VECTORWORKS CORE CONCEPTS
Special - 20% discount for a limited time only!
Audience: All Industries
Date: 07/28/26 - 07/29/26
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Cost: $900 Special $720
Location: 8621 Robert Fulton Dr, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21046, United
States
This two-day Vectorworks training class is designed for new users from any industry. If you’re an existing user who is self-taught but feels there are gaps in your knowledge, this class is also a great fit for you.
This training will help you build a strong foundation and enhance your skills. We’ll cover core concepts, tools, and commands essential for your work—whether you’re focused on buildings and interiors (Architect), parks and landscapes (Landmark), or events and entertainment (Spotlight). Expect hands-on instruction that will guide you through creating, editing, and publishing your designs.
The first day will introduce the user interface and basic 2D operations. You’ll learn how to create and edit objects while keeping your files organized and using features for efficient documentation. The second day will introduce 3D and hybrid 2D/3D objects, explore the Vectorworks symbol libraries, and review procedures for importing DWGs, PDFs, and image files.
Learning Objectives
We hope you can join us for this valuable learning experience. By the end of the class, you will be able to:
- Use essential tools and commands to create and edit 2D, 3D, and hybrid 2D/3D objects.
- Organize the contents of your design to make your workflow more efficient.
- Access the default resource libraries and deploy ready-made assets to enhance your designs.
- Import external documents to provide context and jump-start your efforts.
- Annotate and publish an array of 2D and 3D representations of your project.
Prerequisites
- A good grasp of basic drafting concepts, including drawing plans and elevations, is recommended.
- Laptop with an activated license of Vectorworks 2026. Upon request, a temporary evaluation license can be issued for use during this class.
VECTORWORKS INTERMEDIATE CONCEPTS
Special - 20% discount for a limited time only!
Audience: All Industries
Date: 07/30/26 - 07/31/26
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Cost: $900 Special $720
Location: 8621 Robert Fulton Dr, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21046, United
States
Take the next step and elevate your design process with our Intermediate Concepts class. In this interactive course, you will build upon the 2D drafting skills learned in the Core Concepts class.
This course dives into best practices for working with imported files such as PDFs and DWGs, configuring projects to take advantage the geographical information system (GIS) features of Vectorworks software, and how to harness Vectorworks’ freeform 3D modeling capabilities to visualize your designs. In addition, you will learn how to present your designs by utilizing texturing and rendering techniques and then extract and analyze data from your model.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Utilize Vectorworks’ GIS features for site and design geolocation.
- Manage imported DWG and PDF files through import settings, visibility controls, and other attribute preferences to improve file exchanges with project collaborators.
- Produce freeform 3D geometry by utilizing Vectorworks’ suite of solid modeling tools and commands.
- Apply textures to 3D objects and learn how to make custom textures.
- Enhance your 3D design by applying lighting effects and utilize render modes to present your design.
- Extract and analyze data from your model using custom record formats and worksheets
Prerequisites
Participants should be comfortable navigating the Vectorworks interface and using basic 2D tools and commands. Completing the Vectorworks Core Concepts in-person course or the Vectorworks Core Associate Certification on-demand course is recommended preparation.
Attendees should already know how to use the Navigation palette to create and manage classes, design layers, viewports, and sheet layers, and understand how to organize and access resources within the Resource Manager.
Additional Information
Lunch, coffee, and snacks will be provided for all attendees.
A limited number of iMac computers preloaded with the current Vectorworks software will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Workshop participants who want to work on their machine must bring their laptop computer with Vectorworks 2026 software installed. The software may either be your registered license, or you may obtain and install a functional evaluation copy before arriving for the course. We will not issue refunds due to malfunctions of software installed on personal laptops. The course instructor is not available or responsible for troubleshooting or servicing personal laptops, nor is the trainer responsible for technical problems experienced during the course due to individual computer hardware or software malfunctions. Detailed information on downloading the software will be emailed and found in your registration confirmation.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Due to limited seating, class registration fees are non-refundable. However, upon request, your purchase can be used towards purchasing a future class. Classes may be subject to cancellation. Cancellations are determined by five (5) business days before the class starts. Registrants will be notified by email, and a full refund will be issued in the event of a cancellation.
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Please note that the spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
