The Morpholio Trace integration with Vectorworks lets you sketch on your plans and other drawings by sending scale-accurate sheets or viewports via the cloud to your iPad. Sketch freely and then have your ideas flow straight back into your Vectorworks project as images or linework via DXF with less effort. No more manual juggling of PDFs, emails, and uploads simply to sketch by hand.
All Industries
All Industries
4m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Explore the new Morpholio Trace integration released with Vectorworks 2026 Update 5.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to site analysis workflows in Vectorworks Landmark, focusing on the tools and techniques needed to transform survey data into meaningful design insights. Participants will learn how to efficiently import and reference survey information, ensuring accurate geolocation and project setup from the outset.
The course covers the creation and refinement of Site Models, including an in-depth exploration of site model settings and analytical features.
Learners will gain practical experience in evaluating terrain through slope, elevation and drainage analysis, enabling more informed design decisions.
Advanced topics include the introduction of Site Model Snapshots to clearly analyse, display and document existing site conditions. The course also introduces data visualization techniques to communicate building usage and spatial relationships clearly within a site context.
In addition, participants will explore environmental analysis tools such as the Heliodon, learning how to conduct solar studies and shadow analysis to assess daylighting, seasonal sun paths, and their impact on site planning and design.
By the end of the course, users will have a solid understanding of how to leverage Vectorworks Landmark for accurate, data-driven site analysis and presentation.
Landscapes
Landscapes
1h 42m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Accurately
import, organise, and geolocate survey data within Vectorworks Landmark to
establish coordinated project references and a valid basis for subsequent site
modelling and analysis.
Configure Site Model settings and create Site Model Snapshots, to produce robust assessments of existing site conditions that inform design decisions.
Implement Data Visualisation to analyse building types and usage.
Employ environmental analysis tools, including the Heliodon, to conduct and document solar and shadow studies that evaluate daylighting and seasonal sun paths, and apply these findings to evidence‑based site planning and spatial design.
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.
Unlock efficient, organized workflows for professional landscape design in this comprehensive on-demand course. Learn to establish a robust file structure and create reliable base files—laying the foundation for thorough project analysis, design, and development.
This paid class offers practical guidance on developing and using template files for landscape design in Vectorworks, equipping both individual designers and collaborative teams to work more efficiently and consistently. Discover best practices for document setup, including georeferenced workflows that facilitate seamless collaboration with others using real-world coordinate systems, and maximize the power of Vectorworks' suite of GIS features.
You’ll also learn how to identify, manage, and employ the most effective data types for site model creation, ensuring your documents remain organized from the outset and ready to handle external references. By mastering these workflows, you’ll gain the confidence to streamline your document management and establish a solid project base file for every new landscape design project.
Landscapes
Landscapes
2h 45m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Establish template and documentation standards for organizing Design Layers and Class structures tailored to landscape design projects.
Configure project files for effective georeferenced workflows, ensuring seamless integration with real-world coordinate systems and collaborative environments.
Implement efficient processes for managing and integrating external documentation, including various file types and reference materials.
Select and apply appropriate data formats to streamline site model creation and enhance overall project accuracy and scope.
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.
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.
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
Product manufacturers have invested considerable time and
resources in creating Environment Product Disclosures (EPDs) to assist
landscape architects and other site design professionals in pursuing more
climate-positive landscapes.
Join Bryce Carnehl of Hunter Industries,
Christopher Lyon of Tournesol, and Eric Gilbey of Vectorworks for a panel
discussion on EPDs, how they’re produced, and where they can be utilized in
site planning and design 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
45m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Understand
what Environment Product Declarations (EPDs) are and their role in landscape
architecture and other site design disciplines.
Learn
how manufacturers meet the global demand for EPDs to produce these documents.
Explore
where in site planning and design workflows designers can make use of EPDs.
Extend Vectorworks’ capabilities with specialized tools from our Partner Network. Whether it’s visualization plugins, analysis tools, or industry-specific add-ons, Partner Products help you get more out of Vectorworks by saving time and expanding what you can create. Unlock new possibilities with the power of the Vectorworks Partner Network at your fingertips.
All Industries
All Industries
2m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Describe what Vectorworks Partner products are, where to find the full list of partners, and how partner products integrate with the Vectorworks interface and workspaces.
Install, locate, and manage Vectorworks Partner products by using the Install Partner Products command, searching by keyword, adding installed tools to different workspaces, and restarting Vectorworks to begin using them.
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.
