Referencing PDF Files. As with image files, PDF files can be drag-and-drop onto a Vectorworks drawing, or you can use the Import PDF… command. In either case when you import a PDF file, you have the choice of whether to import the file directly or whether to reference the file.
As well as exporting IFC, you can also import IFC projects into Vectorworks.
Importing IFC Files into Vectorworks. As well as exporting IFC Projects, you can can also import them into Vectorworks.
if you are working with consultants drawings, you might find that the orientation of the drawings does not suit the way that you want to create your information. The rotated Plan View allows you to change your view to suit the orientation that you want to draw. This rotated view…
When you import DXF/DWG files they often start on a sheet layer with viewports. In order to get more information you need to right-click on your viewport and choose design layer. This will show you the raw information that was used to create the drawing.
You can import a drawing from a consultant using DXF/DWG files. When you import these files you must check the scale and size to ensure that they are accurate.
Before you can start a landscape budget you will need to import some site information. This can be an image from Google Earth. When you import information you must scale it to ensure that it is accurate.
Import a Survey Drawing as 2D Information. Import your sure drawing into a new file. Never import a DXF or DWG file into an existing drawing.
Import a Survey Drawing a 3D Information. When you import a survey file, you often have the choice whether you want to import the information as 2D or 3D.
Importing .mcd files from the Internet. Some websites offer you the opportunity to download .mcd files. These files are in an older format, but they are still Vectorworks files. When you import them Vectorworks will convert them to your current version.