Commands and Tools 2010

Commands in the Vectorworks Fundamentals Workspace
Commands that are available only if Renderworks is installed are shown with an RW in the following table.
Document Context Menu
Activate Class
Document Context Menu (continued)

Class Options
Activate Layer
Active Only
Force Select
Gray Others
Select All
Gray/Snap Others
Paste
Show Others
Active Layer Scale
Show/Snap Others
Document Preferences
Show/Snap/Modify Others
Working Plane
Object Context Menu
Select Working Plane

Look at Working Plane
Activate Class
Save Working Plane
Activate Layer
Next Working Plane
Force Select
Previous Working Plane
Cut
Set Working Plane at Next Click
Copy
Align Working Plane X Axis with Layer Plane
Paste
Align Working Plane with Layer Plane
Send
Align Working Plane with Current View
Send to Front
Rotate About X' Left 90
Send Forward
Rotate About X' Right 90
Send to Back
Rotate About Y' Left 90
Send Backward
Rotate About Y' Right 90
Rotate
Rotate About Z' Left 90
Rotate
Rotate About Z' Right 90
Rotate 3D
Flip X'
Rotate Left 90
Flip Y'
Rotate Right 90
Flip Z'
Flip Horizontal
Palettes
Flip Vertical
Snapping
Lock
Attributes
Unlock
Object Info
Edit
Working Planes
(Several other commands can display here, depending on the object

clicked)
Resource Browser
Visualization
Properties
Activate Object Info Palette

Basic
Tool Sets
Save Palette Positions
Layer Options
Active Only
Gray Others
Gray/Snap Others
Show Others
Show/Snap Others
Vectorworks Menu (Macintosh only)

About Vectorworks
Check for Updates
Preferences
Services (standard Macintosh menu)
Hide Vectorworks
Hide Others
Show All
Quit Vectorworks
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File Menu
File Menu (continued)
New
Export Simple VectorScript (3D only)
Open
Export Stereo Lithography (3D only)
Open Recent (list of recently opened files)
Export Parasolid X_T (3D only)
Close
Export as Vectorworks 10 File
Save
Save As
Save a Copy As
Save As Template
Page Setup
Revert to Saved
Print
Batch Convert
Exit (Windows only)
Document Settings
Edit Menu
Document Preferences
Units
Undo
Dash Styles
Redo
Patterns
Cut
Import
Copy
Import DXF/DWG
Paste
Import Single DXF/DWG File
Paste in Place
Import EPSF
Paste as Picture
Import Image File
Clear
Import Metafile (Windows only)
Duplicate
Import PICT (Macintosh only)
Duplicate Array
Import Metafile as Picture (Windows only)
Duplicate Along Path
Import PICT as Picture (Macintosh only)
Select All
Import Worksheet
Invert Selection
Import VectorScript
Previous Selection
Import IGES (3D only)
Import SAT (3D only)

View Menu
Import Parasolid X_T (3D only)

Export
Zoom
Export DXF/DWG
Normal Scale
Export Database
Fit to Page Area
Export EPix/Piranesi (RW)
Fit to Objects
Export EPSF
Class Options
Export High Dynamic Range Image (HDRI) (RW)
Active Only
Export Image File
Gray Others
Export PDF (Quartz only) (Macintosh only)
Gray/Snap Others
Export Metafile (Windows only)
Show Others
Export PICT (Macintosh only)
Show/Snap Others
Export QuickTime VR Object (RW)

Export QuickTime VR Panorama (RW)
Layer Options
Export VectorScript
Active Only
Export Worksheet
Gray Others
Export IGES (3D only)
Gray/Snap Others
Export SAT (3D only)
Show Others
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View Menu (continued)
View Menu (continued)
Show/Snap Others
Shaded Polygon
Shaded Polygon No Lines
Standard Views
Final Shaded Polygon
Top/Plan
Create Batch Render Job (RW)
Top
Front
Start Batch Render (RW)

