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Basic Extrusion Methods in VectorWorks - extruding any shape, created from single object, works for any version, shareaec.com, June 24, 2010


How Can I Re-Shape the Top of a Wall? - VectorWorks architect, 3D view, 2D selection tool, archoncad, Jun11,2010

Improved 3D Snapping - improvement in usability, reliability of 3D in VectorWorks 2010; electing, modifying, aligning objects, shareaec.com, Jun 6, 2010

- making symbol for window, archoncad blog, Mar 23, 2010

Introduction to Customizing VectorWorks - adding new tools/commands, editing existing workspace, archoncad blog, Mar 15, 2010

Setting the Layer Height for a Roof - drawbacks of using model setup command in Vectorworks, archoncad blog, Feb 12, 2010

Architectural Technologist - Vectorworks Siding Trick with Archoncad - getting better siding color, Steve Scaysbrook, YouTube, Feb 4, 2010

Stacked Layers/Unified View - setting up layer heights, archoncad blog, Feb 5, 2010

Joining Walls That Cross Over in Vectorworks - using wall join tool, archoncad blog, Dec 30, 2009

Architectural Technologist - Vectorworks Plan Rotate   - drawing survey of existing pub using plan rotate tool, YouTube, Nov 19, 2009

Align Plane Tool in Vectorworks 2010 - aligning object to working plane, Jonathan Pickup, YouTube, Oct 20, 2009

Architectural Technologist - Vectorworks Plugin - Insertion Point - interview with Jon Pickup of Archoncad, automating insertion point for objects in Vectorworks 2010, YouTube, Sep 29, 2009

Wall Insertion Options for Symbols Vectorworks 2010 - controlling wall inserting with symbols, Jonathan Pickup, archoncad, Sep 23, 2009

Vectorworks 2009 3D Modeling - creating curving 3D shape using lofting, Jonathan Pickup, archoncad, Jul 30, 2009

Handling Dimensions and Notes in Vectorworks 2009 View Ports - tutorial, Jon Pickup of Archnocad, You Tube, Jul 30, 2009

Vectorworks 2009 Surface Fillets - creating fillet surface changes, Novedge, Jul 2009

Polyline Arc Improvements in Vectorworks 2009 - tutorial, Novedge, Jul 2009

Associative Dimensioning and Moving Symbols in Walls - Vectorworks video tutorial, Jon Pickup, Archoncad Blog, Jun 17, 2009

Vectorworks 2008 and 2009 - Worksheets - counting, scheduling objects, classification, Jon Pickup, Archoncad Blog, Jun 25, 2009

Duplicate Array Commands for Objects in Walls - VectorWorks tutorial, Novedge, Jun 2009

VectorWorks 2008 + 2009 Creating a Library - VectorWorks uses series of library folders depending on tool, command, concept, archoncad blog, Jun 4, 2009

VectorWorks - Setting the Number of Undos - keep number of undos low to save VectorWorks from crashing, archoncad blog, Jun 2, 2009

New Landscape Area Tool - Vectorworks tutorial, Vectorworks, May 2009

Improved Offset Insertion Mode for 2D Symbol Insertion - YouTube, May 26, 2009

Vectorworks 2009 - Improved Visual Clues - video, YouTube, May 26, 2009

VectorWorks 2009 - Unfold Command - YouTube, Apr 28, 2009

Drawing a Site Plan - setting up drawings for building project in VectorWorks, YouTube, Apr 21, 2009

Viewports - using Vectorworks model presentation tool, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008

Viewports: Frequently Asked Questions - Vectorworks FAQs include sheet layers, design layers, more, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008

SWEEP Tool - Vectorworks command draws half of object profile easily when modeling complex shapes, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008

MULTIPLE EXTRUDES - Vectorworks command gets required height, varying cross sections from 2D shapes, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008

Duplicate Along Path Tool - Vectorworks tool duplicates 2D objects, symbols along pre drawn paths, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008

SHELL SOLID Tool - using Vectorworks SHELL command, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008

3D FILLET Tool - using Vectorworks FILLET command to fillet edges, faces, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008

EXTRUDE ALONG PATH Tool - using Vectorworks advance EXTRUDE command for extrusion along path of object, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008

Basic Navigation - using views, perspective, 3D view, fly-over tool, walk-through tool, saved views options for model visualization in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Nov 17, 2008

Vectorworks Lighting - various lighting options for rendering, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Nov 17, 2008

Exporting in Perspective - set export print size, file type, resolution while rendering and exporting 'Current view' in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Nov 17, 2008

Creating Basic Extrudes - using Vectorworks EXTRUDE command, mouse drag to give object height, depth with correct view, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 20, 2008

Creating Copies, Duplicates and Symbols - COPY, PASTE, DUPLICATE, DUPLICATE ARRAY commands, creating symbols of object in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 20, 2008

