Vectorworks
Mac OS Sonoma 14.3 and SketchUp 2023
There is currently a known issue causing crashes in SketchUp 2023 when running on macOS Sonoma 14.3. To know if it’s an issue you’re seeing, the steps to cause the crash are these: Show the Colors palette (Window/Materials). Go into the materials ...
Vectorworks: This menu command is not authorised for use in this product
Vectorworks users seeing the error "This menu command is not authorised for use in this product" are likely to be running Vectorworks Fundamentals. The error indicates that the menu option is available only for higher versions of Vectorworks (eg. ...
Should I Buy Vectorworks Fundamentals or Design Series?
Vectorworks is specialist and powerful software that comes in five variants: Fundamentals (the basic package, short on specialist libraries but containing all core 2D and 3D functionality) Three specialist packages referred to as the "Design Series": ...
Vectorworks - Adding and Removing Serial Numbers
During installation you are required to enter the serial number provided with the Vectorworks product(s). You may also need to update a serial number later to enable more products or to switch from an evaluation version to a full version. To add a ...
Can I Transfer Vectorworks Between Mac and Windows?
If you work in an environment that requires Vectorworks to run on both Windows and Mac machines, one license per user is all you need, regardless of what computer you use. There is no need to buy a specific Mac or Windows version. When purchasing ...
Activation Fails - Communications Problems (Mac OSX Only)
In some network configuration, when attempting to activate Vectorworks, you may encounter this error message: This is primarily caused by a Proxy server or a Firewall, either locally or on your network. However, in some instances, going to Apple > ...
What is Vectorworks Service Select?
In essence, Service Select provides improved support (UK phone number) and free upgrades as and when new versions are released. Service Select can be purchased on both new Vectorworks licenses and upgrades. Most users choose Service Select to ensure ...
How do I upgrade Vectorworks via VSS/my VSS upgrade doesn't work?
Upon a new Vectorworks release, VSS customers will be contacted via email. Download details and new serials will be available from the 'Service Select' portal for current VSS users. Use the details listed under downloads/licenses to install and ...
Vectorworks License Certificate Invalid or Modified Error
If you install a licensed Vectorworks product on a machine after a trial version expired, this leaves the various license files from the trial on your system. During the 30 day trial, it's possible to add full license details through the application ...
Uninstalling Vectorworks
Uninstalling Vectorworks 2018-2016 First, close the application, then: Windows: Start > Vectorworks 2018 > Uninstall Vectorworks 2018 or Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Select Vectorworks 2018 and click Uninstall or In the Vectorworks 2018 ...
Vectorworks System Requirements
Vectorworks 2022 The following are real-world system requirements for running Vectorworks 2022. In some demanding cases, we would suggest a more capable machine than is described in these hardware profiles. Likewise, there are some less demanding ...
Using Vectorworks for BIM
From 2016, BIM (Building Information Modelling) is a requirement on building projects which are undertaken by the UK Government. The intention is to drive reductions in waste, energy and cost. It does, however, present architects and designers with a ...
Vectorworks FAQ
We've put together some of the most common Vectorworks queries. If you want to know more, please do contact us. If you don't have any further queries, or just wish to know pricing, you can buy Vectorworks here. Q. Apart from the industry-specific ...
Vectorworks 2018 Feature Comparison
2018 New Feature Matrix Fundamentals Architect Landmark Spotlight Designer Enhance Your Modeling Process Multiple drawing views √ √ √ √ √ Direct section and elevation editing √ √ √ √ Improved subdivision modeling √ √ √ √ √ Improved ...
Permissions Repair on Mac OS X
With some software installation on a Mac, problems can occur when file permissions become incorrect. This is not uncommon and can prevent config files being saved, new files being created in the correct locations or existing files being read by ...
Mac Error Message: Can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer
If you are experiencing the following error message on an Apple computer, please follow the instructions below. "Application can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer." This message is generated by a security feature called ...