Face Extrude Mode This mode is ideal for adding apart to your model by extruding a face. If you have used Push/ Pull tool, then you might be familiar with the concept of extruding a face. When using this concept with subdivision surfaces, the results can be slightly different, but…
Crease Mode The Crease mode controls the change in direction between faces of the subdivision surface.
Transform Mode This is the most common mode to use, it is the mode that you will use to move stretch, pull, or reshape the primitive object. It allows you to select a vertex, an edge, a face, or several vertices.
Edit Subdivision Tool You can access this tool by double-clicking on a subdivision surface or you can find this tool in the 3D modelling tool set.this tool is going to be your main way of interacting with a subdivision surface. It is a tool that you will be using to…
Choosing the Correct Primitive Shape There are several primitive shapes that you can use to start your subdivision surface. Starting a project with the correct primitive shape will make it easier for you to model. For example, if you want to create something like the bean in Chicago (the image…
Controlling Subdivision Surfaces The basic concept of a subdivision surface is the cage. This cage controls the extent of your subdivision surface and it has all the controls to allow you to manipulate it. If your subdivision object is not selected it will not have the cage visible. As soon…
Symbols give you incredible abilities to attach information edit the information and control repeatable objects. In this example I’ve created a file with 100 tables. In the first file the tables are using the table and chair object. This file size is 10 MB. In the second example I’ve created…
Kinetic energy is where the water is moving. Generally, this is where the water is being blown by strong winds. I have used the roof example, which is common where I live. The wind often blows water up the roof slope, and under flashings. The flashings will stop a lot…
Subdivision modelling is a new area for Vectorworks. It was introduced it Vectorworks 2016 and it will allow Vectorworks to create extremely complex smooth curving shapes. Subdivision services have been around for some time as a computer technology, but not implemented in computer programs very often. The subdivision surfacing techniques…
This is like the simple stair but for curved stairs. This means that it is useful for simpl curved stairs, but it is not useful if you want detailed stair. Like the Simple Stiar, this is great at concept stage.