Saturday, April 20, 2013
[Archoncad] Weekly Digest Email 20 (blogs and movies for Vectorworks)
Saturday, April 06, 2013
[Archoncad] Weekly Digest Email 19 (blogs and movies for Vectorworks)
SST_1304 - Creating Construction Details
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/04/12488/sst_1304-creating-construction-details/
Creating construction details is a major part of your contract documentation.
But how should you create these details? Is it possible to use BIM techniques
to create all your detailing?
For some projects, using BIM techniques will not give the content all the
graphic style required for detailing.
Online Sessions for April 2013
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/04/12485/online-sessions-for-april-2013/
This month the online workshop sessions will be looking at detailing in
Vectorworks. we also have special interest group meetings for Vectorworks
architect, Vectorworks landmark, and for the education sector. Do not forget to
book now....
Education_SIG_003 Education Special Interest Group March 2013
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/04/12478/education_sig_003-education-special-interest-group-march-2013/
In this session we looked at the resources that are on this web site and we
looked at t
epodcast175 - Clip Cube for 3D Modeling
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/04/12471/epodcast175-clip-cube-for-3d-modeling/
Vectorworks 2013 introduced this concept called the Clip Cube. The clip cube
is a 3-D modeling technique that allows you to hide all the 3-D objects outside
of the clip cube.
Education_m_002 - Extrusions and Modeling
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12417/education_m_002-extrusions-and-modeling/
Introduction
3D modeling in Vectorworks is fun and it allows you to create objects that have
never existed before.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
[Archoncad] Weekly Digest Email 18 (blogs and movies for Vectorworks)
This week I posted the following blogs:
Education_m_001 - Introduction to 3D Modeling
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12364/education_m_001-introduction-to-3d-modeling/
Introduction to 3D Modeling
In this exercise you will create a simple 3D model using simple tools and
commands. You can then use this model to create drawings using a new concept
called Viewports. We will be using a quick command to create the viewports from
the 3-D model. This command is only available if you using Vectorworks
Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, or Designer. The command we will be using is not
available if you have Vectorworks Fundamentals.
Education_008 - Viewing
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12249/education_008-viewing/
Viewing
There are several viewing tools. Some of the tools are located in the Tool
palette, and some are on the View bar at the top of the drawing window. We will
look at the most useful tools and techniques later in this manual.
epodcast174 - 3D Snapping for 3D Modeling
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12317/epodcast174-3d-snapping-for-3d-modeling/
In Vectorworks 2011 you could snap to objects that were not on the working
plane. In Vectorworks 2013 there is now a preference that controls whether you
can snap to points that are not on the working plane.
Education_007 - Dimensions
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12248/education_007-dimensions/
Dimensions
A drawing without dimensions is pretty useless. It is important that when you
place dimensions you place them accurately. Learning to dimension your drawings
accurately will allow you to draw more quickly in Vectorworks.
Education_006 - Applying Graphic Attributes
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12247/education_006-applying-graphic-attributes/
Applying Graphic Attributes
Vectorworks is a very graphic program. We have control over the stacking order
of objects ( the way things appear at the front or the back), we can assign
colors to objects, we can change line weights and line styles, and so on. It is
important that you understand how to control the graphic style of objects so
that you can make your drawings more readable.
Education_005 - Snapping
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12205/education_005-snapping/
Snapping
Snapping in Vectorworks means that you use other objects on the screen to draw
accurately.
Education_004 - Basic Concepts
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12146/education_004-basic-concepts/
Basic Concepts
To be able run the software efficiently you need to learn the basic concepts of
Vectorworks first. This section of the manual is designed to show you the
concepts that form the basis of Vectorworks. We will learn to make a few simple
objects, how to select objects, who to delete objects, and how to delete
objects.
Apple Increases Account Security With Optional Two-Step Verification System for
Apple IDs
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12141/apple-increases-account-security-with-optional-two-step-verification-system-for-apple-ids/
Apple has implemented a new two-step verification system for Apple IDs (via
9to5Mac), adding an additional layer of protection for Apple accounts with an
extra security code and a "trusted" device.
Read more...
Landmark_SIG_023 Special Interest Group March 2013
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12134/landmark_sig_023-special-interest-group-march-2013/
This is the second session for the Landmark Special Interest Group for March
2013. The session started out with a discussion on what was included in my
latest Vectorworks Landmark Tutorial Manual for Vectorworks 2013.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
[Archoncad] Weekly Digest Email 17 (blogs and movies for Vectorworks)
Monday, March 11, 2013
[Archoncad] Weekly Digest Email 16 (blogs and movies for Vectorworks)
This week I added new posts to my web site:
PDF Quality on Export PDF
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12029/pdf-quality-on-export-pdf/
Some clients want to make sure that the PDF files they export are to a high standard. There are some settings you can use to control the output of PDF drawings, but it depends on how you are trying to create the PDF's
New Vectorworks Architect tutorial available
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12025/new-vectorworks-architect-tutorial-available/
I'm really happy that Nemetschek Vectorworks have just announced my new Architect Tutorial Manual for Vectorworks 2013. Each year when I update my manuals, I try to ensure that I have including the most up to date workflows.
I visited a client the other day for training, and I really wished that he had this manual. There were so many questions that he asked about roofing, setting up wall styes, creating areas, and so on, that were answered by this manual. It would have been easier for me to teach him and it would have made our training time more productive.
