Discover how Broadway and stage performances come to life with lighting design insights from an expert. Watch this on-demand webinar, hosted by Nick Solyom, to explore the construction of the Light Plot for Death Becomes Her on Broadway, where Nick served as Associate Lighting Designer to Tony Award-winning lighting designer Justin Townsend. Nick will share how he uses 2D and 3D in Vectorworks to create drawings for different purposes, demonstrating how entertainment software and creativity come together to create impactful visual performances.
Entertainment
Entertainment
1h
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Ways to combine 2D and 3D techniques to create entertainment designs.
Tips for organizing files for repetition and speed across many projects.
How to use a point cloud laser scan to get accurate Front of House position information.
Learn
how to sketch, draw, and model in an environment built for the way landscape
design professionals work. Watch this webinar to examine residential site
design in-depth. By focusing on sloping residential sites, the session will
trace a complete residential design workflow: importing and validating surveyed
elevation data, generating existing and proposed site models, and applying site
modifiers to control finished levels, gradients, and interface conditions at
thresholds and retaining structures.
You’ll
learn how to configure Grade objects, perform contour editing, and conduct
cut-and-fill analysis to resolve stepped terraces and circulation routes before
integrating hardscape and landscape area objects. The webinar concludes with
the production of a coordinated output of plans and sections from the same
file, demonstrating how a disciplined digital grading workflow underpins
buildable multi-level patio design, water-sensitive detailing, and
contractor-ready documentation for residential garden projects.
To receive 1 LA CES PDH and 1 APLD CEU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.
Landscapes
Landscapes
1h 4m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Discover how to import, validate,
and structure residential survey data to generate an accurate existing-site
model, including DWG/DXF contours, 3D loci, and spot levels.
Understand how to configure and
apply site modifiers in various modes to control finished levels, gradients,
and interface conditions.
Recognize how to resolve stepped terrace geometry and circulation routes using contour editing, slope and water-flow visualizations, and cut-and-fill calculations – ensuring grading solutions meet functional and drainage performance requirements.
Many busy entertainment designers manually recreate the same design information for drafting, visualization, documentation, and presentation for their projects. Switching from AutoCAD to Vectorworks allows for a unified workflow to reduce repetitive tasks, improve collaboration, and keep all design information up-to-date throughout the production process.
Attend this webinar to learn about Vectorworks’ flexible design process, created to empower entertainment professionals to focus less on managing files and more on bringing impressive productions to life. We’ll share how familiar drafting principles translate directly into Vectorworks’ connected 2D and 3D workflow. Plus, explore how purpose-built entertainment tools streamline common workflows and support collaboration across lighting, scenic, rigging, AV, and event design.
Entertainment
Entertainment
26m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Recognize how Vectorworks creates a connected workflow through organized 2D drafting, integrated 3D design, and coordinated documentation for organization.
Differentiate how Vectorworks Fundamentals, Spotlight, and Design Suite support entertainment professionals at different stages of adoption.
Understand how industry peers leverage Vectorworks to improve workflow efficiency and design collaboration through real-world examples and user success stories.
As landscape professionals look for more
efficient and effective ways to accurately gather site information, new
technologies can help. This webinar will explore LiDAR (Light Detection and
Ranging) remote sensing technology and will break down the opportunities and
limitations of this data and share best practices for using it.
To receive 1 LA CES PDH and 1 APLD CEU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.
Landscapes
Landscapes
35m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Understand the growing need for accurate,
quick site measurements and technology that can help.
Explore the advantages, disadvantages,
assumptions, and myths surrounding these options.
Discuss how best to
apply, use, and optimize the data with LiDAR technology.
Whether you are evaluating Vectorworks for the first time or planning your move away from AutoCAD, join this practical session for landscape architects and designers to discover how Vectorworks provides a clear migration path to change at your own pace.
Join the webinar to see familiar 2D workflows like hatches, line types, and a design/sheet-layer organization map from AutoCAD conventions. Plus, discover how file referencing serves the same purpose as xrefs, and Point Cloud integration brings survey data straight into the drawing environment for a productive start.
The session will demonstrate core capabilities for a connected workflow, from schematic linework to detailed technical drawings, all within a single environment. We’ll explore Vectorworks Content Libraries for plants, textures, and site symbols, which are designed to reduce repetitive drafting and free up more time for design decisions. Finally, the webinar will show how GIS integration, cross-discipline file referencing, and IFC/BIM coordination position landscape designers as integrated design leads at the center of multidisciplinary project delivery.
Landscapes
Landscapes
39m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Understand how Vectorworks simplifies landscape workflows at different stages of adoption—from familiar 2D drafting, design, and sheet layer organization through to integrated, ready-to-use Vectorworks Libraries.
Identify multiple low‑risk paths for adopting Vectorworks Fundamentals, Landmark, and Design Suite when switching from AutoCAD.
Explore how industry peers use Vectorworks Landmark to consolidate digital tools, streamline landscape documentation, and elevate design quality—working confidently within sole-practitioner and medium-sized firms, all the way up to multidisciplinary BIM and GIS‑enabled project teams.
Watch this session to dive deeper into
softscape design and discover new capabilities that streamline the production
of plant specifications for commercial and residential landscape projects.
You’ll gain insights into plant data import, giving you better control over
project procurement at early design stages and providing access to data from
regional plant suppliers. We’ll share how to build tailored planting palettes,
refine attributes such as canopy or irrigation requirements, add notes for
maintenance contractors, and design diverse, species-rich plant communities for
rain gardens, SuDS schemes, or rooftop gardens with ease.
Additionally, see workflows in action for
producing detailed planting and management plans for public parks and
commercial landscapes, and learn how to effortlessly create, manage, and refine
plant palettes; tailor hedge and array settings; track water requirements; and
streamline graphic replacements. We’ll share how to adhere to planning
conditions and achieve your project’s sustainability goals through integrated
automation that tracks Biodiversity Net Gain or your project's Urban Greening
Factor score.
To receive 1 LA CES PDH and 1 APLD CEU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.
Landscapes
Landscapes
1h 21m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Learn how to
complete an advanced plant data import.
Understand the
capabilities of plant design tools.
Explore creating
a BNG and UGF workflow for 2D and 3D designs.
Join architectural designer, educator, and
digital workflow expert Henry Gao as he demonstrates three powerful workflows
that connect Morpholio Trace and Vectorworks into one seamless design process.
Drawing on his many years of experience
helping architects, interior designers, and landscape architects transition
from traditional hand drawing to efficient digital workflows, Henry will show
how sketching, redlining, and concept development can work hand in hand with
professional BIM and documentation tools. With real-world examples, you'll
learn how to mark up Vectorworks drawing sets in Morpholio Trace, send
revisions back for further development, create site and floor plans that can be
brought directly into Vectorworks, and sketch over 3D models to rapidly explore
and communicate design ideas. Plus, discover how integrating freehand
creativity with digital precision can help you iterate faster, improve
communication, and maintain design momentum from early concepts through project
development.
Whether you're new to the Morpholio Trace and
Vectorworks ecosystem—or looking to refine your workflow—this session will
provide practical techniques you can apply to your own projects immediately.
Buildings/Interiors
Buildings/Interiors
50m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Understand how to seamlessly bring
a PDF drawing set from Vectorworks to markup in Morpholio Trace with scale
tools.
Learn how to generate a scaled
site plan in Morpholio Trace and easily transfer the drawing as a vector-based
DXF file directly to Vectorworks for modeling.
Discover how to move 3D models
from Vectorworks to Morpholio Trace for concept sketches, markups, or base
sketches to generate AI renderings.
AutoCAD users are feeling the pressure to do more with less, consolidate software, and support 3D and BIM without derailing day-to-day work. A switch to Vectorworks is the right next step. Attend this webinar hosted by Luis Ruiz, lead product specialist at Vectorworks, to learn what it takes for a smooth transition.
