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Vectorworks is a user-friendly software program in computer aided design (CAD). The Vectorworks Level 1 course introduces you to the program. Through demonstrations and exercises you will learn simple and then more complex drawing and editing techniques in two dimensions (2D), in order to produce professional standard plans and elevations.

By the end of the course, you will be able to generate technical 2D drawings, have experience in basic 3D modelling and wall creation, and will understand how to access the ready-made 2D and 3D (three-dimensional) objects that are an integral part of the program.

Vectorworks is much used by interior designers, garden designers and architects. Once you grasp the principles, you can apply them to other CAD programs.

• Day 1: Introduction; How the software works; Setting up a drawing template; Drawing 2D objects; Drawing curves; Attributes palette
• Day 2: Editing tools; Object information palette; Controlling the size of objects; Dimensions palette, Creating and editing groups
• Day 3: Layers and classes; Creating symbols and using the resource browser (2D objects); Hatches; Wall tools; Drawing up a 2D plan
• Day 4: From 2D to simple 3D (extruding the plan)
• Day 5: Using 3D objects from the resource browser; Isometric views; Simple rendering and basic lighting.

Note: You will receive a 5% discount if you have already done the Vital Vectorworks course.

If you wish to enrol on this course, please contact the Course Administrator for an application form.