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Vectorworks is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and design, and entertainment industries in 85 countries.
Web-based home designing tool that enables interior designers to create customizable floor plans, furniture, walls and more using tools that includes snapshot features and user-focused interface.
We take advantage of the software’s BIM capabilities to generate elevations, schedules, and smart tags. This program is visually appealing and easy to navigate.
It must be integrated with other software solutions and at least on MacBook Pro it is a disaster. I understand that it is not entirely a software problem but it is really depressing.
Vectorworks is a great drafting program. It allows you to do anything you want, with great control over how the drawings look, and many ways to organize a complete drawing set.
Because of the limited use of this program in some markets, collaborating with others can be difficult.
Classes and layers system is generally a good way of working. I like the clean appearance of the workspace.
The biggest drawbacks to using Vectorworks is that it is not as widely used in the construction industry, so can be limited in transferring between consultants etc.
BIM capabilities, ease of learning, ease of use, ease of rendering, Smart tools, exceptional customer service, stability and speed of work.
And for BIM, it is hard to justify not using the industry standard software. So where is the edge for Vectorworks.
I can make my own plans and share those ideas with contractors which is so awesome. I get to decide what I want to do myself and what I want to hire out for.
No way of importing new objects, no way of accessing the shopping cart (feature not yet available in the USA, they said, with no estimate to when it will be ready).
I liked the flexibility and ease of use that overall make it a good alternative to CAD or other more sophisticated software without a significant loss of quality.
You're literally stuck with Planner 5D's conception of windows, doors, and etc. Second, it is difficult if not impossible to efficiently create spaces to scale with the existing inventory.
It's just great how easy it is to use this software compared to the value that you gain from it.
However, there were limitations, such as a lack of specific objects in the library and occasional difficulty adjusting object characteristics.
Its user-friendly interface and extensive range of features ensured a delightful and seamless experience as I brought my interior design concepts to life with stunning realism.
Sometimes it was a bit hard to navigate, and it seemed difficult to control.
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