For a limited period the Vectorworks team have some Free Vectorworks Training available during the pandemic. Create a free account and away you go! If you have more specific training needs please contact us.

After years of hard work our team at ION.ie are listed as an official Vectorworks partner. Here’s to the next 5 years!

Vectorworks 2021 has been released today September 15th 2020.
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To support Architects and Architectural Technologists in their business continuation, the RIAI has published proposals for the reopening of offices. RIAI Proposals for the Reopening of Offices is intended to assist organisations (of varied sizes) with a toolkit, having reference to current information which broadly covers a range of planning considerations for your return to office within the COVID-19 context. This should be read in conjunction with the Return to Work Safely Protocol.

The key to a safe and continued return to work requires clear, open communication and a collaborative approach between both the employer and employee. Information about COVID-19 is evolving, and public health advice is updated on an ongoing, regular basis, therefore it is important for employers and employees to recognise that flexibility and awareness is required from both in adhering to latest advice to reduce the spread.

This non-exhaustive document covers: responsibility of employer and employee; setting up office for safe return; risk assessment; employee well-being; communications; GDPR and site inspections.

The RIAI would like to note that it is the readers’ or members’ responsibility to be aware of changes in legislation and advice since the date of publication of this document and address them accordingly. No responsibility for loss or damage caused to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material included in this publication can be accepted by the authors or the RIAI. 

A new CIF report exploring and expanding on the best methods and practices to implement in your business has been released. The report gives you the latest CIF guidance on working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic presents one of the greatest challenges we have seen during our lifetimes, across all sectors – business, public and private. The measures outlined in this new report can be sustained as the industry reopens in various phases. These ways of working are conducive to technology uptake and utilisation in future construction projects following the successful implementation in their business. This document is not just for BIM projects but for digital working as a whole across the sector.

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You can access the document here.

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces the 2020 release of Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Designer and Fundamentals, as well as 2020 versions of Vision and Braceworks. This newest release brings improved software performance, quality enhancements and new data-driven workflows.

“Data and usability are the cornerstones of this year’s product line enhancements,” said Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar. “When we looked at the future of the industry and what our customers’ needs were, we kept coming back to data, particularly data-driven insights. Vectorworks 2020 is centered around providing our customers with intuitive ways to use the powerful tools of our products, while also offering more practical ways to incorporate the use of data for an improved and insightful design workflow.”

With this focus on insightful design, Vectorworks 2020 extends the existing Data Visualization feature to the design layer environment. This lets customers change objects’ attributes using data parameters to visualize data for error checking, work validation and quality control.

“With Data Visualization now available on design layers, we’re able to keep our attribute assignments consistent between projects, allowing us to quickly and consistently draw attention to relevant design elements,” said Brendan Gray, principal designer and president of Gray Matter Visual, Inc.

Additionally, customers will experience optimized Open BIM capabilities, improved file performance and other updates that include:

• Increased workflow efficiency with the ability to directly edit fields in a list browser, such as in the Navigation palette or the Organization dialog.
• Improved file performance and responsiveness of large and complex models with the updated Vectorworks Graphics Module.
• A new Schematic View workflow to handle the complexity of modeling and documenting rigging workflows in Vectorworks Spotlight.
• Accurate geolocation of a project with the new Geographic Information System (GIS) toolset and an integration with Esri’s ArcGIS online services.

The English-language editions of Vectorworks, Braceworks and Vision 2020 are available today. The release of localized European, Australian and New Zealand editions will be followed by Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese versions. For more information about the availability of Vectorworks 2020 in your market, please contact ION.ie your local Vectorworks distributor. Members of the Vectorworks Service Select maintenance program will receive their upgrades to Vectorworks 2020 as soon as the product is released in their local markets.

Hi there,

Join us for our Dublin breakfast seminar, a morning designed to showcase the capabilities that Vectorworks 2019 brings to give you the flexibility to work, design and model in a connected world. 

This event is registered with the RIAI and is worth 3 CPD points.

Agenda

•  9:30am -  Registration

• 10:00am - Vectorworks UK & Ireland, and The Road to BIM

• 10:30am - The Cube: BIM in Vectorworks Architect

• 11:15am - Break

• 11:45am - Creating a Building in the World of BIM

• 12:30pm - Solibri: Enabling Collaboration in a Connected World

• 13:00pm - Q&As

Date And Time

Thu, 6 June 2019

09:30 – 13:30 IST

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Location

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

Upper Leeson Street

D04 A318 Dublin

Attendance is free, but places are limited. Tea, coffee and breakfast included!

We hope to see you there!
ION.ie & The Vectorworks UK team

ION.ie - Ireland’s Official Reseller of Vectorworks
www.ion.ie/vectorworks

Sketching and Mass Modeling.

Part one of this three-part video series demonstrates how far Vectorworks allows a designer to go when sketching and mass modeling. From using X-Ray views to creating artistic rendering styles, our software gives you the freedom to go above and beyond with your designs and renderings in the most clear way possible, all with one powerful tool. Try Vectorworks today.

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Moving from AutoCAD Part 2: Design Development

Part two of this three-part video series demonstrates how you can convert a massing model to parametric objects such as slabs, walls, and doors using Vectorworks. Use an all-in-one flexible solution for your entire design process.

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Moving from AutoCAD Part 3: From 3D to Documentation

Part three of this video series demonstrates how Vectorworks can elevate your schematic 3D model to a source that will generate construction documents and project reports. Jump right in and see how you can apply wall styles, select generic floor objects and replace with slab styles, generate plan drawings, and more.

What is Lumion LiveSync for Vectorworks?

With only a click, you can synchronize your Vectorworks 3D model with Lumion, allowing you to dress your model with elegant materials and objects from an extensive content library. Instantly, you can see your model in its real-life setting, whether that’s in the center of an urban metropolis or a picturesque rural environment.

The LiveSync for Vectorworks plug-in is compatible with Vectorworks 2019 SP3 and newer.

Immediately set up a live, real-time visualization between Vectorworks and Lumion. Change the Vectorworks model’s shape and you’ll see these changes taking place, in real-time, in Lumion’s breathtaking, lifelike environment.

We now offer Jonathan Pickup Vectorworks Video Training Courses.