FAQ

  • Select Connected Objects

    • June 27, 2011
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    • jonathan

    I was trying to create a roof recently and I was having trouble selecting the walls. When you create a roof, the walls have to form a closed shape.

  • SST_1104 – Productivity

    • April 30, 2011
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    • jonathan

    Productivity is about producing more in the same time. When we talk about productivity in Vectorworks, that might be drawing quicker, and it might also be learning a new technique.

  • cadmovie639 – Productivity Part 28

    • April 28, 2011
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    Datum. This technique is a function of the smart points constraint. It allows you to set a temporary datum (floating datum), then measure from this datum.

  • cadmovie638 – Productivity Part 27

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    Snapping (Constraints). The constraints must be used if you want to snap to an object or use the smart points.

  • cadmovie637 – Productivity Part 26

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    Linear Material Tool. This a useful tool for drawing your details. You can use it for any linear material like plywood, gib board and so on.

  • cadmovie636 – Productivity Part 25

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    Repetitive Unit Tool. This is a great tool for placing repetitive objects like joists, purlins and weatherboards.

  • cadmovie635 – Productivity Part 24

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    Select Connected Objects. If you have objects that touch each other, use this context menu command to select all the objects that touch.

  • cadmovie634 – Productivity Part 23

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    Objects From Polyline. I think it is magic when I use this command. This command will turn your polygon, polyline or any closed object into another object.

  • cadmovie633 – Productivity Part 22

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    Add Surface/Clip Surface. I use the add surface and clip surface a lot. If you want to make a complex shape the easiest way to do is to make some simple shapes using the rectangle and circle tool, then use the Add Surface or Clip Surface command.

  • cadmovie632 – Productivity Part 21

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    Rotate Plan. When you have a plan that is not square on the page, use this tool to rotate the plan so that it becomes square on the page.

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