Provide a name for the automated action, which can be selected later from File > Automated Actions. Saving the action speeds up the import process, because the matching selections and other options will not need to be specified again.
Select whether to save the import action in Lightwright. Lightwright reports the number of instruments that were imported this may differ from the number of instruments exported from the Vectorworks program due to Static Accessories. Enter a “-” (dash) so that Vectorworks Spotlight fields with a “-” are ignored.Ĭlick OK to begin the import. How do I get rid of the thin, thick, or dotted vertical lines in paperwork layout 4 comments.
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I always hold off on upgrading until I get feedback that the software I use is working. Select Do not import first record and Ignore fields with only. Have any of the Lightwright Mac users here upgraded to 10.12 Sierra Any problems with Lightwright Any other problems Vectorworks 2016 still isnt officially supported, but most of the users have been having good luck with it. Verify that the information has been matched correctly. Lightwright attempts to match the imported data fields to Lightwright fields. Specify the location of the file that was just created, and click Open. In Lightwright, select File > Import Data. If you're running Mac, the option will be to use Windows line endings. So if you're using Windows, the option will be to use Macintosh line endings. The default is whatever platform you're running LW5 under, the option lets you choose the 'other' kind. To import Vectorworks data into Lightwright: If you have Lightwright 5.0.2 or later, the Export window has an option to set the line ending.
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Part of the information that you are required to provide on the upgrade registration form is your previous Lightwright serial number. Prior to import, select Setup > Vocabulary in Lightwright.Įnsure that the Separate accessories from instrument types with field contains a “+” sign. Student LW5 or LW6 to Personal LW6 Upgrade.
The data exported from the Vectorworks Spotlight program now needs to be imported into Lightwright so that it can be edited. Importing the Vectorworks Data into Lightwright