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.
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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.
Join architect, International Associate AIA, and lead
product specialist Luis Ruiz for a visual journey through how interior design
ideas are communicated to clients, from hand-rendered perspectives and sample
boards to CAD plans, photorealistic renderings, VR walkthroughs, and today’s
AI-powered tools. You’ll see how each shift has changed the designer–client
conversation while the core challenge has stayed the same: helping people
clearly envision spaces that don’t yet exist.
Drawing on his architectural background and years
supporting interior designers worldwide with design technology, Ruiz will
connect historical methods, current platforms, and emerging tech to reveal
what’s been gained, what’s been lost, and what may come next for your practice.
To receive 1 AIA LU and 1 IDCEC CEU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.
Buildings/Interiors
Buildings/Interiors
52m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Trace how interior
designers have communicated spatial concepts, materials, and design intent to
clients across four eras — from hand-crafted to AI-augmented — and how each
stage shaped the client relationship.
Compare today’s
visualization options, including real-time rendering, VR, AR, and AI-powered
tools, so you can match capabilities, cost, and accessibility to different
project types and client expectations.
Explore emerging
technologies such as digital twins, metaverse environments, haptic interfaces,
and generative AI.
Discuss how new
technologies may reshape client communication for interior designers in the
years ahead.
How do you keep complex residential landscapes on budget, on schedule, and
buildable when every decision affects cut-and-fill, sustainability, and
coordination with the wider design team?
In this webinar, you’ll follow a complete site design workflow from early grading studies
to coordinated technical information that contractors and consultants can
trust. You’ll see how to build a coordinated 3D site model, test grading
strategies, and run cut‑and‑fill calculations so you can minimize
import and export while managing soil expansion, spoil locations, and formation
levels with confidence.
Through real‑world style examples,
you’ll learn how to structure drawings so that layers, classes, itemized build‑ups, and formation levels
feed directly into clear material take‑offs and cost planning, helping you stay within
budget while meeting performance and environmental targets.
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
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Understand how to set up a
coordinated 3D site model, run cut‑and‑fill and grading studies, and link these directly to practical,
sustainable earthworks strategies on residential projects.
Learn how to create clear
technical details, formation levels, and structured drawings that drive
reliable material take‑offs and support accurate bills of quantities and cost planning.
Gain confidence in
organizing your files and information so you can collaborate effectively with
architects, structural and drainage engineers, and specialist contractors on
complex landscape projects.
Tools and Workflows for Commercial Planting Projects
In this webinar, you’ll explore the
structural design of a commercial outdoor terrace and learn capabilities of powerful
design software tools. You’ll gain insights into efficient digital workflows,
data-driven plant selection, and visualization techniques that integrate
design, ecology, and construction to deliver environmentally responsible
commercial landscapes.
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 14m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Explore the use of the
right tools for the design of structural elements offers an intuitive approach
to commercial landscapes
Learn how to use data
and visualization to support sustainable planting strategies
Practice how to
integrate ecological and construction data within softscape design
