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.
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
Join us for this coffee break as we explore the powerful Curb tool in Vectorworks, designed for landscape architects, urban planners, and site design professionals.
This session will guide participants through best practices for integrating these elements with hardscapes and terrain models.
Learn how to modify elevations along the curb path for complex grading projects showcasing workflow efficiencies, dynamic style settings, and real-world applications, ensuring that users can take full advantage of the tool’s design flexibility.
Landscapes
Landscapes
46m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Understand the capabilities of the Vectorworks Curb tool for creating profile-based and unit-based curbs, borders, and edging, both as freestanding elements and integrated with landscape areas and hardscapes.
Master the manipulation of curb elevation points and terrain modifiers to address real-world grading challenges.
Use the reshape tools feature when working with curbs.
Explore how the Sustainability Dashboard tracks urban greening and biomass density as you design, helping you meet sustainability targets right from the start and showcase your commitment to greener cities.
Landscapes
Landscapes
53m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Monitor urban greening scores and biomass density in real time.
Design projects that meet urban sustainability goals from the first draft.
Deliver compliant, environmentally responsible designs for healthier urban environments.
Learn how the Sustainability Dashboard’s carbon calculator tracks embodied carbon as you design, helping you hit sustainability targets and avoid last-minute project changes.
All Industries
All Industries
1h 31m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Track embodied carbon for your project in real time as you design.
Ensure your designs meet carbon reduction goals from the outset.
Deliver low-carbon, compliant projects with greater confidence.
Bring your lighting designs to life with Showcase using animated fog, DMX control, and intuitive tools to fine-tune looks, solve issues quickly, and present with impact.
Entertainment
Entertainment
55m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Create compelling presentations with fog, false color, and lighting controls.
Adjust brightness, zoom, and device settings effortlessly.
Monitor system health in real time and troubleshoot faster.
