I have just had a call from a client about using classes in Vectorworks to control line weight. When users come from AutoCAD, they are often used to using Color by Layer. This allows the user to see the line weights of the lines on the drawings by the color…
I have seen many tips and tricks on creating drawings, but not many on creating construction drawings. When I was writing the last manual on creating drawings, I wanted to cover creating construction details, but I felt that would have made the manual too long.
You can use Workgroup Referencing to import the complete layer of symbols. This method allows you import a whole layer from your library. You could draw all your details on one layer.
There are at least two ways to use the details from your library. If you make your details into symbols, you can use the Resource Browser to import your details from your library into your current project.
There is one more way to import details for your projects, that is to import a PDF file. The example I will use is a technical manual from the manufacturer. You can use any PDF file that has technical details
IMporting details from a manufacturer. Sometimes, the files you want to download are not in Vectorworks format. In this case look for DXF or DWG files.
Importing Details From A Manufacturer
Reshaping the foundations with the 2D Reshape tool.
Creating timber symbols to speed up the detailing.
Using the Linear Material tool to draw paster on the detail.