Training Guides
Whether you’re new to VectorWorks or an experienced user, you’ll find a training workbook that’s tailored to your skill level. These brand new training guides for VectorWorks 12 offer step-by-step instruction and come with a CD containing exercise files and tutorial projects. Download the tables of contents and a few sample chapters to see which one best meets your needs.
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VectorWorks Fundamentals
$54.95
This 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. 181pp, soft cover, spiral bound. Includes CD for Macintosh/Windows.
VectorWorks 3D Modeling and Rendering
$54.95
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. 152 pp, soft cover, spiral bound. Includes CD for Macintosh/Windows.
VectorWorks Architect
$64.95
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. 311pp, soft cover, spiral bound. Includes CD for Macintosh/Windows.
VectorWorks Landmark
$64.95
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. 310 pp, soft cover, spiral bound. Includes CD for Macintosh/Windows.
VectorWorks Fundamentals
(Teacher's Edition)
$74.95
This workbook contains all of the information found in the regular VectorWorks Fundamentals workbook plus integrated teaching notes at the beginning of each chapter. These teaching notes cover important concepts, key learning points, how to teach the exercises, additional discussion and frequently-asked questions. This book is a must-have for those who teach VectorWorks in a classroom setting. 233pp, soft cover, spiral bound. Includes CD for Macintosh/Windows.
VectorWorks Essential Manual version 12
USD $99.50+ Shipping
By Jonathon Pickup
The new Vectorworks 12 manual has had a major update this year to make it even easier to learn the fundamental concepts of Vectorworks. Many of the exercises have been redesigned and re-writen to give the manual a smoother flow and to make it easier to understand the VectorWorks concepts. Our aim has always been to demystify VectorWorks and we think that this is our best manual yet. This manual is written in a simple conversational style of English so that people to learn the program quickly. To order, please visit this web page.
Architect Tutorial Manual version 12
USD $99.50+ Shipping
By Jonathon Pickup
This manual has been substantially re-written for version 12, to show the new features of VectorWorks 12 and to have a smoother flow. You progress through the manual as you build a real project. You start with the site, add the building and create the drawings. Along the way you learn all the major techniques that you need to use VectorWorks Architect effectively. To order, please visit this web page.