Project Preference SetsProject Preference SetsThe following table lists the files contained in a preference set folder, and the menu commands/tools/objects which use those preference files. A description of the information stored in each preference file is also provided.
Preference File |
Used By |
Information Stored |
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Door Hardware Library.txt |
Door tool, Door Hardware Library |
Door hardware set name and record values |
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Equipment Record.txt |
VA Create Record |
Format and default values of record |
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Equipment Schedule.txt |
VA Create Schedule, VA Records and Schedules |
Format of schedule |
|
Plumbing Fixt Record.txt |
VA Create Schedule |
Format and default values of record |
|
Plumbing Schedule.txt |
VA Create Schedule, VA Records and Schedules |
Format of schedule |
|
Room Finish Library.txt |
Space tool, Room Finish Library |
Room finish names and descriptions |
|
VA2 Records and Schedules.txt |
VA Records and Schedules |
Format of records and schedules, and default values of records |
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VA_Project_Set.txt |
Utility file for VA to ensure that the folder has not been moved |
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Taken together, these files constitute a preference set; they must all be present in the folder of the “current preference set.”
The Vectorworks Architect product ships with six predefined preference sets.
Name |
Location |
|
VA Defaults |
[Vectorworks]\Plug-Ins\VW_Arch\Data\Prefs_Def |
|
Prefs_01 |
[Vectorworks]\Plug-Ins\VW_Arch\Data\Prefs_01 |
|
Prefs_02 |
[Vectorworks]\Plug-Ins\VW_Arch\Data\Prefs_02 |
|
Prefs_03 |
[Vectorworks]\Plug-Ins\VW_Arch\Data\Prefs_03 |
|
Prefs_04 |
[Vectorworks]\Plug-Ins\VW_Arch\Data\Prefs_04 |
|
Prefs_05 |
[Vectorworks]\Plug-Ins\VW_Arch\Data\Prefs_05 |
Making no changes to the preferences in the Defaults folder is strongly recommended. System administrators should make this folder “read-only” (Windows) or “locked” (Mac) to prevent users from making changes. The remaining preference set folders (01 – 05) can be customized.
Unused folders can be removed, leaving only the one that will be used; new folders can be created. To create a new folder, simply copy one of the existing folders to a new location. Select Tools > Options > VA Set Project Prefs to specify the location of the new folder. The folder location is not restricted. In a workgroup environment, locating the folder on the network makes the same project preference set available to everyone.
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