Architect_072 Architect Special Interest Group June 2015 (pm)

In this session we looked at setting up a project that has a site model with two different houses on it. There are different ways to set this up; it could be set up in three files which could be … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1506_07 – Site Modeling – Part 7

Adding Spot Levels Using Stake Objects - You can use the Stake object, or 3D loci to create additional data for the site model. This is useful for placing points that match the survey information. Previous cadmovie Next cadmovie visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1506_06 – Site Modeling – Part 6

Grid Entry Method – A common way to survey a site is to use a grid. With this method, set up a regular grid for northings and eastings. It is important that the grid is consistent as Vectorworks assumes that … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1506_05 – Site Modeling – Part 5

Importing Survey Data – You can import data from a surveyor. The data needs to be provided in the correct format. The data can include the point number, and it has to include the X-direction (Easting), the Y-direction (Northing), and … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Landmark_SIG_073 Special Interest Group May (pm) 2015

The session looked at creating a custom sheet border (Title Block). We started with a simple custom title block for the sheep border. We looked at the options on the object info palette to edit the border, edit the scale … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Architect_071 Architect Special Interest Group June 2015 (am)

In this session we look to creating a complex roof that had the ridge at 45° to the walls. The solution to this is similar to the roof editing we looked at in the May 2015 roofing manual. Next we … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1506_04 – Site Modeling – Part 4

Creating 3D Information using Polygons – If you have an image file that has been imported, you cannot directly use the image file, but there is a command that will turn polygons into 3D data that we can use. This … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1506_03 – Site Modeling – Part 3

Importing A PDF  - Importing the PDF file is similar to importing an image file, but it can have some advantages. Depending on the way that the PDF was created, you may be able to snap to points and lines in … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1506_02 – Site Modeling – Part 2

Importing An Image – There are times where you can find an image of the  contours for your site. You can import this image and you it to trace over. Previous cadmovie Next cadmovie visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1506_01 – Site Modeling – Part 1

Import A Survey Drawing With 2D Information – Import your sure drawing into a new file. Never import a DXF or DWG file into an existing drawing. Previous cadmovie Next cadmovie visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 279 – Placing a Dimension

Dimensions are fundamental to drawings. This tip shows you how to place a simple dimension. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1505_09 – Roofs – Part 9

Inserting a Skylight – Putting in a skylight is similar to putting in a dormer window.  To place a skylight you need to create a skylight symbol.  The way that you create the skylight is crucial to the way it … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1505_08 – Roofs – Part 8

Inserting a Dormer Window – To insert a dormer window you need to create the roof first and you need a window or door symbol to insert. You cannot use a plug-in object like a simple window to create a … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1505_07 – Roofs – Part 7

Dealing With a Challenging Roof – The standard Vectorworks roof is not able to create every roof construction that you would like. But it is a good idea to keep the roof object going as long as possible. One of … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 278 – Edit Curtain Wall – Add Frames

Intermediate Tip – This mode allows you to add extra frame to the curtain wall. The new frames do not have to follow any of the other rules for the frame settings. In this image you can see that I … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1505_06 – Roofs – Part 6

Reshaping a Roof – When your roof creation starts out with the walls, you can often end up with a roof plan outline that you did not want. Sometimes you do not want the roof to exactly follow the walls. … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1505_05 – Roofs – Part 5

Cutout in a Standard Roof - If you don’t want to go to the trouble of creating a 3D symbol for the skylight, you can punch a simple hole in the roof face.  Vectorworks calls these holes ‘cutouts’. Previous cadmovie Next … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1505_04 – Roofs – Part 4

Offset Gable – This is where you change the gable so that it covers the whole end of the project. Previous cadmovie Next cadmovie visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 277 – Double Line Polygon Tool

Beginner Tip. You can use this tool to create a polygon by defining the centreline. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1505_03 – Roofs – Part 3

Split Gable Roof - As we have seen, once a roof is created you can edit parameters of the roof, roof plane by roof plane if you want, or the entire roof. We are going to create a split gable roof … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1505_02 – Roofs – Part 2

Editing a Roof - Once the roof is created you can go to the roof layer and you can edit parameters of the roof, plane by plane if you want, or the entire roof. Previous cadmovie Next cadmovie visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1505_01 – Roofs – Part 1

