FAQ for Location Planning Module
Q: Does the Location Planning Module require Vectorworks?
A: Yes. The Location Planning Module plugs into any Vectorworks product. You have to have Vectorworks 12 or newer product installed for the plug-in to work.
Q: Is there a manual for the Location Planning Module?
A: Yes. Included in the download is an eight-page PDF manual that provides detailed installation instructions and illustrated explanations how the plulg-in works. We recommend you read the manual before you install the Location Planning Module.
Q: I'm having trouble installing the Location Planning Module?
A: Please review the installation section of the manual. Installation is easy, but requires several steps. That is, you need to copy the components into the correct Vectorworks folders. The manual provides detail installation information. If you still have problems, please contact our tech support department.
Q: What about training?
A: In addition the Location Planning Manual, you will receive a free Vectorworks Core Concepts training CD if you are a new user. The Core Concepts training CD gives you a great overview of the Vectorworks interface, basic drawing and modeling, operations, how to organize Vectorworks drawings, as well as Vectorworks spreadsheet/database functions and scripting. We also recommend new users work through the exercises on the Vectorworks Essentials Training CD. In addition to CD-ROM training, there are a number of third-party training manuals, formal hands-on classroom training, custom in-house training, and personal online tutoring sessions available.
Q: The Sign tool doesn't seem to be working correctly.
A: The Location module consists of two key components, the Sign tool and the sign location template file. The Sign tool allows you to create a sign "tag" and manage the sign data. The Sign location template file consists of the Sign class catalog, the sign symbol library, and the pre-formatted sign location schedules. For the Sign tool to work, you must be working in a Sign Location Template, and not a blank document. File< New, from the Create Document dialog box, choose SLP Template.sta from the Template pull-down.
Q: Can I edit the default sign class catalog?
A: Yes. The signs in the default sign class catalog are completely editable. You can easily edit the sign type code and sign description. However, names in the catalog do follow a strict naming convention. The class names must start with a prefix. The default prefix is "ST" for "sign type," and there must be a separator between the sign type code and the sign's description. The default separator is "\\." The Location Planning Module manual describes how to can change the prefix and separator, but, for most users, this isn't necessary. When adding new sign to the catalog, we recommend duplicating one of the existing signs and then simply changing the sign type code and sign description in the duplicated name.
Q: Are the symbols in the sign symbol library editable?
A: Yes. You can easily edit the existing symbol, as well as add your own custom sign symbols. The Vectorworks online help has detailed information on how to edit and create symbols.
Q: Why are there three sign location schedules?
A: The "Export Sign Location Schedule" is a report that is devoid of any formatting. When exported, this worksheet provides a clean delimited text file that can be easily read by Microsoft® Excel and database programs such as Microsoft® Access and FileMaker®.
A: The "Sign Location Schedule" is a schedule that lists in a single report all the signs in the drawing.
A: The "Sign Location Schedule by Layer" allow you to create individual schedules on a layer-by-layer basis. Instead of a single report listing all signs in the drawing, it allows you to separate reports for each layer in the design, that is, a report that lists all signs in the first floor, a separate report for all signs on the second floor, and so on.
Q: Can I customize the schedules?
A: Yes, the Sign Location Schedule is in Vectorworks "worksheets." There is detailed information about customizing worksheets in the Vectorworks manual. Alternatively, we can customize the worksheets for you.