Setting Vision preferences
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Command |
Path |
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Vision Preferences |
Edit |
Vision preferences control graphics quality and performance. The settings apply to every file you open, every time you run the program. Save and manage the settings from any tab in the Vision Preferences dialog box; see Using saved sets.
The dialog box has Basic and Advanced modes. Basic mode includes the frequently used settings. Advanced mode provides more settings for finer control.
In both modes, the Performance-Quality slider can be used to globally edit the settings for better application performance or graphics quality. As you drag the slider, the settings in the dialog box automatically update.
To change the Vision preference settings:
Select the command.
The Vision Preferences dialog box opens in Basic or Advanced mode, indicated by the title.
The Basic Vision preferences open by default. Click the Advanced button to open the Advanced Vision preferences.
Click each tab to set the preferences, or use the Performance-Quality slider to make global changes.
Click Apply to apply the settings while the Vision Preferences dialog box stays open.
Click OK to apply the current settings and close the dialog box. Cancel closes the dialog box without applying the current settings, but it does not undo any previously applied settings.
Basic Vision preferences
Basic: Graphics tab
Click the Graphics tab to set preferences that control graphics and display.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Resolution Quality |
Sets the maximum screen resolution for the Scene window. If the Scene window resolution is smaller than the specified value, Vision uses the Scene window resolution when rendering. |
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Render shadows |
Renders shadows; deselect this option for better performance |
Basic: Interactive tab
Click the Interactive tab to set preferences for interactive drawing features, such as the grid, selection boxes, and Looked At point.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Display grid |
Displays the grid in all viewports |
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Display Looked At point |
Displays the Looked At point in all viewports |
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Display selection |
Displays the bounding box of the selected object(s) |
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Push Looked At Distance |
Sets the minimum distance from the camera to the Looked At point. Larger values optimize distant views and enable faster navigation through the scene. Smaller values optimize close-up views and small camera movements. Vision moves the Looked At point to maintain the specified distance when Zooming. |
Basic: Session tab
Click the Session tab to toggle the tooltips on and off, set error reporting preferences, view license information, and change serial numbers.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Enable PSN |
Globally enables or disables PosiStageNet (PSN) object location data. When disabled, the PSN server cannot identify Tracker ID data over the network. |
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Enable tooltips |
Displays tooltips when the cursor hovers over tools, preferences, and properties in the application |
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Error Reporting |
Sends anonymous information about application crashes and other basic usage statistics to Vectorworks to help improve the software. Four levels of information can be selected. Send nothing: When you activate Vision software, we always collect general data about the operating system, graphics card, monitor resolution, and Vision version. Send crash details: In addition to the general information that is always collected, this allows us to receive additional information in the event of a crash, including idle time, alerts received, and graphics card operations prior to the crash. Send crash details and light usage patterns: Selecting this option invaluably assists us with product development while maintaining user privacy. In addition to the previously listed information, we are able to duplicate actions taken before a software crash, review undo actions, determine which objects may have been selected, and view Vision-related file paths. We cannot see the data in your scenes, and the reporting has no impact on your software operations. Reporting happens in the background as you work and should not affect your workflow. Send crash details and verbose usage patterns: Selecting this option invaluably assists us with product development while maintaining user privacy. In addition to the information gathered through the light usage pattern option, we are able to upload additional information such as tool and command selection. We cannot see the data in your scenes, and the reporting has no impact on your software operations. Reporting happens in the background as you work and should not affect your workflow. |
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Serial Numbers |
Opens the Serial Number dialog box to add or change a serial number for the Vision product; see Adding and changing serial numbers. Click License Info to view the license agreement. |
Advanced Vision preferences
Advanced: Graphics tab
Click the Graphics tab to set preferences that control graphics and display.
"Fixtures" include lighting devices and lasers.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Resolution Quality |
Sets the maximum screen resolution for the Scene window. If the Scene window resolution is smaller than the specified value, Vision uses the Scene window resolution when rendering. |
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Texture Quality |
Sets the quality level for textures and controls their resolution. Higher quality results in more detail but slower rendering. |
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Surface Light Quality |
Sets the quality level for light emitted from a fixture. Higher quality results in more accurate beams and surface lighting, but slower rendering. |
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Render Fixtures |
Specifies whether or not fixtures are rendered, or rendered in black |
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Render shadows |
Displays shadows; deselect this option for better performance |
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Shadow Quality |
Sets the quality level for shadows. Higher quality results in more realistic shadows but slower rendering. |
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Dynamic Shadows |
Specifies which items cast shadows in the scene. Objects & Fixtures: All objects and fixtures cast shadows. Objects: All objects cast shadows, but fixtures do not. None: All static objects cast shadows, but dynamic fixtures and objects do not. If the Texture Quality is Medium, High, or Very High, all objects become dynamic, and shadows display only if Objects & Fixtures or Objects is selected. |
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Render haze |
Displays haze; deslect this option for better performance |
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Haze Rendering Style |
Sets the rendering style used for haze |
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Haze Rendering Quality |
Specifies the rendering quality of haze, but does not control the haze density or amount. Higher quality results in more realistic light beams for any Haze Rendering Style, but it may slow the rendering. |
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Use haze texture |
Displays the Haze Texture Style selected in the document preferences; see Advanced: Haze tab |
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Gamma |
Adjusts the contrast and brightness of midtone colors without changing black or white |
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Enable VSync |
It is recommended that you enable VSync to prevent “tearing” and other graphical inconsistencies, and to save battery life. Disabling VSync may improve performance, but it should only be done for testing purposes. |
Advanced: Interactive tab
Click the Interactive tab to set preferences for interactive drawing features, such as the grid, selection boxes, and Looked At point.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Display grid |
Displays the grid in all viewports |
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Display Looked At point |
Displays the Looked At point in all viewports |
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Display selection |
Displays the bounding box of the selected object(s) |
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Push Looked At Distance |
Sets the minimum distance from the camera to the Looked At point. Larger values optimize distant views and enable faster navigation through the scene. Smaller values optimize close-up views and small camera movements. Vision moves the Looked At point to maintain the specified distance when Zooming. |
Advanced: Session tab
Click the Session tab to toggle the tooltips on and off, set error reporting preferences, view license information, and change serial numbers.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Enable tooltips |
Displays tooltips when the cursor hovers over tools and parameters in the application |
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Error Reporting |
Sends anonymous information about application crashes and other basic usage statistics to Vectorworks to help improve the software. Four levels of information can be selected. Send nothing: When you activate Vision software, we always collect general data about the operating system, graphics card, monitor resolution, and Vision version. Send crash details: In addition to the general information that is always collected, this allows us to receive additional information in the event of a crash, including idle time, alerts received, and graphics card operations prior to the crash. Send crash details and light usage patterns: Selecting this option invaluably assists us with product development while maintaining user privacy. In addition to the previously listed information, we are able to duplicate actions taken before a software crash, review undo actions, determine which objects may have been selected, and view Vision-related file paths. We cannot see the data in your scenes, and the reporting has no impact on your software operations. Reporting happens in the background as you work and should not affect your workflow. Send crash details and verbose usage patterns: Selecting this option invaluably assists us with product development while maintaining user privacy. In addition to the information gathered through the light usage pattern option, we are able to upload additional information such as tool and command selection. We cannot see the data in your scenes, and the reporting has no impact on your software operations. Reporting happens in the background as you work and should not affect your workflow. |
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Serial Numbers |
Opens the Serial Number dialog box to add or change a serial number for the Vision product; see Adding and changing serial numbers. Click License Info to view the license agreement. |
