Back to basics with this session. I often use a lot of 3D modelling techniques because I find them very efficient when it comes to creating my drawings. But sometimes I think that beginners get lost with my 3D modelling. In this session I decided to go back to basics…
Introduction to BIM – BIM (Building Information Modeling) is not just about drawings, it is about the way you create your design. BIM is not so much about the model as it is about the activity of Building Information Modeling (creating the 3D, creating information and making that information available to…
A client asked me if it was possible to create a barn roof that had more than one slope. It’s possible, and there is more than one way to achieve it.
In this session we looked at a complex roof and how to deal with it. The trick is to break the roof into sections and deal with each section separately. Part of this process uses the old Fit Walls to Roof… command which has now been renamed Fit Walls to Objects…
Many users are unaware of Vectorworks’ built in BIM capabilities. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a huge topic, particularly in the UK where by 2016, all government projects will require it in some form. Jonathan Pickup of ArchonCAD aims to awaken your senses with this revealing presentation.The webinar demonstrates with a simple project,…
I rarely use the attic settings on the roof object. Mainly because I cannot think of a good use for them. However, one of my subscribers is just pointed out that the attic settings are extremely useful for creating the walls of the right height inside the roof.
Massing models are great way to place existing buildings around your site, to give your project a context. When you place a massing model, you can choose to have a flat roof or a hip roof.
I saw an email the other day where someone was asking how to create a dormer window that spans across two roof planes.
In the session had only one attendee. Lucky for him, he was able to have one-on-one training as part of his subscription. His main area of problem was roofing. So in this session we looked at his roof challenges and how we can cope with them in Vectorworks.
Fit Walls to Roof – This is how you make the walls follow the shape of the roof. You can use this with any 3D geometry.