Guides & Publications
Whether you're new to Vectorworks or an experienced user, you'll find a training workbook that's tailored to your skill level. Each training guide offers a different type of experience for the user, from a conversational tone with simple exercises to detailed step by step instructions. Download the tables of contents and a few sample chapters to see which one best meets your needs. Many guides come with sample files and tutorial videos. Review the descriptions below to see what additional resources are included. Instructions on how to order are at the bottom of the page.
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3D Modeling in Vectorworks, Second Edition $75 The second edition Vectorworks 3D Modeling Tutorial manual, by Jonathan Pickup, is a must-have workbook for anyone seeking to learn how to free-form model with Vectorworks. The manual will bring you to a competent level of 3D capability through exercises aimed at building a foundation of 3D Vectorworks skills. Specifically, you’ll learn how to create 3D forms through the use of extrudes, sweeps, solids, NURBS, loft surfaces, and 3D primitives. Recommendations and Tips:
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Light Plot Deconstructed, Second Edition $40 Light Plot Deconstructed is the debut work of accomplished scenic and lighting designer, Gregg Hillmar. Mr. Hillmar has developed proven methodologies for drafting light plots over his more than 15 years of experience using Vectorworks. His successful methods for designing with Vectorworks have been exhibited many times over the years, whether it was to fellow colleagues at tradeshows, or in the classroom where he has taught scenic and lighting design to many aspiring professionals at Randolph-Macon College. Light Plot Deconstructed is a great companion guide for anyone seeking to learn the fundamentals of lighting design with Vectorworks Spotlight. |
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Remarkable Renderworks™ is a must-have tutorial for anyone wanting to become proficient in using Renderworks, the essential rendering tool designed to work seamlessly with Vectorworks® software. This workbook uses an exercise-based format to cover the basic tools and techniques that will put you well on your way to creating impressive renderings of your projects. Written by respected architect and long-time Vectorworks user Daniel Jansenson, the manual is intended for the Renderworks user who already has some experience with the fundamentals of Vectorworks software. |
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Residential Garden Design with Vectorworks Landmark, 2nd Edition $75 Nemetschek North America is delighted to offer a book which covers the process of residential garden design using Vectorworks Landmark. Residential Garden Design with Vectorworks Landmark was written by Tamsin Slatter, who is billed as the leading expert in Vectorworks Landmark in the UK. This book will take you from the start of the project—drawing or importing site surveys—through managing resources; creating hard landscaping, planting plans, and 3D perspective drawings; to rendering with Renderworks; and more. Focusing on the traditional flow of a project, this book teaches you the tools you need to know in order to complete a 2D plan and 3D visualization simultaneously! Illustrated in full color throughout, this book is the ideal reference to have by your computer following your initial product training. |
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Vectorworks Architect Tutorial Manual, 2nd Edition $75 Recommendations and Tips:
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Vectorworks Essentials Tutorial Manual, 2nd Edition $75 Recommendations and Tips:
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Vectorworks Landmark Tutorial Manual, Second Edition $75 The Vectorworks Landmark Tutorial Manual is written by experienced Vectorworks user and author, Jonathan Pickup. The workbook is comprised of a series of projects to teach you basic Vectorworks Landmark concepts and techniques.
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How To Order
US Customers:
Please call 888-646-4223 or visit our Online Store.
International Customers:
| Country | Distributor | Phone | |
| Australia | OzCAD Pty Ltd. | 612 833-88622 | sales@ozcad.com.au |
| Belgium | Design Express | 015/71 96 00 | info@designexpress.eu |
| Canada | PaXar Technologies | 800-260-0905 | sales@paxar.ca |
| Canada | Resolve Software Solutions Inc. | 1+866-288-1888 | sales@resolve.ca |
| Denmark | MikroGraf AS | 7022 2101 | info@mikrograf.dk |
| Germany | Computerworks | 49 (0) 7621 40 180 | info@computerworks.de |
| Greece | Rainbow S.A. | 3 01-0-9012-892 | RC@rainbow.gr |
| Israel | Arigent Ltd | 03 5615322 | support@arigent.co.il |
| Netherlands | Design Express | 018/275 66 60 | info@designexpress.eu |
| New Zealand | Megabits Trust | 09 445 8480 | info@megabits.co.nz |
| Norway | Dakantus AS | 47 22 82 87 00 | vectorworks@dakantus.no |
| Sweden | Trodeya AB | 46 481-51123 | kundservice@trodeya.se |
| Switzerland | ComputerWorks Switzerland AG | 061 337 30 00 | backoffice@computerworks.ch |
| UK | Computers Unlimited | 44 0 20 8358 6668 | 3ddesign@unlimited.com |
All other international customers, please call NNA at 410-290-5114 or email sales@vectorworks.net
Other recommended guides:
Vector-workout
From $124.00US to $135.00US
Vector-workout is a downloadable movie based training resource offering fast and easy access to instructive movies, ideal for sharpening vectorworks skills quickly.
Jonathan Pickup, the author, said "a client told me recently 'I'm too lazy to read the manuals, just give me the information. Quickly!' So, I've rethought how to deliver Vectorworks training resources as visual tools. Vector-workout is the result - it's a visual teaching revolution for Vectorworks. As they say, a picture tells a thousand words, and Vector-workout kits do this brilliantly and the movies are the perfect alternative to slogging through endless textbooks.
Vector-workout training manual kits use pdf files with embedded self contained movies. When you open the files with Acrobat Reader, you have bookmarks on the left-hand side for quick access to the movies. Acrobat Reader has a built-in search function, so you can type in a word or phrase and have Acrobat search for you."
Platform: win/mac
Contact:
archoncad
ph +64 21 743 470
email: jon@archoncad.co.nz
web: http://www.archoncad.co.nz/training/vector-workout.php
Short Sharp Training
$21.50US
This new training resource is designed to sharpen your Vectorworks skills using a single task manual that explores and explains a single area of Vectorworks. If you want to learn about just one area of Vectorworks, these are the resources for you.
Each SHORT SHARP MANUAL clearly demonstrates key learning tasks and techniques, with 15-25 pages of step-by-step instructions and screenshots. By focusing on single topics, we give you access to new Vectorworks skills and techniques in small meaningful chunks!
These manuals are suitable for Vectorworks 12 to 2010.
Platform: win/mac
Contact:
archoncad
ph +64 21 743 470
email: jon@archoncad.co.nz
web: http://www.archoncad.com/electronic-manuals.html






