Vectorworks 2017: What Can We Expect?

The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is constantly evolving, so naturally its software needs to as well. Recently, Vectorworks announced the fresh new version of its building information modeling (BIM) software: Vectorworks 2017.

So what can users expect to see? Here’s a look at what BIM designers need and what Vectorworks is introducing to improve the workflow.

Stay Organized

Vectorworks 2017 has introduced a bunch of new features to help BIM users get organized.

Resource Manager

One of the most notable features regarding organization in design is the Resource Manager. This is an all-new feature intended to help designers create, find, edit and apply resources such as gradients, hatches, line types, render styles and worksheets to projects.

This will reportedly include the ability to browse resources stashed in multiple content locations, as well as all Vectorworks Service Select libraries. These libraries will require a subscription, though.

Users will also have access to helpful search and filtering tools, including the ability to assign metadata tags, to find resources quickly.

Data Visualization

The data visualization tool is one of the highlights of the new release and is designed to enable users to manage the graphics of smart objects in a design. The idea is that users will be able to color-code objects based on parametric data to…