Moving Objects in 3D - using MODIFY/MOVE command, manual working with mouse, arrow key, object info palette to move object in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 20, 2008

Setting the 3D Scene - steps to consider when visualizing model, rendering options for Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 27, 2008

Exercise: Banquette Seating - 2D re-shape tool to produce accurate traces of scanned in media using Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 27, 2008

Solid Modeling - using combinations of shapes to make new shapes in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 20, 2008

Floors and Ceilings - using Vectorworks 2D tools, AEC command for drawing complex floor shapes, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Nov 3, 2008

Drawing and Editing Walls - using Vectorworks advanced tools to draw walls like straight wall, curved wall, remove wall breaks, fillet tool, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Nov 3, 2008

Trace Layers - creating, organizing, setting visibility using trace layers in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 27, 2008

Set Your Constraints to Suit Your Project - exploring constraint settings in VectorWorks, Cadalyst, May 9, 2008

Dimensions Standards - setting units and  customizing VectorWorks dimensions in template file, Jonathan Pickup, Cadalyst, May 1, 2008

Introduction to VectorWorks - setting up template, Jonathan Pickup, Cadalyst, Apr 1, 2008

Design a Roof with VectorWorks - a multimedia tutorial to create roofs that match the exterior walls, Novedge, November 2006

Exchanging VectorWorks Models with PDF and MCD Native File Format - exporting accurate PDF files from VectorWorks DESIGNER Collection 12.5 for Mac, Novedge, September 2006

Making a Template File in VectorWorks - make templates for different types of projects, Jonathan Pickup, ArchonCAD Limited, AECbytes, August 29, 2006

Converting a VectorWorks Viewport to a Design Layer Object - creating section viewport of a two-story garage/studio and then moving the objects to a design layer, Patrick Stanford, AECbytes.com, June 26, 2006

New Create Drape Surface Command - multimedia tutorial to create a VectorWorks surface that simulates piece of cloth over a 3D object, VectorWorks, January 6, 2006

New Detailing Objects - two new high-level detailing objects in VectorWorks produce construction documents quickly, VectorWorks, December 20, 2005, 3.1 MB download

New Custom Stair Object - multimedia tutorial to create custom stairs in VectorWorks, VectorWorks, December 13, 2005, 8.8 MB download

Improved Drawing Borders - multimedia tutorial about new Drawing Border object in VectorWorks, VectorWorks, December 7, 2005, 4.2 MB download

New RenderWorks Camera Object - multimedia tutorial about new RenderWorks Camera object to set a 3D view based on specified camera attributes in VectorWorks, VectorWorks, December 7, 2005, 4.1 MB download

View, Analyze and Translate with CADlook - saving the Parasolid file as an IGES file and then importing it in VectorWorks using CADLook Advanced Viewer-Translator, NOVEDGE, November 2005

VectorWorks: First CAD Compatible With Tiger - Mac users of VectorWorks can expect faster speed of object selection, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, April 26, 2005

Creating Protrusions and Ribs - VectorWorks tutorial covers the basics of creating protrusions and ribs by creating a 3D toy block, CADdigest.com, January 29, 2004

Creating Helix-spiral Objects - VectorWorks tutorial creates a model of a doorstopper, CADdigest.com, January 23, 2004

Creating a Solid by Sweeping, Extruding and Shelling - VectorWorks tutorial creates a miniature prototype of a watering can, CADdigest.com, January 14, 2004

Creating Shapes by Extracting Curves and Lofting - VectorWorks tutorial creates a miniature prototype of a chair, CADdigest.com, January 5, 2003

Creating a Revolved Rail Surface - VectorWorks tutorial covers the basics of revolving a NURBS curve around an axis point by creating a 3D tent, CADdigest.com, December 16, 2003

Sectioning Solids - VectorWorks tutorial covers the basics of sectioning solids by creating a mallet head, CADdigest, December 9, 2003

Creating and Modifying Free-form Shapes - in this VectorWorks tutorial, you will construct a vase to learn the basics of creating and modifying free-form shapes, CADdigest.com, November 25, 2003

Creating Surface Models - in this VectorWorks tutorial, you'll construct a hat-shaped solid to learn how to create and modify NURBS surfaces and perform surface trimming, CADdigest.com, November 18, 2003

Creating and Modifying NURBS Surfaces - in this VectorWorks tutorial, you'll create the body of a telephone handset to learn the basics of creating and modifying NURBS surfaces, CADdigest.com, November 13, 2003

Extracting Curves From Solids - VectorWorks 10.5 tutorial explains the basics of extracting curves from a solid, CADdigest.com, September 25, 2003

Learning VectorWorks - a collection of six articles that outline the principles of VectorWorks and five tutorials to create a number of drawings, University of Liverpool, January 2003

Modeling a 3D Scene Using VectorWorks 8 on MacOS Computers - teaches the basics of creating 2D and 3D drawings, Fullerton College, updated January 2003

 

 
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