Training Workbooks

Now you can purchase the same workbooks used in the Professional Learning Series training seminars. All volumes are professionally written and produced, and provide hundreds of screen shots, tips, and explanatory information for the Foundation version of Vectorworks, Landmark and Architect.

Each workbook includes a cross-platform CD with sample files, which can be used as demonstrations in an instructor-led training setting, or as exercises in a self-paced learning environment.

Fundamentals 2009

Fundamentals WorkbookThis workbook provides an excellent guide for new users of Vectorworks. The content includes information on basic 2D object drawing and editing, snap constraints, using attributes, dimensioning, layers & classes, using the Wall Tool, managing resources, printing, and setting up an office system using Vectorworks. There are also chapters covering more advanced topics such as 3D viewing and modeling tools (including NURBS and solids). The accompanying CD contains over 40 exercise files with illustrated instructions.

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Architect 2009

Architect WorkbookThis workbook is for the new user of Vectorworks Architect. It covers everything you need to know about basic 2D drawing and editing as well as the Architect file structures, walls and wall styles, parametric door and window objects, roofs, schedules, site modeling and printing. The accompanying CD contains 40 illustrated exercise files together with an in-depth residential architectural tutorial project.

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Landmark 2009

Architect Workbook

This workbook is created for new users of Vectorworks Landmark. It covers everything you need to know about basic 2D drawing and editing as well as planting plans, irrigation, site modeling, landscape graphics and printing. The accompanying CD contains over 40 illustrated exercise files together with three in-depth tutorial projects that will help you learn how to do landscape detailing, planting plans and site modeling.

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3D Modeling and Rendering 2009

Landmark Workbook

Created for those who have already learned the fundamentals of Vectorworks, this workbook covers 3D modeling techniques, lighting, rendering using both ray tracing and radiosity, applying life-like textures, animation, using images and getting high-quality output from your models. The accompanying CD contains a series of exercise files and four in-depth tutorial projects. The projects will help you learn how to work with all the Vectorworks 3D tools while also giving you an opportunity to practice interior and exterior lighting.

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Fundamentals 2008

Fundamentals WorkbookThis workbook provides an excellent guide for new users of Vectorworks. The content includes information on basic 2D object drawing and editing, snap constraints, using attributes, dimensioning, layers & classes, using the Wall Tool, managing resources, printing, and setting up an office system using Vectorworks. There are also chapters covering more advanced topics such as 3D viewing and modeling tools (including NURBS and solids). The accompanying CD contains over 40 exercise files with illustrated instructions.

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Architect 2008

Architect Workbook This workbook is for the new user of Vectorworks Architect. It covers everything you need to know about basic 2D drawing and editing as well as the Architect file structures, walls and wall styles, parametric door and window objects, roofs, schedules, site modeling and printing. The accompanying CD contains 40 illustrated exercise files together with an in-depth residential architectural tutorial project.

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Landmark 2008

Landmark Workbook

This workbook is created for new users of Vectorworks Landmark. It covers everything you need to know about basic 2D drawing and editing as well as planting plans, irrigation, site modeling, landscape graphics and printing. The accompanying CD contains over 40 illustrated exercise files together with three in-depth tutorial projects that will help you learn how to do landscape detailing, planting plans and site modeling.

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Spotlight 2008

Landmark Workbook

This workbook is created for new users of Vectorworks Spotlight. It covers everything you need to know about basic 2D drawing and editing as well as lighting positions, light instruments and accessories, scenic elements, paperwork, and instrument keys. The accompanying CD contains over 40 illustrated exercise files together with in-depth tutorial projects that will help you learn how to do lighting and scenic design in both 2D and 3D.

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3D Modeling and Rendering 2008

Landmark Workbook

Created for those who have already learned the fundamentals of Vectorworks, this workbook covers 3D modeling techniques, lighting, rendering using both ray tracing and radiosity, applying life-like textures, animation, using images and getting high-quality output from your models. The accompanying CD contains a series of exercise files and four in-depth tutorial projects. The projects will help you learn how to work with all the Vectorworks 3D tools while also giving you an opportunity to practice interior and exterior lighting.

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