This on-demand class offers a comprehensive exploration of working with data in Vectorworks software, covering everything from built-in object parameters to advanced visualization and reporting techniques. Participants will start by examining the different types of native object data within the software, then progress to creating and attaching custom records for both simple and complex objects. The class will also demonstrate practical methods for viewing, managing, and presenting data using tools such as Data Visualization, Data Tags, and report generation. This class will develop your skills to structure, manage, and leverage object data effectively—ultimately boosting project efficiency, accuracy, and documentation quality.
All Industries
All Industries
2h 1m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Identify and utilize existing object data – Recognize different types of default object data, including 2D, hybrid, and complex objects, and navigate the Object Info Palette (OIP) and Resource Manager to explore attached records.
Create and attach custom records to objects – Develop and apply custom records to objects, incorporating various field types such as boolean values, text fields, and dropdown lists, and attach them using conventional methods.
Visualize and report data on drawings – Utilize Data Visualization and Data Tags to display object data within drawings, and generate both preformatted and custom reports for project documentation.
Join fellow creatives for a day packed with Vectorworks product insights, inspiring customer stories, and ideas that help you push the boundaries of what’s possible.
All Industries
All Industries
3h 24m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Explore customer success stories from your peers in the architecture, interiors, and landscape design industries.
Hear from Vectorworks leadership on the product roadmap and new features of Vectorworks 2026.
The most environmentally responsible building may be one
that’s already built.
In this webinar, learn how François Lévy, architect and principal
at François Lévy Architecture + Interiors, used BIM softwarwe to serve a church
congregation in its decision-making process regarding the fate of its damaged
parish hall. The firm used a variety of tools, such as Space objects,
worksheets, data visualization, and Point Cloud photogrammetry, to evaluate the
building rehabilitation and explore options to undertake the project
efficiently in phases.
Buildings
Buildings
45m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Recognize the sustainability and community value of reusing existing
building stock.
Learn how effective BIM workflows, related to modeling and documenting
existing structures, facilitate building remodels and additions.
Understand how specific BIM tools can be used in harmony to improve
sustainable design outcomes.
Identify best practices for developing coordinated working drawings in a
hybrid 2D/3D digital platform.
Discover how to use the new Wall Tool in the 2026 update, explained for non-architects. This video breaks down recent changes—like how wall fills, pens, and components work in both 2D and 3D views—so anyone can understand and confidently use the updated features, even without an architecture background. Find out how to manage wall appearance and workflow with the latest tools and options.
All Industries
All Industries
6m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Apply the updated wall tool attribute workflow in Vectorworks 2026 by modifying component settings, utilizing class-based attribute control, and managing profile lines to achieve consistent wall appearance between 2D and 3D views.
Experience advanced lighting design with the seamless integration of Vectorworks and DIALux via BIM collaboration and lighting analysis. Effortlessly exchange models, access hundreds of manufacturer fixtures, and conduct accurate simulations to deliver visually compelling, code-compliant results faster and more efficiently.
This video reveals how the combined power of Vectorworks and DIALux drives smarter workflows, strengthens coordination, and brings your creative lighting visions to life in any project.
Buildings
Buildings
4m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Efficiently prepare, export, and import lighting models between Vectorworks and DIALux using IFC files, enabling code-compliant lighting analysis and seamless BIM collaboration.
Join G&A for an inside look at how their integrated
design team leverages Vectorworks software and Vectorworks Partner D5 Render to
create immersive, high-fidelity physical and digital architectural experiences.
In this session, Carl Rhodes, creative director
exhibits at G&A, will walk you through real-world projects — from exhibits
to situated media — showing how G&A’s creative and technical workflows come
together in powerful ways. Whether you’re an architect, renderer, or
collaborator, this session offers insights into cross-disciplinary teamwork,
efficient rendering techniques, and storytelling through spatial design.
Buildings
Buildings
41m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Understand how Vectorworks software and D5 Render are used together in G&A’s 3D experience design pipeline.
Learn how Vectorworks’ cloud-based
project-sharing and D5’s LiveSync plugin work together to enable collaborative
team workflow.
Explore strategies for integrating media
content, environmental graphics, and artifacts into visualizations.
Gain insight into managing cross-disciplinary
collaboration across architecture, media, and interactive design.
Design and document complex assemblies using the Door and Window Assembly tool. Combine any mix of doors, windows, symbols, panels, and wall infills into a single assembly that can be styled and used across your project. With real-time editing, flexible layouts, and detailed reporting, you’ll deliver accurate, creative designs faster than ever before. Discover how to get started with this video.
Buildings
Buildings
18m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Explore the door and window assemblies functionality
Take the guesswork out of compliance with the all-new Sustainability Dashboard. Track embodied carbon at a glance—all updated in real time as you design. Stay ahead of regulations and avoid late-stage revisions, empowering you to deliver smarter, greener projects from the very first draft. Discover how to get started with this video.
Buildings/Landscapes
Buildings/Landscapes
20m
Advanced
Learning Objectives
Explore the Embodied Carbon Calculator of the Sustainability Dashboard
Lay out and customize even the largest worksheets with a ribbon-style toolbar. Split your data into neatly linked slices that fit your print areas, pin headers for easy navigation, and enjoy a fresh, streamlined interface. With less time spent on manual formatting, you’ll be able to provide accurate documentation with ease. Discover how to get started with this video.
Stay on top of your project’s sustainability goals with the new Sustainability Dashboard. Easily monitor urban greening factor as your design takes shape. Get live feedback on every change, streamlining compliance and empowering you to deliver smarter, greener projects from the very first draft. Discover how to get started with this video.
Landscapes
Landscapes
6m
Advanced
Learning Objectives
Explore the Embodied Carbon Calculator of the Sustainability Dashboard
Bring instant clarity and spatial depth to your drawings with automated Depth Cueing. Line weights, tonal values, and pixel transparency adjust dynamically based on object distance in both Hidden Line and Shaded viewports, reducing the need for manual adjustments. Create crisp, legible drawings that elevate every presentation and help you meet drawing standards with ease. Discover how to get started with this video.
All Industries
All Industries
9m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Explore Depth Cueing for Hidden Line and Shaded Viewports
Keep your Vectorworks files in top condition with the File Health Check palette—available only to subscription users. Automatically scan documents for hidden geometry and resource issues, receive smart suggestions, and resolve inefficiencies in just one click. Spend less time troubleshooting and more time designing, knowing your projects are always optimized for peak performance. Discover how to get started with this video.
