Introduction to 3D Modeling In this exercise you will create a simple 3D model using simple tools and commands. You can then use this model to create drawings using a new concept called Viewports. We will be using a quick command to create the viewports from the 3-D model. This…
In Vectorworks 2011 you could snap to objects that were not on the working plane. In Vectorworks 2013 there is now a preference that controls whether you can snap to points that are not on the working plane.
When you present your design you cannot be sure that others are thinking of the same thing that you are. One of the ways around this is to create images of your design, so they can see it from several views. These can be rendered views so your client can…
One of my clients was asking about drawing a stone capping on a wall. There are two ways to deal with this, drawing a 2D plan view, or correctly modeling the stone capping in 3D. This applies to more than just a stone capping, it applies to any wall that…
You can use the Text Along a Path command to add curved text to a curved wall. You can also use this to Extrude Text.
Massing Model – The Massing Model tool allows you to quickly create adjoining properties.
Using Unified View 2 – The unified can be used to view the concept on the site, but you have to have all the layers the same scale.
Using Unified View – The unified can be used to view walls and roof together.
Creating a DLVP – A Design layer can be used to link your spaces to the site model, this works well when your site has large elevations.
Editing The Concept to Match the Site Model – Using the Move by Points tool to get the model to sit on the site.