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 | 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.
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 | Number Instruments Command
Multiple data fields in the lighting device can be automatically modified and incremented; the increment can be optionally based on channel number.
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 | Open Reference from Navigation Palette Command
Now you can open referenced files directly from the Navigation palette.
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 | Drag and Drop Import
Our new drag and drop import makes importing simpler than ever. You can import files by dragging a file and dropping it onto an open Vectorworks file. Brilliant! Drag and drop import supports DXF/DWG, IFC, EPSF, Metafile, PICT, PDF, Shapefile, 3DS, IGES, SAT, SketchUp®, Parasolid®, and image files.
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DWG/DXF 2009 Import/Export Support
Collaborate with ease. We support the AutoCAD® 2009 file format for import and export. |
DWG/DXF Import Support for ADT Objects
You can now import ADT objects such as walls, doors, and windows. The plan rotation angles and 3D geometry remain intact. |
DWG/DXF Support for Exporting Hatches and 2D Fills on Separate Layer
We’ve added the option to export hatches and 2D fills from Vectorworks onto separate DXF layers, enabling smoother collaboration with AutoCAD® files. |
Import and Export of Parasolid X_T files
We continue our long-standing tradition of supporting industry-standard file formats by importing and exporting Parasolid X_T files. |
Improved DWG/DXF Support of Design Layer Viewports
Each Vectorworks design layer viewport now exports as a referenced DWG file with its own layers. |
Locked File Alert
Who has the file that you want to open? Don’t go on a wild goose chase to find out. You can get detailed information about a Vectorworks file that is currently in use by someone else. Find out who has the file open, which computer it is open on, and how long it’s been open. |
Visibility Tool
Control your drawing visibility settings by selecting or isolating an object in your file based on its layer or class. You’ll save a tremendous amount of time, especially when using imported AutoCAD® files. You can also change class and layer visibilities in the entire file with a quick double-click. |
New auto-classing in Roof Objects
Now you can assign the class for a roof at the time of creation. |
Real-Time LightWright Import/Export
Automatically synchronize your paperwork and your plot. The new exchange feature lets you set up automatic data exchange between the two software applications at the beginning of the project. Data updates in the Vectorworks Spotlight drawing are automatically exported to Lightwright 5, and data changes in Lightwright 5 will automatically be imported into the Spotlight drawing. |
Batch Export VectorWorks Layers as Separate DXF/DWG Files
A new option allows you to export all design layers or selected sheet layers in a Vectorworks document to separate DXF/DWG files. |
Custom Workspace Enhancements
The Workspace Editor lists all new, changed, or legacy tools and menus for each new release, to help you more easily identify how to modify your custom workspaces. User-defined palette preferences are now stored, so your palettes remain exactly how and where you want them. |
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