• Vectorworks Tips 459 – Class Filters

    Vectorworks 2019 has a new technique for controlling long lists of classes. You can now filter the list based on the names, visibility, or tags that you have assigned to the classes. Filters are managed through the Organization dialog box or the Navigation palette.  

  • 3D Modeling Special Interest Group – August 2018

      In this session, we discussed how to handle a complex model—both principles and practical examples—and how to streamline symbol placement and insertion points.

  • Architect Special Interest Group August 2018 (am)

    In this session, we discussed working with layer and class visibilities, speeding up publishing by using VSS Cloud Services, speeding up workflows by using Saved Views, joining collinear walls, remedying a bad file, and selecting files when adding an issue or revision.

  • Vectorworks Foundation Course 2019

    Released last week, Vectorworks 2019 has some powerful new features. To get the best from it, you should really be completing some form of foundation training. We are pleased to announce the completion of our Foundation course for Vectorworks 2019. This is a completely new and updated course that shows the best…

  • SST_1809 – Camera Match

    CameraMatch CameraMatch is a huge timesaver. First, CameraMatch saves the time that it would take you to model the existing surroundings. Second, CameraMatch saves you the time it would take to match your current view to a photograph. Many people think that they should only use CameraMatch for large projects….

  • Vectorworks Tip 458 – How to Select Objects With Similar Record Information

    I have been running a course for landscapers this week and I had a question about selecting objects with a specific record format attached, or with a specific field value. One method is to use the Select Similar tool. This tool is designed to select objects that are somehow similar.

  • Vectorworks Tip 457 – Saved Views And Layer Combinations

    Saved Views And Layer Combinations There is a feature in Archicad call Layer Combinations that is often used to say the software is better than Vectorworks. The feature is used to set up layers (classes in Vectorworks) for viewing and designing, and to control viewports. However, Vectorworks has a similar feature called Saved Views. Vectorworks…

  • Interactive Workshops August 2018 – Cloud Services

    For some time, Vectorworks has offered cloud services as part of the Vectorworks Service Select (VSS) subscription. Most users know that VSS gives them a free upgrade each year, but what about the other things that are included? This manual will be looking at the cloud services part of VSS.

  • SST_1808 – Cloud Services

    For some time, Vectorworks has offered cloud services as part of the Vectorworks Service Select (VSS) subscription. Most users know that VSS gives them a free upgrade each year, but what about the other things that are included? This manual will be looking at the cloud services part of VSS.