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A lot of us have been asking for this for years. Other software does this, why not Vectorworks?

Tom, Yes, I am aware of Version 2024 cabinet improvements. Want to see what else will be brought to the table.

Tom, Thank you. Waiting to see what version 2025 brings, especially cabinets and countertops.

Tom, Thank you for the reply. Think built up beam or girder for residential construction. Say (3) 2x10. 2x12 or LVL. Sorry, need to update my page. Currently using 2019 Architect.

Is there a way to create different Beam Styles like we do for walls and slabs?

Sketchup is not the only other software that will do roof trusses of various types. Vectorworks is way behind the curve with their framing tools. We should not have to "design" what we need. We amongst others are Builders, not just Designers. Love Vectorworks, but serious lacking in these areas.

At some point in the past Trex DeckWorks software was available as a plugin. Do not know if it is still available. Vectorworks could use some serious updates to it's framing tools. Walls and floor framing especially.

Don, I agree. The other software we use does this. It will place what you select (profiles included) you can import or create your own, in the drawing, show in 3D, and report in takeoffs. This is one reason I keep asking for this. Either include in "Architect" or heaven forbid, introduce a "Builders" software package. Just because we have the ability to "create, design" what it is we want, does not translate into having to. I do not know about the rest of Vectorworks users, but I do not the luxury of having the time to do all of this. I love Vectorworks, but it has some serious day to day needs shortcomings.

Thank you both for the reply. I have this plug in. I worked with Marco via email sometime ago.

It would be great for those of us who are builders as well as designers. Pick a moulding profile, and trace around the walls or have it auto trace. Think baseboard, chair rail, crown, etc. By default, baseboard would snap to walls and flooring Chair Rail to walls at pre-determined elevation or be able to edit elevation Crown moulding snap to ceiling elevation and walls. Of course, all editable for placement. This would be a great time saver. Currently we select the moulding profile, use EAP, edit the placement of the trim relative to the walls and such, offset as there are using the center of the moulding. Have the trim deduct footage around doors or openings to report correctly for takeoffs. Window and door trim: Pick a profile and it will automatically apply the selected trim around the windows or doors. Be able to select by edge of opening what trim one wants. Sides, Top, Bottom taoist

shertzarch, Thank you for the information. Not something typically used here in the USA, at least where we build. I do like the idea though.

Thanks to all for the info. Will take a look into this. We use Andersen, Pella, Therma-Tru.

Interesting. Have never seen a casement window open to the inside.

Try changing one of the walls you want with different material(s) to unstylized. Change your material(s) and either save as new stylized or leave as unstyled wall type. If I recall correctly, the Stylized walls will remain unchanged.

Followup. Snapshot of how to use custom report fields to get what you want. Need to convert roof slop to pitch if required.