The Setup commands create a file that adheres to predefined VectorWorks Architect/Landmark standards, or alternatively, to user-defined standards. Running these commands in a project file ensures that the desired structure is in place. Each command can be run in either a new or existing file; the Model Setup command must be run prior to using the Create Standard Viewports command.
When a file is set up with the Model Setup and the Create Standard Viewports commands, the appropriate classes and layers are created automatically. The number and types of layers and classes created depend on the setup selections. Design layers are created by the Model Setup command and begin with “Mod-” (model layers, since this is where the model is designed). The Create Standard Viewports command creates the appropriate viewports and sheet layers for the viewports (beginning with “Sheet-”), along with the appropriate classes if they are not already in the file.
The Standard Naming command establishes or changes the naming conventions used for these classes, design layers, sheet layers, and viewports or saved views.
When using VectorWorks Landmark standards, landscape site plans are composed of shared model information on four layers:
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Mod-Site-Arch – contains any buildings or other improvements
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Mod-Site-Civil – contains topographic and survey information
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Mod-Site-DTMData – contains the DTM output
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Mod-Site-Landscape – contains tree and planting data
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In order to use the Task Manager, the file must be set up with the Model Setup and/or Create Standard Viewports commands. See The Task Manager for more information.
If an existing file already contains a set of custom standards (included as a series of worksheets), the Import LayerMap.G dialog box opens when selecting one of the Setup commands. Select whether to use the custom or standard setup. See Using the Layermap Worksheet for more information.