Creating a Roof - This is an introduction to making a simple roof. Previous cadmovie Next cadmovie visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1503_09 – BIM for Landscape – Part 9

IFC - When you create BIM projects, one of the major parts of the project is the ability to share information with other people who will not be using the same program. IFC was intended as a way of sharing information (not … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Interactive Workshops June 2015 (1506) – Site Modeling

A site model is a way of looking at 3D data (spot levels or contours) in a way that allows you to see complex 3D models and 2D representations. Vectorworks uses the 3D information to create the models based on … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 276 – Site Modeling – Site Modifiers – Pad from Grade Limits

Intermediate Tip – This is a Landmark only command. It will try to calculate a 3D pad that has equal volumes of cut and fill. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1503_08 – BIM for Landscape – Part 8

Reporting – This is an extremely useful part of the Building Information Modeling. When your objects are created using the techniques we have described, they can be reported in a worksheet. The information in your report depends on the information you … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 275 – Hardscape – Pathway

Intermediate Tip - Pathway mode – With this mode you are setting the centerline of a path. This mode makes it easy to create paths with a consistent width. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1503_07 – BIM for Landscape – Part 7

Symbols - Symbols are small repeatable objects. They can show 2D and 3D parts and you can attach information to them. Cadmovie1503_07 Previous cadmovie Next cadmovie visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 274 – Edit Curtain Wall – Delete Frames

The Edit Curtain Wall tool can be used to remove frames, allowing you to create the frame layout you desire. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1503_06 – BIM for Landscape – Part 6

Hardscape Areas - A hardscape object is a polygon-based object that is designed to represent hard landscaping. This object represents a flat area on the site and it can be used to create a three-dimensional object that has thickness, the graphic … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 273 - Reshape Tool – Adding Vertices

This mode allows you to change the shape of a polygon/polyline by adding additional vertices. You can choose the type of vertex (corner/bezier/cubic spline/arc) that you are adding. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1503_05 – BIM for Landscape – Part 5

Landscape Areas - The Landscape Area tool will create a polygon shaped area that can represent an area of landscape. This area can include plants (with specific settings for spacing and species) or it can be used just to represent an … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1503_04 – BIM for Landscape – Part 4

Planting - A plant in Vectorworks is a special object that has a plan representation, a model (or 3D) representation, and plant data. All these parts are bound together inside the object called a plant. When you place a plant, Vectorworks … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 272 - Site Modeling – Site Modifiers - Grade Limits from Pad

This a fast and efficient way to place a Grade Limits by using an existing Pad. You can set a constant slope or a constant distance. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1503_03 – BIM for Landscape – Part 3

Site Modifiers - After you have created your site model, it can be modified using site modifying tools. Site modifies can be roads, hardscapes, landscape walls, pads, stake objects or 3D polygons.   Cadmovie1503_03 Previous cadmovie Next cadmovie visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Landmark_SIG_073 Special Interest Group May (pm) 2015

In this session we built a custom title block that would work with the Sheet Border tool. The easiest way to do this is to is to start with the Sheet Border tool, choose the title block symbol that is … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 271 Hardscape Tool – Boundary Mode

With this mode you are setting the overall shape of the Hardscape – the outline of it. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1503_02 – BIM for Landscape – Part 2

Site Modeling – A site model shows 3D data (spot levels or contours) in a way that allows you to see complex 3D models and 2D representations. Vectorworks uses the 3D information to create the models based on the data … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Landmark_SIG_072 Special Interest Group May (am) 2015

In this session we looked at placing a swimming pool in a site model. We have previously looked at creating a swimming pool (SST_1102) but in this session we looked at how to use the swimming pool to form the cutout … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 270 – Edit Curtain Wall – Edit Frames

By choosing the first mode with this tool, you can edit individual  frames of the curtain wall. You can lengthen, shorten or delete parts of the frame system. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

cadmovie1503_01 – BIM for Landscape – Part 1

Basic Principles  - The basic concept of BIM is that you are not creating basic 2D information, you are creating 3D objects that have information attached to them. Cadmovie1503_01 Previous cadmovie Next cadmovie visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Landmark_SIG_071 Special Interest Group April (pm) 2015

