eDispatch Vol 79

We've made quite a splash in the industry over the past week with the launch of Vectorworks 2009. Starting with a press conference on Sept 12th and up until today, the press has been clamoring to write about how we're shaking up the industry with the introduction of a Parasolid®-based version. With the least-expensive Parasolid-based product and the first Parasolid-based product for the Macintosh A/E/C marketplace, our message about products that really work in 3D has reached a much wider audience.

The press's excitement is matched by that of our own R&D staff. No longer are they trying to re-invent the wheel of geometry technology; instead, they can concentrate on how to bring this advanced technology into Vectorworks' normal, intuitive functioning. This is a huge change for us, and I'm really psyched. The way I see it: Siemens PLM Software and their staff of PhDs and scientists can worry about the geometry and we'll worry about your industry. This is a much-improved environment for getting the best tools into your hands.

We also delivered on our promise of breakthrough technology every year with our first annual release. It's a big change internally, but will provide a much more predictable pattern for you to plan around with your design business. As you head back to work each year from your summer holidays, we'll have the latest advances in design technology ready to help you hit the ground running.

Lastly, you'll start seeing our new logo on all our materials starting with this release. Nemetschek AG has been rolling out a new corporate identity based around the "genes" of the company. With more than $200 million dollars a year in sales and 10 operating divisions, the new logo shows the pluralism of our group and will bring a colorful update to our identity.


Regards,
Sean Flaherty
Sean Flaherty
CEO, Nemetschek North America

VW 2009 is now shipping!

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•Video Tech Tips
•Students' Corner
•Events
•Training
•Community
•Featured Firm
•Featured Partner
•Meet Our Staff


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VECTORWORKS NEWS

We are very excited about the release of Vectorworks 2009 and so is the press. Please check out all of the great press coverage we've received about the new release!
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Vectorworks Landmark firm, Behnke Nurseries, Designs for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: The producers of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition approached Behnke Nurseries about participating in the Emmy® Award-winning reality show's seventh season premiere just two weeks before filming was scheduled to begin, and the family-owned nursery was honored to accept the challenge.
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Nemetschek North America releases the Vectorworks 2009 Product Line: Nemetschek North America announced the 2009 release of their award-winning Vectorworks® line of design software, including: Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Machine Design, Fundamentals, and Renderworks. The Vectorworks 2009 product line features a robust new engine that gives users superior 2D and 3D capabilities, at speeds that are up to 4-5 times faster for modeling operations.
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Apple Canada profiles Vectorworks firm Hotson Bakker Boniface Haden (HBBH): This Vancouver-based firm has a unique approach to the often-separate crafts within the architectural discipline — one that combines them into a unified and integrated workflow.
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Vectorworks Landmark user David Kamp speaks at ASLA: David Kamp, FASLA, LF and Principal of Dirtworks, PC will speak at the ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO on October 5, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA. David Kamp will speak at the popular "Inside the LA Studio with Dirtworks, PC."
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Nemetschekian Frank Brault to teach Vectorworks Spotlight at LDI Institute: For the ninth year in a row, Frank Brault will offer an intensive, hands-on seminar series providing a solid introduction to using Vectorworks for technical production.
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VIDEO TECH TIPS

PDF Snapping: In this tech tip, we demonstrate the new pdf snapping features in Vectorworks 2009.
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Snap Loupe: In this video tech tip, we demonstrate how to use the 'Snap Loupe' command in Vectorworks 2009.
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STUDENTS' CORNER

Vectorworks to sponsor Alpha Rho Chi luncheon
Alpha Rho Chi, a co-ed fraternity, serving landscape architect students and alumni is holding their annual leadership convention. And we're delighted to be sponsoring a luncheon at this special event, held in Austin Texas. Francois Levy, a designer and educator who uses Vectorworks, will be the guest speaker at the luncheon. (Mr. Levy also writes a thought-provoking blog on sustainability and architecture.)

As a company, we have our feet planted firmly on the ground in support of up-and-coming design students. We're looking to develop more ways of helping students emerge as new leaders in the industry.

Here's to all the members of Alpha Rho Chi. We hope you have a successful conference.

UMass 2008 Wood Structures Symposium
Next week will find some of our staff at the upcoming Wood Structures Symposium in Amherst, Mass. The event focuses on contemporary prefabricated architecture and will be attended by both students and faculty alike. If you're planning on being there, look for someone from Nemetschek NA and say "hi."


EVENTS

Trade Shows
Sep 26: AIA New York State, White Plains, NY
Oct 04-05: ASLA, Philadelphia, PA, (Booth #543)
Oct 23-25: Green Industry Expo (GIE), Louisville, KY (Booth #6001)
Oct 23-24: TSA 2008 Convention, Fort Worth, TX
Oct 24-26: Live Design International (LDI), Las Vegas, NV (Booth #238)
Nov 14: APLD business conference 2008, Providence, RI
Nov 18-20: Build Boston 2008, Boston, MA (Booth #408)

All Trade Shows


TRAINING

Oct 06-07: Beginning Classroom Training, Columbia, MD
Oct 08-09: Intermediate Classroom Training, Columbia, MD
Nov 05-06: Advanced Classroom Training, Columbia, MD
Nov 17-18: Beginning Classroom Training, Columbia, MD
Nov 19-20: Intermediate Classroom Training, Columbia, MD
Dec 08-09: Beginning Classroom Training, Columbia, MD

All Training


COMMUNITY

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User Group Meetings and Events
Oct 01: Santa Barbara Vectorworks User Group Meeting
Oct 01: Boston Vectorworks User Group Meeting
Oct 02: NYC User Group Meeting

Vectorworks Job Board
Check out our job board to find out about jobs wanted and offered by VectorWorks users around the world. You can even post your own listing--whether you're looking for a new job or new employee. Find out more here.


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