[ask] first things to do

[kumoro]

Hi all,

Just started Vectorworks Designer a week ago, and I find that the manual page that come with the application doesn't help that much.

I wanna create an engineering project, both in 2D and 3D complete with Drawing Title to print and present to the executor team.

What are the first thing to do??

Thank you,

[VincentCuclair]

What CAD program(s) are you used to?

[taoist]

kumoro,

Here are some guidelines.

Setup your Page

Set Document Preferences

Set Document Settings

Create or use Title Block

Save as Template.

Use your Class & Layer Standards (if any). You may need to create these or you can use one of the Defaults.

Save as Template.

You can create multiple Templates.

Design Layers is where the "designing" is done.

Viewports is where the output and annotation is done.

Viewports are put on Sheet Layers.

Viewports allow for multiple views of the "design" without altering the design.

Basic Tool Palette contains 2D Tools.

For 3D, there are several ways to do this.

Start with 2D shapes, then extrude.

You need to learn Surfaces: Clip,Add,Intersect,Combine.

For designs in 3D, Solids: Add,Subtract,Intersect,Section.

Your design needs will determine which to use.

I am sure there are others who can help you with your specific needs for Mechanical Engineering.

[Guest Wes Gardner]

Hi kumoro,

You might also spend a little time in the KnowledgeBase - there are some videos that speak directly to creating custom Title Blocks, etc. that could be of help to you.

Wes

[kumoro]

What CAD program(s) are you used to?

I daily use AutoCAD 2012 for my design drawing. 2D & 3D.

Skill Moderate to Expert...

[kumoro]

kumoro,

Here are some guidelines.

Setup your Page

Set Document Preferences

Set Document Settings

Create or use Title Block

Save as Template.

Use your Class & Layer Standards (if any). You may need to create these or you can use one of the Defaults.

Save as Template.

You can create multiple Templates.

Design Layers is where the "designing" is done.

Viewports is where the output and annotation is done.

Viewports are put on Sheet Layers.

Viewports allow for multiple views of the "design" without altering the design.

Basic Tool Palette contains 2D Tools.

For 3D, there are several ways to do this.

Start with 2D shapes, then extrude.

You need to learn Surfaces: Clip,Add,Intersect,Combine.

For designs in 3D, Solids: Add,Subtract,Intersect,Section.

Your design needs will determine which to use.

I am sure there are others who can help you with your specific needs for Mechanical Engineering.

Great, will try to follow those steps.

Thank you,

[kumoro]

Hi Kumuro

I Design/Engineer/Model and analyize BIM Data for Mining & Civil engineering projects in VWD

Depending on what stage you're at in the development phase? eg preliminary or Detailed WDs

Pretty much dictates how you should structure your project.

You Can leave me a PM if you're interested in assistance.

Cheers

Thank you sooo much...I do really need someone who can assist.

Will PM you soon...

Again, thank you,