Master the creation and management of 2D, 3D, and hybrid symbols in Vectorworks, including symbol types, scaling methods, and editing workflows.
This tutorial provides a comprehensive introduction to symbols in Vectorworks, covering the three main symbol types: 2D symbols, 3D symbols, and hybrid symbols. You'll learn how to create symbols from existing geometry, understand the difference between unit-based and page-based symbols, and master symbol editing workflows. The tutorial demonstrates how to scale symbol instances without affecting the original definition, work with grouped symbols that convert to groups upon placement, and create page-based symbols for documentation purposes. You'll also learn the critical distinction between scaling a symbol instance versus editing the symbol definition, ensuring you can maintain consistency across multiple instances while preserving the ability to make global changes when needed.