Resource Manager: Resource viewer pane

Resource type

The resource viewer pane displays resources in the file selected in the file browser pane. Select a specific type of resource from the tool bar to filter the display, or select the option to show all resources. Folders always display at the top of the pane. To change the sort order, right-click and select Sort By from the context menu. You can always sort by name, in ascending or descending order; when all resources are displayed, you can also sort the resources by type.

Resource views

Three buttons on the palette tool bar control the display of resources in the resource viewer pane.

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All views show the name of the resource and a preview image or representational icon for each resource. Symbol definitions display in the color associated with their type (see Concept: Vectorworks symbols). Page-based hatches, tiles, and line types also display in green.

For plug-in objects with associated manufacturer catalogs, individual catalog items cannot be selected using the Resource Manager; see Concept: Plug-in object styles and catalog items.

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To change the view, click a view button on the palette tool bar. Alternatively, right-click anywhere in the resource viewer pane, and select View As from the context menu.

Resource viewer menus

The context menus in the resource viewer pane provide commands to work with the folders and resources that display in the pane. Right-click on the desired folder or resource; the context menu lists commands that apply to that item.

Available commands are determined by the type of resource selected, as well as what file the resource is in. For example, commands that modify the resource (such as Edit and Rename) are only available in the active file.

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Searching for a resource

Using resources in your drawing

 

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