Using BIM For Detailing – If you put a lot of effort into creating a 3D model, you can use your model to start your details. For example, you can use the wall framer to add the timber structure to your walls, you can add floors and walls to create…
In addition to the various features outlined above that make VSS worth the money, you also get access to online training.
Vectorworks Cloud Services is an exciting area of VSS. I allows you Vectorworks files to be used on smart phones and tablets, and it will sync your files across different computers.
Vectorworks Service Select – This is a new option to help users maximize their investment in Vectorworks software. Vectorworks Service Select is a subscription agreement that provides customers with several added benefits…
Editing These exercises are designed to teach you how to use the basic editing tools and commands. Some people think of these exercises are too simple for them, so they don’t complete them. This is a mistake. These exercises are designed to show you the different options that are available.
This session looked at the Education Resources and how to find them on the web site. We also looked at the image on the web site that shows the parts and how the parts relate to each other, and teaching Vectorworks as a whole. I think the road map is really useful to…
In this session we looked at the resources that have been created this month on the Educations Resources page. Each month more resources are being added, so it is a good idea to see how the resources are being added and if the order of the resources need amending.
There are two effective ways to create drawings from a 3D model. The first method might seem slow compared to the second method, but you need to understand the concept of creating drawings before you use the quick method.
Creating construction details is a major part of your contract documentation. But how should you create these details? Is it possible to use BIM techniques to create all your detailing? For some projects, using BIM techniques will not give the content all the graphic style required for detailing.
Introduction to 3D Modeling In this exercise you will create a simple 3D model using simple tools and commands. You can then use this model to create drawings using a new concept called Viewports. We will be using a quick command to create the viewports from the 3-D model. This…