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Vectorworks in-person training is here! Special - Register by 27th May for a 20% discount! Are you new to Vectorworks and want to learn the software from scratch, or do you want to enhance your design skills and take your project to the next level? Then this training is for you! Vectorworks in-person training is created for all industries. Building Industry Interiors Industry Entertainment & Events Industry Landscape Industry CORE CONCEPTS Course Information Date: 10/06/24 - 11/06/24 Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM BST Cost: £700.00 - Special £560.00 Location: St Peters House, Oxford Square, Oxford Street, Newbury RG14 1JQ Description Learn how to utilise tools, menu commands, and organise your designs in Vectorworks software. Core Concepts starts from the ground up, teaching you the skills needed to become a Vectorworks pro. Make use of 2D and 3D modelling techniques to help master the Vectorworks platform. Through interactive training, you will confidently learn the essential knowledge needed to operate Vectorworks software. This course provides a solid foundation of Vectorworks skills and will help you prepare for the Vectorworks Core Associate Certification exam. Learning Objectives Explore the Vectorworks interface and learn how to navigate your designs. Understand the hybrid design processes by integrating 2D and 3D drawing concepts into your designs. Learn how to create and manage drawing resources, such as hatches, tiles, fills, line types, and symbols, and access industry-essential resources. Identify file organisational structure by exploring the usage of Classes and Design Layers. Utilise Sheet Layers and Viewports to document and present your designs. Prerequisites General understanding of basic drafting concepts, such as plan and elevation projections, scale and actual size, and drawing units. Laptop with Vectorworks 2024 installed. INTERMEDIATE CONCEPTS Course Information Date: 12/06/24 - 13/06/24 Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM BST Cost: £700.00 Special £560.00 Location: St Peters House, Oxford Square, Oxford Street, Newbury RG14 1JQ Description Take the next step and elevate your design process with our Intermediate Concepts class. Building upon the 2D and 3D drafting skills covered in the Core Concepts class, you will explore efficient drafting techniques and improve your design workflow in this interactive course. Learning Objectives Manage imported DWG and PDF files through import settings, visibility controls, and other attribute preferences to improve file exchanges with project collaborators. Learn the GIS tools for site and design geolocation. Understand parametric design techniques by exploring Vectorworks’ suite of industry design tools. Learn to create textures for 3D imagery and learn to create custom rendering styles. Produce 3D modelled objects, appropriately mapped with material image textures to analyse for appropriate scale and assembly of materials, using various lighting techniques, rendering styles, and static and perspective views to ensure proof of concept. Utilise built-in worksheets and schedules to analyse data extracted from your design. Prerequisites Completion of the Vectorworks Core Concepts class and/or successful completion of the Vectorworks Core Associate Certification exam. Active Vectorworks Licence Laptop CREDITS For most industry bodies, structured training counts towards your required CPD hours, but please check your own membership to confirm. Additional Information Coffee and snacks will be provided for all attendees. We may be able to provide a computer upon request for this training on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, we encourage participants to bring their laptop computer with the software installed. The software may either be your registered licence , or you may obtain and install an evaluation copy before arriving for the course. We will not issue refunds due to malfunctions of software installed on personal laptops. The course instructor is not available or responsible for troubleshooting or servicing personal laptops, nor is the trainer responsible for technical problems experienced during the course due to individual computer hardware or software malfunctions. Detailed information on downloading the software will be emailed and found in your registration confirmation. Refund and Cancellation policy Due to limited seating, class registration fees are non-refundable. However, upon request, your purchase can be used towards purchasing a future class. Classes may be subject to cancellation. Cancellations are determined by five (5) business days before the class starts. Registrants will be notified by email, and a full refund will be issued in the event of a cancellation. Sign up now Please note that the spaces are limited to 10 people and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Vectorworks in-person training is here! Special - Register by 24th May for a 20% discount! WORKFLOWS – SITE BASE THROUGH FINAL DESIGN (2-day) Course Information Audience: Landscape Architects, Landscape Designers, Architects, and Drafters Date: 06/04/24 - 06/05/24 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT Cost: $900 - $720 Early Discount! Location: Aloft San Francisco Airport, 401 East Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae, CA, 94030 Description All great designs start with quality base files. This course will cover many advanced options for generating and importing site information from imagery to PDFs, DWGs, GIS data, and so much more. From the start, learn to utilize these methods in an effective manner to achieve a highly productive workflow for base file setup. Next, you will explore design progression, from concept through schematic design. The progression of a design can sometimes be confusing. We will demystify the process while showing best practices for your