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Training Tutorial Manuals - NEW!
- Residential Garden Design with Vectorworks Landmark
- Vectorworks Essentials Tutorial Manual
- Vectorworks Architect Tutorial Manual
- Vectorworks Landmark Tutorial Manual
- Light Plot Deconstruted Manual
- 3D Modeling in Vectorworks
Training DVDs
- Vectorworks Architect Learning Series
- Vectorworks Spotlight Learning Series
- Vectorworks Landmark Learning Series
- Renderworks Training CD
Academic Instructor Resources - Lesson Plans
- Renderworks Lighting Tutorial
- VW Tutorials for Scenery and Lighting Design
- In the Bathroom - Project Planning and Direction
Free Resources
Video Library
Training Tutorial Manuals
Residential Garden Design with Vectorworks Landmark
Nemetschek North America is delighted to offer a book which covers the process of residential garden design using Vectorworks Landmark. Residential Garden Design with Vectorworks Landmark was written by Tamsin Slatter, who is billed as the leading expert in Vectorworks Landmark in the UK. This book will take you from the start of the project—drawing or importing site surveys—through managing resources; creating hard landscaping, planting plans, and 3D perspective drawings; to rendering with Renderworks; and more. Focusing on the traditional flow of a project, this book teaches you the tools you need to know in order to complete a 2D plan and 3D visualization simultaneously! Illustrated in full color throughout, this book is the ideal reference to have by your computer following your initial product training.
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Vectorworks Essentials Tutorial Manual, 2nd Edition
The Vectorworks Essentials Tutorial manual, by Jonathan Pickup, is a must-have workbook for anyone new to Vectorworks. The aim of this manual is to eliminate the mystery of computer-aided design and to give to you an understanding of how to use Vectorworks. The manual will bring you to a competent beginner level; it’s designed to build a foundation of essential Vectorworks knowledge. Simple 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and file organization concepts are covered, and notes provide additional help.
Recommendations and Tips:
- This tutorial can be used with any Vectorworks 2010 product.
- Measurements for the exercises are shown in both metric and imperial.
- This hard-copy workbook comes with a companion CD that contains exercise files, and the entire manual in PDF.
- View the PDF using Adobe® Acrobat Reader 8 or higher.
- The PDF contains embedded tutorial movies that demonstrate the steps of each exercise.
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Vectorworks Architect Tutorial Manual, 2nd Edition
The Vectorworks Architect Tutorial Manual, by Jonathan Pickup, is a thorough “project-based” training workbook. The manual walks you through a domestic project. The clients live in a 1970’s three-bedroom, timber-frame house on a concrete block basement with a garage. The house faces north on a gently sloping 1/4-acre section. The kitchen, dining, and living areas have not been updated since the house was built, and they are not big enough for this family. The clients have asked for a renovation and extension to allow for more open living areas. They want the house modernized and enlarged, with a new entry, a new living area to the north, a new bedroom, dressing room, and adjoining bathroom. The manual will take you through the process of documenting the existing site and building, preparing and presenting proposed renovations, and finally, creating the working drawings.
Recommendations and Tips:
- This tutorial is most effective if used in conjunction with Vectorworks Architect 2010.
- This manual builds on the Essentials Tutorial Manual, which takes you through the basic concepts of Vectorworks, such as 2D drafting, simple 3D modeling, and file organization. If you are unfamiliar with these concepts, begin with the Essentials manual.
- Measurements for the exercises are shown in both metric and imperial.
- This hard-copy workbook comes with a companion CD that contains exercise files, and the entire manual in PDF.
- View the PDF using Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 or higher.
- The PDF contains embedded tutorial movies that demonstrate the steps of each exercise.
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Vectorworks Landmark Tutorial Manual
The Vectorworks Landmark Tutorial Manual is written by experienced Vectorworks user and author, Jonathan Pickup. The workbook is comprised of a series of projects to teach you basic Vectorworks Landmark concepts and techniques.
- The first project works through a quick domestic project where we have a sketch plan, and we want to add some plants and hard landscaping to the plan.
- The second project is similar to the first project, but we start with a blank file and work right though the design process—from importing the scanned image to putting the title block on the drawing.
- The third project is a small commercial project that needs planting quickly added to the developer’s site plan.
- The final project is a full domestic project for a client, the Smith Family, in which we plan a garden that includes planting, irrigation, hardscaping, and an outdoor structure. This project is in both 2D and 3D.