Perspective
Right
Set Perspective
Bottom
Narrow Perspective
Back
Normal Perspective
Left
Right Isometric
Wide Perspective
Lighting
Left Isometric
Set Lighting Options
Right Rear Iso
Set Sun Position
Left Rear Iso
Lower Right Iso
Align Layer Views
Lower Left Iso
Create Layer Link
Lower Right Rear
Set 3D View
Lower Left Rear
Rotate 3D View
Projection
Create Viewport
2D Plan
Update Selected Viewports
Orthogonal
Update All Viewports
Perspective
Save View
Oblique Cavalier 45
Next View
Oblique Cavalier 30
Previous View
Oblique Cabinet 45
Show
Oblique Cabinet 30
Show or Hide Constraints
Rendering
Modify Menu
Wireframe
OpenGL
Move
OpenGL Options
Move
Fast Renderworks (RW)

Fast Renderworks with Shadows (RW)
Move 3D
Send
Final Quality Renderworks (RW)
Send to Front
Custom Renderworks (RW)
Send Forward
Custom Renderworks Options (RW)
Send to Back
Fast Radiosity (RW)
Send Backward
Final Quality Radiosity (RW)
Align
Custom Radiosity (RW)
Align to Grid
Custom Radiosity Options (RW)
Align/Distribute
Artistic Renderworks (RW)

Artistic Renderworks Options (RW)
Align/Distribute 3D
Rotate
Hidden Line
Rotate
Dashed Hidden Line
Rotate 3D
Line Render Options
Rotate Left 90
Unshaded Polygon
Rotate Right 90
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Modify Menu (continued)
Modify Menu (continued)
Flip Horizontal
Convert to Generic Solids
Flip Vertical
Convert to Line Light
Scale Objects
Convert to Area Light
Working Plane
Convert Line to Dimension
Create Symbol
Group
Save Working Plane
Ungroup
Next Working Plane
Edit Group (varies depending on the selected object)
Previous Working Plane
Exit Group
Set Working Plane at Next Click
Top Level
Align Working Plane X Axis with Layer Plane
Link Text to Record
Align Working Plane with Layer Plane
Trace Bitmap
Align Working Plane with Current View
Edit Constraints
Rotate About X' Left 90
Guides
Rotate About X' Right 90
Make Guide
Rotate About Y' Left 90
Select Guides
Rotate About Y' Right 90
Show Guides
Rotate About Z' Left 90
Hide Guides
Rotate About Z' Right 90

Flip X'
Delete All Guides

Poly Smoothing
Flip Y'
No Smoothing
Flip Z'
Bezier Spline Smoothing
Hatch
Cubic Spline Smoothing
Trim
Arc Smoothing
Join
Drafting Aids
Join
Arc into Segments
Join and Fillet

Join (no trim)
Line into Segments

Unrotate 3D Objects
Add Surface
Lock
Clip Surface
Unlock
Intersect Surface
Model Menu
Combine Into Surface

Create Polys from Walls
Add Solids
Create Walls from Polygon
Subtract Solids
Compose
Intersect Solids
Decompose
Section Solids
Convert
Extrude
Convert to Group
Multiple Extrude
Convert to Lines
Extrude Along Path
Convert Copy to Lines
Tapered Extrude
Convert to Polygons
Sweep
Convert Copy to Polygons
3D Power Pack
Convert to Mesh
Stitch and Trim Surfaces
Convert to 3D Polys
Create Fillet Surface
Convert to NURBS
Create Planar Caps
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Model Menu (continued)
Tools Menu (continued)
Create Surface from Curves

Create Drape Surface
Convert Line to Dimension

Options
Create Helix-Spiral
Vectorworks Preferences
Revolve with Rail
Edit Marker List
Create Interpolated Surface

Extend NURBS
Line Thickness
Workspaces
Rebuild NURBS
Workspace Editor
AEC
Standard
Pillar
Viewer
Floor
Text Menu
Roof Face
Create Roof
Font
Create Image Prop (RW)
(list of installed fonts)
Create Animation
Size
Cut 2D Section
Set Size
Cut 3D Section
(several size options)
Engineering Properties
Style
Volumetric Properties
Plain Text
Tools Menu
Bold
Italic
Organization
Underline
Reports
Outline (Macintosh only)
Create Report
Records
Shadow (Macintosh only)

