Vectorworks Landmark FAQ
[+] Who uses Vectorworks Landmark?
Vectorworks® Landmark is a tailored CAD solution for landscape architecture, landscape design, and land planning professionals in both municipal and private enterprise fields. With Vectorworks Landmark, you can handle all phases of a design: quickly drawing the first idea or sketch, easily developing the design, creating compelling presentations, and documenting construction plans, all while visualizing the design in 2D or 3D.
[+] How quickly can I learn Vectorworks Landmark?
Vectorworks Landmark is known for its streamlined user interface and workflow. Getting you up and running quickly is our goal. Typically, after a two-day training course you’ll be able to understand the basics of Vectorworks Landmark and you'll be able to start designing. We also have a number of self-training options available so that you can learn at your own pace. We offer tutorials with illustrated, step-by-step instructions, and sample designs. See our
training page for a list of tutorials.
Yes. Students around the world use Vectorworks Designer, which combines all the functionality of Vectorworks Landmark, Architect, Spotlight, and Machine Design into a single application. For more information, visit our
academic website.
Institutions of higher education and other schools throughout the world have already discovered Vectorworks Landmark. To effectively prepare your students for a successful career in landscape architecture, landscape design, or land planning, please contact our educational team on our
academic website.
You are not obligated to upgrade at any time. If you choose to upgrade, you'll find it is for only a fraction of the original cost. Nemetschek North America offers a variety of services (many of them free) to help users succeed with Vectorworks. Take advantage of free options like service pack updates, technical support, the eDispatch online newsletter and tech tips. Or, for more personalized training, you can purchase workbooks, training CDs, online training options, premium support services, and group or individual training courses. Check out the many resources on our
training page.
Vectorworks Landmark handles a large variety of import and export formats. You can export your plan in a DXF/DWG format, which will work accurately with the application your client or colleague may be using. With the option to import shape files, you now can work seamlessly between your CAD and GIS data. You can also import or create PDFs, JPEs, TIFs, and MOVs of your visualizations and designs to help your clients see your vision. Many other formats (Parasolid X_T, SAT, 3DS, EPS, PCT, STL, and IGS, among others) allow you to exchange 2D or 3D data freely with almost every application.
[+] Can I install my licensed software on both a Macintosh and a PC?
No. Your license is based on a single platform of your choice. When ordering your license, please specify Macintosh or Windows as your operating system. If you need to switch operating systems in the future, simply contact your sales representative.
[+] Can I design a 3D model in Vectorworks?
Yes, yes, yes! In fact, we specialize in 3D, with best-in-class modeling now available in Vectorworks Landmark 2009. You'll see many 3D objects such as massing models, landscape walls, building walls, windows, doors, and stairs. Additionally, Vectorworks Landmark features a set of sophisticated tools that facilitate true, free-form modeling.
[+] Can I create renderings, videos, and path animations with Vectorworks Landmark?
Yes, with Vectorworks Landmark you have the ability to create videos, path, and solar animations. With the Renderworks add-on, you’ll have the ability to create high-quality photorealistic and non-photorealistic rendered models that you can use for producing stunning images, rendered solar animations, and rendered path animations.
[+] Can co-workers simultaneously work on the same project?
You bet. Vectorworks Landmark uses reference technology to allow several co-workers to work on the same project simultaneously. You can reference symbols, parts of a plan, or even whole floors together. And, with the help of workgroup referencing, the office standards can be set up so that everyone can access the same symbol libraries, the office standards colors, default documents, standard organizational structures, and much more. With Vectorworks Landmark, you can all move ahead together.
[+] What graphics options does Vectorworks Landmark offer?
We want you to have a lot of freedom while designing, and we're known for our graphics capabilities—so we have tons of options: colored fills, gradients, unlimited colors, variable line weights, sketch rendering styles, and many other tools to help you realize your exact vision.
[+] Are object libraries included in the purchase price?
Yes. There are no extra charges for all of the extra objects you'll get—plant and tree symbols, open space equipment pieces, human figures, and vehicles. We update all libraries constantly, this content is completely customizable, and you can even add your own.
[+] Which special functions does Vectorworks Landmark offer me?
There are a number of special tools in Vectorworks Landmark that give you a tremendous advantage over the competition. You'll have the flexibility to create planting plans with the Place Plant tool, plant database and Hardscape tool. Site models will give you easy 2D data with contours, as well as accurate 3D models that are great for design teams’ and clients’ visualization. And, with our superior graphics and dimensioning tools, creating your construction documents is a snap.
[+] What is Vectorworks Landmark known for?
Vectorworks Landmark is known for being a very flexible, versatile, and intuitive design solution. Vectorworks Landmark is unequalled in the cost-performance ratio. It is simply the best 2D and 3D landscape solution on the market today.
[+] Where are Vectorworks Landmark training courses taught?
Nemetschek North America runs training frequently at the corporate headquarters in Columbia, Maryland. There we offer a bonus training by working on a real project with the help of a NNA instructor. We also offer online training; this can be one-on-one, or in a group setting customized to your needs. Please speak to your sales representative for more information or learn more about the options on our
training page.
You, your colleagues, your clients—anyone who wants to open, view, or print Vectorworks documents can get the free Viewer. The Viewer helps the plot service or printer who needs to work with Vectorworks files. Owners and clients can use the Viewer to see the documents without the need for a full version of Vectorworks. The files cannot be changed; all tools except those for revision control are blocked. With the Viewer, you can open drawings from all Vectorworks products.
Download it from our website, free of charge.
Windows: Minimum of 2GB RAM, typically 4GB
Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1
Macintosh: Minimum of 2GB RAM, typically 4GB
Mac OS X, starting from 10.4.11
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