Vectorworks University

Released with Vectorworks 2021 Service Pack 3, Vectorworks has partnered with Unreal® Engine to create a connection to real-time rendering application Twinmotion® and other Epic Games products that support the Datasmith file format. The Datasmith SDK ensures greater fidelity of model export to maintain the accuracy of your design.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Learn how to use the Datasmith file format to export your 3D models to real time rendering software, such as TwinMotion.

Released with Vectorworks 2021 Service Pack 3, Vectorworks Cloud Services now has folder sharing capabilities, allowing users to collaborate with team members and project stakeholders with the Sync and Edit option. The new permissions setting allows team members to work together (and even simultaneously!) on a project without continuously sharing multiple file versions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Learn how to use the Sync and Edit permission of Vectorworks Cloud Storage.

Released with Vectorworks 2021 Service Pack 3, Solibri Direct allows Vectorworks users to create a two-way connection between Vectorworks design series and Solibri Office. This connection creates a live sync exchange between the two, making navigation and updating easier than ever before.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Explore how to use Solibri Direct to create a live sync between Vectorworks and Solibri Office.

Released with Vectorworks 2021 Service Pack 3, the GDTF Fixture Builder allows Vectorworks Spotlight users to edit and update lighting devices directly from the Vectorworks design interface. This web-based tool keeps all of your designing in one space, drastically improving your workflow efficiency.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Learn how to access the GDTF Fixture Builder, directly in Vectorworks Spotlight and Designer.

The Basics guide will walk you through the overall user interface, mouse interaction, and document organization. In addition, we will introduce you to the basic use of tools and commands in the software. You will become familiar with many of basic conventions used in all Vectorworks software products. This guide is recommended for both new and experienced users.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Explore the Vectorworks User Interface
2. Understand core Snapping, Tool, and Command Interactions
3. Learn How to Navigate and Adjust View in Vectorworks
4. Explore Document Organization and Resource Management

In this course, you will be introduced to core modeling concepts in Vectorworks software. Starting with key 2D modeling techniques, you will learn how to create and manipulate 2D forms. Then, you will explore fundamental 3D modeling workflows.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Learn How to Create and Modify Common 2D Shapes
2. Explore Working in 3D and Controlling the Working Plane
3. Discover 3D Solid Modeling And NURBS Modeling Techniques
4. Learn How to Manipulate 3D Objects

Learn how to utilize tools, menu commands, and drawing organization found in Vectorworks software. Core Concepts starts from the ground up, teaching you all of the necessary basics needed to become a Vectorworks pro. Make use of 2D and 3D modeling techniques from the start and learn the entry points and correct workflows to help master the Vectorworks platform.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Explore Hybrid Workflow
2. Learn the Vectorworks interface and how to navigate
3. Learn how to setup a document
4. Learn the core clicking behaviors and drawing techniques
5. Explore resources and resource management
6. Understand how to organize a document using Classes and Design Layers
7. Explore Presentation Workflows

Take your Vectorworks knowledge to the next level! The Intermediate Concepts course is the best option to help you become proficient with information modeling and integrating 2D drafting skills with 3D modeling.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understand DWG import and referencing workflows.
2. Utilize parametric tools and workflows.
3. Create a small residential model, using building tools, such as the Wall, Slab, Door Window, and Stair tools.
4. Explore 3D modeling tools and commands.
5. Understand key rendering techniques.
6. Explore texturing, lighting, and render modes.

In this course, we will discuss the Autosave functionality in Vectorworks and how to set it up to best support your workflow.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Learn how the Autosave options works.
2. Explore the different Autosave settings.

This course will take a look at how to use the copy and paste commands within Vectorworks.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Copy and paste objects within a file.
2. Cut and paste objects within a file.
3. Copy and paste objects between files.
4. Copy and paste in place objects to maintain coordinates.
5. Copy and paste with class assignments.

In this course you will learn how to create a resource called Line Types.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Learn how to apply default Line Types using the Attributes Palette
2. Use the Resource Manager to create a Simple line types
3. Use the Resource Manager to create a Complex Line Type
4. Learn how to apply and share Custom Line Types

Quick Command Preferences are a great way to set up shortcuts to certain document preferences. In this course, we will discuss how to access and work with these preferences.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Discover which preferences can be turned on and off
2. Explain how the drop down to activate the preferences works in relation to actually toggling the preference itself