Delivering Excellence in Vectorworks for Garden Design

Intermediate Vectorworks

Online and in person

Introduction to 3D modelling in Vectorworks and introducing the Hardscape tool for sectional detailing

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This third workshop in the series is the introduction to 3D modelling in Vectorworks. Richard will introduce you to the important aspects of the technical side of 3D imagery and site modelling.

Richard Easton
Garden Designer, Horticulturist, Artist, Educator.

A Handbook for this workshop is available to purchase.

Price: £10.00

Please email richard@richardeastongardens.com for more information and for an invoice.

What you will learn:

  • The Push/Pull tool and extrusions
  • Create complex 3D shapes;
  • Create hybrid 3D objects with rendered textures
  • Draw a house and Garden in 3D
  • Create multiple Viewports and sectional details
  • Add the Heliodon and cast shadows
  • Create a site model from source data
  • Add 3D plants
  • Use Site Modifiers to sculpt the terrain
  • Create Hardscape Site Modifiers
  • Use the Hardscape tool to create artistic renders as well as precise black and white construction details
  • Set multiple cross falls on your Hardscape
  • Create spreadsheets for your hard-landscaping to capture surface areas and volumes of built materials (Paving unit, DTP Type 1, mortar etc.).