Alignment
Link Text to Record
Left
Attach Record
Center
Detach Record
Right
Change One Field
Top
Change All Fields
Top Baseline
Set Origin
Center
SmartCursor Settings
Bottom Baseline
Tablet
Purge
Bottom
Spacing
Compress Images
Single Space
Custom Selection
1-1/2 Space
Custom Tool/Attribute
Double Space
Scripts
Other
VectorScript Plug-in Editor

Encrypt VectorScript
Run VectorScript
Utilities
Change Symbol Attrs
List Symbols
Capitalization
lower case
UPPER CASE
Title Caps
Format Text
Update Plug-in Objects
Check Spelling
Create Color Chart
Find-Replace Text
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Text Menu (continued)
TrueType to Polyline
Text Along Path
Window Menu
Palettes
Constraints
Attributes
Object Info
Working Planes
Resource Browser
Visualization
Activate Object Info Palette
Basic
Tool Sets
Save Palette Positions
Tile (Windows only)
Cascade (Windows only)
Arrange Icons (Windows only)
Close All (Windows only)
Use Full Screen
(list of open files, each with the applicable menus below)
Worksheets (list of worksheets in the file)
Script Palettes (list of script palettes in the file)
Referenced Files (list of referenced files in the file)
Help Menu
Vectorworks Help
Check For Updates (Windows only)
What's This?
About Vectorworks (Windows only)
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Tools in the Vectorworks Fundamentals Workspace

Tools that are available only if Renderworks is installed are shown with an RW in the following table.
Basic Palette
3D Modeling Tool Set (continued)
2D Selection
NURBS Arc
3D Selection
Extruded Rectangle
Pan, Move Page (flyout menu)
Extruded Polygon
Flyover
Cylinder
Zoom
Sphere
Text
Hemisphere
Callout Tool
Cone
2D Locus
Fillet Edge
2D Symbol Insertion
Chamfer Edge
Line
Shell Solid
Double Line
Protrusion/Cutout
Rectangle
Loft Surface
Rounded Rectangle
Extract
Circle
Create Contours
Oval
Project
Arc, Quarter Arc (flyout menu)
Analysis
Freehand
Visualization Tool Set
Polyline
2D Polygon
Flyover
Double-Line Polygon
Walkthrough
Regular Polygon
Translate View
Spiral
Rotate View
Eyedropper
Light Tool
Attribute Mapping Tool
Render Bitmap (RW)
2D Reshape
RenderWorks Camera (RW)
Rotate
Attribute Mapping Tool
Mirror
VBvisual Plant (RW)
Split Tool
Dims/Notes Tool Set
Connect/Combine Tool
Trim
Constrained Linear Dimension
Fillet
Unconstrained Linear Dimension
Chamfer
Angular Dimension
Offset
Arc Length Dimension
Clip, Shear, Fixed Point Resize (flyout menu)
Radial Dimension
Move by Points
Center Mark
Break Line
3D Modeling Tool Set
Flyover
Set Working Plane, Align Plane (flyout menu)
3D Reshape
3D Symbol Insertion
3D Locus
3D Polygon
NURBS Curve
NURBS Circle
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Constrain Coincident, Constrain Angle, Constrain Colinear, Constrain

Concentric, Constrain Distance, Constrain Horiz Distance, Constrain
Vertical Distance, Constrain Horiz-Vertical, Constrain Parallel,
Constrain Perpendicular, Constrain Radius, Constrain Tangent (flyout
menu)
Tape Measure Tool
Protractor Tool
Revision Cloud Tool
Sheet Border
Drawing Label
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Tools in the Vectorworks Fundamentals Workspace

