Vectorworks Architect
Vectorworks Architect by Nemetschek is a cloud-based modeling, drafting and documentation solution that aims to draft and document the workflow of the construction process.
Its features include project sharing, graphical scripting, 3D modeling and rendering applications.
Vectorworks Architect provides the ability to design 3D solutions. This is accomplished using NURBS surface and parasolid base tools, which enable users to create and convert different forms of geometry. It also offers rendering applications through a 4D render engine, where users can design as well as communicate with customers in a single platform.
The custom multi-user project sharing feature enables architects, interior designers and other users to collaborate as a team on a single vector file at the same time.
The solution supports 3DM, COLLADA, SKP and STL file formats. In addition, it supports DWG, DXF, DWF and PDF formats for analysis and document creation.
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Plants
Supported Operating Systems(s):
Web browser (OS agnostic)
17 Reviews of Vectorworks Architect
Adam James from CM Design Specialty: Architecture & Planning Employees number: 2-10 Employees
11/2/2018
11/2/2018
Simple, effective CAD package that looks great
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This effective and intuitive CAD platform enables me to produce architectural drawings for clients with ease. I can produce incredibly detailed construction drawings that are both readable and informative and enable contractors, clients and any other 3rd party to understand exactly what is being proposed or changed.
Pros
2D tools are simple and intuitive - I have taught complete novices very quickly how to use the tools and produce great looking Architectural drawings. Can be set up so it is as easy as drawing on a drawing board (I.e. you draw to scale on a piece of paper (no silly model space/paper space like AutoCAD)). Colours, hatched, patterns and opacity all allow you to produce beautiful architectural drawings that are easy to understand and interpret. With tailoring shortcuts it is also very quick to use - I can produce drawings twice as fast as other employees on AutoCAD. Has options for 3D and BIM modelling (although I have only used it minimally as I prefer the freedom of drawing with simple lines). System for backing up data and saves is great and has saved my skin often when I could of lost days worth of work.
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Has had issues with iOS updates in the past and time has been wasted waiting for patches. Very occasionally crashes for bizarre reasons.
Felipe Montalvo from consejo federal de Gobierno
5/10/2018
5/10/2018
With this program planners and public planners can design, create and model landscapes and urban pla
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It is a software that, unlike others, works with real data from the geographic coordinates of the site, which allows a real study of what is going to be represented, allows connectivity with other formats to be able to import files among other advantages.
Pros
This software allows me to manage the design in all its phases, from the design or initial idea, to the presentations. It uses the data of the site, accepting the geographic information systems. It allows the modeling of the land and study of slopes. You can create floor plans with natural elements, as it has a library with green areas, trees, plants and other elements such as pavement and walls. Files are imported and exchanged with other programs and formats such as DXF, DWG or DWF. From the models I can make rendes that I can take them to other formats such as pdf, jpg, tif, among others.
Cons
It requires a PC with a good ram memory capacity (from 4 to 8 GB) and a 64 bit processor since in computers with lower capacities it tends to perform the functions in a slow way. The graphics card must be of high performance, in otherwise the rendering of images will be limited.
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