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VectorWorks Architect: Features

Create dynamic 2D and 3D designs, glide through your projects with a tightly streamlined interface, and access extensive features and resource libraries. VectorWorks Architect offers the features you want in a comprehensive, intuitive software that will multi-task just like you do.

Draft
A vast suite of 2D precision drafting tools provide you intelligent ways to design. Tools include:

• Smart Cursor Technology
• Parametric Constraints
• Rectangle
• Rounded Rectangle
• Rotated Rectangle
• Circle
• Circle by Points
• Oval
• Free Hand
• Tangents
• Lines
• Double Line
• Arc
• Polyline
• Polygon
• Double Polygon

• Flyover
• Spiral
• Eye Dropper
• Attribute Mapping
• 2D Reshape
• Rotate
• Mirror
• Split
• Connect/Combine
• Trim
• Fillet
• Chamfer
• Offset
• Clip
• Move by Point

Intelligent Objects
Numerous hybrid (2D and 3D) architectural objects allow you to intelligently design with countless configurations and valuable information already attached. Objects include:

Columns and Campaniles
Custom Stairs
• Ramps
• Desks

• Counters
• Shelving
• Tables and Chairs
• Doors and Windows

Present
Architect enables you to create stunning presentations right out of the box that other programs just don’t provide. Some of the presentation features are:

Unlimited Colour Choices
Gradients
Image fills

Hatches
Hand Sketch Styling

Build
Intelligent building shell tools are essential tools that allow you to easily transition into a BIM workflow. Tools include:

Space Planning Object
Adjacency Matrix
Window Walls

Straight & Curved Walls
2D/3D Wall and Roof Framer

BIM
BIM functionality is available to you in flexible 2D and 3D workflows. Tools and functions include:

Live Sections
Viewports
Two-Way Database Worksheets

Cost & Materials Tracking
HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical
Tools

Share
Sharing your drawings is very simple with these import/export options:

DXF/DWG (AutoCAD)
PDF (Acrobat)
.SKP (Sketchup)
• .KLM (Google Earth)
• .3DS (3D Studio)
• .STL (stereo lithography)

.IGES (3D NURBS)
• .SAT
• QuickTime and QuickTime VR
• Image Files, including JPG, TIF,
PSD, EPSF, PNG and more

Annotate
Annotate and detail your drawings using the detailing suite in VectorWorks Architect. Options include:

Constrained Dimensions
Angular Dimensions
Radial Dimensions
• Chain Dimensions
• Automatic Exterior Wall
Dimensioner

Insulation
• Siding Detail
• Redline and Revision Control
• Notes Manager
• Powerful Text Options

Symbolise
Extensive symbol libraries ship with Architect so you don’t have to draw your instruments from scratch.

Knoll Furniture
Wolf Appliances
SubZero Appliances
• Entourage Vehicles
• Entourage Figures
• Seats
• Parking and Roads
• Kitchen Cabinets
• Handrails
Metal Detail

• Restaurant Equipment
• Furnishings & Scenic Elements
• Furniture & Fixtures
• Fire Suppression
• Elevators and Escalators
• Fireplaces
• Herman Miller Furniture
• Kohler Baths, Faucets, Sinks,
Showers, Whirlpools, Bidets

Model
A suite of powerful free-form modeling tools make it easy to design custom objects and shapes using tools like:

Boolean Operations
NURBS Curves
Loft Surfaces
• Extrusions

Extractions
Protrusions
• Shells
• Solids

Visualise
Visualising designs in Architect is a breeze using a series of commands and rendering options available with the RenderWorks module. Specifically you can:

Thousands of textures included
Atmospheric effects
Volumetric lighting
• Render physical light with .ies
light distribution files from
major manufacturers

Radiosity & Final Gather
Export QuickTime VR models
• Create Solar Animations
• Non-photo-realistic rendering
options

Version 2008 Brochure
What's New Brochure
Feature Matrix
System Requirements
VW 2008 Feature Movies
Use this link to go to the
Nemetschek VectorWorks 2008
Feature Demos page
VW 12 Feature Movies
Use this link to go to the
Nemetschek VectorWorks 12
Feature Demos page
VW 11 Feature Movies
Use this link to go to the
Nemetschek VectorWorks 11
Feature Demos page

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