Vectorworks is a flexible CAD software which can support an entire project from conceptual design, to fully coordinated BIM models, to construction documents. It offers 2D and 3D modelling, production management and presentation capabilities. Users can also sketch ideas with lines, arcs, and circles, then build and document designs with real-world objects, such as walls and windows, cabinets and stairs, plants and patterned walkways, lights and trusses, and more.
At Massey Spatial Design Vectorworks is our primary CAD teaching software as it can support an entire project from conceptual design, to fully coordinated BIM models, to construction documents.
A beginners guide to creating and managing drawings in Vectorworks
Vectorworks Tutorials:
VectorWorks has many video tutorials to help you learn the software; visit their site here for beginners details or view the full list of courses here.
You will need to login to your student portal first.
Specific Tutorials
- document set up
- model setup
- create standard viewports
- classes – design layers – sheet layers
- creating a Title Block Also check out this video by vectorworks
- Placing a Title Block [make sure you use the right tool icon hold down title block icon to get]
- Setting out Bubble Grid
- updating model setup
- adding walls
- adding footings
- creating the floor
- creating a slopped roof
- creating a section viewport
- creating a slopped wall/floor
- steel columns
- adding floor joists
- adding roof framing
- editing viewports
- check out this VectorWorks 2008 product review: some great workflow hints
Free Student Vectorworks Download
To get a free student edition of Vectorworks follow the instructions at this link here
Problems?
If you have any question or problems with working on Vectorworks the online tech forum has very quick and helpful replies, techboard.vectorworks.net
Last modified: January 15, 2021