FAQ

  • Vectorworks Tip 341 – Align and Distribute Command

    • November 25, 2015
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    This command in on the Modify menu. It is designed to allow you to align or distribute selected objects. This means that you have to select the objects before you use the command.

  • Vectorworks 289 – X-Ray Mode with Selection Marquee

    • July 14, 2015
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      Beginner – When you drag the selection marquee around objects, you can accidentally drag (and move) larger objects. Use the B Key to activate the X-Ray mode, it will stop you accidentally dragging objects.

  • Vectorworks 285 – X-Ray Mode

    • June 30, 2015
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    Beginner – Holding down the B Key will make the fills on all objects transparent, allowing you to see through objects. This will allow you to select hidden objects.

  • Vectorworks Tip – 283 Placing a Chain Dimension

    • June 25, 2015
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    If you want to place a series of dimensions, its easier to use the second mode for the Dimension tool. This mode places a chain of dimensions (a series of dimensions joined together).

  • Vectorworks Tip 273 –  Reshape Tool – Adding Vertices

    • June 9, 2015
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    Beginner Tip – This mode allows you to change the shape of a polygon/polyline by adding additional vertices. You can choose the type of vertex (corner/bezier/cubic spline/arc) that you are adding.

  • Architect_069 Architect Special Interest Group May 2015 (am)

    • May 28, 2015
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    +In this session we looked at the problem of scanning a large drawing and getting it into Vectorworks. The answer is to use Photoshop to photomerge the smaller scans into a large scan, then import that into Vectoworks. There is an extended podcast that covers this.  Then we looked at…

  • Vectorworks Tip 269 – Reshape Tool – Moving Edges

    • May 26, 2015
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    Beginner Tip – The second mode on the Tool bar allows you to move an edge. This is an easy way to move the edges and it will not affect the angle of the adjoining sides.    

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