I’ve just seen some specifications for the graphics card for computers specifically Vectorworks 2013. I’m thinking about buying a new computer, and I’m concerned that I’m going to buy computer with the correct graphics card.
This movie shows you how to place a Heliodon and Camera to create a rendered view of a conceptual model. It also shows how to edit the settings on the Heliodon and Camera.
You may not want to upgrade, you may not be able to afford to upgrade, but I still think you should read about what is new in Vectorworks 2012. There are several important changes to 3D modeling that will change the way you think about 3D modeling. Amongst them are…
Renderworks Style. I am a real fan of these new Renderworks styles. It will make it much easier to create your individual styles for rendering. Renderworks Styles are created as resources and are therefore available in the Resource Browser. Hence they can be copied into other files.
Hidden Line Intersection Edges. When two solid models intersect, Vectorworks can now calculate where they intersect.
Artistic Renderworks (Edge Thickness and Edge Color). If you are using Artistic Renderworks you will appreciate the new ability to control the Edge Thickness and the Edge Color.
My friend Bill has been playing with this new tool that he found on vectordepot.com. It’s called the Siepe (Hedge) Tool. From the same author of Frangisole plugin. When I first looked at this tool I wasn’t sure that I could find a use for it. But Bill has been…
In the past we used to use area lights to replicate light coming in window, and Vectorworks 2011/2012 we don’t have to do this the other, more realistic ways of creating lights.
I found this great plug-in on the vectordepot web site, called the Frangisole (sunshade). This tool is designed to create simple sunshades. The interface is really easy to use. You draw a line to define the length of the sunshade, and use the Object Info Palette to change the number…
I think rendering is one the fun parts of Vectorworks. Appropriate rendering will bring your buildings and objects to life, but without good lighting, all your good work will be wasted. A clever lighting design will even make a dull model come to life.