Vectorworks 2018 Feature Comparison

Vectorworks 2018 Feature Comparison

2018 New Feature Matrix

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Fundamentals

Architect

Landmark

Spotlight

Designer

Enhance Your Modeling Process

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple drawing views

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Direct section and elevation editing

 

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Improved subdivision modeling

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Improved graphical scripting with Marionette 

 

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Simplify Your Workflows

 

 

 

 

 

Stay informed with the new Message Center

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Plug-in styles for more parametric BIM objects

 

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Streamlined worksheets

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Improved graphic output for architectural documents

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Improved Revit import

 

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MacBook® Pro Touch Bar™ support

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Streamlined drawing distribution

 

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Robust wall modeling options

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Better DXF/DWG image import and export

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More accessible IFC BIM data 

 

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Work globally 

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Enhanced Resource Manager 

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Easier title block customization

 

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Advance Your Site Design

 

 

 

 

 

Refined irrigation layout

 

 

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Flexible hardscape joint patterns

 

 

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Enhanced plant tags

 

 

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Easier geoTIFF image import

 

 

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Direct site model contour editing

 

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New Foliage tool

 

 

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New import/export tree survey options

 

 

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Command the Spotlight

 

 

 

 

 

New zoom option for video and blended screens

 

 

 

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Enhanced seating section

 

 

 

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Automatic truss and load connections

 

 

 

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New Truss Insertion tool

 

 

 

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New Insert Connection tool

 

 

 

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New product module – Braceworks*

 

 

 

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Share Your Vision

 

 

 

 

 

Enhanced web view export

 

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New rendered panoramas

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Upgraded Renderworks with MAXON CineRender

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Improved Vectorworks Cloud Services 

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*Braceworks is a new add-on product module that can be added to Vectorworks Spotlight or Vectorworks Designer.

 

A full comparison of commands and tools can be found here: 

http://app-help.vectorworks.net/2018/eng/Commands_Tools2018.pdf


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