Recommendations & Tips:
- This tutorial is most effective if used in conjunction with Vectorworks Landmark 2009.
- This manual builds on the Essentials Tutorial Manual, which takes you through the basic concepts of Vectorworks, such as 2D drafting, simple 3D modeling, and file organization. If you are unfamiliar with these concepts, begin with the Essentials manual.
- Measurements for the exercises are shown in both metric and imperial.
- This hard-copy workbook comes with a companion CD that contains exercise files, and the entire manual in PDF.
- View the PDF using Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 or higher.
- The PDF contains embedded tutorial movies that demonstrate the steps of each exercise.
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Light Plot Deconstructedis the debut work of accomplished scenic and lighting designer, Gregg Hillmar. Mr. Hillmar has developed proven methodologies for drafting light plots over his more than 15 years of experience using Vectorworks. His successful methods for designing with Vectorworks have been exhibited many times over the years, whether it was to fellow colleagues at tradeshows, or in the classroom where he has taught scenic and lighting design to many aspiring professionals at Randolph-Macon College. Light Plot Deconstructed is a great companion guide for anyone seeking to learn the fundamentals of lighting design with Vectorworks Spotlight.
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3D Modeling in Vectorworks
The Vectorworks 3D Modeling Tutorial manual, by Jonathan Pickup, is a must-have workbook for anyone seeking to learn how to free-form model with Vectorworks. The manual will bring you to a competent level of 3D capability through exercises aimed at building a foundation of 3D Vectorworks skills. Specifically, you’ll learn how to create 3D forms through the use of extrudes, sweeps, solids, NURBS, loft surfaces, and 3D primitives.
Recommendations and Tips:
- This tutorial can be used with any Vectorworks 2009 product. Measurements for the exercises are shown in both metric and imperial.
- This hard-copy workbook comes with a companion CD that contains exercise files, and the entire manual in PDF.
- View the PDF using Adobe® Acrobat Reader 8 or higher.
- The PDF contains embedded tutorial movies that demonstrate the steps of each exercise.
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Read Review by Konstrukshon
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Training DVDs
Professional Training Without Leaving Your Home or Office
Developed by our training experts and sold worldwide, the Professional Learning Series Training CDs offer a self-paced learning solution for VectorWorks users of all levels. These professionally produced training CDs feature a mix of demonstrations and tutorials, all using full-screen QuickTime movies and an easy-to-use interface.
With these training CDs, you'll learn to use VectorWorks' powerful tools in the context of real-world projects. Whether you have just started using VectorWorks or have been using it for years, our dynamic Professional Learning Series Training CDs can give you that needed edge.
VectorWorks Fundamentals 2008
From basic drafting principles to powerful 3D designs, the VectorWorks Fundamentals Bundle gives every CAD designer an edge over the competition. Combine the best CAD program with the top CD-based CAD training to turn new users into advanced users. Even the most experienced VectorWorks user can find interesting tips & tricks.
VectorWorks Architect Learning Series 2009
Created for architects and design professionals, the Architect Learning Series provides easy and fast instructions on becoming a pro with Vectorworks Architect. This Series combines the dynamic training for Vectorworks with a targeted focus on Architect. Whether you design high-rise buildings or single-family homes, the Architect Learning Series helps you rise to the next level in your field.
VectorWorks Spotlight Learning Series 2009
Created for professionals in lighting, event production, stage and set design, the Spotlight Learning Series aims to quickly raise the curtains on your CAD design skills. This Series combines the dynamic training for Vectorworks with a targeted focus on Spotlight. From creating beautifully rendered stage pieces to making fully detailed lighting plots, the Spotlight Learning Series helps earn you the applause you deserve.
VectorWorks Landmark Learning Series 2009
Created for landscape architects and designers, the Landmark Learning Series can help you turn your designs into landscaping masterpieces. This Series combines dynamic training for Vectorworks with a targeted focus on Landmark. Whether you're designing a national park or your own backyard, the Landmark Learning Series helps get your designs closer to breaking ground faster than ever before.
RenderWorks Training DVD 2009
No matter your field of design, VectorWorks with the RenderWorks module can turn your 3D models into photorealistic renderings. With this training CD, you’ll learn about lighting, texturing, and rendering techniques so you can not only bring your designs to life but also impress your clients.
