Using Style Classes

Certain plug-in objects in VectorWorks Architect, such as windows, doors, stairs, and cabinets, offer the ability to set portions of the object to style classes (Style-1, Style-2, etc.).

When a style class is selected, the class is automatically added to the file, and the plug-in object component is assigned to that class. Select Tools > Organization to set the class properties from the Classes tab. See Setting Class Properties

Certain plug-in objects, such as the wall cabinet, allow class styles to be set from the Object Info palette. The plug-in object style class names for these types of objects can be edited to provide a more meaningful name for office standards.

When a newer version of VectorWorks is installed, this procedure must be repeated. Before editing any plug-in objects, create a backup of the file.

To edit the class style names of a plug-in object:

1.	Select Tools > Scripts >VectorScript Plug-In Editor.

The VectorScript Plug-In Editor dialog box opens.

2.	Select the plug-in object to edit, and click Parameters.

The Parameters dialog box opens.

3.	Locate the parameter that displays in the Object Info palette and is associated with the object’s class style names and click Edit.

The Edit Parameter dialog box opens.

4.	The Type of this parameter is Pop-Up. Click Choices to add or change class style names.

The Edit Choices dialog box opens.

5.	Add additional choices to the list of class names. Editing the current choices is also possible, but is not recommended, since existing objects may still use those class style names.

6.	When the list of class style name choices is complete, click OK. Click OK to close all the plug-in editor dialog boxes and return to the drawing.

7.	The new choices are available from the style class list of the Object Info palette.