Changing Symbols in Walls

Once a symbol has been placed in a wall, VectorWorks allows some special actions, each of which is performed within the wall structure. Flip the symbol in the wall, reposition it, or completely replace it (see Replacing Existing Symbols for more information). Symbols can also be moved along or out of the wall, or into another wall (see Moving Symbols in Walls).

To change how a symbol interacts with a wall:

1.	Select Window > Palettes > Object Info.

The Object Info palette opens.

2.	Select the desired symbol or symbols with the 2D Selection or 3D Selection tool.

The Object Info palette displays the symbol’s information. If several symbols are selected, only the common information can be changed.

3.	Change the insertion point location, the wall break style, and the height of the symbol in the wall.

 

Parameter	Description
Insert	Changes the insertion point location in relation to the symbol position
Break	Changes the wall break style where the symbol is inserted
Height	Changes the height of the symbol in the wall
Flip	Click to flip through a series of four rotations until the desired orientation is reached
Position	Opens the Position Symbol in Wall dialog box; see Repositioning Symbols in Walls

Repositioning Symbols in Walls

To reposition a symbol in a wall:

1.	Select Window > Palettes > Object Info.

The Object Info palette opens.

2.	Select the existing symbol.

3.	Click the Position button.

The Position Symbol in Wall dialog box opens, with a graphical representation of the symbol and wall. The current reference point for the position is indicated by a black circle. Other possible reference points are indicated by unfilled circles. The current symbol’s insertion point is indicated by a white rectangle. The offset value is the distance from the reference point to the insertion point.

4.	Click a different reference point and/or enter the new Offset value.

5.

Click OK.