Vectorworks 2009 Product Demonstration
This demonstration will highlight some of the features found in Vectorworks 2009, focusing on the areas of usability, productivity, workflow, 3D, and rendering.

View Movie >>

3D Modeling Improvements
We’ve incorporated Parasolid functionality into several 3D Power Pack tools and commands, including: Create Fillet Surface command, Stitch and Trim Surfaces command, Project tool, Loft Surfaces tool, Protrusion/Cutout tool, and Fillet Edge tool.

• View Movie >>

Protrusion/Cutout Tool Enhancement
Try your hand at the improved protrusion cutout tool. It's more flexible with improved modes that allow for easy manipulation of solid models.

• View Movie >>

3D Wall Improvements
Walls take advantage of Parasolid technology for improved precision, reliability, and speed. Now, symbols inserted into walls can cut holes of any shape in 3D walls.

• View Movie >>

Variable Radius Fillet across Tangentially Connected Edges
You can now create a variable radius fillet along tangentially connected edges.

• View Movie >>

Improved Snapping
Keep it snappy. With a first-class snapping system that provides feedback from your cursor, you can draft and model with more precision and greater accuracy. New preferences allow the appearance of snapping elements to be customized.

• View Movie >>

PDF Snapping
You can snap to imported PDF files and use them more effectively as a basis for your designs.

• View Movie >>

Pre-Selection Indication
Highlight the objects you may wish to select before you ever click the mouse. You’ll know which objects will interact with your selected tool. Highlighting appearance can also be customized.

• View Movie >>

Design Layer Viewports: Eyedropper Support for Viewport Attributes
In complex designs, we provide the ability to transfer attributes between design layer viewports.

• View Movie >>

Duplicate Array Command for Objects in Walls
Now you can insert symbols into straight and round walls with the Duplicate Array command.

• View Movie >>

Improved Offset Insertion Mode for 2D Symbol Insertion
A new 2D Symbol Insertion mode allows you to specify an exact point on a symbol when offsetting it, and supports angular and linear offsets for objects inserted in round walls.

• View Movie >>

New Landscape Area Tool
There’s no need to draw generic plant groupings or calculate landscape areas. Now, you can specify mixed planting areas that are calculated with specific plants included in your plant lists, gaining you valuable time. Conceptualization and analysis is made easier by subdividing sites for proposed uses—from small residential to large, mixed-use master plans. And, the ability to assign cost to areas will make project budgeting even faster.

• View Movie >>

Polyline Arc Improvements
Two new modes in the Polyline tool enable you to create precise arc segments for greater control and flexibility when drawing free-form shapes like planting beds and layout plans.

• View Movie >>