In this session we looked at the Existing Tree tool, how to add species data to the tool, how you can use the VW Plants database to create a tree list that you can use with the Existing Tree tool, … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Architect_070 Architect Special Interest Group May 2015 (pm)

In this session we looked at the Attributes Defaults, as there still seems to be some confusion on the 2 types of defaults that you can have. After this we looked at creating symbols and the relevance of creating classes to … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

3D Modelling Special Interest Group – May 2015

In this session we looked at creating a bar for a nightclub. This allowed use to look at Extrude Along Path…, Extract tool, Create Surface Array…, Convert to Line Light, and we added lights and rendered the screen. This session … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Architect_069 Architect Special Interest Group May 2015 (am)

+In this session we looked at the problem of scanning a large drawing and getting it into Vectorworks. The answer is to use Photoshop to photomerge the smaller scans into a large scan, then import that into Vectoworks. There is … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Landmark_SIG_070 Special Interest Group April (pm) 2015

This session looked at Libraries (any type of library), their basic concepts, how to access, create, edit and where to store them (as since version 2015 there have been changes / improvements). It also showed how to add and edit … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 268 – Reshape Tool – Moving Edges

The second mode on the Tool bar allows you to move an edge. This is an easy way to move the edges, and it will not affect the angle of the adjoining sides. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Landmark_SIG_069 Special Interest Group March (pm) 2015

This session looked at 3D modelling, creating a tent sail & posts & deck steps using NURBS modelling, Loft Surface tool, Project tool, 3D Polygon tool, Convert to NURBS command, Extrude Along Path (Uniform & Exponential) commands, Offset tool, Create … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Landmark_SIG_068 Special Interest Group March (am) 2015

This session looked at the differences between using a Massing Model and creating a simple house with standard Wall and Roof tools. As demonstrated there are more benefits when using the latter, e.g. can add windows and doors. It also … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 268 – Site Modelling – Grade Limits

Grade Limits are used to limit the extent of the changes to the site model. Outside the grade limits the site model is not affected. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Landmark_SIG_067 Special Interest Group February (pm) 2015

This session looked at the challenges (bugs) encountered when counting plants in a worksheet, especially in regard of their height, spread, and quantity. It also covered in detail how to create your own report (worksheet, schedule), how to edit an … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 267 – Hardscape – 3D Settings

The 3D settings on the hardscape object allow you to create the 3D part of the hardscape where you can choose to create a slab, site modifier, or texture bed. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Landmark_SIG_066 Special Interest Group February (am) 2015

This session looked at the best tool to use when creating planted or landscaped areas: Plant tool, Landscape Area tool, Hardscape tool, or Texture Bed tool and how to edit them (e.g. content, plant types, spacing, as well as visually). … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 266 – Curtain Wall – Edit Curtain Wall Tool

Once you have created the wall as a curtain wall, you can edit the individual panels and frames with the Edit Curtain Wall tool. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Landmark_SIG_065 Special Interest Group January (pm) 2015

In this session we looked at how to create a Site Model by importing a Shapefile and how to use a Hardscapes as a Site Modifier. We started by importing a Shapefile, simplifying it (Simplify Polys command), editing its crop and … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip 265 – Reshape Tool – Moving Vertices

The first mode on the Tool bar allows you to move a vertex. You would use this if you wanted to change just one part of a polygon or polyline. This can be used on more than just polygons and … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Landmark_SIG_064 Special Interest Group January (am) 2015

This session looked at Line Types and the Landscape Area tool. We looked at how to create, edit and apply various line types, and the difference between ‘Page Based Units’ and ‘World Based Units’. Line Types are a Resource that … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

SST_1505 – Roofing in Vectorworks

Roofs in Vectorworks are powerful, but most users do not understand how much they can change and edit the roof. The purpose of this manual is to show you how flexible the roof is, and what to do in complex … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

SST_1503 – BIM for Landscape in Vectorworks

Building Information Modelling is a powerful way of dealing with landscape information in Vectorworks. There is a lot of talk about Building Information Modelling (BIM) in relation to architecture, but not a lot of talk about BIM in relation to landscape. The principles … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip #264 – Site Modeling – Site Modifiers – 3D Polygon

A 3D Polygon can be a site modifier if you assign it to the correct class. The important thing is the class, if you do not assign it to the class, it will not work as a Site Modifier. visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip #264 - Site Modeling - Site Modifiers - 3D Ploygon http://learn.archoncad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/image112-300x144.png

A 3D Polygon can be a site modifier if you assign it to the correct class. The important thing is the class, if you do not assign it to the class, it will not work as a Site Modifier.