Tools that are available only if Renderworks is installed are shown with an RW in the following table.
Dims/Notes Tool Set (continued)
Reference Marker
Section-Elevation Marker
Data Stamp
Room Name Simple
Scale Bar
Bridge Line
Grid - Polar
Grid - Rectangular
Walls Tool Set
Wall
Round Wall
Wall Join
Duplicate Symbol in Wall
Remove Wall Breaks
Column
Simple Stair
Detailing Tool Set
Batt Insulation
Angle
Channel
I-Beam
Rectangular Tubing
Round Tubing
Square Tubing
Tee
Wide Flange
Slot
Shaft Break
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Commands Specific to the Vectorworks Designer Workspace

The following table shows menu commands that are in the Designer workspace but not the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace.
Object Context Menu
Create Similar Object
Modify Menu
Tile
Convert
File Menu
Document Settings
Objects from Polyline

Convert to Viewport
Document Setup
Model Menu
Model Setup
Create Standard Viewports
Standard Naming
3D Power Pack
Unfold Surfaces
Drawing Setup
Create Solar Animation
Import
AEC Menu
Import IFC
Import PartSpec
Fit Walls to Roof
Import PDF
Space Planning
Import Shapefile
Model to Floorplan
Import 3DS (3D only)
Import Adjacency Matrix
Import SketchUp
Create Spaces from Polys
Export
Create Spaces from Walls
Export IFC Project
Create Walls from Spaces
Export IFC Object
Update Space Boundaries
Export PDF
Export DOE-2
Export PDF (Batch)
Dimension Exterior Walls
Export Shapefile
Create Wall Projection
Export 3DS (3D only)
Create Wall Recess
Export KML (3D only)
Terrain
Issue Manager
Create Site Model
Batch Print
Simplify 3D Polygons
View Menu
Rendering
Sketch
Sketch Options
Set Renderworks Background
Validate 3D Data
Create Boundary from Pad
Site Model Section
Send to Surface
Zone of Visual Influence
Survey Input
Rotate Plan
Import Survey File
Stack Layers
2D Polys to 3D Contours
Stack Layers Options
3D Polys to 3D Loci
Create Section Viewport
Grid Method Entry
Show
Roads
Show or Hide Plant Styles
Station on Polyline
Show or Hide Site Modifiers
Align Stakes Vertically
Show or Hide Spray Pattern
Create Road from Stakes

Plants
Create New Plant
VW Plants Database
Choose VW Plants
Change Plant Grouping
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Commands Specific to the Vectorworks Designer Workspace

The following table shows menu commands that are in the Designer workspace but not the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace.
AEC Menu (continued)
Plant Line
Custom Modification
Vegetation Line
Scripts
Create IFC Entity
VS Compiler Mode
IFC Data
Utilities
Create Seating Layout
Reset All Plug-ins
Framing
Set Default Symbol Class
Simple Beam Calculator

Create Joists from Poly
Options
VA Set Project Prefs
Wall Framer
Workspaces
Roof Framer
Architect
Electrical
Designer
Conduit Sizing Calc
Landmark
Conductor Sizing Calc
Machine Design
Create Piping Runs
Spotlight
Machine Design Menu
Text Menu
Create Multiple Views
Convert Old Notes to New
Spring Calculator
Add Text to Database
Shaft Analysis
Reconcile Notes
Draw Cam Diagrams
Redlines
Simple Beam
Show or Hide Redlines
Simple Beam Analysis
Pick up Redline
Conversion Factors
Restore Redline
Solution of Triangles
Create Redline Status WS
Belt Length Calculator

Chain Length Calculator
Window Menu
Control Values for Keys
Palettes
Centroid
Navigation
3D Properties
Create 3D Object from 2D
Tools Menu
Task Manager
Class and Layer Mapping
Reports
Create Panel Schedule
Create Panel Riser Diag
VA Records and Schedules
VA Create Record
VA Create Schedule
Create Drawing List
Create Rm Finish Legend
Create Bill of Materials
Create Parts List
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Tools Specific to the Vectorworks Designer Workspace

