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In this exercise, we will go over resetting the Vectorworks Preferences.

Video

All Industries

8m

Beginner

Learning Objectives

Learn to reset the Vectorworks Preferences.
Learn to reset the snapping settings.

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Develop an extensive understanding of all of the smart cursor and snapping palette settings.

Video

All Industries

57m

Beginner

Learning Objectives

Understanding all of the settings related to Snap to Grid, Snap to Object, Snap to Angle, Snap to Intersection, Smart Point, Smart Edge, Snap to Distance, and Snap to Tangent.
Be able to draw accurately with the on screen cursor cues.

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This course will take a look at adjusting OpenGL settings.

Note: As part of an update to rendering engineering on both Mac and Windows, OpenGL render mode was renamed Shaded rendering mode in Vectorworks 2022, and the Vectorworks preference for graphics performance has been simplified. An updated video on Shaded Render Settings is now available.

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All Industries

4m

Beginner

Learning Objectives

Locate the OpenGL (Shaded) settings
Look at the different OpenGL (Shaded) settings.
Learn about Ambient Occlusion.

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In this course, we will be discussing the grid settings and grid snapping in Vectorworks.

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All Industries

2m

Beginner

Learning Objectives

Explore the Vectorworks Grid Options.
Understand their relation to the Snap to Grid snapping.

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Directly apply a variety of graphics directly through the attributes palette.

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All Industries

3m

Beginner

Learning Objectives

Show and explain the various fill types.
Directly applying graphics to objects.

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ⓘ Note: There is an updated version of the Vectorworks Core Certification. To access the latest version, please click here.

Master the key skills required to be successful in Vectorworks by earning your Vectorworks Core Associate Certification. This learning path contains over 170 courses and exercises that will equip you with the essential knowledge to operate Vectorworks with confidence. The Vectorworks Core Associate Certification learning path and exam are available free for a limited time.

To earn your certification, you must successfully pass the certification exam, with a score of 80% or higher. There are no restrictions on how many times you can retake the exam. If you do not pass on your first attempt, we recommend reviewing the certification courses and trying again. By passing the Vectorworks Core Certification exam and receiving this certification you will demonstrate to employers and clients that you are competent in core Vectorworks tools, commands, and workflows.

We highly recommend going through all of the courses in this learning path before taking the exam. However, we know there are many experienced Vectorworks users out there. If you feel you have already mastered the subjects covered in this learning path, you can skip directly to the exam.

Your certification is valid for 3 years after successfully passing the exam. Once you pass the exam, you will be able to download and display your personal Vectorworks Core Associate certificate and seal. You will be notified 6 months before your certification expires and with updates for continuing your education.

Welcome to the Vectorworks Certification Program!

All Industries

16h

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In this tutorial, you will explore the WinDoor plugin. You will learn how to create and place doors and windows using the WinDoor tool. In addition, you will explore how to create schedules and custom door leaves.

Buildings

4h

Beginner

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In this learning path, you will explore the Cable Tools Suite available in Vectorworks Spotlight and Design Suite. You will learn how to utilize all the cable tools, create cable styles, configure Data Tags for Cable objects, generate reports, and more.

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Entertainment

2h 20m

Beginner

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This learning path is designed to help you get to know Vectorworks Fundamentals and get up and running quickly. We understand that not everyone learns in the same way, so we have provided multiple training options, from an instructor-led live seminar and on-demand quick start guide, to a sample project for you to explore.

All Industries

8h

Beginner

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This learning path is designed to help you get to know Vectorworks Architect and get up and running quickly. We understand that not everyone learns in the same way, so we have provided multiple training options, from instructor-led live seminars and an on-demand quick start guide, to sample projects for you to explore.

Buildings

8h

Beginner

Start

This learning path is designed to help you get to know Vectorworks Landmark and get up and running quickly. We understand that not everyone learns in the same way, so we have provided multiple training options, from instructor-led live seminars and an on-demand quick start guide, to sample projects for you to explore.

Landscapes

8h

Beginner

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This learning path is designed to help you get to know Vectorworks Spotlight and get up and running quickly. We understand that not everyone learns in the same way, so we have provided multiple training options, from instructor-led live seminars and an on-demand quick start guide, to sample projects for you to explore.

Entertainment

8h

Beginner

Core Certification (Legacy)

RESET PREFERENCES

SMART CURSOR

ADJUST OPENGL (SHADED) SETTINGS

GRID

OBJECT ATTRIBUTES

VECTORWORKS 2021-2023 CORE ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION

WINDOOR TUTORIAL

CABLE TOOLS SUITE

ONBOARDING - VECTORWORKS FUNDAMENTALS

ONBOARDING - VECTORWORKS ARCHITECT

ONBOARDING - VECTORWORKS LANDMARK

ONBOARDING - VECTORWORKS SPOTLIGHT

RESET PREFERENCES

SMART CURSOR

ADJUST OPENGL SETTINGS

GRID

OBJECT ATTRIBUTES