The starting form is important when working with Subdivision modeling. If want to create a flat shape (like a shade sail) then it is better to start with a rectangle. If you want to create the Bean Shape, it s easier to start with a sphere.
When you’re dealing with Vectorworks there really is very little difference between DXF and DWG, so I will treat these as the same type of file. DXF stands for Digital eXchange Format, while DWG is the native file format for AutoCAD. In simple terms, DXF/DWG is a simple way of…
When you edit a slab that has been modified, you have the option to edit the modifers. This means that you can change the modifiers to suit the change in the design. But be careful, you can only edit the modifier that is already there and you are not able…
One of the big problems with keeping water out is gravity. Water tends to fall down the building or is pulled down the building by gravity. While this is a big problem it’s also one of the easiest to solve all you need to do is to deflect the water…
In the standard Vectorworks installation there is only the Stair tool included in the default workspace. If you edit the workspace you can find 3 additional stair tools. There is the Custom Stair, Simple Stair, and the Curved Stair. It might seem that with the abilites of the standard Stair,…
Sometimes you will hear this technique called subdivision modelling, but what is subdivision modelling? As I started to research this topic I found that concept of subdivision surfaces been around for many years. This is a mathematical concept, but what we really need is an easy to use application of…
When you draw details to communicate to others how the project is built, you need to show how the materials join together how their fixed and how you intend to keep the water out. It might not seem a big issue, but keeping out water is one of the fundamental…
I found out recently that Google Earth Pro is available for free. It has many features that make it the pro version, but so far I do not know what the all are. One feature I do like in the Pro version is the ability to draw a path and then…
If you use Wall Styles for drawing the existing building you might end up with several wall styles for all the different wall thicknesses. Then, when you want to demolish any of those walls – you have to create copies of these wall styles. It’s better to use unstyled walls…
When you have completed your task on the project, you should release the layers you been working on. Remember, nobody else can work on the layers that you have checked out, so in order for other people to work on those layers you have to release them. You can choose…