Vectorworks Tip 415 – Cool tricks with symbols-1

The first trick with symbols is that you can control their insertion point. If you would rather use groups you will find that you cannot control the insertion point of the group. For example if I create a symbol for furniture, I can choose where the insertion point of that furniture might be. For a bed, it might be the centre of the bed head. For a table and chairs, it might be the centre of the table. If I’m using a symbol for electrical switches, I might set the insertion point an inch off the switch so that my switch appears to hover just off the wall. Creating suitable insertion points for your symbols dramatically improves your productivity. I will be looking at using symbols to create and manage your libraries at the design summit in Chicago