2006 12:44:59 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=319#Post319 Posted by mike m oz:
There is a downloadable ClarisCAD to MiniCAD translator which can be downloaded from the NNA website. [url=http://www.nemetschek.net/downloads/minicad/index.php]http://www.nemetschek.net/downloads/minicad/index.php[/url] Converting the resulting MiniCAD files to VectorWorks is the next step. You should contact your distributor to find out more about how to go about doing this.]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2006 11:02:00 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=316#Post316 Posted by Larry B.:
Thanks Dunsterville, The only version of VW that I have ever used is VW12. I did find that exporting a VW12 file as an .igs, and than importing the same file back into VW12, and then exporting the same file as a .sat, will not prompt for the "export as trimmed surfaces option" and some of the files are usable in my other programs. It's a start, hopefully file translation will improve.]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2006 19:13:00 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=313#Post313 Posted by Balus:
I have been trying to use the bubble detail and find that every time I enter one the line extends into the middle of the circle (for the sake of discussion). The online manual does not show this. The only why I have found to eleviate this problem is to select the fill on the attributes pallet to solid and select black. If I import it to DWG the line comes back again. I tried to automate this function I set up a class which is set up with the fill to -solids-black and used this solely for the bubble details ('use at creation' was selected). When I selected the bubble detail I still have the line. I still have to use the attributes panel to fix it. Am I doing something wrong or is there a fix for this?]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:28:00 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=312#Post312 Posted by islandmon:
Examples of NURBS >Path chain links procedure: ]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:31:00 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=281#Post281 Posted by quigley:
Speaking as an Ashlar-Vellum user (best not to go there with regards to Concepts :-)) I can relate to what you describe. Here we use Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt (pretty much the same as CU) with Ashlar's Graphite for drafting, and VectorWorks Industry Series and VX Designer. I have trialed Alibre but as product designers it doesn't handle surfaces well enough for us (hence the reason we also use VX). What you can do is get the free Alibre Design Xpress to try it out. For machine design I would choose Alibre every time over the mid range big boys. As a CU user though there is one BIG advantage in going Alibre in that both CU and Alibre use the ACIS modelling kernel, so 3D models from CU will sail into Alibre perfectly, and vice versa (same also applies to Ashlar as well). So what you can do is create all the tricky stuff in CU and import as a component into Alibre for assembly and drafting and BOM. As for the Mac vs PC thing, wait until next year and you can buy a new G5 with an Intel proc]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2005 04:32:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=307#Post307 Posted by VWX:
Thanks for your help. I solved problem.]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2005 15:18:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=308#Post308 Posted by :
Nemetschek North America Announces VectorWorks Machine Design 12 Columbia, Maryland (October 12, 2005)—Nemetschek North America announced today the release of VectorWorks Machine Design 12 complete with a variety of new features and substantial product improvements allowing users to work faster and smarter than ever before. VectorWorks Machine Design, formerly VectorWorks Mechanical, has been renamed to more accurately reflect its target market-- design firms, machine shops, and metal fabricators. Robert Anderson, Vice President, Integrated Products, Nemetschek North America states,” VectorWorks Machine Design 12 demonstrates our unwavering commitment to our users to simplify their workflow and to really make the program function more efficiently and intuitively for them.” VectorWorks Machine Design boasts a wealth of new features, including a complete set of ISO fasteners to go with the existing ASME inch, metric and DIN fasteners. A new universal Fastener tool cuts down on the ti]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:38:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=304#Post304 Posted by VWX:
Thanks!]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2005 05:11:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=301#Post301 Posted by Balus:
I am pretty new at Vectorworks and was wondering it if there is a way of setting up a parts database that you can use between different drawing files and can access whenever you add a new parts bubble? I see that there is cabablity to do this for general notes but can't find this for parts. Has anyone had any experience with this? If there isn't is there possibly a 3rd party application that will do this?]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2005 19:45:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=300#Post300 Posted by Ron Kenyeri:
Hello Jim, Try [url=http://www.mcmaster.com]www.mcmaster.com[/url] its an industrial supplier that has cad files for most of their parts. I am a mac user as well, so I can tell you that most of their web buttons will not work when it comes to showing the image in your web browser, but the files do down load ok. In most cases they offer 2-D & 3-D files, I have used their compression fittings files (3-D iges solids) and they work well. Let me know how it goes, Ron]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:35:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=298#Post298 Posted by Delmer:
I haven't seen a PIO but have exploded a thru bolt and made one if you want it.]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2005 17:18:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=296#Post296 Posted by Ron Kenyeri:
Thanks Nicholas, Please do, I could us it. Thanks again, Ron]]> Sun, 22 May 2005 10:30:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=293#Post293 Posted by Tomu:
Ron, Thanks for the input. I will consider adding a choice of pressure angles to the spur gear for a fututre release. Tom Urie]]> Tue, 10 May 2005 09:48:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=289#Post289 Posted by Ron Kenyeri:
