Vectorworks Fundamentals 2024
Fundamentals is the basic Vectorworks package that offers both 2D and 3D capabilities within an easy-to-use modelling and documentation platform.
Vectorworks is now available as a monthly or annual subscription, including the latest version, support, tutorials, licence management, and more.
The entry-level Vectorworks package that offers 2D and 3D capabilities without industry specific tools.
Like all Vectorworks products, Fundamentals is easy to use and has a more intuitive interface than many traditional CAD applications. If you're looking for time-saving, industry specific tools you may wish to consider Vectorworks Architect, Vectorworks Spotlight or Vectorworks Landmark. If you want all the features available in one package, take a look at Vectorworks Designer.
What's New in Vectorworks Fundamentals 2024
Shaded Rendering Shadows and Camera Effects
Take advantage of unlimited shadow casting in real-time to assess your designs confidently, and quickly determine lighting, camera, and material setup so you can create better visuals faster.
Viewport Styles
Save custom viewport settings as styles, making them easily transferrable between viewports and project files. Cut out the tedium of replicating your viewport settings and avoid errors.
Excel Referencing
Create a new reference in Vectorworks, meaning you can opt for automatic updates to referenced files. Additionally, you can make changes in Vectorworks and push the data back to Excel.
Plus...
- Improved resource libraries organisation
- Cloud presentation improvements
- Redshift for everyone
- Customisable DWG import/export options
Why Vectorworks Fundamentals?
Sketch and Model in 2D and 3D
Design anything you can imagine with the flexibility you need, with 3D powered by SIEMENS Parasolid. Sketch, model, and document with precision - and no preset limitations or strict parameters.
Reduce Your Design Time
Maximise each design element by automating schedules, calculating costs, and running 'what if' scenarios.
Work Across Popular Platforms
Is your colleague or client working with something like AutoCAD, Rhino, Photoshop, or Cinema 4D? No problem - Vectorworks offer direct links with all these, as well as default import/export capabilities for a huge number of commonly used platforms.
Complete Customisation
Whether you’re looking to automate a routine task or develop a custom application, Vectorworks can be customised easily. Build on top of Vectorworks with a robust API and SDK, and create Python scripts.
Which version is for me?
Check out the differences between the different Vectorworks versions at a glance in the chart below. For full details, please view the Vectorworks comparison guide: Fundamentals, Architect or Designer?
Fundamentals
Architect
Design Suite
Resource Manager
Object Information Palette
Navigation Palette
Core 3D Modelling Tools & Commands
High Quality Renderworks Rendering
Industy-Specific Design Tools e.g. Building Shell
BIM Tools
Geographic Information Services (GIS)
Landscape Design Tools
Trussing, Hoist & Cable Tools
Shaded Rendering Shadows and Camera Effects
Take advantage of unlimited shadow casting in real-time to assess your designs confidently, and quickly determine lighting, camera, and material setup so you can create better visuals faster.
Viewport Styles
Save custom viewport settings as styles, making them easily transferrable between viewports and project files. Cut out the tedium of replicating your viewport settings and avoid errors.
Excel Referencing
Create a new reference in Vectorworks, meaning you can opt for automatic updates to referenced files. Additionally, you can make changes in Vectorworks and push the data back to Excel.
Plus...
- Improved resource libraries organisation
- Cloud presentation improvements
- Redshift for everyone
- Customisable DWG import/export options
Why Vectorworks Fundamentals?
Sketch and Model in 2D and 3D
Design anything you can imagine with the flexibility you need, with 3D powered by SIEMENS Parasolid. Sketch, model, and document with precision - and no preset limitations or strict parameters.
Reduce Your Design Time
Maximise each design element by automating schedules, calculating costs, and running 'what if' scenarios.
Work Across Popular Platforms
Is your colleague or client working with something like AutoCAD, Rhino, Photoshop, or Cinema 4D? No problem - Vectorworks offer direct links with all these, as well as default import/export capabilities for a huge number of commonly used platforms.
Complete Customisation
Whether you’re looking to automate a routine task or develop a custom application, Vectorworks can be customised easily. Build on top of Vectorworks with a robust API and SDK, and create Python scripts.
Which version is for me?
Check out the differences between the different Vectorworks versions at a glance in the chart below. For full details, please view the Vectorworks comparison guide: Fundamentals, Architect or Designer?
| Fundamentals | Architect | Design Suite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Manager | |||
| Object Information Palette | |||
| Navigation Palette | |||
| Core 3D Modelling Tools & Commands | |||
| High Quality Renderworks Rendering | |||
| Industy-Specific Design Tools e.g. Building Shell | |||
| BIM Tools | |||
| Geographic Information Services (GIS) | |||
| Landscape Design Tools | |||
| Trussing, Hoist & Cable Tools |