The Edge: Archoncad and the Vectorworks Design Summit

Editor’s Note: What did you miss by not going to the the first ever Vectorworks Design Summit in Philadelphia? Find out from this interview with the one and only Jonathan Pickup. For the few of you who don’t know, Jonathan is the … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip #263 – Hardscape – 2D Settings

These settings control the way that the hardscape appears in plan. You can control the main pattern, the border, tag and hardscape name. Most of these settings can be edited on the Object Info palette, but detailed control of the … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip #263 - Hardscape - 2D Settings

These settings control the way that the hardscape appears in plan. You can control the main pattern, the border, tag, and hardscape name. Most of these settings can be edited on the Object Info palette, but detailed control of the settings is on the Hardscape preferences dialog box.

Interactive Workshops May 2015 (1505) – Roofing

If you are an architect it will be unusual to create a building that does not have a roof. If you are a landscaper then it is useful to create a simple building with a simple roof that reflects the … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip #262 – Walls – Setting Curtain Wall Panel Preferences

Use the Wall Preferences dialog box to access the Panel Settings. The panels are the parts of the Curtain Wall between the frames. You can choose the type of panel, the fill, and texture on of the panels. If you … Continue reading → visit http://ift.tt/1oggtvD

Vectorworks Tip #262 - Walls - Setting Curtain Wall Panel Preferences

Use the Wall Preferences dialog box to access the Panel Settings. The panels are the parts of the Curtain Wall between the frames. You can choose the type of panel, the fill, and texture on of the panels. If you save this as a Wall Style, you can use it on several walls (or even several projects).

Vectorworks Tip #261- Reshape Tool - Concept

The Reshape tool is used to edit the vertices that control Polyline-based objects. This tool allows to move the vertex, change the vertex type, add a vertex, remove a vertex, and hide edges.

Vectorworks Tip #260 - Site Modeling - Site Modifiers - Align Stations

When you place a road, there is an option to send the station to the surface of the site model. But when you do that, the road might have some steep slopes as it follows the site. Aligning the stations vertically allows you to smooth out the slopes in the road. You can choose which stations are aligned on the settings dialog box.

Vectorworks Tip #259 - Hardscape - Concept

A hardscape is used to create flat hard areas (typically paving or decking). It is usually used to create the plan view of the paving, but it can also be used to create a 3D part and it can be used as a site modifier.

Vectorworks Tip #258 - Walls - Setting Curtain Wall Frame Preferences

There are two main parts to the curtain wall, the frames and the panels. The frames have options to control the boundary and intermediate frames. There are several options, so work your way though the options carefully.

Vectorworks Tip #257 - Creating a Line Type

Use the Resource Browser to create a new Line Type. Use World Units for line types that should be based on real world sizes. Keep the graphics short and simple. If you make the main part of the line type too long, it will not be able to follow curves, or go around corners.

Vectorworks Tip #256 - Site Modeling - Site Modifiers - Custom Kerb

This is the road to use when you what to create a road and have flexibility over the shape and kerb arrangement. This road allows you to use the Reshape tool to add vertices, hide kerbs and change vertex types. In the image you can see that the road is not a uniform width.

Vectorworks Tip #255 - Plants - Placing a Plant Schedule

After you have placed plants, you can count them. Vectorworks comes with pre-made plant schedules that will count all the plants in the design. You can access these from the Tool > Reports > Choose Schedule... command and place them anywhere in the drawing. 

Vectorworks Tip #254 - Walls - Creating a Curtain Wall Style

Creating a curtain wall style is similar to creating a regular wall style - both use the Wall Preferences dialog box. The difference in creating a curtain wall style is that you click on the curtain wall option which will show you different settings for the definition of a curtain wall. The insertion options for a curtain wall are the same as the insertion options for regular wall (top bound, bottom bound, class, and offsets).

