Vectorworks University

This course covers the various functions and modes of the Selection Tool.

In this video we go through the send to surface command to send objects to the site model surface.

Create higher levels of realism earlier in your design process with improvements to Shaded rendering. Take advantage of unlimited shadow casting in real-time processing to assess your designs more confidently on the fly and quickly determine lighting, camera, and material setup so you can create better visuals more quickly. The shaded options dialog now includes direct access to lighting controls, like ambient and environmental lighting, and Renderworks background controls. Access all new camera settings that allow you to define depth of field, exposure, and the ability to add bloom for camera-like effects on your shaded render views.

Experience better control over the graphical output of your site model snapshot with new legends to help clients understand annotations. A highly customizable color scale provides all the relevant information about slope ranges and elevation values. Additional settings allow you to display customizable site model data, perfect for reference or comparative analyses. Easily visualize data and effectively make and communicate design decisions.

An overview of the Site Model section command.

The boundary path modifier creates a surface defined by one longitudinal profile and a set of transverse profiles, defined as a boundary polyline with a center line based on the boundary. This video demonstrates how to draw and use the boundary path modifier. 

An open edge line modifier is an open 3D polygon which modifies the site model, and represents an open line at a constant elevation.

The pad with retaining edge creates a pad with an edge around it, allowing the terrain to be shaped around the pad. This video demonstrates how to draw a pad with retaining edge and use its features.