The following table shows tool sets and tools that are in the Designer workspace but not in the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace. Some
tools are documented in the Vectorworks help system, but not in the PDF versions of the guides. These tools are shown with an HS in the
following table.
Basic Palette
Building Shell Tool Set (continued)
Select Similar
Stair
Visibility
Custom Stair
Site Planning Tool Set
Ramp
Simple Elevator
Place Plant
Escalator
Stake Object
Chain Extrude
Property Line Tool
Drilled Footing
Landscape Area
Hardscape
Massing Model, Campanile (flyout menu)
Model View Tool
Grade Calculator
Human Figure Tool
Landscape Wall
Furn/Fixtures Tool Set
Landscape Wall Arc

Landscape Wall Bzier
Handrail (Straight)
Irrigation Head
Handrail (Curved)
Drip Emitter
Bath-Shower
Irrigation Line
Compartment Sink
Parking Spaces
Toilet Stall
Parking Along Path
Grab Bars
Parking Area
Ceiling Grid Tool
Roadway (Tee)
Base Cabinet
Roadway (Straight)
Wall Cabinet
Roadway (NURBS)
Utility Cabinet
Roadway (Curved)
Shelving Unit
Guardrail (Straight)
Counter Top
Guardrail (Curved)
Fireplace
Site Modifiers
Seating Layout
Clothes Rod
Space Planning Tool Set
Table and Chairs
Space
Desk
Space Link Tool
Workstation Panel
Adjacency Matrix
Workstation Counter
Stacking Diagram
Workstation Overhead
Adjacency Score
Workstation Pedestal
Building Shell Tool Set
Dims/Notes Tool Set
Component Join
Slope Dimension
Door
Grid Bubble
Window
General Notes Tool
Window Wall (Straight)
Redline Tool
Window Wall (Curved)
Stipple
Mullion
Feature Control Frame
Space
Datum Feature Symbol
Pilaster
Datum Target Symbol
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following table.
Dims/Notes Tool Set (continued)
MEP Tool Set
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Note
Ceiling Grid Tool
Detail Bubble
Circuiting Tool
Section Note (HS)
Edit Circuiting Tool
Material Note (HS)
Receptacle
Center Line Marker (HS)
Comm Device
North Arrow
Incandescent Fixture
Revision Marker
Switch
Elevation Benchmark
Piping
ID Label Tool
Piping Connection
Piping Run
Detailing Tool Set
HVAC Damper
Linear Material
HVAC Diffuser
Repetitive Unit
HVAC Elbow Duct
Framing Member Tool
HVAC Flex Duct
Detail Cut Wood
HVAC Outlet
Straight Truss
HVAC Splitter
Curved Truss
HVAC Straight Duct
Curtain Object
HVAC Transition
J-Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
HVAC Vertical Duct
Bolt and Nut - mm
HVAC Vertical Elbow
Bolt and Nut - inch

Wood Screw - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Sheet Metal Screw - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Lag Screw - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Carriage Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Hole Pattern (HS)
Hole - Drilled - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Hole - Tapped (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Hole - Tapped (Metric) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Screw Threads (HS)
Keyway (HS)
Angle - 3D (flyout menu)
Bulb Flat - 2D, 3D (flyout menu)
Channel - 3D (flyout menu)
I-Beam - 3D (flyout menu)
Rectangular Tubing - 3D (flyout menu)
Round Tubing - 3D (flyout menu)
Square Tubing - 3D (flyout menu)
Tee - 3D (flyout menu)
Wide Flange - 3D (flyout menu)
Z-Section - 2D, 3D (flyout menu)
Pipe Fitting
Shaft Break 2 (HS)
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Hardware Inch/Metric Tool Set

