FAQ

Tiles – A Tile is a repeatable graphic, like a hatch. But, it is much more graphic than a hatch, and easier to edit.

Object Opacity – Object opacity is the ability to make an object transparent. For an elevation like this we could draw shadows for the building and make them transparent.

Attribute/Mapping tool. – This is the tool you use to change the position and scaling of images and gradients.

Creating Gradients – If you do not like the gradients that come with Vectorworks, make your own, they are easy enough to make.

Applying Gradients – Use the Resource Browser or the Attributes Palette to apply gradients.

Gradients – Gradients are a great way of adding  colour fill where you want the colour to change from one colour to another (or several colours).

Creating Images – You can use any image on your computer to create Vectorworks images.

Applying Images – The Resource Browser can be used to apply images, and you can use the Attributes Palette to apply images.

Images – Images are a great way of applying a graphic image to your drawings.

Creating Hatches – When you want a hatch that is not in the library, you need to learn to create your own hatches.