Vectorworks Tip 268 – Site Modelling – Grade Limits
Intermediate Tip – Grade Limits are used to limit the extent of the changes to the site model. Outside the grade limits the site model is not affected.
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Vectorworks Tip 267 – Hardscape – 3D Settings
- May 22, 2015
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Intermediate Tip – The 3D settings on the hardscape object allow you to create the 3D part of the hardscape where you can choose to create a slab, site modifier or texture bed.
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Vectorworks Tip 266 – Curtain Wall – Edit Curtain Wall Tool
- May 20, 2015
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Intermediate Tip – Once you have created the wall as a curtain wall, you can edit the individual panels and frames with the Edit Curtain Wall tool.
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Vectorworks Tip 265 – Reshape Tool – Moving Vertices
- May 19, 2015
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Beginner Tip – The first mode on the Tool bar allows you to move a vertex. You would use this if you wanted to change just one part of a polygon or polyline. This can be used on more than just polygons and polylines, it can be used on all…
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Vectorworks Tip #264 – Site Modeling – Site Modifiers – 3D Polygon
- May 16, 2015
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Intermediate Tip – A 3D Polygon can be a site modifier if you assign it to the correct class. The important thing is the class, if you do not assign it to the class, it will not work as a Site Modifier.
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Vectorworks Tip #263 – Hardscape – 2D Settings
- May 14, 2015
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Intermediate Tip – These settings control the way that the hardscape appears in plan. You can control the main pattern, the border, tag and hardscape name. Most of these settings can be edited on the Object Info palette, but detailed control of the settings is on the Hardscape preferences dialog…
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Vectorworks Tip #262 – Walls – Setting Curtain Wall Panel Preferences
- May 13, 2015
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Intermediate Tip – Use the Wall Preferences dialog box to access the Panel Settings. The panels are the parts of the Curtain Wall between the frames. You can choose the type of panel, the fill and texture on of the panels. If you save this as a Wall Style, you…
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Vectorworks Tip #261- Reshape Tool – Concept
- May 12, 2015
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Beginner Tip – The Reshape tool is used to edit the vertices that control polyline-based objects. This tool allows to move the vertex, change the vertex type, add a vertex, remove a vertex and hide edges.
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Vectorworks Tip #260 – Site Modeling – Site Modifiers – Align Stations
- May 8, 2015
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Intermediate Tip – When you place a road, there is an option to send the station to the surface of the site model. But when you do that, the road might have some steep slopes as it follows the site. Aligning the stations vertically allows you to smooth out the…
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Vectorworks Tip #259 – Hardscape – Concept
- May 7, 2015
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Beginner Tip – A hardscape is used to create flat hard areas (typically paving or decking). It is usually used to create the plan view of the paving, but it can also be used to create a 3D part and it can be used as a site modifier.