If you only need 2D then plot the line to the length you need, then select it, go to modify, then convert to light position. If you need it 3D make the 3D object then follow the same path.
Alternatively, if what you need is in a 10' increment or close enough that it doesn't matter to you you can open the lighting positions resource in the resource browser and choose the closest size, then put it down. Rotate as necessary.
How are you plotting positions now? With my instrustions you should be able to plot a vertical line and modify to a position.
EDIT: Or do you mean vertical being height off the ground? If that is the case I only know how to do it in 3D, to do so create the position object assuming a veritcal boom in this case for example, put down a circle of the correct diameter, extrude to give it proper height. Then convert it to a position, afterwards hang your instruments and set the 3D orientation for them if needed.
this is what I'm trying to do. Thanks! Is there any way to do it in 2D though?
rochem, my only quibble with that plot is the box booms. It is unclear whether the elevation is the front or the back of the position. Since it's an elevation, it's probably the front, but since all work is likely to be done from behind the fixtures, a rear view would be more useful. A note indicating SR/SL or "Looking from the stage" would clarify matters. (The Lighting Supervisor probably hung them backwards anyway.)
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Working in Vectorworks 3d is great, but often additional steps are required to prepare a 2d plot that conforms to the industry-standard graphic conventions.
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