HOW TO (CONT’D) Once the 2D linework has been created, you can set the level of detail for the various types of viewports. FIGURE 8: Edit drop-down menu of the edit component bar when editing plug-in objects 7 2D Components for Hybrid Objects in Vectorworks If nothing has been done to a particular view, the icon will show “blank.” If user-provided content has been included, the icon will show “hatched.” If plug-in generated content has been used, the icon will change to an icon with a small black “electrical plug” (see Figure 8). HOW TO (CONT’D) In addition, to indicate what modifications have been done in a symbol, the Edit Component popup shows three defined states. FIGURE 7: Generate 2D from 3D VECTORWORKS.NET 6 In the example shown in Figure 7, the 3D model of the range hood has been placed in a front view and the 2D linework has been generated. HOW TO (CONT’D) Once you determine which view you’d like to enhance, you can right-click on the object and choose “Generate 2D from 3D Component.” This can be extremely helpful in starting to create the necessary 2D linework. FIGURE 6: Contextual Menu - PIO Editing Dialog 5 2D Components for Hybrid Objects in Vectorworks ![]() FIGURE 5: PIO alert for adding 2D components to plug-in objects Also notice that when you right-click, the contextual menu only has the option to add 2D information, as altering the 3D parametric capability is beyond the scope of this command. When you right-click on a PIO, you’ll get a warning dialog that states if you - the user - adds 2D elements, they will not update with the plug-in. HOW TO (CONT’D) The creation of 2D linework for plug-in objects is slightly different. FIGURE 4: Component Editing Bar drop-downs VECTORWORKS.NET 4 Use this option when certain graphics must show a specific “stacking order.” For example, in plan view, when a chair is placed at a table, the seat of the chair must be hidden by the table’s surface. FIGURE 3: Components Editing Bar ∙ Edit: This drop-down lets you select the relative position of a 2D element for editing ∙ Show Other: This drop-down lets you view other 2D elements (or the 3D object) while editing ∙ Show Detail: This drop-down lets you select what level of detail you will see once the symbol has been created and placed in a viewport ∙ Edit Component Location: This button lets you locate where the 2D linework will be drawn relative to the 3D object. HOW TO (CONT’D) A floating Component Editing bar containing several drop-down options helps you create and place graphics so they correctly align with the 3D object. Then right-click and choose “Edit 2D Components” or “Edit 3D Components.” FIGURE 2: Contextual Menu - Symbol Editing Dialog 3 2D Components for Hybrid Objects in Vectorworks HOW TO To begin creating additional 2D graphics for your symbols, choose a 3D symbol in the Resource Manager or one that’s already placed in your file. FIGURE 1: Levels of Detail VECTORWORKS.NET 2 ![]() Additionally, for those working in the UK, Vectorworks’ three levels of detail can equate to LOD 1, 2, and 3. In terms of BIM Levels of Development (LOD)s, the 2D levels of detail can be set up to correspond with LOD 100, 200, and 300. 1 2D Components for Hybrid Objects in VectorworksīENEFITS Vectorworks 2D/3D hybrid symbol technology can now be used for all the “standard” views, not just Top/Plan view, coupled with the ability to change the level of detail so that your symbols and PIOs can display the appropriate detail throughout a set of drawings. INTRODUCTION 2D Components for Hybrid Objects in Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, and Spotlight allow you to create 2D graphics for your 3D symbols and plug-in objects (PIOs) and display these objects at various levels of detail. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONđ BENEFITSĒ HOW TO 3 SUMMARYđ4 2D COMPONENTS FOR HYBRID OBJECTS IN VECTORWORKS
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