Converting old hoists

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Convert Old Hoists

Tools > Utilities

Hoist and dead hang objects that were created with the Hoist tool and Insert Dead Hang tool prior to Vectorworks 2021 can be converted to the current hoist for improved performance.

To convert old hoist or dead hang objects:

Select the objects to convert, and select the command.

Data from the old hoist or dead hang object is transfered to the new hoist symbol, and the Braceworks connections are maintained (Braceworks required). The geometry for the low hook and the high hook is converted to use the new symbol geometry.

The following field mapping is used in the Object Info palette.

Legacy hoist field

Legacy dead hang field

New hoist field

Hoist Number

ID

Hoist ID

Hoist Label

Name

Hoist Name

Location

N/A

Position

Chain Runners

N/A

Chain Runners

Speed

N/A

Speed

Phasing

N/A

Phasing

Voltage

N/A

Voltage

Hoist Wt with Chain

Weight

Total Weight

Distro/Port

N/A

Distro/Port

Allowable Weight

Capacity

Capacity

Reaction Force

Reaction Force

Hook Force, Hoist Force

Total Point Load

N/A

Hook Weight Equivalent

Measure From

N/A

Origin

Realistic Chain

N/A

Realistic chain

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Placing hoists

Hoist properties