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About Archoncad

Taking the Mystery Out of Computer-Aided Design Since 1992


At Archoncad, our mission has always been simple: to break down complex design concepts into clear, practical, and accessible workflows. Founded by Jonathan Pickup—an architect trained in New Zealand and the UK with over 30 years of industry and consulting experience—Archoncad is recognized globally as a premier provider of Vectorworks training, manuals, and support.

Meet Director Jonathan Pickup

Jonathan started his journey with CAD software back in the early 1990s using MiniCad. Realizing how much guidance users needed to navigate computer-aided design effectively, he transitioned his architectural background into teaching and consulting for architects, landscape architects, educators, and design professionals worldwide.

Over the last three decades, Jonathan has:

  • Authored core Vectorworks manuals and tutorials for beginner to advanced users.

  • Founded and led user groups and masterclasses that deliver practical solutions month after month.

  • Developed thousands of video tutorials, ebooks, and step-by-step PDF guides covering everything from 3D modeling to detailed BIM reporting.

"When I started to teach MiniCad, I realized how much help some people really need," says Jonathan. "Then, when I was a CAD Manager at a large office in London, I realized how helpful it is to have a specialist on hand for support."


Why Our System Works

We don't just teach you how tools work; we teach you efficiency, effectiveness, and workflow systems.

The training frameworks developed for Vectorworks are grounded in practical systems thinking—focusing on reusable libraries, dynamic site modeling, streamlined 2D/3D hybrid workflows, and automated reporting. Whether you are working on domestic architecture or complex landscape design, our methods take the frustration out of software updates, rendering glitches, and deadline pressure.

Join Our Vectorworks Skool Community

To provide daily, interactive, "life-support" training without the friction of traditional platforms, we have moved our entire training ecosystem, library, and community to Skool!


By joining the Vectorworks Training Community on Skool, you get:

  1. Instant Access to a Massive Resource Library: Hundreds of proven video lessons, searchable manuals, and downloadable library resources (hatches, symbols, and templates).

  2. Live Monthly Webinars & Masterclasses: Get direct, personal answers to your project questions from Jonathan Pickup in interactive live sessions.

  3. A Supportive Peer Network: Connect with fellow architects, landscape designers, and CAD users. Share wins, troubleshoot file issues, and never struggle through a deadline alone.

  4. Direct Q&A & Project Support: Bring your real-world project challenges directly to the community for expert guidance and workflow optimization.

Stop fighting the software and start designing with confidence.



Contact Information

Jonathan Pickup

Archoncad / Vectorworks Training Community




✉️ Email: jon@archoncad.com

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