I wanted to use the "circle by three points", the last option in the circle command. And enter three tangent points to define the circle. (I can do this in autocad 14....) But the smart snap command never displays any choice but "object". Tom I am running VW Mechanical, I will try you suggestion. Thanks, Ron]]> Tue, 10 May 2005 00:21:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=283#Post283 Posted by Tomu:
Try this: 1. Create a class and in the Edit Class dialog, assign the texture to the class. Also, check the "Use at Creation" check box. 2. Select all of the objects and in the Object Info palette, change the objects' class to the newly created class. Most, if not all, of the objects will pick up the texture. Tom Urie Nemetschek, N.A.]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2005 09:15:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=212#Post212 Posted by Clas-H:
Could it really be this difficult to include this in the application? Can I pay somebody to fix it? Could one write a vectorscript to preform this? When could one expect this very basic function to be included in an update? C-H]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2005 13:27:00 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=273#Post273 Posted by Tomu:
Currently, there is no way to create a cam from the diagrams, just the diagrams from the cam. Tom Urie Nemetschek, N.A.]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:51:00 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=116#Post116 Posted by mike m oz:
Here in Perth western australia there are two users I know of that are chasing CNC capability as well - the problem being that CNC machine manufactureres all seem to like to preserve their territory by having their own programs and / or file formats. Notwithstanding this there is a need to improve on the CAM side of the spectrum so that users can selerct VW by choice and not be forced into a compromise.]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2005 08:40:00 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=271#Post271 Posted by Chris Manus:
Hey Guys I guess Im now taking this a bit off topic, AnimationWorks is probably one of the best add ons Available IMO.It a shame renderworks lets it down. NNA why dont you bite the bullet and offer a more advanced Radiosity version of renderworks.Then I wont have to struggle with Animations in C4D.I would prefer not to export out of VW where possible Editing the original design in C4D is a killer although the renderings are KICK A**E. I agree dynamic animations is a whole new area in analysis and presentations ;0). Cheers [ 01-29-2005, 04:52 PM: Message edited by: Chris Manus ]]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2005 16:40:00 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=262#Post262 Posted by CreativeConners:
Another feature that would be welcomed is inserting 3d parametric objects in 3d space. Currently inserting the object will automagically throw you back into 2d plan view. Since I'm often inserting the 3d object in some plane other than plan, I'd like to avoid inserting in plan, perform Rotate3d, switch to back to the appropriate view, then try to find the center of the object (like the center of the bottom of a bolt head) without having a locus to grab, and then drag it back over to the hole. If the 3d object snapping was more robust (see earlier post), this would not be as much of a hassle...]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2004 15:46:00 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=261#Post261 Posted by mike m oz:
Better 3D snapping is a must. But while your about it NNA how about returning the 2D snapping to the precision levels of MiniCAD 7. The current 2D snapping is problematic at best and particularly frustrating with the polygon tool where quite often the polygon won't close even when you think you have. Often you end up with another vertice adjacent to it.]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:54:00 EST http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=259#Post259 Posted by CipesDesign:
The critical part is that you must have a website. I've always thought NNA could provide a section in its site specifically for uploads of graphics. That would be super-cool!]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2004 10:18:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=253#Post253 Posted by propstuff:
Hi Ron, Hey your machine is older than mine ;-) You don't want to be using dome nuts: 375Kb EACH.... And they've got no thread! The way I deal with this problem is to turn bloated objects into sort-of hybrid symbols and use classes to manage them. I make a simplified duplicate (in the case of a thread, a 3D version of the standard 2D representation, ie; a series of alternately heavy and light NURBS rings concentric with a cylinder with no Fill). The simple version is assigned to the "simple" Class. Then, with the thread object; Organise>convert the PIO to a Symbol and assign the result to the "complex" class. Finally, editing the resulting symbol, insert the simple version co-incident with the complex version. By switching between classes you get either of the versions displaying. Sheesh! It doesn't save any on file size (but not much worse), but it does mean you get a reasonable representation which renders "fast", and will rotate well with the Flyover tool, and, if you need to get]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2004 06:50:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=249#Post249 Posted by Tomu:
Ron, You can contact you local reseller or contact us directly for a demo. I believe the toll free number is 1-888-646-4223. Tom Urie Nemetschek, N.A.]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2004 11:28:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=247#Post247 Posted by Andrew Bell@NNA:
Do you have access to VW11 to see if this still occurs? You can send problem files to bugsubmit@nemetschek.net or (in this case) to me at the address below.]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2004 11:56:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=244#Post244 Posted by Ron Kenyeri:
VW 10.5.1, macOSX 10.3.5 Thanks, Ron]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2004 08:30:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=241#Post241 Posted by :
First, update to VW 10.5.1. That will fix most of the modeling problems you are having and the file corruption problem. If you need the file fixed, please email it to me and I'll see if the file is able to be repaired.]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:17:00 EDT http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=235#Post235 Posted by Ron Kenyeri:
Tom, No luck, I downloaded a copy of bbedit and followed your instructions and I still can't read any type of IGES that I export, into any windows based app. But if I export autocad that is read in ok. Any ideas? Thanks, Ron]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2004 21:28:00 EDT