Walls, Doors, & Windows in Vectorworks Architect

Designing architectural walls, windows, and doors should feel fluid, intuitive, and precise.

With enhanced modeling workflows in Vectorworks Architect, you can move more seamlessly from concept to detailed documentation.

Keep reading to learn more about walls, doors, and windows, plus see the features in action with some GIFs and screenshots.

Linear and Round Wall modes are combined into a more efficient singular Polyline mode, which allows you to easily create walls while seamlessly switching between linear and arc modes.

Interactive window insertion and editing functionalities provide you with more control over the design and placement of windows. You have access to two modes:

1. Golden Triangle mode allows you to interactively edit window size with automatic adherence to the golden ratio.

2. Creation from Center mode makes it so you can create windows from a center point.

In addition, you can place windows to and from the corner of adjoining walls. This will automatically turn a window extending to a wall corner into a corner window.

Wall Closure Sets enable you to effectively manage multiple wall component wrapping conditions. This allows you to more easily create accurate Door and Window details.

You’ll be able to model more intuitively via on-screen dynamic controls with door and window handing. Handing can also be reported in door and window schedules, which is essential for product specification.

Featured image courtesy of Tono Mirai Architects.