Fastener Tool (ASME Inch, ASME Metric) - places Lock Washer, Nut,
Plain Washer, Screw and Nut, Set Screw, Shoulder Screw - 2D, 3D
(HS)
Eye Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Swing Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Swing Eye Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
T-Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
U-Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Thumb Screw (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Acorn Nut (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Knurled Thumb Nut (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Wing Nut - Type A (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Wing Nut - Type B (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Wing Nut - Type C (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Wing Nut - Type D (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Retaining Ring (ASME) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Clevis Pin (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Clevis Pin (Metric) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Dowel Pin (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Taper Pin (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Cotter Pin (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
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following table.
Hardware Inch/Metric Tool Set (continued)
Springs Tool Set
Rivet - Large (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Compression Spring 1 - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Rivet - Small (inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Hardware ISO / DIN Tool Set

Fastener Tool (DIN, ISO) - places Lock Washer, Nut, Plain Washer,
Screw and Nut, Set Screw, Shoulder Screw - 2D, 3D (HS)
Hex Cap Nut - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Knurled Thumb Nut (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Wing Nut (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Clevis Pin (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Die Spring - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

Conical Compression Spring - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Torsion Spring - End, Torsion Spring - 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Torsion Spring - Front (HS)
Extension Spring - Front, Extension Spring - 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Extension Spring - End (HS)
Belleville Spring - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Parallel Pin (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Symbols Tool Set
Taper Pin (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

Retaining Ring (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Leader Line (HS)
Retaining Washer (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Surface Texture Symbol (HS)
Rivet (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

Tubular Rivet (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Machine Components Tool Set
Spur Gear 2D, Spur Gear 3D, Hub 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Sym-Fillet (AWS) (HS)

Welding Sym-Flange (AWS) (HS)
Welding Sym-Groove (AWS) (HS)
Welding Sym-Misc (AWS) (HS)
Spur Gear Rack - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Sym-Slot-Plug (AWS) (HS)
Bevel Gears - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Sym-Fillet (ISO) (HS)
Worm Gear - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Sym-Flange (ISO) (HS)
Worm - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Sym-Groove (ISO) (HS)
Pulley - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Sym-Misc (ISO) (HS)
Sprocket - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

Roller Chain - Linear - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Sym-Slot-Plug (ISO) (HS)
Roller Chain - Circular - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

Roller Chain - Offset Link - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Shaft - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Key - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Woodruff Key - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Bearings Tool Set
Ball Bearing - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Roller Bearing - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Tapered Roller Bearing - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Thrust Bearing - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Needle Bearing - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Pillow Block - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Flanged Bearing - 2 Hole - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Bearing Lock Nut - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
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Commands Specific to the Vectorworks Architect Workspace

The following table shows menu commands that are in the Architect workspace but not the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace.
Object Context Menu
AEC Menu
Fit Walls to Roof
Space Planning
File Menu
Document Settings
Model to Floorplan
Import Adjacency Matrix
Document Setup
Create Spaces from Polys
Model Setup
Create Spaces from Walls
Create Walls from Spaces
Standard Naming
Update Space Boundaries
Import
Export DOE-2
Import IFC
Dimension Exterior Walls
Import PDF
Create Wall Recess
Import SketchUp
Terrain
Export
Create Site Model
Export IFC Project
Export IFC Object
Validate 3D Data
Export PDF
Site Model Section
Export PDF (Batch)
Send to Surface
Survey Input
Import Survey File
Issue Manager
Batch Print
Grid Method Entry

View Menu
Rendering
Create IFC Entity

IFC Data
Sketch
Framing
Sketch Options
Create Joists from Poly
Rotate Plan
Wall Framer
Stack Layers
Roof Framer
Electrical
Conduit Sizing Calc

Modify Menu
Conductor Sizing Calc

Create Piping Runs
Tile
Tools Menu
Convert
Task Manager
Convert to Viewport

Model Menu
3D Power Pack
Unfold Surfaces
Reports
Create Panel Schedule
Create Panel Riser Diag
VA Records and Schedules
VA Create Record
VA Create Schedule
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Commands Specific to the Vectorworks Architect Workspace

