podcast 067 – VectorWorks – Setting Tool and Object Defaults
if you have ever wanted a quick way to set too and object defaults this is it.
if you have ever wanted a quick way to set too and object defaults this is it.
The Character Palette for the mac is similar to the Character Map for the windows machine, it shows you all the odd symbols.
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Use this command to make yourself tools. This will make simple tools and you don’t need to have any VectorWorks or computer programming skills.
Use this command to select a specific type of information, say all the text on a certain layer, or all the lines on a certain class.
This tool works on 2D objects and 3D objects. If you use this tool with the modifier key it only splits the selected objects.
Use this tool to join lines and extend lines.
So useful for offsetting object you should be using this tool all the time. It can offset a selected object, or it can be used to click on the object to offset. You can even offset walls with this tool.
This a useful tool for drawing your details. You can sue it for any linear material like plywood, gib board and so on. You could also use it for steel roofing in section. I used to use rectangles for this type of object, but I find it quicker to use…