US $220.00

AnimationWorks is an add-on for Vectorworks 2008 to 2013, that allows the creation of complex camera or object animations entirely within Vectorworks. These can be saved as QuickTime movies and then be viewed by anyone who has QuickTime installed (available for free download from Apple). Simply draw the path through your model, add some additional cameras if desired, then export the movie. Also has various camera preview options.

Introducing AR-works – ‘Seeing is Believing’
The AR-works plug-in developed for Vectorworks allows Architects & Designers to export their 3D models from Vectorworks and create a fully interactive Augmented Reality (AR) experience which totally engages their client, and allows them to view and understand their proposed design in a way never before possible.

Communicating with your client in this way is easy.
Send your client a link to a download which contains everything they require, a copy of the AR-works 'Viewer' and ‘Marker’ (printed graphic used to trigger the experience).

You can now email the model, amends and redesigns of the model straight to your client. The only requirement needed to view the model is a computer with a webcam - if you do not have a webcam, the model can still be viewed in ‘on screen’ mode.

The Architect’s client can now load their model through the ‘Viewer’ and experience their proposed design ‘in their hand’ or on their desk as a fully interactive 3D model.

When the model is first launched you have an option to hide the model inside a presentation box and by pressing any key on the keyboard the box fades away and ‘by magic’ the model is revealed on the marker – you can select and upload a design/texture to appear on the box. Within the next couple of releases there will be a facility to show the architect/designers name, project title and the client’s details which will be a really cool way to advertise your name & services and for the client to show off their project.

Viewing a 3D model in AR-works allows the user to see the model and interact with it in several different ways. Interact with it by holding the model in your hand, and move it around to fully understand the proposed design. Read the building’s form by removing components, floors, walls etc, slice through the X.Y & Z axis to look inside the model, and see how shadows move around the building by changing the suns orientation.

AR-works allows clients to make more informed decisions and simplify the design process.

£299

Benchmark Estimating Software is a flexible, easy-to-use estimating software with over 2,000 users worldwide.
Ideal for a vast array of industries including mining, landscaping, civil, construction and asset management.
Its powerful and unique pricing features facilitate quicker delivery of estimates, greater transparency and more consistent cost control across your business.

US $199.00 Buy Now
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CadFaster|Collaborate is a cloud-based collaboration tool for Building Information Models (BIM) and other types of CAD projects that is now available for Vectorworks. With CadFaster|Collaborate for Vectorworks, users can easily export their 3D models to the cloud and collaborate with any project stakeholders in real-time.

Vectorworks models can be distributed as Windows executables and/or shared on iOS devices. CadFaster|Collaborate functions even in low-bandwidth environments. There is no need for additional software installations or high-end workstations.

3D models can be forwarded to all reviewers instantly. By allowing all stakeholders to review the design in real-time, design flaws can be eliminated, ensuring that customer-specific needs and security requirements are met and enhancing satisfaction.

CadFaster|Collaborate uniquely combines portability with speed to fulfill your collaboration needs and provides an easy-to-use, high-performance visualization tool.

CadFaster update for Vectorworks 2013 adds high quality, high resolution textures, bitmap colors, and image props, benefiting landscape, lighting and building designers who want to share the realistic shapes and appearances of their 3D model with anyone, anywhere.

Pricing and Availability
Licenses are non-perpetual and issued for 12 months of use. CadFaster|Collaborate for Vectorworks is distributed by Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. and available worldwide in English for use with Vectorworks 2013 and 2012 software. All transactions are in USD and reflect current exchange rates at the time of a credit card charge being processed.

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Note about CadFaster|Collaborate: You will need to maintain an active yearly license to share your models from your BIM/CAD workstation. For your collaborators, model collaboration is FREE!

Direct support inquiries to:
Mr. Tuomas Holma
Email: tuomas.holma@cadfaster.com
Ph: (617) 300-0700
Mobile: +44 77 7521 6794

US $400.00

A plug-in that offers everything that a contractor would need to design a customer’s dream outdoor living space in 2D and 3D. Generate materiel lists, design to budget, construction gantt chats, professional proposals as well as Trex’s product line including materials, furniture and lights.

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Vectorworks interiorcad is the true alternative to your software hodgepodge. Plus you can still interface with other programs through Vectorworks’ built-in import/export filters. Issue CNC files to your point-to-point CNC Workcenter, send pdfs or Quicktime movies to your clients or generate DWG/DXF files to exchange documents with the Autocad world. interiorcad relies on Vectorworks as its CAD engine because it is the most flexible and easy to use 2D/3D CAD out there! interiorcad has all the features to cover the complete range of tasks in modern furniture design and production.

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interior xs integrates seamlessly with Vectorworks giving you all the great 2D drafting and 3D modelling features that come with it. interior xs has both a cabinet maker and a worktop wizard but no fittings or shop documents.

US $349

VectorDecks is a set of powerful sundeck design Plug-in tools which allow you to design 2D or 3D sundecks in seconds. Unlike other sundeck design software which limit users to their preset objects, VectorDecks allows you to easily customize components such as rails, decking, steps, textures, and more. Modifications to the VectorDecks Frame object, such as height, railing, decking, beam type, lattice skirting, etc. will automatically update any related VectorDecks objects in your document. All VectorDecks tools use image-based dialog boxes, giving you an instant visual preview before ever implementing any changes. Visit our website, www.vectordecks.com, to see a full array of video project examples and tutorials on all of VectorDecks' tools.

Professional $750.00

Vision 2.3 is the most technologically advanced lighting pre-visualization software available on the planet. Any lighting project will benefit from Vision's real-time capabilities, giving the lighting designer the tools necessary to pre-program the show before arriving at the venue. This process will reduce stress, on-site time, and production costs while nurturing creativity. Creating a lighting model is a SNAP with ESP's custom lighting plugins. Each purpose-built plugin is designed to streamline the modeling process. While each fixture's standard personality traits are assumed, the plugins also allow the end-user to customize colors, gobos, lenses, lamps, or any other variable of the fixture. All fixture functions, such as gobo and color wheel rolls, prism effects, beam angles, head speeds, gobo and color wheel rotation speeds and beam photometric data have been carefully reviewed for accuracy. Each library item is also reality-checked against the actual fixture.

Professional $750.00

Vision 3 is ESP Vision's newest release, providing NATIVE MAC OSX support.  Now, program your lighting scene in ESP Vision without needing BootCamp on your Macintosh computer. New features include Cut/Copy/Paste/Undo/Redo features, as well as a streamlined user interface, to take advantage of the Mac operating system.  Additionally, you can program in the Quad-view: With the first release, you can control Vision 3.0 via any Artnet source, including the GrandMA, Maxxyz, Jands Vista, High End Hog 3 (using the new DP 8000 interface), Compulite Vector Series, and others.  Additional DMX Providers will be coming shortly.