Introduction to Vectorworks

Online or in person

Introduction to the programme and all aspects of 2D Vectorworks

Check for dates of the next SGD workshop

This is the beginners workshop. It covers everything you need to get up and running with the programme and it focussed on 2D plans. Vectorworks works best when 2D plans are converted into 3D objects and models, so the logic for starting here is sound.

Richard Easton
Garden Designer, Horticulturist, Artist, Educator.

A Handbook for this workshop is available to purchase.

Price £10.00

Please email richard@richardeastongardens.com and you will receive information and an invoice.

What you will Learn:

The workspace
Basic tools and drawing techniques
Understanding and using palettes
Drawing to scale
Drawing up your simple survey to include triangulations, offsets and spot-heights, correctly dimensioned walls, doors and windows etc.
Text and callouts
Title blocks
Effective use of Layers and Classes
Attributes to include personalised colour palettes, hatches and textures
The Resource Manager for access to Vectorworks libraries
Viewports and viewport annotation
Setting Out Plans
Importing a professional .dwg survey.