Vectorworks

Vectorworks, Inc. is a software development company that focuses on CAD and BIM software for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), landscape, and entertainment industries.[1][2]

Vectorworks
IndustrySoftware development
Founded1985
FounderRichard Diehl
Websitehttps://vectorworks.net

History

The company was founded in 1985 as Graphsoft by Richard Diehl.[3][2][4] Diehl later changed the name to Diehl Graphsoft.[4] The first version of the company’s software was named MiniCAD.[4] Version 2.0, MiniCAD Plus, allowed architects to model custom details similar to hand-drawn work.[5] The software was subsequently rebranded as Vectorworks in the late 1990s.[4]

In 2000, the company was acquired by the Nemetschek Group and became Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc.[6][3][2] It rebranded again in 2016 adopting its current name, Vectorworks.[6] In the same year, Biplab Sarkar was named the company’s CEO,[7][2] and Vectorworks’ annual software release for its CAD and BIM programs included updates and new features that were 70% based on customer feedback.[6][8] That year, the company also introduced its Algorithms Aided Design (AAD) tool, Marionette.[6][9][10]

In 2017, Vectorworks acquired Design Software Solutions Limited and opened a new office in the UK.[11] In 2019, Vectorworks shared that its 2020 release would include live data visualization as well as games style Level of Detail (LoD) control.[3]

In April 2019, Vectorworks became the first architectural software developer to receive the IFC4 Export Certification from buildingSMART International (bSI). With the certification, the developer meets export criteria for International Standard ISO-16739.[12]

In 2020, Vectorworks released support for multi-core processing.[13] The core processing for Vectorworks is handled by the Vectorworks Graphic Module (VGM), while the processing for external technologies connected to the company’s software, like Enscape and Lumion, uses Vectorworks Graphic Sync (VGS).[13]

Vectorworks hosts an annual Design Summit to allow users of its software to provide feedback, meet the company’s developers, and learn about new developments and updates.[5][13] In addition to in-person feedback, users can also opt in to sharing their usage data with the company. Around one billion user interactions are logged daily by Vectorworks.[13]

Software

Vectorworks supports tight integration of all building elements, providing architects with Building Information Modeling (BIM).[5] Users can choose from eight different options of the software: Landmark for landscape architecture and design;[5] Spotlight for stage and lighting design; Fundamentals for basic 2D/3D modeling and documentation;[2] Architect for conceptual design, construction documents, and fully coordinated BIM models;[2] Braceworks for rigging analysis of temporary structures;[14] Vision for lighting previsualization;[15] ConnectCAD for signal flow designing;[16] and Designer which provides Architect, Landmark, and Spotlight in one package.[3][4]

See also

References
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  7. "A Technology Roadmap - Vectorworks Design Summit". World-Architects. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  8. "A Technology Roadmap - Vectorworks Design Summit". World-Architects. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  9. "Vectorworks Releases 2016 Edition". www.engineering.com. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  10. "BIM in Landscape Architecture: Scenarios, Possibilities and Breakthroughs". ArchDaily. 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  11. "Vectorworks forms new U.K. office". Lawn & Landscape. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  12. "Vectorworks receives IFC4 export certification". Landscape Management. 2019-04-18. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  13. "The 'BIMness' of Vectorworks 2021 -". World-Architects. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  14. "Vectorworks Announces New Braceworks 3D Finite Element Analysis Add-On". Architosh. 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  15. "Vectorworks 2020 opens up connections to data". GraphicSpeak. 2019-10-21. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  16. "LDI New Product: Vectorworks ConnectCAD 2020". LiveDesignOnline. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
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