SST_1303 Vectorworks Service Select
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/03/12016/sst_1303-vectorworks-service-select/
Vectorworks introduced this service a few years ago. The aim of this service is to provide an upgrade each year, a video library, library objects and so on. The manual of now available for online reading and downloading.
[Archoncad] Weekly Digest Email 15 (blogs and movies for Vectorworks)
I have added some posts to my main web site this week. Click on the links to read more...
Saturday, February 23, 2013
[Archoncad] Weekly Digest Email 14 (blogs and movies for Vectorworks)
Monday, February 18, 2013
podcast145 - Creating an Orbit Animation
Vectorworks has an easy way to create an animation, called the orbit point. While this is the simplest way to create animation, it also has the least options, making the result rather simplistic. However, if you want a quick method that give your clients an idea of the building, then this is an easy way to do it. It's also the easiest method to start using if you haven't created animations before.
There are some options that I don't cover in this movie but you will find them in my movie on this website : http://learn.archoncad.com
Sunday, February 17, 2013
What Happened to archoncad.co.nz?
You might have ended up at my new web site because you were looking for www.archoncad.co.nz. So why the new site? Well, for the past year I have been planning on changing my web site so that it can be more user friendly, so that it can contain all my movies and manuals, and so that it is searchable.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
[Archoncad] Weekly Digest Email 13 (blogs and movies for Vectorworks)
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The People's E-Book
I love e-books. I read them all the time, and my subscribers know that I write them as well. I found this project that hopes to make e-book publishing easier and more elegant.
Monday, February 11, 2013
[Archoncad] Weekly Digest Email 12 (blogs and movies for Vectorworks)
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Animation in Vectorworks
This month we are looking at animations in Vectorworks. You can make movies directly inside your Vectorworks files using the tools and commands. Of course, you have to be careful how you set up your lighting, models, views and rendering. When you set up the file correctly, you can produce high quality movies.
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Drawing a Stone Capping on a Wall
One of my clients was asking about drawing a stone capping on a wall. There are two ways to deal with this, drawing a 2D plan view, or correctly modeling the stone capping in 3D. This applies to more than just a stone capping, it applies to any wall that has a capping on it.
Monday, February 04, 2013
Landmark_SIG_019 Special Interest Group January 2013
Like the other session this month, this session focused on creating and storing plants. this session also had time to look at storing plants in the default content and in the Resource Browser.
Friday, February 01, 2013
Landmark_SIG_018 Special Interest Group January 2013
The main topic for this session was how to create a plant from scratch, rather than duplicating an existing plant.
Monday, January 21, 2013
BIM_SIG_016 Special Interest Group January 2013
In the session we talked about creating template files. When you create a template it is tempting to put everything in the template that you think you will need. Unfortunately, this creates a very heavy template file with lots of textures, hatches, line types, and symbols that you might never need.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
[Archoncad] Weekly Digest Email 11 (blogs and movies for Vectorworks)
Interactive Workshops January 2013
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/01/10637/interactive-workshops-january-2013/
Design layers and classes are the two most important organising concepts that
you need to understand in order to create drawings in Vectorworks. I still find
some users are confused about when to use a layer and when to us a class to
organise their drawings. I use three simple rules to decide when I need a new
class, and three simple rules to decide when I need new design layers.
SST_1301 - Layers and Classes
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/01/11291/sst_1301-layers-and-classes/
Design layers and classes are the two most important organising concepts that
you need to understand in order to create drawings in Vectorworks. I still find
some users are confused about when to use a layer and when to us a class to
organise their drawings. I use three simple rules to decide when I need a new
class, and three simple rules to decide when I need new design layers.
epodcast169 - When to Use Symbols
http://learn.archoncad.com/2013/01/11279/epodcast169-when-to-use-symbols/
Symbols are generally thought of as relatively small repeating objects. So first
of all you should use symbols whenever you need to repeat something, like
sanitary fixtures, light fixtures, furniture, and so on.
[The iPad Tutor] Weekly Digest Email 06
0069 Creating a Presentation on an Android Tablet
http://theipadtutor.com/2013/01/09/0069-creating-a-presentation-on-an-android-tablet/
One of my users has asked me about creating a presentation from information that
they got off the Internet. The challenge is that while they can find information
on the Internet and the web page how they take the photos they want and put
those together in a presentation.
0068 Creating a Presentation on iPad
http://theipadtutor.com/2013/01/09/0068-creating-a-presentation-on-ipad/
One of my users has asked me about creating a presentation from information that
they got off the Internet. The challenge is that while they can find information
on the Internet and the web page how they take the photos they want and put
those together in a presentation.
0067 Skype on Your Android Tablet
http://theipadtutor.com/2013/01/09/skype-on-your-android-tablet/
Skype is an application that allows you to speak to other skype users without
charge. You can have instant messages, audio conversations, video chat and more.
If you buy skype credits, you can phone others on their phones or mobiles
0066 Skype on Your iPad
http://theipadtutor.com/2013/01/09/skype-on-your-ipad/
Skype is an application that allows you to speak to other skype users without
charge. You can have instant messages, audio conversations, video chat and more.
If you buy skype credits, you can phone others on their phones or mobiles.