Selecting the ConnectCAD templateSelecting the ConnectCAD templateThe ConnectCAD template is required to be able to use its commands and tools. The template contains special record formats, symbols, worksheets, layers, and classes designed to work with the ConnectCAD functionality.
Resources can be imported from the template into any Vectorworks file.
To use the ConnectCAD template:
1. Select File > New.
The Create Document dialog box opens.
2. Select Use document template, and choose the ConnectCAD.sta template.
The new file opens with all of the resources and settings needed to use ConnectCAD.
The template provides three design layers and three sheet layers for use with schematic diagrams and rack layouts. The three sheet layers already have viewports and title blocks inserted and are ready to customize. An additional ReadMe design layer provides template information.
Having more than one schematic design layer is permitted, such as one for audio, one for video, and so on. Add design layers as necessary for your systems.
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Design layer name/ Sheet layer name |
Design layer purpose |
Sheet layer purpose |
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Schematic/Schematics |
Use when diagramming with the tools in the Schematics tool set. Set the layer to a 1:1 scale. Use a snap grid of 4mm for metric, 1/4” for imperial, and enable Snap to Grid on the Snapping palette. |
Contains a top/plan viewport of the Schematic design layer |
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Rack Elevation/ Rack Elevations |
Use when creating rack layouts with the Layout tool set |
Contains a front viewport of the Rack Elevation design layer |
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Rack 3D Layout/ Rack 3D Layouts |
Use when visualizing racks and console bays in 3D |
Contains a viewport of the Rack 3D Layout design layer |
Other recommended Vectorworks settings include:
● On the Interactive tab of the Vectorworks preferences, reduce the size of the Selection box and the Snap box to make connecting to sockets easier.
● Working in millimeters is recommended. If you are working in imperial units, in the Units dialog box (File > Document Settings > Units), select Show unit mark.
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