Nemetschek Releases Vectorworks 2012

Wow, I am just a bit behind.  PLASA took a whole lot out of me! Almost two weeks later and I am still recovering!  While over in London, Nemetschek announced their latest version of Vectorworks, version 2012.  Side note, I love the version numbering as of late guys!

Version 2012 brings updates to their entire line of titles, Vectorworks Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Renderworks. The enhancements found in the Vectorworks 2012 products will save designers time and increase their productivity. The software’s interface allows users to easily conceptualize their designs, while innovative, flexible tools let them document their plans and easily collaborate with best-in-class open BIM workflows.

Here is a quick run down of some of the new features found in 2012.

• Enhanced 3D modeling: The software now examines the model under the cursor and sets the working plane automatically, removing the general need for users to manually set working planes.
• Improved Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities: The new stories feature allows design layers to be dynamically and vertically referenced to named story elevations. Story-aware objects like walls, columns, slabs and stairs can span across stories and update with story elevation changes.
• Integration of building and site: Vectorworks 2012 software marries building and site design and is the first package to combine a complete BIM modeler with extensive Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities (available in the Vectorworks Architect, Landmark and Designer applications).
• Best integrated renderer: Improvements to the Renderworks rendering application include the introduction of Renderworks Styles, which can be re-used and shared among team members. In addition, users will enjoy significantly improved OpenGL shadows and better solar animations with the new Heliodon object.
• More than 100 performance and usability improvements: This release addresses user requests such as a new 2D X-ray fills mode, faster viewport navigation, new custom color options for backgrounds, faster access to frequently used settings, coincident selection, streamlined polyline arc editing, offset improvements, improved wheel zooming and others. This version also offers designers the ability to generate hidden lines between intersecting geometry and, in the Design Series products, to modify objects by record value.
• New features in the Vectorworks Landmark and Spotlight applications: This version of the Vectorworks Landmark program includes improved stake objects with better visual representation and data information on the drawing, better control over hardscape creation, a new option to convert between boundary and path configurations and the ability to specify different pattern sizes for grid and running pavers. The Vectorworks 2012 Spotlight application features a more intuitive way to focus instruments, as well as a new soft goods object that enables the creation of curtain, border and pipe-and-drape assemblies.

To learn more about Vectorworks 2012, visit Nemetschek’s website at www.vectorworks.net.

Vectorworks Releases Service Pack 2 for 2011

Fire up Vectorworks 2011 and check for software updates.  Nemetschek recently released an update to the software with Service Pack 2.  This update is for all version and flavors of your Vectorworks product.

The Service Pack 2 includes all kinds of things.  There are a number of fixes having to deal with areas of walls, planar objects, exporting PDF files and just general software stability.

Updating the software is pretty easy, just check for software update right in the software and Vectorworks will walk you through the process.  Service Pack 2 weighs in at 163 mb so depending on your network connection, prepare to download, update and get back up and running.

Learn more about Vectorworks by visiting www.nemetschek.net.

Goodbye Nemetschek North American, Hello Nemetschek Vectorworks

“A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet.” I wish I could take credit for that line, Willy really had a way with words. The line holds true for the latest news from Nemetschek, the makers of Vectoworks.  Nemetschek North America, Inc. has officially changed their name to Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc.

What does that mean for our beloved drafting and designing program Vectorworks, absolutely nothing! Nemetschek is well known for their flagship product, the Vectorworks series of software.  Nemetscheck is incorporating the band name into the company name to better reflect Nemetschek’s focus.

Vectorworks 2010: First Service Pack Already Out

That’s right, just over a month after the release of Nemetschek’s latest version of Vectorworks, 2010, their first service pack (update)  is available for download from their web site.

The update is for all English-language Vectorworks 2010 products which includes our industry favorite, Spotlight. Service Pack 1 mainly address and improves overall stability and performance, some individual issues have been address such as wall joining and snap loupe.

To get Service Pack 1 for Vectorworks 2010, visit Nemetschek’s website at www.nemetschek.net.

Nemetschek Ships Out VectorWorks 2010

Just recently, Nemetschek, the developers of Vectorworks announced the arrival of their latest version of Vectorworks, 2010.  Starting this week, Nenetschek has begun the process of shipping CD’s out of the new version to customers.

Some of the new features in Vectorworks 2010 Spotlight include:

• New Video Screen Objects
• New Seating Layout Capabilities
• Double-Click Insertion
• Improved Lighting Device Color Support
• New Lighting Device Types
• Create Universal Spotlight Object Libraries
• Updated Symbol Libraries
• New Lighting and Truss Catalogs
• New and Improved gobo Catalogs

A new license of Vectorworks Spotlight 2010 retails for $1,795.00 from the online store.  An upgrade from Vectorworks 2009 to 2010 cost $360, also from the online store. To learn more about Vectorworks Spotlight 2010 or to find a dealer near you, visit Nemetschek’s website at www.nemetschek.net.