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Vectorworks Consultant - Old Westbury, New York

Howard Phipps Estate is looking a large private estate with aspirations to be an arboretum has GPS coordinated plant locations database and layout in Vectorworks. Need some one familiar with the program to help do layouts and refine the maps.

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Created by Vince Johnson Jan 26, 2012 at 3:21pm. Last updated by Vince Johnson on Thursday.

Vectorworks/Cinema 4D Technician - Whistler, Canada

CR Contracting is hiring!

They are looking for a technician that has experiece in Vectorworks and Cinema D.

Only Cinema 4D experience accepted but both is preferable.

Salary would be based on experience, the more building and technical experience the better.

The more building and technical experience the better. 

Please email craig@cr-contracting.com…

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Created by Vince Johnson Jan 25, 2012 at 1:56pm. Last updated by Vince Johnson on Wednesday.

Landscape Architect - Phoenix, AZ

AECOM is seeking a landscape architect with 15+ years of experience to lead and manage lanndscape architecture and transporation enhancement project. The qualified candidate will develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. This position will oversee the work of less experienced architects, and is responsible for designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and working drawings, and develops details and edits…

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Created by Vince Johnson Jan 23, 2012 at 3:53pm. Last updated by Vince Johnson on Monday.

Software Engineer Internship - Columbia, MD

Nemetschek Vectorworks currently has paid internship opportunities on their Software Development teams for the 2012 spring and summer semesters.  Graduating seniors will be given the opportunity to gain valuable work experience as they apply their book knowledge to practical day-to-day project implementation.

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Created by Vince Johnson Jan 11, 2012 at 1:37pm. Last updated by Vince Johnson Jan 11.

Design Assistant - Toronto, Canada

Description Architectural company requires a Toronto based Vectorworks CAD designer to assist on entertainment project.
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King St. West and Dufferin,…
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Created by Vince Johnson Jan 4, 2012 at 1:39pm. Last updated by Vince Johnson Jan 4.

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Francesco replied to Enrico Bellotti's discussion 'VectorWorks + .........?' in the group Vectorworks Italy UG
Sono curioso su quale software hai scelto... fammi sapere ! GRazie  Francesco
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Ettore Oddo replied to Ettore Oddo's discussion 'vectorworks 2012 educational + file corrotto' in the group Vectorworks Italy UG
Alla fine ho risolto, in qualche modo, sempre usando la funzione dei file referenziati. Scrivo quello che ho fatto magari a qualcuno può essere utile. Ho diviso i miei lucidi in due file. Non so perché, ma in questo modo ciascuno dei…
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Bob Thayer replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Are software versions backwards compatible?'
Hi Matthew, VW 2012 can open files created with MiniCAD 7 and above, and VW 2012 can export back to VW 12 version. -Bob
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Matthew Miles replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Help for an Autodesk junkie'
Thanks, David. The thing is, drafting is all we do (at the moment). I am new to the program, and the firm. I am expected to bring my parametric/ modeling experience to the firm. The problem is I am a high level Revit user, with a lot of ACAD…
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Vectorworks Consultant - Old Westbury, New York

Howard Phipps Estate is looking a large private estate with aspirations to be an arboretum has GPS coordinated plant locations database and layout in Vectorworks. Need some one familiar with the program to help do layouts and refine the…
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David J. Barici replied to Matthew Miles's discussion 'Help for an Autodesk junkie'
Hi Matt, There is no stretch command in VW.  If you're drawing a box from lines, you use the grips (to use an acad term) to re-size an object.  If it's a wall, and please use the wall tool (architect version) not dual lines, just…
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Introduction to ZBrush at Online (PDT)

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February 1, 2012 from 11am to 12pm
This webinar will showcase several examples of how ZBrush is being used in 10+ industries. This webinar will be covering the newest features that have been added to the most recent ZBrush. These will include an in depth understanding of how DynaMesh can be used for several modeling techniques. The…See More
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Cyon Research Survey of CAD and BIM Users

Cyon Research is conducting its annual survey of users of engineering software, which includes CAD and BIM programs. Cyon Research is a consulting firm that provides design, engineering, construction, and manufacturing firms with a strategic outlook on the software tools and processes they rely on to create the world…See More
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Vince Johnson commented on Vince Johnson's event 'Vectorworks BIM Workshop'
Your right! I've changed the dates!
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François Lévy commented on Vince Johnson's event 'Vectorworks BIM Workshop'
Hi Vince! Actually, the dates are March 17-18, and here's a link to a more complete description: http://thedrafthorse.francoislevy.com/bay_area.html Cheers, François
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Vectorworks/Cinema 4D Technician - Whistler, Canada

