8 Vectorworks 2010 Products
Vectorworks Spotlight 2010 Getting Started Guide
How to Use this Manual
Work through the guide. This is the house that Jack built. Each exercise or process, no matter how simple, leads to the next •
exercise. It helps to have the hands and the mind work through the simple steps before reaching more complex problems.
This manual covers a lot of ground quickly. Yet, you will see it still just skims the surface of a powerful application. Everything is •
here so that you can get up to speed with Vectorworks Spotlight quickly.
Alternate methods are shown for activating/using many tools, commands, and modes.
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Use what works best for you.
Experiment with different tools and techniques.
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Watch for SmartCursor cues, which appear as you hover your cursor over signicant drawing object geometry.•
To pan across the drawing at any time (even if a tool or command is active) hold down the Space Bar and drag the cursor. •
I do assume you are familiar with basic computer terms and basic theatrical concepts.•
Save early, save often.•
Establish a back-up ritual.•
Save-As frequently, so you can always access earlier ides and solutions.•
Use symbols, get to know and understand them early.•
Use the Vectorworks auto back-up in addition to your own back up plan.•
Most tools have options, selected in the Tool bar. See the illustration on page 13.•
Don’t be concerned if you do not understand this entire introduction, it will all be explained...•
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