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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Step by Step with Vectorworks Architect
$85.00 (CD)
$75.00 (PDF download)
In this thematic tutorial, you use Vectorworks Architect 2008 to design a modern vacation home. You start with a blank file, and continue using this single file for all project phases and documents. You complete the project by creating various construction documents. As you work through 16 continuing exercises, you use most of Vectorworks Architect’s AEC tools in a design approach that is structured and flexible. The PDF instructions include navigation links, built-in search features, and links to related Vectorworks help topics. Vectorworks exercise files for use with the tutorial are included. The tutorial is available on CD or as a download. To order please call 888-646-4223 or visit our online store.
Vectorworks Fundamentals
$54.95
This workbook provides an excellent guide for new users of Vectorworks. The content includes information on basic 2D object drawing and editing, snap constraints, using attributes, dimensioning, layers & classes, using the Wall Tool, managing resources, printing, and setting up an office system using Vectorworks. There are also chapters covering more advanced topics such as 3D viewing and modeling tools (including NURBS and solids). The accompanying CD contains over 40 exercise files with illustrated instructions. 181pp, soft cover, spiral bound. Includes CD for Macintosh/Windows. To order please call 888-646-4223 or visit our online store.
Vectorworks 3D Modeling and Rendering
$54.95
Created for those who have already learned the fundamentals of Vectorworks, this workbook covers 3D modeling techniques, lighting, rendering using both ray tracing and radiosity, applying life-like textures, animation, using images and getting high-quality output from your models. The accompanying CD contains a series of exercise files and four in-depth tutorial projects. The projects will help you learn how to work with all the Vectorworks 3D tools while also giving you an opportunity to practice interior and exterior lighting. 152 pp, soft cover, spiral bound. Includes CD for Macintosh/Windows. To order please call 888-646-4223 or visit our online store.
Vectorworks Architect
$64.95
This workbook is for the new user of Vectorworks Architect. It covers everything you need to know about basic 2D drawing and editing as well as the Architect file structures, walls and wall styles, parametric door and window objects, roofs, schedules, site modeling and printing. The accompanying CD contains 40 illustrated exercise files together with an in-depth residential architectural tutorial project. 311pp, soft cover, spiral bound. Includes CD for Macintosh/Windows. To order please call 888-646-4223 or visit our online store.
Vectorworks Landmark
$64.95
This workbook is created for new users of Vectorworks Landmark. It covers everything you need to know about basic 2D drawing and editing as well as planting plans, irrigation, site modeling, landscape graphics and printing. The accompanying CD contains over 40 illustrated exercise files together with three in-depth tutorial projects that will help you learn how to do landscape detailing, planting plans and site modeling. 310 pp, soft cover, spiral bound. Includes CD for Macintosh/Windows. To order please call 888-646-4223 or visit our online store.
Vectorworks Spotlight
$64.95
This workbook is created for new users of Vectorworks Spotlight. It covers everything you need to know about basic 2D drawing and editing as well as lighting positions, light instruments and accessories, scenic elements, paperwork, and instrument keys. The accompanying CD contains over 40 illustrated exercise files together with in-depth tutorial projects that will help you learn how to do lighting and scenic design in both 2D and 3D. Approximately 280 pp, soft cover, spiral bound. Includes CD for Macintosh/Windows. To order please call 888-646-4223 or visit our online store.
Vectorworks Essentials Manual version 2008
USD $99.50+ Shipping
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
USD $99.50+ Shipping
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 2008USD $99.50 + Shipping
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.