 

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Vectorworks Tip #253 - Attribute Palette - Line Types - Local Mapping

Use the Attribute palette to adjust the line type settings of complex line types to suit the current situation. Click on the Line Type Settings button on the Attribute palette to edit the settings and change the local mapping of the line type.

 

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Vectorworks Tip #252 - Site Modeling - Site Modifiers - Polygon Road

The Polygon Road tool is the road tool to use if you want to create a road that has the typical straight-curve-straight road look. Because this is a polygon road, you can reshape the curve accurately using the Reshape tool.

Vectorworks Tip #251 - Plants - Creating Custom Plant Classes

As well as the default classes for your plants, you can also create your own classes to control parts of the plants. In this image, you can see several other classes that deal with plants but are not the default classes. I use these classes to control the visibility of my plants allowing me to create concept drawings and construction drawings from the same plant by changing the class settings in the viewpoints. This saves me a lot of time redrawing plans.

Vectorworks Tip #250 - Curtain Wall - Concept

Vectorworks 2015 introduced a new type of wall, the curtainwall. For many years users have been asking for a wall type that would be able to create curtain walls for commercial buildings. Now we have it. There is not a special tool to create curtain walls, it is just another wall type.

Elevation Maker Updated to 2015

A user has pointed out that Elevation Maker 2010 no longer works with Vectorworks 2015 SP3. That was a surprise to me and it turns out that they were right, and the error is because Vectorworks has changed some of its code, which required updating of my plug-in's code. The Elevation Maker has now been updated and is called Elevation Maker 2015.
I have updated the plug-in and I have added it to this page....

Vectorworks Design Summit April 27-29 2015 (one week to go!)

Next week the Design Summit hosted by Nemetschek Vectorworks will start in Philladelphia. This design summit should be really exciting. I was looking at the Keynote addresses and there are going to be some amazing presentations.

Vectorworks Tip #249 - Attribute Palette - Quick Way to Assign Line Types

Another method to assign a line type is to use the resource browser. Drag-and-drop the required line style from the resource browser onto the object.

Vectorworks Design Summit April 27-29 2015 - Session 2 Creating and Managing Libraries

CREATING AND MANAGING LIBRARIES  |  APPROVED FOR 1 AIA LU & 1 LA CES

Jonathan Pickup, Author and Director of Training, archoncad

Wednesday 4:30PM – 5:30PM

It is tempting to think that you only need to have one library file for all your resources; however, this is not the most effective way to use CAD software. Learn Pickup's approach for storing default content resources, so they appear when you want to use them.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Increase productivity by creating and managing a library for regularly used objects and resources.
2. Catalog library information in the best place.
3. Organize default content and explain where CAD software stores it.
4. Recognize how to create a symbol and why symbols are the most efficient way to create repeatable objects.

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Vectorworks Design Summit April 27-29 2015 - Session 1 BIM for Landscape

BIM FOR LANDSCAPE  |  APPROVED FOR 1 AIA LU & 1 LA CES

Jonathan Pickup, Author and Director of Training, 

Tuesday 2:00PM – 3:00PM

BIM isn't only for architecture; rather, its principles can be used to speed up the production of landscape projects and drawings. Attendees will learn to attach to a model, for example, the amount of water each plant needs for irrigation or the embedded energy for each square meter of concrete.

Vectorworks Tip #248 - Site Modelling - Site Modifiers - NURBS Road

The NURBS road is useful for creating a smooth curving road. It is also very useful in that you can adjust the elevation of each station point. the other road types allow yo to edit the start elevation and slope, but the NURBS road is more flexible when editing the elevations.

Introduction to the Archoncad Website April 2015

When users join this web site, it's possible that they might find the extent of the information on the site daunting. I have been using this site for years (after all, I created it), so I know my way around. But what if you are new? I thought it would be nice (and useful too) to have an online session to show all the new users around.

