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Nemetschek Vectorworks 2 Day Introduction - London
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction to Intermediate
Duration:
2
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£595 + vat
Learn the fundamentals of Vectorworks as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the powerful 3D-drawing program. We will show you how to create and organise 2D and 3D CAD designs that will bring your digital concepts to life, even for those with no previous CAD experience.
After we give you a complete tour of the Vectorworks environment, we will show you how to create 2D and 3D designs. You will learn how to import images, organise your files, create classes, and much more as we give you the perfect grounding in this feature-rich CAD program. A great way to learn how to build usable designs for business and industry.
Learn the fundamentals of Vectorworks as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the powerful 3D-drawing program. We will show you how to create and organise 2D and 3D CAD designs that will bring your digital concepts to life, even for those with no previous CAD experience.
After we give you a complete tour of the Vectorworks environment, we will show you how to create 2D and 3D designs. You will learn how to import images, organise your files, create classes, and much more as we give you the perfect grounding in this feature-rich CAD program. A great way to learn how to build usable designs for business and industry.
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Nemetschek Vectorworks 2 Day Introduction
Course Details
This 2-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Nemetschek Vectorworks. We will help you to create and manipulate your own 2D and 3D drawings as we guide you on how to control this powerful design program. You will add annotations, import image files, and set up your own custom attributes as you join us to get to grips with CAD.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Vectorworks environment
- Create 2D and 3D CAD designs
- Organise your drawings through the use of classes
- Add text, notes, and dimensions
- Produce standard and cropped viewports
- Import sketches, photos, and DWG files
- Maintain custom attributes
Our goal is for you to build and adjust your own 2D and 3D CAD drawings.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for visual designers who have little or no previous experience of using CAD programs.
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
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Full Course Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
The Essentials- The interface and navigation
- Adjusting document settings & saving template files
- Navigating around your file - zoom/pan/fit to page
- Object selection and deletion
- Drawing using accurate dimensions
- Drawing using object snaps
- The object info palette
- The basic 2D tools & explaining tool modes
- Complex line & shape creation
- Organising your drawing using classes
- Changing colours, line types & line thickness
- Saving & editing views
- Adding text & notes
- Adding dimensions
- Printing your drawing
Advanced Presentation- The benefits of using sheets & viewports
- Creating standard and cropped viewports
- Editing and annotating viewports
- Understanding viewport display over-rides & printing sheet layers
- Working efficiently between viewports & design layers
- Saving and editing views for quicker navigation
- Importing and working efficiently with DWG files
- Importing sketches & photos to your drawing
- Creating and editing symbols
- Managing and organising symbols – the resource browser explained
- Working with worksheets, schedules & reports
- Creating and managing custom attributes (hatches, gradients & image fills)
- Creating custom title blocks
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training London training centre based at:
5 St John’s Lane
Clerkenwell
London
EC1M 4BHSt John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.
Daily course times run between 10am and 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.
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Vectorworks 2 Day Introduction - Upcoming London Course Dates
19 Feb - 20 Feb £595 + vat 24 Apr - 25 Apr £595 + vat 25 Jun - 26 Jun £595 + vat 16 Jul - 17 Jul £595 + vat -
Client Reviews
"Thank you very much. Everything was presented in a clear manner and the tutor was really helpful."
Nawar Albazaz, Vectorworks - 2 Day Introduction
"Great tutor, good understanding of my abilities and speed of learning. "
Rachel Radford, Vectorworks - 1 Day Bespoke
"Very well delivered, informative, and the tutor was excellent. The small group size made learning and tutor support a pleasure."
Niall OLeary, LCA, Vectorworks - 2 Day Introduction
"A really enjoyable programme. The trainer was engaging and delivered content relevant to his audience."
Denise Anderson, Hertford Regional College, Vectorworks - 2 Day Introduction
"Trainer was patient and explained commands and process well. Level of development within two days was more than expected!"
Bryan Sturrock, Event, Vectorworks - 2 Day Introduction
"It was very good, thoroughly worth it. The tutor was excellent and very efficient. "
William Slack, Student, Vectorworks - 2 Day Introduction
"Great training over the 2 days with an excellent teacher. I am so much more informed about the digital CAD world and more prepared for my creative career as a designer. I will gladly recommend this on to other students seeking creative professional careers."
Peter Johnson, University of Arts London, Vectorworks - 2 Day Introduction
"Really productive day. Very pleased with the tutoring, thank you."
Jonathan Mawer, Vectorworks - 1 Day Introduction
"The Instructor was very knowledgeable in the subject matter and as the training could become heavy in places she managed to lighten the atmosphere with a good sense of humour!"
Andy Jackson, Southdowns College, Premiere Pro 101 - 3 Day Introduction
"Thanks very much for such a good course. It was thoroughly enjoyable and I learned a lot. XChange Training were very accommodating to our needs."
Tim Clough, The Savoy, Mac OS X & iOS Introduction
£595 + vat
Next Dates:
19 Feb - 20 Feb
24 Apr - 25 Apr
25 Jun - 26 Jun
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
Authorised Course Certificate 
Lunch and refreshments
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the London Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.
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