Vectorworks’ Geographic Information System (GIS) features enable the geolocation of your projects, whereby geolocation aligns the file's internal origin with the project's actual location on the Earth. During the webinar, you will learn how to locate your virtual projects and access publicly available GIS data in order to transform your site analysis, landscape and urban design workflows.

Join webinar host, Troy Diamond, Technical Support Specialist, RAIA, on Wednesday 31 July at 2:30PM AEST for this free webinar.

Vectorworks’ GIS toolset provides you with the ability to virtually locate your projects using real-world coordinates. These tools, in conjunction with publicly available GIS data, facilitate higher-quality analysis and outcomes for urban, concept, and pre-design workflows.

Troy will demonstrate how to source Australian GIS data, demonstrate localised examples, and also host a brief Q&A.

A recording of the presentation will be made available to all registrants after the webinar for revision purposes only. All registrants who wish to obtain their CPD must attend the live session. Attendees entering the webinar more than 5 minutes after the webinar begins, or leaving more than 5 minutes before the webinar's conclusion, will not be eligible for CPD.

Attendees will:

  • Have the concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Mapping Grids explained.
  • In conjunction with Document Georeferencing settings, learn how to use the Geoimage and Geolocate tools.
  • Discover how and where to source public GIS data.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of concept/urban design and data visualisation methods as they relate to GIS.
  • Learn when – and when not – to use GIS.

Learning outcomes relate to the following Performance Criteria from the National Standard of Competency for Architects: PC 26, PC 30, PC 32.