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Nemetschek Vectorworks Introduction

XChange Training Ltd

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In London ()

£ 525 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Class hours

    8h

  • Duration

    2 Days

Learn the fundamentals of Vectorworks as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the powerful 3D-drawing program. We will show you how to create and organise 2D and 3D CAD designs that will bring your digital concepts to life, even for those with no previous CAD experience.

After we give you a complete tour of the Vectorworks environment, we will show you how to create 2D and 3D designs. You will learn how to import images, organise your files, create classes, and much more as we give you the perfect grounding in this feature-rich CAD program. A great way to learn how to build usable designs for business and industry.

About this course


Our goal is for you to build and adjust your own 2D and 3D CAD drawings as well as successfully learn how to navigate the Vectorworks environment.


This course is intended for visual designers who have little or no previous experience of using CAD programs.

You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.


Please go to and head to the Vectorworks Introduction page where you will find a "book this course" link to complete.

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Subjects

  • 3d training
  • CAD
  • Printing
  • Drawing
  • Cinema
  • 3D
  • Import
  • Cinema management
  • Vectorworks
  • Add text
  • Notes
  • 2D
  • Photos
  • Design program
  • DWG files
  • Sketches
  • Cropped viewports

Teachers and trainers (1)

Vectorworks Professional Certified

Vectorworks Professional Certified

Trainer

Course programme

This 2-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Nemetschek Vectorworks. We will help you to create and manipulate your own 2D and 3D drawings as we guide you on how to control this powerful design program. You will add annotations, import image files, and set up your own custom attributes as you join us to get to grips with CAD.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Navigate the Vectorworks environment
  • Create 2D and 3D CAD designs
  • Organise your drawings through the use of classes
  • Add text, notes, and dimensions
  • Produce standard and cropped viewports
  • Import sketches, photos, and DWG files
  • Maintain custom attributes

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.

The Essentials
  • The interface and navigation
  • Adjusting document settings & saving template files
  • Navigating around your file - zoom/pan/fit to page
  • Object selection and deletion
Creating a Simple Drawing
  • Drawing using accurate dimensions
  • Drawing using object snaps
  • The object info palette
  • The basic 2D tools & explaining tool modes
  • Complex line & shape creation
Project Organisation
  • Organising your drawing using classes
  • Changing colours, line types & line thickness
  • Saving & editing views
Annotating & Printing Your Drawings
  • Adding text & notes
  • Adding dimensions
  • Printing your drawing
Advanced Presentation
  • The benefits of using sheets & viewports
  • Creating standard and cropped viewports
  • Editing and annotating viewports
  • Understanding viewport display over-rides & printing sheet layers
  • Working efficiently between viewports & design layers
  • Saving and editing views for quicker navigation
Importing DWG & File Formats
  • Importing and working efficiently with DWG files
  • Importing sketches & photos to your drawing
Working More Efficiently
  • Creating and editing symbols
  • Managing and organising symbols – the resource browser explained
  • Working with worksheets, schedules & reports
  • Creating and managing custom attributes (hatches, gradients & image fills)
  • Creating custom title blocks

Additional information

The following are provided for your best experience on this course:

All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems
Small class size (limited to a maximum of 4-8 attendees on all sessions)
Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
6 months post course support to assist you where needed
Official Authorised Certificate for your successful completion of the course
Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Gregs
Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits
Pads and pens

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