CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive

7 March 2013

Product News

New Vectorworks Architect Tutorial Available

The fifth edition of Vectorworks Architect Tutorial Manual by Vectorworks trainer Jonathan Pickup of Archoncad is now available. This thorough, project-based training workbook has been updated for use with Vectorworks Architect 2013software and includes instruction about the following:

  • Using layers and classes and developing an office layer and class standard
  • Creating an office library
  • Using the Property Line tool
  • Creating and manipulating site models and using them for height-to-boundary analysis
  • Using Walls and Wall Styles
  • Understanding stairs and vertical transport
  • Making a quick model of a project using spaces for bulk and location analysis
  • Using annotation tools, title blocks, and the notes database to quickly annotate your plans

Although the example in the manual is a residential project, the principles learned can also be applied to commercial building design.

Please visit the Training Guides page for more information about this and other Vectorworks tutorials.

Become a member of the CIMdata PLM Community to receive your daily PLM news and much more.

Tell us what you think of the CIMdata Newsletter. Send your feedback.

CIMdata is committed to your privacy. Your personal information will never be sold or shared outside of CIMdata without your express permission.

Subscribe