There is no image for this, I didn’t think you need one. To quickly change the active layer, hold down the ctrl key (Windows) or the command key (Macintosh), then use the up/down arrow keys to change to the next active layer. I find that this is a really quick…
Beginner – An easy way to import an image file is drag it and drop it onto Vectorworks from a Finder Window (or File Explorer window). Choose the required compression and click on the OK button.
Beginner – Stories in Vectorworks are an essential organising system for architectural design, and if you wanted to remove a story from a Vectorworks model, you can. But remember to adjust the remaining stories.
Intermediate – If you can import a PDF, DXF/DWG, Shapefile, or image from Google Earth, you can use that information to create the outlines of adjoining buildings for your projects, then use the right click to quickly make these into Massing Models (if you set the preferences ahead of time).
Beginner – If the dimension witness lines (the lines that go down to the object) are not the way you want, use the Selection tool to adjust them.
Beginner – When you import a PDF file, you sometimes find that the PDF has too much information on it. The solution is to crop out the areas that are not required.
Intermediate – A quick way to create a massing model is to use the Create Objects from Shapes… command from the contextual menu. You can find this by right clicking on an object.
Beginner – Even if you get the dimension line in the correct location, you might want to move the dimension text. Use the Selection tool to relocate the dimension text to the required location.
Beginner – Some PDF files also carry vector information, which means that you can snap to the information. However, when you import a PDF file the Snap to Geometry is not active by default. Use the Object Info palette to activate that option.
Beginner – When you drag the selection marquee around objects, you can accidentally drag (and move) larger objects. Use the B Key to activate the X-Ray mode, it will stop you accidentally dragging objects.