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Vectorworks Tip #247 - Plants - Default Plant Classes

Many of the plant objects that come standard with Vectorworks have a class structure already. You could call this the default class structure for plants. Generally the outline of the plant is on a specific class (Plants-Component-Outline) the color fill is on a specific class (Plants-Component-Color Fill) and the line work is on a specific class (Plants-Component-Interior Linework). Having parts of the plant on different classes allows you to choose which parts you want to be visible in the various viewports.

Vectorworks Tip #246 - Using Levels to Create Short Walls

Levels are a great way to create short walls, you can create a level to control the top of the wall, then set the top bounding of the wall to that level. Any time you need to adjust the height of the walls, or you need to do is to adjust the level in the walls will automatically update.

Vectorworks Tip #245 - Attribute Palette - Assigning Line Types

There is more than one way to assign a line type to an object. The first way is to use the attributes palette. This method requires you to choose line type first, then choose the actual line type require. Some users suggest that this is too many clicks.

Vectorworks Tip #244 - Site Modelling - Site Modifiers - Roads Concept

Roads can be used as a site modifier. On the Object Info palette are options to make the road a site modifier, add the Grade Limits, and the set the offset for the Grade Limit.

Vectorworks Tip #243 - Plants - Plant Shadows

Plant shadows can be individual to each plant, or can be connected to the document preferences. If you connect the plant shadows to the document preferences, it allows you to control all of the plant shadows on the entire document from one dialog box. If you create your plant shadows with a black color and a 50% opacity, the plant shadows appear to be gray and see-through.

Vectorworks Tip #242 - Levels and Wall Components

As well as using levels to control the overall height of the wall, you can also use levels to control the height of wall components. This will give you the ability to have some components extend beyond the bottom of the wall (as in the case of the Bottom of Cladding) or to control the absolute height of the wall component (as in the case of the skirting).

Chromebook Tips #003 - Shift Select

When you are selecting a objects or text on the screen, use the shift key with the arrow keys.

Vectorworks Tip #241 - Attribute Palette - What are Line Types

There are many times when you drawing linear objects in Vectorworks where you do not want to have solid line. In this case you would want to use a Line Type. There are two sorts of line types, simple (dashed) and complex (lines with graphic editions). Earlier versions of Vectorworks called them Line Styles, but they lacked the ability to create complex line types.
This image shows several different line types. You will notice that the line types can be simple dashed lines or they can be more complex like batt insulation or footprints.

Chromebook Tips #002 - Delete

The Chromebook has a backspace key which is used to delete object. This key always deletes the character to the left of your cursor, so it is a backspace. If you want to delete the character to the right of your cursor (like delete on a windows machine) use the alt+backspace key combination.

Chromebook Tips #001 - Help

To get help on a Chromebook, use the ctrl+/ key combination. This will open the Help Window. It has useful tips and tricks, and the Help Search area.

Vectorworks Tip #239 - Site Modelling - Site Modifiers - Multiple Pads

You can add more than one pad inside a Grade Limits (boundary). This allows you to create several site modifiers to create the changes you want inside a single Grade Limits.

Vectorworks Tip #239 - Plant tool - Mass Planting

When you place a group of plants you have a choice to turn on Mass Planting. If you activate the mass planting option, Vectorworks will group your plants together removing all of the lines with the plants overlap. In the image you can see two groups of identical plants. The left group of plants has Mass Planting activated, the group of plants on the right has Mess Planting deactivated. You can see the difference between the two groups of plants one just shows a large shape, the other shows individual plants and it shows them overlapping.

Vectorworks Tip #238- Levels and Simple Walls

Levels can be used to control the elevations of walls. If you set up the required levels, you can use the Object Info palette to connect the walls to the levels. If you change the level elevations, it will update the walls.

Vectorworks Tip #237- Attribute palette - Creating a Tile

Tiles are substantially easier to create than hatches. Where a hatch uses repeatable lines, a tile uses a repeatable set of lines, polygons, circles, rectangles, etc. This means that instead of trying to figure out how the lines repeat you can just draw what you want. Because tiles contain objects like rectangles, circles etc., you can also add colors to your tiles, making them extremely graphic.

You create a new tile by using the Resource Browser. Right-click in the Resource Browser, choose New Resource…, name the tile and then draw the repeating tile passion that you require.