The following table shows menu commands that are in the Architect workspace but not the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace.
Create Drawing List
Create Rm Finish Legend
Custom Modification
Scripts
VS Compiler Mode
Utilities
Reset All Plug-ins
Options
VA Set Project Prefs
Workspaces
Architect
Text Menu
Reconcile Notes
Redlines
Pick up Redline
Restore Redline
Window Menu
Palettes
Navigation
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Tools Specific to the Vectorworks Architect Workspace

The following table shows tool sets and tools that are in the Architect workspace but not in the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace. Some
following table.
Basic Palette
Select Similar
Handrail (Straight)
Visibility
Handrail (Curved)
Bath-Shower
Compartment Sink
Stake Object
Toilet Stall
Property Line Tool
Grab Bars
Ceiling Grid Tool
Parking Spaces
Base Cabinet
Roadway (Tee)
Wall Cabinet
Roadway (Straight)
Utility Cabinet
Roadway (NURBS)
Shelving Unit
Roadway (Curved)
Counter Top
Fireplace
Guardrail (Curved)
Seating Layout
Site Modifiers
Clothes Rod
Table and Chairs
Space Planning Tool Set
Desk
Space
Workstation Panel
Space Link Tool
Workstation Counter
Adjacency Matrix
Stacking Diagram
Adjacency Score
Dims/Notes Tool Set
Slope Dimension
Component Join
Grid Bubble
Door
General Notes Tool
Window
Redline Tool
Window Wall (Straight)
Stipple
Window Wall (Curved)
North Arrow
Mullion
Revision Marker
Space
Elevation Benchmark
Pilaster
ID Label Tool
Stair
MEP Tool Set
Custom Stair
Ramp
Ceiling Grid Tool
Simple Elevator
Circuiting Tool
Escalator
Edit Circuiting Tool
Chain Extrude
Receptacle
Drilled Footing
Comm Device
Incandescent Fixture
Switch
Model View Tool
Piping
Human Figure Tool
Piping Connection
Piping Run
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Tools Specific to the Vectorworks Architect Workspace

The following table shows tool sets and tools that are in the Architect workspace but not in the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace. Some
following table.
MEP Tool Set (continued)
HVAC Damper
HVAC Diffuser
HVAC Elbow Duct
HVAC Flex Duct
HVAC Outlet
HVAC Splitter
HVAC Straight Duct
HVAC Transition
HVAC Vertical Duct
HVAC Vertical Elbow
Detailing Tool Set
Linear Material
Repetitive Unit
Framing Member Tool
Detail Cut Wood
Bolt and Nut - mm
Bolt and Nut - inch
Hole Pattern (HS)
Pipe Fitting
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Commands Specific to the Vectorworks Landmark Workspace

The following table shows menu commands that are in the Landmark workspace but not the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace.
Object Context Menu
Model Menu
3D Power Pack
Unfold Surfaces
File Menu
Document Settings
Landmark Menu
Document Setup
Model Setup
Create New Plant
VW Plants Database
Standard Naming
Choose VW Plants
Import
Change Plant Grouping
Import PDF
Plant Line
Import Shapefile
Vegetation Line
Survey Input
Import SketchUp
Import Survey File
Export
Export PDF
3D Polys to 3D Loci
Export PDF (Batch)
Grid Method Entry
Export Shapefile
Create Site Model
Validate 3D Data
Issue Manager
Create Boundary from Pad
Batch Print
Site Model Section

Send to Surface
View Menu
Rendering
Zone of Visual Influence

Roads
Sketch
Station on Polyline
Sketch Options
Align Stakes Vertically

Rotate Plan
Create Road from Stakes

AEC
Stack Layers
Create Wall Recess
Show
Tools Menu
Show or Hide Plant Styles

Show or Hide Site Modifiers
Task Manager
Show or Hide Spray Pattern

Custom Modification
Modify Menu
Tile
Scripts
VS Compiler Mode
Convert
Utilities
Reset All Plug-ins
Convert to Viewport

Workspaces
Landmark
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Commands Specific to the Vectorworks Landmark Workspace

