Push/Pull tool. If you have two objects, like a block and circle, you can subtract the circle from the block, or you can add the circle to the block. It all depends on the direction of the push/pull.
Push/Pull Tool. This can be used to replace the extrude command, add solids, subtract solids, and so much more. It is very quick to use as well. It is now time to stop using Sketchup for quick modeling, Goodbye Sketchup!
I have been on a Vectorworks chat list lately, and the users were asking about making a Dutch Gable. Vectorworks will make one easily if you start with a standard Vectorworks roof and edit the roof plane.
Modeling the Plumbing. You could create the pipe runs as a model, so you can look at it from different angles, but it is a lot more work.
Creating a concrete floor symbol to use with the framing member.
A friend was talking about his recent demonstration of Vectorworks to engineers, and how creating details was so important. I suggested he show the really quick methods to draw the detail in 2D, then convert it to 3D.
One story building project, with multiple levels, but only one roof.
3 story building project, with two roofs.
Setting up Layer Heights – 1 Floor 1 Roof. You have to set the layer heights correctly if you want to use Stacked Layers/Unified View. Getting the Layer Z and Delta Z at the correct height is crucial. If you fail, you building will have bits missing, or the floors will…
Setting up Layer Heights – 2 Floors 1 Roof