Frequently Asked Questions
These are questions that we are frequently asked ask part of tech support conversations. It is very likely that your question has already been answered below.
The best way to submit wish list requests for future Vectorworks features or content is via the Wish List section of the Vectorworks Community Forum. The Fo...
Sat, 15 Apr, 2017 at 4:13 PM
The resource folder structure has been reorganized slightly in Vectorworks 2017. You will now find Spotlight lighting instruments in Libraries > Obje...
Thu, 26 Jan, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Vectorworks tends to run better if you tell a dual-graphics-card-equipped Mac to use the dedicated graphics card. (Integrated graphics cards tend to underpe...
Tue, 7 Feb, 2017 at 11:23 AM
How to check if Vectorworks needs to be updated on a Mac: Go to the Vectorworks menu > Check for Updates. If you receive a message that an update i...
Wed, 11 Apr, 2018 at 12:21 PM
It's great that you are thinking ahead like this! Please see this article at the Vectorworks Community Forum for the best guidance, straight from Ve...
Fri, 7 Apr, 2017 at 10:30 AM
If you are installing Vectorworks you will need your serial number of course. It is important to note that serial numbers are unique from one version of...
Thu, 5 Oct, 2017 at 11:33 AM
Vectorworks is a great 3D "solid modeller" in that it can create a number of different kinds of 3D solids. They are:
Extrudes
3D Polygons
G...
Thu, 7 Sep, 2017 at 9:14 AM
If you're running an older version of Vectorworks, you may not be aware of the great features you are missing. You may feel that the version you're ...
Mon, 25 Sep, 2017 at 11:15 AM
Basically, no. By working on files that are hosted on a server, you are relying on a lot of other hardware, software and cables (or wifi signals) to rea...
Wed, 4 Apr, 2018 at 12:38 PM
"BIM" is an acronym than stands for Building Information Modeling. BIM is a methodology or process of designing, "drawing", detailing an...
Sat, 2 Jun, 2018 at 1:56 PM