Why Designer?

It’s easy to learn and use

With VectorWorks Designer, you can do what you like to do best--design. And since VectorWorks Designer is tailored to the creative design and production process, it works the way you think.

It’s a complete solution

Unlike other programs, VectorWorks Designer offers a comprehensive range of 2D, 3D and production management capabilities that benefits all phases of the design process. Plus you get all the exclusive technology found in VectorWorks Architect, VectorWorks Landmark, VectorWorks Spotlight and VectorWorks Machine Design.

You get advanced production drafting capabilities

In addition to precision 2D drafting, VectorWorks Designer offers advanced tools and technology to help you manage CAD standards and create complete sets of construction documents. 

You get intelligent object technology

VectorWorks Designer's cutting-edge object technology makes it easy to create and change design elements without having to redraw them. 

You get sophisticated 3D modeling

In addition to the largest library of “intelligent” 2D/3D objects available in any CAD program, VectorWorks Designer offers unique object/NURBS interaction and other advanced 3D capabilities.

You get automatic cost and materials tracking

Built-in database and worksheet capabilities allow you to attached data records to objects in your design and then create worksheets that report on the fields you choose to display.

You get complete collaboration capabilities

VectorWorks Designer reads and writes more file formats than almost any other CAD program, allowing you to share files with almost every other software program you use.

It’s completely customizable

A complete, self-contained development environment named VectorScript® is built right in. So you can create everything from simple scripts that automate routine drafting tasks to full-blown commercial applications.

You get dedicated support

You have access to help in a variety of forms however you prefer it and whenever you need it.

It’s affordable

No other software offers so much for so much less. No wonder VectorWorks is used by more than 400,000 designers in more than 80 countries.