Vectorworks 2020 compatibility

The new website is online. All my plugins works with Vectorworks 2020.

Updated plugins (fixed Vectorworks 2020 compatibility):

• Gutters v1.6
• Custom Beams v1.5
• Furniture v2.2

No update needed:

• Baseboard v1.2
• Downspouts v1.4a
• Progressive v1.1
• Frames v1.1
• Elements v1.4

 

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Foliage Volume v1.0 Beta

Foliage Volume is the evolution of the latest, experimental and more challenging feature introduced with Foliage 2.0: turning any 3D model into a foliage volume, with no limitations. You can now use the standard Vectorworks 3d-modeling instruments to create any kind of volume, including subdivision objects. Steps are simple:

1. model your volume
2. convert to generic solid
3. create a symbol
4. use it in Foliage Volume plugin

The plugin is in beta version, free to use, no license needed, expiration date on 01.06.2018. Different 3d models will probably reveal different problems so I will appreciate any feedback from users to improve it. You can download the plugin and the example file in the Info & Download section.

 

Foliage in Vectorworks 2018

I’m pleased to announce that Foliage’s technology has been acquired by Vectorworks Inc., and it’s now included in Vectorworks Landmark 2018. The tool has been improved by Vectorworks engineers in many aspects, including user interface and speed. Foliage 2 will be no more available from my website, but stay tuned for news in the near future!

Foliage V2.1

Foliage plugin has been updated to version 2.1. The update is free for Foliage 2.0 owners: please download it from Foliage 2.1 page (changelog section).

Changes:

• Reorganized/grouped some menus
• New “Symbols on the ground (area-grid)” mode: insert grid distance and randomness (0-100%) to place symbols

• New menu allowing -50% to +150% variation, enabled for automatic symbol number. Type “0” in the “N° of symbols” field to activate the menu

• New “Symbols rotation” menu for “Cover 3D generic solid” experimental mode

• You can now choose which face(s) of the 3D generic solid to cover

• Foliage now supports Symbol folders. You can use unlimited symbols for a more realistic result. Simply type the name of a Symbol folder (previously prepared) in the “Name of symbol” field. In this example, the folder contains different sizes and colors of the same leaf

Foliage V2.0

I’m very excited to introduce you the new Foliage 2.0 plugin, rewritten for Vectorworks 2015 and 2016. The previous version will be discontinued (no more updates), but will remain available for Vectorworks 2010 to Vectorworks 2014 users.

The main algorithm has been totally rewritten to support site model (DTM) adaptation, to use symbols instead of textures, to recognize multiple objects inside symbols, to handle polylines as boundaries and to cover any 3D model with foliage (experimental feature).

Main features:

• Create simple linear hedges in a few clicks (rounded hedges & send to DTM options)
• Enrich your projects with foliage by drawing single or multiple 2D view combinations (as previous version)
• Transform any polyline (or groups of polylines) into a simple or rounded hedge that follow your DTM
• Cover areas or boundaries with any symbol: they will automatically cover the ground following your DTM
• A new experimental feature allows to automatically cover any 3d model (generic solid) with foliage. This feature is great for topiary but with complex models your CPU may be severely tested

I’d like to thank Bill Vincent and Jonathan Pickup from Megabits for supporting me since the first versions of my plugins, and particularly for helping me to improve Foliage plugin. Thanks for hints and suggestions I received from Peter Vandewalle (designexpress) and many loyal customers too.

A really short introduction video: