Get oriented with Vectorworks before diving into your first drawing. This video covers the home screen, how to access learning resources during your trial, and how to open a new document using a template — so you can hit the ground running from the start.
Learn your way around the Vectorworks workspace. This video introduces the key palettes, toolbars, and organizational concepts you'll rely on every day — including the Attributes palette, Object Info palette, and the Navigation palette. You'll also get a first look at how design layers, classes, and sheet layers work together to keep your projects organized.
Discover how to move through your design in both 2D and 3D. This video covers the tools and controls for switching views, orbiting your model, and navigating a space at eye level. You'll also learn a key distinction between Top Plan and Top view that every Vectorworks user needs to know.
Start putting ideas on the canvas. This video walks you through drawing basic shapes with precision — entering exact dimensions, switching tool modes, and using shortcuts that keep your workflow fast. Understanding these fundamentals will make everything else in Vectorworks feel more natural.
Keep your designs clear and manageable using two of Vectorworks’ most powerful organizational tools — classes and design layers. This video explains the difference between them, when to use each, and how controlling their visibility helps you focus on the right part of your design at the right time.
Turn your design work into something you can share. This video shows you how to set up a sheet layout, place viewports to showcase your design at the right scale, and export a polished PDF — a workflow you'll return to at the end of every project.