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.
We
all love plants, but not all of us are Landscape Designers. This
webinar will introduce the planting tools, and enable architects and
spotlight users that have Design Suite to take full advantage of the
landmark planting tools to enhance their designs.
All Industries
All Industries
1h
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Introduction to the plant tool and modes. Discover what makes a plant object, and how plants will make your design flourish.
In this coffee break, we'll examine all the moving parts in correctly placing a project in the world. Even if you're not required to georeference your project, you can benefit from it, simplifying things like working in Project North.
We'll also go through a step-by-step checklist for correctly setting up new files and fixing old ones.
All Industries
All Industries
52m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Why GIS is so beneficial even if you're not required to use it.
How to set up a new project correctly.
How to fix an old project.
How to determine what is essential when exporting a file.
Unlock the power of efficient and customized labeling in Vectorworks Spotlight 2025 Update 4! Join us for a coffee break session that will guide you through the Create Label command, introduce new Spotlight-specific label formats, and empower you to create your own custom label formats from scratch.
Entertainment
Entertainment
40m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Master the Create Label command: Explore the fundamental workflow of creating labels in Vectorworks, understanding the basic setup of a label format style to efficiently annotate and identify objects in your designs with precision and clarity.
Discover Spotlight-centric label formats:
Uncover
the new label formats tailored specifically for Spotlight users in the
2025 Update 4, including formats for lighting devices, distributors,
hoists, and cable objects, along with their associated worksheets. Learn
where to locate these time-saving tools within the software interface.
Create custom label formats: Gain hands-on experience in developing your
own label formats from the ground up, allowing you to tailor labels to
your specific project needs and personal design style.
Enhance collaboration and efficiency by integrating Vectorworks with
Bluebeam Cloud. In this session, you’ll learn how to use Bluebeam
Connection to create and manage Bluebeam Studio sessions directly within
Vectorworks.
All Industries
All Industries
49m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Learn how to create and manage Bluebeam Studio sessions within Vectorworks for seamless collaboration.
Understand how to sync PDF markups, track changes, and manage BCF issues to improve project coordination.
Coffee Break - Creating Textures For Painted Surfaces
Have
you ever struggled to match real-world paint colors in your models? In
this Coffee Break session, we’ll show you how to create custom textures
that accurately represent manufacturers' paint colors and finishes.
You’ll also learn simple, efficient ways to apply these textures, making
it easy to refine and adjust finishes throughout your design process.
Buildings/Interiors
Buildings/Interiors
51m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Understand the differences between default paint textures.
Create custom textures using manufacturer specifications.
Use shaders to replicate different paint finishes.
Apply textures in a way that allows for easy updates during design development.
Override textures in viewports to explore design variations effortlessly.
Join us as we take an introductory look at creating custom records for custom objects, whether that's 3D modeled geometry or simple 2D symbols.
Record formats can store a wide range of data about an object or symbol, such as material cost, part number, and area.
With data attached you can pull this information into worksheets for schedules and reports or into a Data tag for labeling and much more.
Introducing custom records to your workflow will turn your file from a drawing or 3D model to a powerful data rich document.
All Industries
All Industries
48m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Create custom records incorporating multiple data types clearly and accurately.
Apply efficient methods for attaching records to objects and entering relevant data values.
Utilize record data effectively within other Vectorworks resources, such as data tags, worksheets, and reports.
Coffee Break - Electrical Plans for Architect and Interiors
Explore some of the many tools, tricks and methods you can use to create electrical layout plans in your designs. In this session we will explore using custom hybrid symbols, viewports, Interior elevation viewports, worksheets, formulas and graphic legends to produce and check our electrical layout plans.
Buildings/Interiors
Buildings/Interiors
1h 30m
Advanced
Learning Objectives
Explore options for creating custom electrical symbols
Understand how to create an electrical layout plan in Vectorworks
Discover the benefits of worksheets and graphic legends for reporting and checking designs
Join us as we share our tips and uses of the Vectorworks user interface.
This coffee break will help you in getting to know the user interface in more detail and help with adding efficiencies to your workflow.
All Industries
All Industries
51m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Navigate and utilize the user interface (UI) effectively and confidently.
Identify and leverage less commonly used features, functions, and menus to enhance productivity.
Accurately interpret icons and visual indicators within the interface to streamline your workflow.
Join Vectorworks European Entertainment Specialist Jesse Cogdell as he takes an in depth look at GDTF mapping in Vectorworks, Simplifying light connection processes and ensuring compatibility across applications.
Entertainment
Entertainment
15m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Understand the concept and purpose of the General Device Type Format (GDTF).
Explore the features in Vectorworks that support GDTF mapping.
Understand how to configure and export MVR file settings.
Unleash Your Creative Potential with the Updated AI Visualizer. Discover how the latest update to the AI Visualizer empowers you to work smarter, not harder.
All Industries
All Industries
53m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Master the Creation of Unique Textures: Learn to seamlessly develop distinctive textures that enhance the visual impact of your designs,making them stand out in any creative project.
Streamline Workflow with Efficient Prompt Management: Gain the ability to effortlessly save and recall prompts, optimizing your workflow and increasing productivity in your design process.
Produce and Utilize Image Assets with Alpha Channels: Acquire the skills to create image assets with alpha channels, enabling you to save time on complex projects and improve the precision and efficiency of your design work.
Collaboration and Interoperability between different software packages are one of the most important things when working on BIM projects. In order for a successful cross-discipline collaboration with streamlined file exchange workflows, there are multiple things to consider - choosing the right file format, working off of the same project coordinate, import settings, just to name a few.
Working with consultants that use Revit requires some initial discussion and planning both internally and with external project partners to deliver best interoperability results. Understand the nuances of project setup in both Revit and Vectorworks and learn what the best practices are so you can be confident that what you deliver is always up to your standard.
Buildings/Landscapes
Buildings/Landscapes
1h 33m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Understand Revit and Vectorworks project setup to achieve best interoperability results
Delve deeper into Revit import settings and streamline regular imports for quality and consistency
Learn how to use Vectorworks Cloud Services for computing-intensive Revit export so you can keep designing
