Architect Training CDs

The first project in this two-disk set will teach you how to lay out walls, windows and doors within a residential addition. You'll also learn many of Vectorworks Architect's intelligent annotation tools and how to make them part of your own symbol library. Other tutorials lead the learner through a schematic design for a public library, importing and editing a site survey, and much more.

Projects:

  • Project 01: A Small Residential Renovation
  • Project 02: Public Library - Schematic Design
  • Roofs in Vectorworks
  • Project 03: Public Library - Construction Plan
  • Project 04: Public Library - Elevations and Sections
  • Teamwork and Office Organization

Topics include:

  • laying out walls, windows, and doors
  • intelligent annotation tools
  • creating an office symbol library
  • Sketch rendering mode
  • importing a site survey
  • creating a 3D massing model
  • dynamic report generation (building area, site coverage, door schedule)
  • using section viewports to create sections and elevations