In this session, we talked about using and editing preformatted reports, how Vectorworks 2019 uses object styles for
Landscape Special Interest Group December 2018
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Category Archives: Landmark
Landscape Special Interest Group October 2018
In this session, we looked at what is new with plants in Vectorworks 2019 and how to do a cut and fill calculation for just a portion of a site model.
Landscape Special Interest Group September 2018 (pm)
In this session, we discussed about moving from AutoCAD to Vectorworks, looking at Vectorworks facilitates moving from 2D objects to 3D constructions. We modified a Landscape Area, a low garden wall, and plant objects to demonstrate this concept.
Landscape Special Interest Group September 2018 (am)
In this session, we covered how to create the 2D and 3D parts of a plant object and discussed how Vectorworks 2019 allows you to import data from your plant supplier and attach that information to your created plant objects.
Landscape Special Interest Group August 2018 AM
In this session, we looked at changing the graphic attributes of hardscapes and how to control their elevation, including the difference between project and layer elevations.
Landscape Special Interest Group July 2018 AM
Landscape Special Interest Group July 2018 PM
In this session, we discussed libraries and plant databases.
Landscape Special Interest Group June 2018 AM
In this session, we discussed using Landscape Areas, including a discussion of the Object Info palette settings, as well as how to make a texture for it, change its text, and have it show up on a worksheet.
Landscape Special Interest Group May 2018 AM
In this session, we discussed revisions: when to make a drawing a revision, tips on file names, title blocks, adding revision data, revision clouds, and keynotes.
Landscape Special Interest Group April 2018 PM
In this session, we covered a strategy for using Vectorworks on the go, showed how to place a building at the right elevation on a site model, reviewed how to use site modifiers and went over steps for taking care of site modifier errors.
Landscape Special Interest Group April 2018 AM
In this session, we reviewed the primary site modifiers—Contour, Pad, Grade Limits, and Pad with Retaining Edge—discussed changing the User Origin and working with external reference points, showed how to place fences on the surface of a site model, and turned a sketch into an Image Prop for a conceptual presentation.
Landscape Special Interest Group March 2018 pm
In this session, we covered the VBvisual Plant tool and how to visualize plants, whether by using a VBvisual plant, an image prop, or something created with the Existing Tree tool.
Landscape Special Interest Group March 2018 am
In this session, we covered how using plant sizes from the Plant Definition can affect your work flow differently than using a custom plant size, constructed a pergola with framing members, made a mono-pitch roof for the pergola, and set up a Framing Member report for our pergola.
Landscape Special Interest Group February 2018 pm
In this session, we covered many of the commands in the Landmark menu and reviewed how to create a pool and a pool site modifier.
Landscape Special Interest Group February 2018 am
In this session, we covered how to prevent plants from rising to the surface of a site model, options for creating flat surfaces in landscapes, and options for vehicle turning circles.
Landscape Special Interest Group January 2018 am
In this session, we covered adding roadways to projects and resolving site modifier conflicts.
Landscape Special Interest Group December 2017 am
In this session, we covered what goes into counting a site’s permeable and impermeable areas.
Landscape Special Interest Group November 2017 am
In this session, we briefly looked at counting impermeable surfaces, showed how to work with stepped site modifiers on a site model, and created a fence with columns instead of posts.
Landscape Special Interest Group October 2017 pm
In this session, we looked at unwrapping a box with a lid, applying textures to hardscapes, constructing stairs with stair tools other than the standard Vectorworks stair, and adding custom colors.
Landscape Special Interest Group October 2017 am
In this session, we looked at exporting DWG files, ensuring that new classes have the visibility that you want, managing your saved view settings, attaching images to plant tags, and changing your Callout Tool preferences.
Landscape Special Interest Group September 2017 am
In this session, we looked at roadways, covered how Vectorworks 2018 permits you to change site contour lines directly without using site modifiers, and briefly touched on creating framing members.