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VectorWorks

Overview

The Introduction to VectorWorks course is a two-day intensive training course tailored to suit individual projects and requirements.

Prerequisites

This is an introduction to VectorWorks but some understanding of 3D Modelling will be preferable.

Course Content

Introduction

Overview of features
Navigating round the program
Setting up preferences
Introducing the tools
Constraints
Attributes
Cursors

Drawing

Drawing size and working to scale
Working with units

Creating Objects

Creating objects: by eye, by dialog box and by coordinate entry
Modifying objects using the Object Info box
Numeric input methods
Curves: Fillets; Beziers; Cubic; Spline

Duplicate Array

Mirror duplicating
Rotation and arcs
Double lined polygons
Snap to object
Grid and distance
Adding and editing text

Library Items

Creating and selecting symbols
Editing symbols
Converting back to group

Layers

Creating layers
Greying and displaying layers
Moving objects from layer to layer
Tidying up your drawing

Databases

Working with classes
Working with spreadsheets
Counting symbols
Saving sheets

Working in 3D

Clipping and adding surfaces
Roofs, floors and sweeps
Adding and subtracting solids
Creating a walkthrough
Setting a 3D view
Importing and exporting from
VectorWorks to other applications

Course Booking Conditions

Duration

2 Days

Schedule

25/26 November 2008
3/4 February 2009

Prices

£745

All the bookings come with lunch, refreshments, course notes and post training support.

Costs

Studio Vouchers: £420

Dates

This course runs twice-monthly at Harlequin Training and can also be run privately at your site.