This introductory seminar provides a basic overview of the capabilities, concepts, resources, services, and benefits available for the Vectorworks user to get started. This session explains the user interface and demonstrates how to use tools and menu
commands to create and convert objects. Learn about classes, design layers, viewports, renderings, and sheet layers to present and annotate drawings and publish your work.
All Industries
All Industries
2h 16m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Familiarize yourself with the user interface.
Understand the capabilities of Vectorworks.
Get an overview and demonstration of different digital design tools.
Are you ready to embark on your journey with Vectorworks Architect? Look no further! In this engaging introductory session, we've meticulously distilled the essential tools, concepts, and workflows you need to kick-start your Vectorworks Architect experience.
Whether you're a novice taking your first steps or someone seeking a quick and practical overview, this one-hour video is your perfect gateway to the world of Vectorworks Architect. Join us as we unravel the key components of Vectorworks
Architect, offering you a comprehensive overview of this powerful design software. Our aim is to provide you with a concise, yet informative introduction to Vectorworks Architect that empowers you to start creating architectural designs with confidence.
While this session may be just an hour long, it will set you on the right path, equipping you with the fundamental knowledge needed to explore Vectorworks Architect further.
Buildings/Interiors
Buildings/Interiors
55m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Familiarize yourself with Vectorworks Architect and its user-friendly interface.
Gain insight into the core tools and functionalities that form the backbone of Vectorworks Architect.
Understand the standard Architectural design workflow of Vectorworks Architect.
Are you ready to embark on your journey with Vectorworks Spotlight? Look no further! In this engaging introductory session, we've meticulously distilled the essential tools, concepts, and workflows you need to kick-start your Vectorworks Spotlight experience.
Whether you're a novice taking your first steps or someone seeking a quick and practical overview, this one-hour seminar is your perfect gateway to the world of Vectorworks Spotlight. Join us as we unravel the key components of Vectorworks Spotlight,
offering you a comprehensive overview of this powerful design software. Our aim is to provide you with a concise, yet informative introduction to Vectorworks Spotlight that empowers you to start creating entertainment designs with confidence. While
this session may be just an hour long, it will set you on the right path, equipping you with the fundamental knowledge needed to explore Vectorworks Spotlight further.
Entertainment
Entertainment
1h 21m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Familiarize yourself with Vectorworks Spotlight and its user-friendly interface.
Gain insight into the core tools and functionalities that form the backbone of Vectorworks Spotlight.
Understand the standard entertainment design workflow of Vectorworks Spotlight.
Are you ready to embark on your journey with Vectorworks Landmark? Look no further! In this engaging introductory session, we've meticulously distilled the essential tools, concepts, and workflows you need to kick-start your Vectorworks Landmark experience.
Whether you're a novice taking your first steps or someone seeking a quick and practical overview, this one-hour seminar is your perfect gateway to the world of Vectorworks Landmark. Join us as we unravel the key components of Vectorworks Landmark,
offering you a comprehensive overview of this powerful design software. Our aim is to provide you with a concise, yet informative introduction to Vectorworks Landmark that empowers you to start creating landscape designs with confidence. While this
session may be just an hour long, it will set you on the right path, equipping you with the fundamental knowledge needed to explore Vectorworks Landmark further.
Landscapes
Landscapes
1h 3m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Familiarize yourself with Vectorworks Landmark and its user-friendly interface.
Gain insight into the core tools and functionalities that form the backbone of Vectorworks Landmark.
Understand the standard landscape design workflow of Vectorworks Landmark.
Familiarize yourself with the basic tools and concepts of the ConnectCAD module. In this seminar, you will understand the basics of creating a schematic drawing; including devices, sockets, and circuits. Input data into your devices and create 3D equipment items both inside and out of a rack. This seminar is beginner level for this module and is primarily for an introduction to the basic concepts and workflow within ConnectCAD.
Entertainment
Entertainment
1h 1m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Understand the basic concept of creating devices and connecting them to create basic schematic diagrams.
Understand the connection between the 2D schematic and the 3D equipment items.
