We’re brushing up on the basics this month. Whether you’re an experienced designer or are just getting used to our software, this series of video tutorials provides a refresher on the program's main functionalities and reviews changes specific to Vectorworks 2016.
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User Interface
In the first video, we go over why the drawing area looks the way it does when you open the software.
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Palettes and Workspaces
Watch this video to learn how to use and customize palettes to create your ideal workspace.
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Mouse Interaction
Find out how and what to click to make things happen in Vectorworks 2016.
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Snapping
Check out all the ways you can specify how your drawings snap, whether it be to objects, grids, or nothing at all.
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Tool and Command Interaction
One-click, two-click, and multi-click tools, along with all their different modes, are waiting for you to explore. Then, learn how commands provide even more design options.
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Navigation and Views
Review the ins and outs of moving through your document.
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Document Organization
Design layers and classes are used for organization and visibility control, so take control and start organizing with this video.
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Object Types
Dive into the wide world of objects in the last video of this tutorial series.
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Class dismissed! As always, if you have any questions, reach out to us at tech@vectorworks.net or tweet us @VectorworksHelp.