Vectorworks Tip #119 – Basic Tools – Instant Access to the Floating Data Bar

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The Floating Data Bar is extremely useful for typing the size of objects that you are drawing, and by default you have to use the Tab key to access it. However, there is a quick preference that allows you to set the numeric keypad to have instant access to the data bar. Activating this option will substantially speed up your drawing.

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