VectorWorks Core Concepts 2008
New to the Learning Series Training CD line-up, the VectorWorks Core Concepts CD provides an overview of the core concepts of VectorWorks. The concepts are covered in enough detail to get you started using the program faster than ever before. Our most frequently-asked questions from new users are now answered in this new, comprehensive training CD.
VectorWorks Upgrade Companion 2008
The brand-new Upgrade Companion was designed as a comprehensive CD to help upgrade users get up and running quickly on version 12. It also includes information on how to migrate existing workspaces forward, as well as information on what 10 users may have missed in version 11.
Lesson Plans
Looking for ideas on how to teach VectorWorks? Instructors from around the country have submitted lesson plans showing how they teach the use of VectorWorks in an academic setting.
Interested in submitting your plans? Simply send them, along with all of your contact information to academicsales@nemetschek.net
RenderWorks Lighting Tutorial
The following file is a RenderWorks lighting tutorial created by Lonnie Alcaraz from the UCI Drama Department:
RenderWorks Lighting Tutorial
Lonnie Rafael Alcaraz
Lighting Designer/Assistant Professor
UCI Drama Department
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
VW Tutorials for Scenery and Lighting Design
The following is a direct quote and link from Prof. Kent Goetz. The link contains several tutorials that Prof. Goetz has created:
"You will find at the URL below a series of self guided tutorials I developed for using VW in a theatrical context that I've used in my CAD class."
http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/thetr263/index.html
Prof. Kent Goetz
The Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
http://www.arts.cornell.edu/theatrearts/kgoetz/
In the Bathroom - Project Planning and Direction
The following is a small project that incorporates VectorWorks along with industry research for creating a bathroom layout to code. Within the introduction you will be given a real world scenario to solve. This is a classroom project overview, and NOT a step-by-step tutorial.
www.noacsc.org/hancock/lb/previoussite/HSWEB/tour/itech/Itbath.htm
Steven Miller
Industrial Technology Dept.
Liberty Benton Schools
Findlay, OH
Free Resources
Are you looking to learn more about Vectorworks now that you have your copy? You've come to the right place.
User Guides
We offer you two great ways to get started in the software. A quick and easy short tutorial and a more detailed project based tutorial.
- QuickStart Guide to Vectorworks 2009
- Getting Started with Vectorworks Architect 2009
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Getting Started with Vectorworks Landmark 2009
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Getting Started with Vectorworks Fundamentals 2009
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Shell Creation Tutorial
Video Library
Select a video from our library to experience our various feature demos, product tours and video tech tips for Vectorworks 2009.
 Vectorworks 2009 Product Demonstration
This demonstration will highlight some of the features found in Vectorworks 2009, focusing on the areas of usability, productivity, workflow, 3D, and rendering. View Movie >>
 3D Modelling Improvements
We’ve incorporated Parasolid functionality into several 3D Power Pack tools and commands, including: Create Fillet Surface command, Stitch and Trim Surfaces command, Project tool, Loft Surfaces tool, Protrusion/Cutout tool, and Fillet Edge tool. View Movie >>
 Protrusion/Cutout Tool Enhancement
Try your hand at the improved protrusion cutout tool. It's more flexible with improved modes that allow for easy manipulation of solid models.
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 3D Wall Improvements
Walls take advantage of Parasolid technology for improved precision, reliability, and speed. Now, symbols inserted into walls can cut holes of any shape in 3D walls. View Movie >>
 Variable Radius Fillet across Tangentially Connected Edges
You can now create a variable radius fillet along tangentially connected edges. View Movie >>
 Improved Snapping
Keep it snappy. With a first-class snapping system that provides feedback from your cursor, you can draft and model with more precision and greater accuracy. New preferences allow the appearance of snapping elements to be customized. View Movie >>
 PDF Snapping
You can snap to imported PDF files and use them more effectively as a basis for your designs. View Movie >>
 Pre-Selection Indication
Highlight the objects you may wish to select before you ever click the mouse. You’ll know which objects will interact with your selected tool. Highlighting appearance can also be customized. View Movie >>
 Design Layer Viewports: Eyedropper Support for Viewport Attributes
In complex designs, we provide the ability to transfer attributes between design layer viewports. View Movie >>
 Duplicate Array Command for Objects in Walls
Now you can insert symbols into straight and round walls with the Duplicate Array command. View Movie >>
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