People frequently get sent DXF/DWG files when working as part of a team. DWG is the native format of AutoCAD® produced by Autodesk Inc. DXF is the drawing Exchange Format also used by AutoCAD®. Many other CAD applications can export to DWG format too.
Luckily the import process is the same for both! You can also choose to Reference your DWG/DXF file. This creates a link from your project file to the DWG file without you having to import all of the DWG/DXF geometry into your file. This makes it
much easier to manage received drawings in a team project, once a DWG/DXF have been superseded by a new one, as long as the DWG/DXF retains the original name all files will always be up to date! It might be a good idea to import DWG/DXF files into
a blank file first, as a sort of quarantine. You can edit the information you have received in there, then reference that Vectorworks file into your main project files.
Buildings
Buildings
40m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Understand the concept of a shuttle file and the benefits of incorporating them into your DWG import workflow.
Explore the DWG import options and understand how each setting will affect an imported DWG file.
Learn how to verify imported geometry and quickly clean up unwanted imported geometry.
Roofs can be styled and used with the Create roof and Create Roof Face commands. Styled objects save you time as you can preset most of the options and in the case of roof means you can have your common roof build ups, with all the associated graphics and data pre-styled.
Buildings
Buildings
15m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Identify the Roof Styles and filter in the Resource Manager
Develop your understanding of the creation and editing of styled roofs within Vectorworks
Enable consistent roof design elements across multiple instances
Doors and windows have very similar modes and placement methods. This session will take you through the commonly used modes for placing both doors and windows as well as the differences between these tools.
The Door tool has many settings and features to allow you to create, modify and schedule your doors. Explore the commonly used settings and gain an understanding of how to use the door settings dialogue in your projects.
All Industries
All Industries
30m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Locate the Door tool
Understand the door dialogue
Differentiate between unstyled, styled and catalogue doors
The Window tool has many settings and features to allow you to create, modify and schedule your windows. Explore the commonly used settings and gain an understanding of how to use the window settings dialogue in your projects.
Buildings
Buildings
30m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Differentiate between unstyled, styled and catalogue windows
In this video, you will explore creating wall closures for styled objects. This video is part of a series dedicated to wall closures and related features.
Buildings
Buildings
7m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Learn how to access Wall Closures at Inserts Dialog for Styled Walls.
Understand how to access Plug-in Object Style Options for Styled Inserts.
Examine how to set By-Instance Parameters for Plug-in Object Style Options.
ⓘ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.
