A few users of 12d Synergy have lamented the loss of the 12d Synergy support forum where ideas could be shared amongst users, so I decided to create a new community-driven forum, hosted here at: https://forums.advanced12d.com/ . So, if you want to share your ideas, discuss problems or get tips… [ Read More » ]
Someone recently asked on the 12d Model Forum how to duplicate a model and also duplicate any model attributes. I’d previously had the same problem and, frustratingly, none of the built-in options in 12d Model will copy the attributes. At least not in one move. There are workarounds with chains… [ Read More » ]
I recently ran into a problem where OpenGL views in 12d Model weren’t working over Remote Desktop. I eventually found the fix after a few hours of troubleshooting and internet searching. [ Read More » ]
I recently ran into a problem using 12d Model OpenGL views when connected using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Follow along as I recount my rollercoaster ride through hours of troubleshooting and scouring the internet for fixes. [ Read More » ]
One of the great features in 12d Model for streamlining and automating repetitive processes is chains. They allow you to wrap up a set of processes, actions or steps, add some smarts and run them all as one entity. For more about what chains can do and how they can… [ Read More » ]
A 12d Model app that allows the user to change the case (i.e. capitalisation) of various text values in bulk. The app can change: Values of Text objects String names (any object) Point IDs (Super strings) Vertex text (Super string or 4d strings) Segment text (Super strings) Values to… [ Read More » ]
[Updated 13/04/20 – v1.4] A 12d Model app that builds and displays a user-definable panel (i.e. Graphical User Interface (GUI)). The primary purpose of this macro is for use in chains as a replacement or extension of the Prompt command. The Prompt command built-in to the chain functionality inside 12d… [ Read More » ]
Source code and compiled test macro demonstrating my library for user measurement of an angle by picking 3 points with dynamic drawing of the pick and measurement. This code was initially written for the Rotate Relative macro (Utilities→H-Z→Rotate relative) and was based on the behaviour of the in-built Measure Angle… [ Read More » ]
A 12d Model app to make edits to many Apply MTF/Apply Many functions at once. This app does not have a panel or graphical user interface, but is instead run non-interactively. As such, it is designed such that the edits to be made are hard-coded into the application source code,… [ Read More » ]
A 12d Model app to set all strings to be the same direction- clockwise or counter-clockwise. This can make various operations easier, such as offset/parallel and applying certain linestyles (e.g. Flow lines). Features: Full source code included User can choose which direction Only changes the strings that are in the… [ Read More » ]