Understand how the 3D equipment items a represented both within and out of equipment racks.
Vectorworks Coffee Breaks are casual online learning sessions, that give you the opportunity to learn about different Vectorworks topics. You will interact with the trainers and ask questions throughout. We have chosen to run these sessions online to
broaden their reach and enable you to add to your skills without leaving your desk. Live sessions are available to all our customers.
See how Redshift for Vectorworks transforms visualization in Vectorworks 2026 Update 4. This webinar introduces the new real-time rendering workflow that lets you send your live Vectorworks model directly into Redshift for fast, high-quality visualizations. Discover how live synchronization keeps geometry, lighting, and cameras updated so you can explore ideas quickly and present stunning visuals with confidence.
All Industries
All Industries
57m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Understand how Redshift for Vectorworks connects with Vectorworks for real-time visualization.
Learn how to sync your Vectorworks model live for faster design iteration and presentation.
Explore how real-time rendering improves design reviews and client presentations.
This new feature in Update 4 makes managing renovation or multi‑stage projects simpler than ever. You’ll learn how to track what’s staying, what’s new, and what’s being removed, all in one organized system. Phasing keeps your drawings clean and accurate by automatically updating how things look and where they belong as your project moves through each stage. It’s a great way to save time, reduce confusion, and show exactly how your design will come to life.
Buildings
Buildings
1h 3m
Advanced
Learning Objectives
Understand what Phasing is and how it helps manage projects that happen in multiple stages.
Recognize how different phase statuses (existing, new, demolished, temporary, relocated) organize design elements.
See how Phasing automates visuals and documentation to keep drawings consistent and clear.
Discover how using Phasing can make teamwork smoother and communication clearer throughout a renovation project.
Coffee Break - Where am I? Navigating Unfamiliar Files
It's
easy to get lost when opening an unfamiliar Vectorworks file. Important
elements and critical details are often overlooked because they are not
easy to find. This Coffee Break will offer tips and tricks on
navigating an unfamiliar document, and offer suggestions on ways to make
your own documents more accessible.
All Industries
All Industries
55m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Utilize Saved Views to set up navigation waypoints.
Uncover parts of the drawing hidden in obscure places.
Use notes and description fields to make your documents more approachable.
Vectorworks offers detailed control over the graphic attributes of doors and windows, allowing you to tailor plan representations to fit your specific standards and preferences. In this Coffee Break session, we’ll identify the key parameters that influence door and window graphics and learn how to coordinate them effectively. We’ll also look at practical techniques for achieving consistent results in published documents.
Buildings
Buildings
1h 10m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Understand how the cut plane affects the appearance of doors and windows in plan views.
Explore the key visualization parameters in the door and window dialogs,
and develop strategies to manage component attributes efficiently.
Learn how to control door and window graphics through viewport properties to produce coordinated representations, such as reflected ceiling plans and detailed views
Wall attributes in Vectorworks can be influenced by many different settings, and understanding how they work together is key to producing clear, consistent drawings. Join this Coffee Break to see practical approaches for managing the appearance of styled and unstyled walls, and learn how coordinated choices can give you more control and confidence in your documentation.
All Industries
All Industries
57m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Understand how a wall’s 2D appearance relates to its height and the cut plane elevation.
Explore practical strategies for organizing and managing wall attributes efficiently.
Learn different methods for adjusting wall graphics in Top/Plan views to support specific drawing goals.
Coffee Break - MVR: From Light Plot to Console and Back
MVR or 'My Virtual Rig' is a file format that allows you to exchange the data and geometry of your show between CAD programs, visualizers, and your lighting console. This Coffee Break, done in conjunction with ACT Entertainment, will show the workflow of designing in Vectorworks, transferring the data to our MA3 lighting console over MVR-xchange, making changes in the console, and sending it back to update our light plot. We'll discuss best practices and strategies for a seamless workflow.
Entertainment
Entertainment
50m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Utilize GDTF and MVR to create a Virtual Rig that can be shared with other applications.
Use MVR-xchange over a network and skip using a thumbdrive.
Keep your light plots up-to-date, even if you add lights in your console
