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VectorWorks is currently the best selling CAD software on the Mac and an industry standard on Windows. With over 400,000 users in over 80 countries, it is one of the world's most popular CAD programs. Engineered to meet the specific needs of smart-sized companies, VectorWorks 2008 has everything you need for precision 2D drafting, powerful 3D modeling and sophisticated client presentations. Plus, it has built-in database and spreadsheet capabilities to track costs and materials, and flexible scripting language to automate routine drafting tasks.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 2010 SP 1:
  • Fit walls to roof - Wrong output in certain case
  • "Batch render error report.txt" is created(Start Batch Render)
  • Can't pick point with snap loop after using boomerang mode
  • Crash in SymbolToolHighlighting
  • Snap Loupe not working with Chain Dimension placement
  • Sketch file import crash
  • snap loupe sometimes doesn't snap
  • after pan - cannot add vertex while in snap loupe
  • List Browsers: Patterns cells set/get still missing in Vectorscript
  • Missing degree symbol
  • Import DXF / DWG crash
  • Undo causes a crash after deleting two wall features within test file
  • Worksheet: Counting objects crashes VW
  • Wall connections are lost when walls are copied
  • MAC: Mirror Tool doesn't work correctly with "Arc Length Dimension"
  • Changing the class of a hardscape resets the pattern angle of other hs
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.5 or later.

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Developer:Nemetschek N.A. Inc.
Downloads:27,972
  - Version d/l:819
Multimedia & Design:Author Tools
License:Updater
Date:20 Oct 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$995.00
RATING
*****
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Aug 28 2008
*****

LA-BLINK  I have been using Vectorworks for about ten years and would not use any other. Nemetscheck has consistently listened to users and improved the software where it is most useful to daily applications as well provide many additional features for fun and customization.

I understand that the next release will include a partnering with a 'well known' 3D software company which is the other area where VW still needs some improvement, but nonetheless they still receive an A+. I am an architect...

For those who are not aware, the walls in Vectorworks are both 2D and 3D with plug-in parametric objects like windows and doors. THis means that they can be manipulated in 3D with an Object Informaiton Window.

Highly recommended.

Cpmpared to Atocad, the ONLY advantage ACAD has is the ability for several people to work on the same file seamlessly. VW can do this though not as well.  
(Version 2008sp3)

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Oct 10 2007

LEE123  I have to agree with photek in that this is a great program. It is the only real landscape design software for the mac. It has many features that are far and beyond anything in windows. I have, however, noticed a general decline in the stability of this software over the last couple of years. This is now the only app I use that reminds me of my windows days. I am constantly hitting the save button and hoping everything is going to come out right when I print. I hope Vectorworks gets its mac software together and makes this a great mac app.  
(Version 2008sp1)

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Jan 11 2007
*****

PHOTEK  Amazing bit of software with GREAT Mac support....the ONLY alternative to Autocad for Mac and Windows users.  
(Version 12.5.1)

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Dec 5 2003
****½

ANONYMOUS  i've been using vectorwork since a few years now (started with minicad6) and each time it gets better and better, and this new update just rocks! with all it's news modeling capacities and all, it's just a must have.  
(Version 10.5)

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Jun 21 2003

MAC DADDY  its true....... just as it says above......vectorworks is used by alot of people and its available on mac and windows platforms and it bridges the gap between autocad and everything else....its no soft modeler, but its good for architects!  
(Version 10.1.2)

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