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Vectorworks Tutorials
Master scenic design software with step-by-step video tutorials covering everything from basic workspace setup to advanced 3D modeling techniques.
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Vectorworks Tutorial: Navigating the User Interface
Learn the fundamentals of Vectorworks interface, workspace setup, and essential navigation tools for scenic design.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Understanding Classes
Master the organization system that controls graphic attributes, textures, and visibility in Vectorworks using classes and hierarchies.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Understanding Design Layers
Master the layer organization system that allows you to separate and manage different elements of your scenic design across multiple drawing planes.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Installing a Workspace and Template
Learn how to properly install and configure a Vectorworks workspace and template provided by your organization to ensure standardized communication and workflow.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Basics Tool Palette
Master the essential 2D drawing tools including selection, drawing, and modification tools that form the foundation of scenic design drafting in Vectorworks.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Sheet Layers
Learn how to use sheet layers for laying out pages for printing, including creating viewports, adding title blocks, and managing drawing scales.
Vectorworks Quick Tip: Creating Trim Profiles with the Polyline Tool
Learn how to quickly create accurate trim and molding profiles by tracing reference images using the polyline tool and converting them to reusable 2D symbols.
Vectorworks Tutorial: 2D Edit and Modify Tricks
Master essential 2D editing and modification tools including Mirror, Reshape, Offset, Split, Connect/Combine, and advanced Modify menu commands for efficient drafting workflows.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Resource Manager Basics
Learn how to create, apply, and manage resources in Vectorworks using the Resource Manager, including textures, symbols, and custom libraries.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Understanding Symbols
Master the creation and management of 2D, 3D, and hybrid symbols in Vectorworks, including symbol types, scaling methods, and editing workflows.
Vectorworks Tutorial: 2D Annotations and Dimensioning
Master the complete workflow for creating viewports, dimensioning drawings, adding drawing labels, section markers, callouts, detail viewports, and publishing to PDF.
Vectorworks Tutorial: 3D Modeling Basics
Master essential 3D modeling operations including Extrude, Add/Subtract/Intersect Solids, Section Solids, Multiple Extrude, Tapered Extrude, Sweep, and Extrude Along Path.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Hybrid Symbols
Learn how to create hybrid symbols that combine 2D and 3D representations, including manual tracing and auto-generation methods for Top/Plan views.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Basics of Textures
Learn how to apply, edit, and create custom Renderworks textures to bring life to your 3D models in Vectorworks.
Vectorworks Tutorial: 3D Modeling Tools
Master the essential 3D modeling tools in Vectorworks including primitive objects, push/pull, extract, fillet, chamfer, taper, deform, and shell solid.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Creating 24x36 PDFs Without a Plotter
Learn how to export large format sheets (24x36) to PDF when you don't have Adobe PDF or a plotter connected to your computer.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Modeling a Table
Master the complete workflow for 3D modeling furniture from a reference image, including scaling, drafting profiles, creating sweeps, solid modeling operations, texturing, and creating hybrid symbols.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Creating a Camera and Rendering
Learn the complete workflow for creating cameras, setting up dramatic lighting, configuring viewports, and exporting high-quality renderings in Vectorworks.
Vectorworks Tutorial: Creating 2D Drafting from 3D Models
Master the complete workflow for generating professional construction drawings from 3D models, including viewports, sections, details, and dimensioning.
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These tutorials are designed to complement your scenic design education. For official Vectorworks training and certification, visit Vectorworks University.