workflow. We will start with a concept drawing while adding found data and mining any data necessary for context. From there, we will discuss using many of Vectorworks Landmark's advanced tools to move efficiently to the schematic phase, including renders, while covering rapid design alterations. We will show how to effectively leverage the advanced components of Vectorworks to make this painless and profitable for you and your firm. From design development changes and data, we will then mine that information to create a final design set for presentation. This prepares the file for the construction documentation phase. Note: While this class is designed for professionals in the Landscape industry, many of the concepts covered in this course will be applicable to Architects and drafters in other industries. Learning Objectives Manage imported DWG and PDF files through import settings, visibility controls, and other attribute preferences to improve file exchanges with project collaborators. Learn the GIS tools for site and design geolocation. Explore Vectorworks’ suite of industry design tools at different stages of the design process to understand parametric design techniques. Learn various presentation methods for efficient client interactions. Prerequisites We highly recommend the completion of the Vectorworks Core Concepts Class or the on-demand Vectorworks Core Associate Certification ----------------------------------------------------------- WORKFLOWS – SITE GRADING (1-day) Course Information Audience: Landscape Architects, Landscape Designers, Architects, and Drafters Date: 06/06/24 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT Cost: $450 - $360 Special Discount Location: Aloft San Francisco Airport, 401 East Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae, CA, 94030 Description Let’s face it: Grading Happens! Join us for a comprehensive exploration of site grading, where we delve deep into the process of utilizing Vectorworks’ advanced tools to grade a site with precision and efficiency. During this class, we will transform a basic schematic design into fully realized grading plans, utilizing site modifiers, walls, hardscapes, stakes, and more. Gain the skills and expertise needed to navigate the complexities of site grading and produce exceptional results in your projects. Note: While this class is designed for professionals in the Landscape industry, many of the concepts covered in this course will be applicable to Architects and drafters in other industries. Learning Objectives Understand how to generate and configure a Site Model in Vectorworks. Demonstrate proficient use of Site Modifiers and Stake objects. Learn how to create and create Grade objects. Utilize Hardscapes and Landscapes Areas to modify the site. Prerequisites We highly recommend the completion of the Vectorworks Core Concepts Class or the on-demand Vectorworks Core Associate Certification -------------------------------------------------------------- WORKFLOWS – VECTORWORKS IRRIGATION AND MWELO (1-day) Course Information Audience: Landscape Architects, Landscape Designers, and Irrigation Specialist Date: 06/07/24 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT Cost: $450 - $360 Special Discount Location: Aloft San Francisco Airport, 401 East Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae, CA, 94030 Description This class will teach you how to create productive, efficient, and profitable irrigation designs using Vectorworks Landmark. Delve into the intricate functionalities and automated calculations embedded within Vectorworks Landmark, mastering them to achieve optimal outcomes for your designs. Through a blend of theory and hands-on practice, you'll glean invaluable insights and best practices essential for navigating this powerful software with finesse. Next, you will explore a seamless workflow tailored for hydrozoning and calculations necessary for meeting MWELO (Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance) design standards and reporting requirements. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to generate your irrigation designs rapidly, elevating your projects to unprecedented levels of excellence and sustainability. Learning Objectives Understand and utilize the entire suite of Irrigation tools available with Vectorworks Landmark. Learn to generate standard quantity reports used for irrigation design. Utilize irrigation tools to generate proposed water usage per zone. Create efficient irrigation by analyzing reported data and modifying the design effectively. Explore MWELO design and reporting functions. Prerequisites We highly recommend the completion of the Vectorworks Core Concepts Class or the on-demand Vectorworks Core Associate Certification Additional Information Workshop participants must bring their laptop computer and the software installed. The software may either be your registered license or you may obtain and install a functional evaluation copy before arriving for the course. We will not issue refunds due to malfunctions of software installed on personal laptops. The course instructor is not available or responsible for troubleshooting or servicing personal laptops, nor is the trainer responsible for technical problems experienced during the course due to individual computer hardware or software malfunctions. Detailed information on downloading the software will be emailed and found in your registration confirmation. Refund and Cancellation policy Due to limited seating, class registration fees are non-refundable. However, upon request, your purchase can be used towards purchasing a future class. Classes may be subject to cancellation. Cancellations are determined by five (5) business days before the class starts. Registrants will be notified by email, and a full refund will be issued in the event of a cancellation. Sign up now Please note that the spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.