Creating VectorScripts

VectorWorks allows the creation of scripts which are saved as resources. The scripts, known as VectorScripts, can be used to store custom-written scripts for performing tasks within the file. VectorScripts, like other scripts created using VectorWorks’ automated script creation tools, are stored in script palettes contained within the file.

To create a VectorScript:

1.	Select Window > Palettes > Resource Browser.

The Resource Browser opens.

2.	From the Resources menu, select New Resource to display the New Resource menu.

3.	Select VectorScript.

If no script palette exists, enter a name for a new script palette when prompted, and click OK.

If multiple script palettes exist, but are not currently active, the Select Script Palette dialog box opens. Select the palette to add the script to and click Add.

4.	Enter a name for the new VectorScript and click OK.

5.	The VectorScript Editor opens to begin a script editing session.

For information on creating scripts, see the VectorScript Language Guide, available in the help system, and the VectorScript Function Reference, which is a comprehensive command reference located in: VWHelp/VectorScript Reference/VSFunctionReference.html

6.	Click OK to save the script in the active script palette.