Guides & Publications
Whether you're new to Vectorworks or an experienced user, you'll find a training workbook that's tailored to your skill level. Each training guide offers a different type of experience for the user, from a conversational tone with simple exercises to detailed step by step instructions. Download the tables of contents and a few sample chapters to see which one best meets your needs. Many guides come with sample files and tutorial videos. Review the descriptions below to see what additional resources are included.
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Vectorworks Essentials Manual version 2008
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By Jonathan Pickup
The Vectorworks Essentials manual is designed to take you from no skills in Vectorworks through to a competent beginner level. It is designed to teach you all the things that are need to give you a good, solid foundation in Vectorworks. This manual comes as a text book with an included CD-ROM. The text book is written in a conversational style, and is designed to be easy to read and understand. The manuals uses pictures to show what is going on and often uses diagrams to explain concepts that people find hard to understand. This manual is designed for visual people. The manual starts with very simple Vectorworks concepts because these are the foundations to mastering Vectorworks. Then there are a series of 2D drawing exercises finishing with a drawing exercise that brings all your skills together. The manual continues with an introduction to 3D modeling, then moves into drawing a building and viewing it in 3D. The manual comes with an extensive appendix that has additional information. To order, please visit this webpage.
Architect Tutorial Manual version 2008
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By Jonathan Pickup
This Tutorial covers most of the architect functions such as Site Models, Roofs, space planning, annotation tools and Notes. The manual is structured in an unusual way, where we learn about a concept by working through a project. Each exercise relates to a Vectorworks concept, and each exercise builds your project. Included in this Turorial is an extensive Appendix that covers: Layer and Class Standards Drawing Complex Site plans Importing DXF Files More Site Modelling Dealing with Walls Dealing With Roofs Creating an Office Library Vertical Transport Annotation Customising Vectorworks. To order, please visit this webpage.
Vectorworks Landscape Tutorial version 2008
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By Jonathan Pickup
Landscape Tutorial Manual for Vectorworks 2008 is designed to build upon beginner’s knowledge of Vectorworks. The exercise-based manual instructs learners how to import a site plan, add plants, schedule plants, calculate hardscape areas, create 3D site models and 3D buildings, and create 3D designs for presentation purposes. Other topics include setting up layer and class standards, drawing complex site plans, dealing with walls and roofs, creating an office library, annotation, and customizing Vectorworks. To order, please visit this webpage.