Vectorworks
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?
Vectorworks Service Select was a scheme to help support, save users money and give more benefits mainly for perpetual licences and their upgrades. Now, however, with the switch to subscription licences this service (VSS) is bundled into your ...
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 2025 For Mac in the applications folder there will be a Vectorworks 2025 folder and there will be 'Vectorworks 2025 Install manager' Open that and in the top right hand corner there will be a menu and there you can uninstall. ...
Vectorworks System Requirements
Vectorworks 2025 Minimum Hardware Profile This is the minimum we can recommend a user have but this is based on the user having a good experience but being limited to smaller scale projects. Operating Systems macOS 15 (Sequoia) macOS 14 (Sonoma) ...
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 ...