How to Your Own Make Vectorworks Libraries

Jonathan delves into the art of creating efficient libraries using SketchUp resources. With his wealth of experience, Jonathan shares new hacks and techniques that will boost your productivity, helping you build robust libraries of windows, doors, and more, all using Vectorworks. This episode is packed with practical advice and innovative methods to enhance your design process.

Jonathan provides a step-by-step guide on how to download models from the SketchUp 3D Warehouse and import them seamlessly into Vectorworks. He explains the importance of managing and organizing imported symbols using the marionette plugin, "Symbol Folder Preview," and shares tips on tagging, folder creation, and arranging symbols for a clean workflow. Additionally, Jonathan introduces his own libraries, including low-polygon people and a comprehensive doors pack, which are available for purchase on his website. The episode concludes with insights on editing 2D components, aligning and distributing symbols, and cleaning up line weights for professional-quality designs.

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Key Takeaways:
How to search for and download SketchUp models and import them into Vectorworks.
Utilizing the marionette plugin "Symbol Folder Preview" for organizing and managing imported symbols.
Tips on tagging, folder creation, and arranging symbols effectively.
Enhancing design libraries with detailed 3D symbols and editable 2D components.
Jonathan's professional resources, including his comprehensive libraries of windows and doors, available for purchase to boost productivity.

Timestamp Summary
0:05 Creating Vectorworks Libraries Using SketchUp Resources
1:31 Importing SketchUp Models into Vectorworks for Enhanced 3D Design
3:19 Organizing Symbols Efficiently with Symbol Folder Preview Plugin
6:14 Efficiently Organizing Symbols Using a Plugin
7:08 Creating and Enhancing JRa Doors for Website Sales
7:30 Creating and Manipulating 3D Symbols in a Library
8:24 Creating and Customizing 3D Walls Using JRA Library
9:22 Creating Detailed 2D and 3D Window Symbols in Vectorworks
11:33 Enhance Your Vectorworks Models with Bespoke Libraries

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[thibaultdecaluwe]

Hello Jonathan, thank you for the video !

I want to ask a question about the sofware :

It is possible with vectorworks to import the topography of a context with the tools ?
I mean, can I select a zone and it import me in 3D the context ?
Or Do I make the line in 3D one by one with another document and the GIS tools is for the satelite image and the localisation ?

I wish to you a good day !

[linlupan]

Hey Jonathan, thanks for the video, when i import my sketch up into my Vectorwork, I only can see the wireframe even i clicked the "create texture" button, do you know the reason?

[digitalsetdesign]

Where to get the marionette plug-in tool please