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This course introduces Text Styles and demonstrates how to apply, create, edit, and import text styles.

Video

All Industries

3m

Beginner

Learning Objectives

Learn how to use the resource manager to create a Text Style.
Learn how to text styles can be applied.
Learn how to import text styles.

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Unlock the full potential of Vectorworks by mastering the concept of origins. This comprehensive course will delve into the differences between user origins and internal origins, and provide step-by-step guidance on how to set the origin for X, Y, and georeferencing. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge to accurately manage and manipulate origins, ensuring precise and efficient workflows in your design projects.

Text and Video

All Industries

30m

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Understand the differences between user origins and internal origins in Vectorworks.
Learn how to set and adjust the user origin for X and Y coordinates.
Discover the importance of setting the internal origin
Gain practical skills to apply georeferencing techniques in your design projects.

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Easily set your Project coordinates, Geolocation and ensure you are working near the internal origin with the Survey Point Tool

Video

All Industries

5m

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Place a Survey Point
Place survey reference points

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Display your georeferenced coordinate data with GIS stake

Video

All Industries

2m

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Place a GIS Stake
Display different coordinate types such as Nothing and Eastings or Longitude and Latitude

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Align your coordinate system with your internal origin with the Geolocate tool

Video

All Industries

3m

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Geolocate your project

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Discover how to create a Geoimage to place your design in context

Video

All Industries

4m

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Place a Geoimage
Access the mapping services

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Project sharing allows multiple users to work on the same project at the same time through the use of a Project file an working files. This reduced the need for referencing and lowers the risk of miscommunication.

Text

All Industries

15m

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Set up a Project Sharing File
Learn how to administer Users
Set the Project Backups
Explore Project Sharing best practices

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Project sharing allows multiple users to all work an a file simultaneously using Project and Working Files. However some users encounter issues when they have mixed platforms such as Windows and Mac OS. This is because different operating systems use different methods when handling this type of operation.

The Project Sharing Server aims to eliminate the issues caused by this. It does this by creating its own little server that then controls what method is used to handle these operations, removing the risk of conflicts.

The Project Sharing Server is intended for local networks and not for use with file sharing sites such as Dropbox.

Text

All Industries

30m

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Download the Project Sharing Server installer.
Install the Project Sharing Server.
Create Project Sharing files.
Join a project on the server.

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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.

Video

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

Intermediate Certification

TEXT STYLES

ORIGINS

SURVEY POINT TOOL

GIS STAKE TOOL

GEOLOCATE TOOL

GEOIMAGE TOOL

PROJECT SHARING SETUP DIALOGUE

PROJECT SHARING SERVER 2

VECTORWORKS 2021-2023 CORE ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION

WINDOOR TUTORIAL

CABLE TOOLS SUITE

ONBOARDING - VECTORWORKS FUNDAMENTALS

2024

2025

FREEFORM MODELING QUIZ