Engineered to meet the specific needs of smart-sized companies, Vectorworks Architect has everything you need to streamline the design and production process. From project setup to programming, schematic design development and construction documents - Vectorworks Architect lets you work faster and smarter with fewer errors. That's why top architects around the world rely on Vectorworks Architect to create and present their designs. At a fraction of the cost of other CAD programs, Vectorworks Architect can take your designs to places you never thought they could go.
BIM software for every design phase
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Imagine it. Design it. Document it.BIM software isn’t exactly known for promoting creative expression. But Vectorworks is different. We allow you to freely sketch, model, and document your design ideas with precision drafting capabilities and the most flexible 3D modeling engine available, powered by SIEMENS Parasolid. So you’re not limited by presets and strict parameters — you have the flexibility you need to design anything you can imagine. |
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Maximize the I in BIM
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Shared Cloud Folders | Export Unreal Datasmith | Solibri Direct | Smart Options Display |
Quick Search | Vectorworks Graphics Module Cache | Smart Markers | Materials |
Grade Object Improvements | Structural Grids | Excel Import/Export | 3D Modeling Enhancements |
Project Sharing Server | Railings and Fences | Detachable Tab Palettes | Duplicate Array and Move by Points |
2D Graphics & Presentations | NBS Chorus | Enscape for Vectorworks: Free Beta | Live Data Visualization |
GIS Improvements | History-Based Modelling | Graphics Module Improvements | IFC Referencing |
List Browser Direct Editing | Great Section Views | Data Tag Enhancements | Data Manager |
Hardscape Alignment | Widget Groups | Walk-through Animation | Revit Export |
DXF/DWG Improvements | Door and Window Improvements | Lumion LiveSync Plug-in | Cloud Presentations |
2D Components for Hybrid Objects | Image Effects | Clip Cube Viewport Option | Layer and Class Filtering |
Streamlined Section Drawings | Data Tags |
3D Site Model Sculpting | AutoTURN Online |
Support for Sheet Layers | Improved Stair Modeling | Space Styles | Non-Horizontal Ceilings |
IFC Data Mapping | Improved Collaboration with Revit | Improved PDF Workflows | Cabinet Catalogs |
Title Block Coordination | Contour Reshaping | Project Sharing | Smart Cursor |
Marionette | Survey Data Import | Augmented Reality | Image Props |
Custom Textures | Web View & Virtual Reality | Rendering Panoramas | Graphics and Presentation |
Notes and Keynotes | Dimensioning | Master Snaps | Open BIM |
BCF Manager | Accessible IFC Data | IFC Data Mapping | Energos |
Worksheets | BIM Object Library Access | Symbols | Stairs |
Roofs | Slab Drainage | Wall Styles | BIM |
Resource Manager | Creative Modeling | Surface Array | Rendering |
Door and Window Styles | Subdivision | Push/Pull | Multiple Drawing Views |
Wall Component Control | Direct Stair Editing | GIS and BIM Exchange | Site Model Components |
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Vectorworks Service Select is a maintenance agreement that provides customers with several added benefits, including immediate upgrade of new product releases, the best pricing, priority technical support, VIP access to downloads, and an always-growing library of on-demand learning tutorials. You’ll also have the premier level of storage with Vectorworks Cloud Services at 20 GB (over the standard 2 GB).
Vectorworks Service Select is the best way to get the most out of your Vectorworks software with the lowest available price.
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One-year basic technical support |
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Upgrade to new releases at no additional charge |
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On-demand licensing |
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Access to new libraries, textures, and more |
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Classroom and online training discount |
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Vectorworks Service Select subscribers get exclusive cloud benefits like expanded, 20 GB storage, automatically-generated drawing sheet PDFs, and useful file histories that make it even easier to design anytime, anywhere.
Vectorworks Architect includes 12 months FREE technical support directly from Vectorworks. Vectorworks Technical Support is available to all registered users by fax, by e-mail and by phone from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm EST.
Download your full installation of Vectorworks Trials and Updates.
The Vectorworks Viewer is a FREE value-added benefit to Vectorworks users. The Viewer enables those who do not own the program to look at and print projects created in Vectorworks. And, it allows on-line collaboration between designers and clients during the creative process.
Which version of Vectorworks is right for you?
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Lighting Design |
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Manufacturer's system requirements are generally the bare minimum that you need to run the software and insufficient for effective and productive operation of the product.
Our suggested "real world" mid-range desktop system key specifications to properly run Vectorworks are as follows:
Novedge, in partnership with High Speed Computing, can also provide the perfect hardware for your design needs, pre-installed with your software, at a very competitive price. Contact us to discuss custom-configured workstations and laptops.
Suggested Workstation
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CPU: Intel Core i7 |
Novedge Webinar #316: Productivity Techniques in Vectorworks 2019
Novedge Webinar #300: Best bits for Vectorworks 2019 by Jonathan Pickup
You can find a collection of our favorite Vectorworks Tutorials here:
So far it could not be any better!!!
Easy Process, Best Price.
This is a very intuitive program, I use this and AutoCAD regularly and I feel like Vectorworks is a lot easier to use and learn. I work on large 2D and 3D models and the Vectorworks rendering and DWG interoperability are a big plus. No it's not perfect but it's pretty darn good, and in terms of bang-for-the-buck it tops AutoCAD easily.
I have been a Vectorworks user for 14 years. Prior to that I used MiniCad back in the 90s. Once I looked at all the options and tried AutoCad, PowerCad, ArchiCad, and Vellum. I came back to Vectorworks because nothing else had the feature set, intuitive interface, integrated database, and the scripting capabilities.
I am not a draftsman or architect and just wanted something to use to draw up a floor plan. I found it very difficult to use but I am an old man so that probably explains it.
So far it could not be any better!!!
Easy Process, Best Price.
This is a very intuitive program, I use this and AutoCAD regularly and I feel like Vectorworks is a lot easier to use and learn. I work on large 2D and 3D models and the Vectorworks rendering and DWG interoperability are a big plus. No it's not perfect but it's pretty darn good, and in terms of bang-for-the-buck it tops AutoCAD easily.
I have been a Vectorworks user for 14 years. Prior to that I used MiniCad back in the 90s. Once I looked at all the options and tried AutoCad, PowerCad, ArchiCad, and Vellum. I came back to Vectorworks because nothing else had the feature set, intuitive interface, integrated database, and the scripting capabilities.
I am not a draftsman or architect and just wanted something to use to draw up a floor plan. I found it very difficult to use but I am an old man so that probably explains it.
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