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Developing a Local User Group

I have run the Vectorworks user group in New Zealand for several years. For the past 3 years I've run the user group online, with a specific structure, known topics and an electronic manual each…Continue

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Vectorworks Architect Online Test

When you employ staff, wouldn't it be nice to know that the new employee has a good level of Vectorworks skill?When you think about training your staff, wouldn't it be great to know where the training was needed?Read more...See More

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Did you Get a Kindle or iPad for Xmas

If you got a Kindle or iPad for Xmas, Well Done! Now you can justify this by filling it up with useful Vectorworks manuals. I have written about 28 short manuals for the Kindle, there are architecture and BIM manuals available. Read more...See More

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Jonathan Pickup commented on Andrea's blog post 'Siepe (Hedge) v1.2 Update'

I really like these hedges. they are a quick way to finish off a design. see... my blog

Jan 12

I have just updated my courses page with new revised courses for Vectorworks 2012. http://ning.it/zlBBfa

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Jonathan Pickup replied to Roger Dorer's discussion 'CONTOUR MODEL'

You could try using a Texture Bed. It's a site modifier option.

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Setting up Layers for a Building Project at Online

January 9, 2012 at 6pm to January 16, 2012 at 7pm

Vectorworks 2012 has a new way to set up layers, using a new concept called stories. Stories is a powerful concept, and it has an effect on walls, columns, slabs, stairs and other building elements. This session will show you how to get the best from them. We will be looking at a few situations where setting up layers and stories could be tricky.The session is about 60 mins, including time for questions and answers.Session includes a PDF manual with linked movies.This session is free to…See More

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Jonathan Pickup replied to Charles Hunter's discussion 'Up-grading'

There are ways to shorten the learning curve: buy a manual and attend user group meetings. I write training manuals for Vectorworks and every year I update them to show the most up to date and productive methods for using Vectorworks. If you…

Nov 29, 2011

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Jonathan Pickup commented on Joshua Lee's blog post 'Vectorworks Finally Installed'

if you are getting started with Vectorworks, I suggest a good tutorial manual, like the Essential Tutorial manuals from Nemetschek Vectorworks. The manual has been designed to teach you good ways to work with Vectorworks.

Nov 26, 2011

Jonathan Pickup commented on Allie Wadford's photo

why not add a sun and see the shadows for different times of the year?

House Outline

Sep 11, 2011

Jonathan Pickup replied to John Kellett's discussion 'door + windows not showing properly'

I can place windows and doors (and windoor) into a file, and i get all the elements showing. Please try your windows and doors in a blank file (i mean a really blank file, not a template). Drawing, or placing objects in a blank file is a good way to…

Jul 3, 2011

Jonathan Pickup replied to Damara Sisti's discussion 'Viewports Disappearing!'

viewports should be placed on the None class by default. the user could change it later, but not putting the viewport on the None class by default causes a lot of confusion, and a lot of wasted time.

Jun 26, 2011

I have just updated the Jonathan Pickup corner on vectorworking

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Country:: New Zealand

Job Title:: director

My Firm Link:: http://www.archoncad.co.nz

Professional Services Offered/Wanted:: Vectorworks training and support

About Me:: Vectorworks guru and trainer. I've been teaching Vectorworks since it was version 5.

CAD System used:: macintosh

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Vectorworks Architect Online Test

When you employ staff, wouldn't it be nice to know that the new employee has a good level of Vectorworks skill?

When you think about training your staff, wouldn't it be great to know where the training was needed?

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 on January 28, 2012 at 12:43am

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.

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 on January 27, 2012 at 1:05am

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At 4:46pm on February 24, 2011, Todd Hurley said…: Hi Jon,

I hope you are ok from the shocking events in Christchurch. I've been to that beautiful city many times and it was heartbreaking to see the images of destruction and mayhem. I hope you have the support you need and that you are keeping up and hanging in there.

With kindest sincerity,

~ todd

At 3:11pm on January 12, 2010, Roger Williams said…: Well Jonathan it finally worked, I am now in the Vectorworking.com group. As soon as I figure out how to connect with all of the menus I'll find more friends. Thanks for turning me onto this site.
Take Care -- Roger