Discover how Vectorworks provides a clear path to change at your own pace, with three solutions tailored to your design journey. We will explore adopting Vectorworks Fundamentals as your modern CAD alternative with purpose-built architectural tools, uncover the unique benefits of Vectorworks Architect, and review how to use the Vectorworks Design Suite for complex work. Plus, see how firms like yours have made the software transition to simplify processes, reduce complexity, and bring better designs to life through practical examples and customer stories.
Buildings
Buildings
32m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Differentiate how Vectorworks Fundamentals, Architect, and Design Suite simplify workflows at different stages of adoption.
Identify multiple paths to adopting Vectorworks, from a low-risk start to higher-reward, fully integrated design and documentation workflows.
Understand how industry peers leverage Vectorworks to consolidate tools, streamline documentation, and elevate design quality.
During this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn all about the latest ConnectCAD Database management improvements across creating, storing, and sharing schematic device and Equipment item libraries. To better support interoperability with Vectorworks Spotlight and collaborative workflows, the ConnectCAD Database has been integrated directly into the Vectorworks symbol libraries. We will take a deeper look at how this works and interacts with existing tools and workflows.
Entertainment
Entertainment
30m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Understand the ConnectCAD device database management in Vectorworks 2026, including 3D symbol libraries, Device Definition record, and more.
Explore the creation of schematic device and equipment item symbols, and how tools have evolved.
Discover how to migrate devices and databases from previous versions of Vectorworks – and ask your questions to learn from a Vectorworks expert.
Explore how data visualization tools transform garden zoning, maintenance planning, and phased planting into efficient, data‑driven workflows. Learn how to create visuals that stay accurate as your design evolves — saving time, improving coordination, and clarifying intent across your project team and your project’s collaborators.
To receive 1 LA CES PDH and 1 APLD CEU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.
Landscapes
Landscapes
49m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Discover how to apply data visualizations to streamline garden zoning without manual redrawing.
Learn to create data‑linked maintenance plans that stay
current as designs evolve.
Produce phased and
sustainability‑driven planting plans with clear visual logic.
Explore how to publish and
export approved plans as Images, PDFs, or DWGs for better communication with
contractors and clients.
Successful collaboration between designers and consultants using different software depends on reliable file exchange and effective communication. This one-hour webinar, designed for architects and landscape architects, explores how to manage projects effectively when collaborating with consultants, enhancing cross-platform coordination and best-practice workflows for interoperability between AutoCAD and Vectorworks.
Hosted by Vectorworks product specialists Luka Stefanovic and Marketa Hermova, attendees will gain practical insights for maintaining precision and consistency throughout the design and documentation process. Learn clear, repeatable workflows to improve the reliability and efficiency of drawing exchanges across design disciplines.
Buildings/Landscapes
Buildings/Landscapes
40m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Understand the differences and similarities when setting up projects in AutoCAD and in Vectorworks.
Discover how to bring consultants’ DWG drawings into Vectorworks confidently.
Learn ways to successfully share work back with consultants who use AutoCAD.
Turn accuracy and consistency into better collaboration.
In this session, we’ll dive deeper into organization,
data mapping, and standardization within BIM models. You’ll also see how your
workflows can be automated with a system designed to improve coordination and
ensure project compliance with BIM standards. By employing centralized control
over project information, you can reduce errors and enhance the reliability of
deliverables.
Whether you’re collaborating with architects, interior
designers, or structural engineers, proper data management helps you to
streamline the process while supporting customization of your existing
workflows.
To receive 1 LA CES PDH and 1 APLD CEU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.
Landscapes
Landscapes
43m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Discover insights into data management
capabilities that help you achieve efficient data exchange and enhance your
project collaboration with external participants.
Explore the role of data management and BIM
workflows.
Learn about BIM tools and their
automation capabilities that save you time and provide standardization.