CR Contracting is hiring! They are looking for a technician that has experiece in Vectorworks and Cinema D. Only Cinema 4D experience accepted but both is preferable. Salary would be based on experience, the more building and technical experience…
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Matthew Miles

Are software versions backwards compatible? 1 Reply

Hi all,I am new to the program - only about a solid week of real use - so I was hoping to do some training, and after hours using a trial version on my home computer.  The thing is, my firm uses VW…Continue

Started by Matthew Miles in Working with Vectorworks.... Last reply by Bob Thayer yesterday.

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Help for an Autodesk junkie 2 Replies

Hi all,This is my second post...as I am brand new to the program.I have become so used to the features and processes of AutoCAD and Revit, and I am having trouble breaking old thought patterns when…Continue

Started by Matthew Miles in Working with Vectorworks.... Last reply by Matthew Miles on Friday.

Rosalind Rosewarne

Plant symbols - duplication 2d graphics disappear

I am running VW landmark 2011 on an iMac OS X 10.6.8I am duplicating VW pre-created plant symbols to create new plants for some reason the 2d graphic is being deleted on saving.Save seems to be…Continue

Started by Rosalind Rosewarne in Working with Vectorworks... on Tuesday.

John Kellett

Point Cloud in IMP format 3 Replies

I have the opportunity to receive a 3D survey of an historic building in IMP format.Does anyone have any experience of the best conversion process as I understand that the file would not be directly…Continue

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Started by John Kellett in Working with Vectorworks.... Last reply by Charles Link on Tuesday.

Roger Dorer

CONTOUR MODEL 1 Reply

I've created a contour model, created a patio and walls in 3d, converted my bedlines from 2d polylines to 3d polygons.  Is there a way to drape the bedlines on to the contour model.?Continue

Started by Roger Dorer in Working with Vectorworks.... Last reply by Jonathan Pickup Jan 3.

Janusz Kamyczek

Compatibility

Hi, anyone could tell me if VW 2008 will work on windows 7 64-bit? I'd like to buy a new laptop and this is the only system you can get now! Thanks in advance!Continue

Started by Janusz Kamyczek in Working with Vectorworks... Dec 29, 2011.

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Architectural Technologist – Vectorworks Essentials Tutorial Manual by Jonathan Pickup - Review

After a long week keeping up with things I have finaly sat down to review the Vectorworks Essentials Tutorial Manual by Jonathan Pickup, as I mentioned before, this book is…

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Posted by Jonathan Pickup on January 28, 2012 at 12:43am

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Layer Plane on Vectorworks Plant Graphics

I am currently making the movies for my new Landmark Tutorial Manual for Vectorworks 2012. I was making a movie showing how to edit the plant graphics and I got caught you by the screen plane/layer plane ability.

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Posted by Jonathan Pickup on January 27, 2012 at 1:06am

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Storing Worksheets in your Vectorworks Library

You should use worksheets to count and report objects in your Vectorworks files, but sometimes you forget which file had the worksheets you want. You should store your worksheets in your library so that they are easy to find.

You should store a copy of your worksheets in your library, but if you store the worksheet file in the correct location, you can access the worksheet from any file, without using the Resource Browser to look for it.  In Vectorworks Landmark and in…

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Posted by Jonathan Pickup on January 27, 2012 at 1:05am

Vince Johnson

Cyon Research Survey of CAD and BIM Users

Cyon Research is conducting its annual survey of users of engineering software, which includes CAD and BIM programs. Cyon Research is a consulting firm that provides design, engineering, construction, and manufacturing firms…

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Posted by Vince Johnson on January 26, 2012 at 10:45am

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Design with Climate

François Lévy has a great new blog post in which he discusses the implications and importance of sustainable design…

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Posted by Vince Johnson on January 25, 2012 at 10:03am

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Layer Plane on Vectorworks Plant Graphics

Jonathan Pickup has a new blog post at his blog archoncad in which he covers how to edit the plant graphics in…

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Posted by Vince Johnson on January 25, 2012 at 10:00am

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