The following table shows menu commands that are in the Landmark workspace but not the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace.
Text Menu
Reconcile Notes
Redlines
Pick up Redline
Restore Redline
Window Menu
Palettes
Navigation
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Tools Specific to the Vectorworks Landmark Workspace

The following table shows tool sets and tools that are in the Landmark workspace but not in the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace. Some
following table.
Basic Palette
Furn/Fixtures Tool Set (continued)
Select Similar
Utility Cabinet
Visibility
Shelving Unit
Table and Chairs

Desk
Place Plant
Workstation Panel
Stake Object
Workstation Counter
Property Line Tool
Landscape Area
Hardscape
Dims/Notes Tool Set

Grade Calculator
Slope Dimension
Landscape Wall
Grid Bubble
Landscape Wall Arc
General Notes Tool
Landscape Wall Bzier
Redline Tool
Site Modifiers
Stipple
Irrigation Head
North Arrow
Drip Emitter
Revision Marker
Irrigation Line
Elevation Benchmark
Parking Spaces
ID Label Tool
Parking Along Path

Detailing Tool Set
Parking Area
Roadway (Tee)
Linear Material
Roadway (Straight)
Repetitive Unit
Roadway (NURBS)
Detail Cut Wood
Roadway (Curved)
Guardrail (Curved)

Door

Window
Custom Stair
Ramp
Chain Extrude

Model View Tool

Human Figure Tool

Handrail (Straight)

Handrail (Curved)
Base Cabinet
Wall Cabinet
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Commands Specific to the Vectorworks Spotlight Workspace

The following table shows menu commands that are in the Spotlight workspace but not the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace.
Object Context Menu
Model Menu
3D Power Pack
Unfold Surfaces
File Menu
Document Settings
Manage Scenes
Animate Scenes
Spotlight Preferences
AEC Menu
Import
Import Instrument Data
Import PDF
Create Wall Recess
Import SketchUp
Export
Tools Menu
Export ASCII Patch

Export Instrument Data
Label Legend Manager
Export PDF
Reports
Export PDF (Batch)
Generate Paperwork
Key to Instrumentation
Custom Modification
Batch Print
Scripts
View Menu
Rendering
VS Compiler Mode
Utilities
Reset All Plug-ins
Sketch
Options
Sketch Options
Toggle Auto Numbering

Rotate Plan
Workspaces
Spotlight
Stack Layers
Text Menu

Create Plot and Model View

Reconcile Notes
Modify Menu
Redlines
Find and Modify
Number Instruments
Pick up Redline
Focus Instruments
Restore Redline
Assign Legend to Insts

Replace Instrument
Refresh Instruments
Convert
Convert to Instrument
Event Planning Menu

Create Room
Convert to Accessory
Create Stage
Convert to MultiCircuit
Create Stair
Convert to Light Position
Create Lectern
Create Screen
Create Gobo Texture
Create Event Seating
Convert to Viewport
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Create Views
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Commands Specific to the Vectorworks Spotlight Workspace

The following table shows menu commands that are in the Spotlight workspace but not the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace.
Window Menu
Palettes
Navigation
Vectorworks 2010
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Tools Specific to the Vectorworks Spotlight Workspace

The following table shows tool sets and tools that are in the Spotlight workspace but not in the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace. Some
following table.
Basic Palette
Furn/Fixtures Tool Set (continued)
Select Similar
Visibility
Spotlight Tool Set
Dims/Notes Tool Set
Inst Insertion Tool
General Notes Tool
Straight Truss
Redline Tool
Curved Truss
Stipple
Light Position Obj
North Arrow
Curtain Object
Detailing Tool Set
Focus Point Tool

Accessory Insertion Tool
Align and Distribute Items
Ganging Tool
Photometer
PhotoGrid
Stage
Television
Video Screen
Blended Screen

Door
Window
Custom Stair
Ramp
Carriage Screw - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Parking Spaces
Hole - Drilled (HS)
Chain Extrude
Hole - Tapped (Inch) (HS)
Campanile
Hole - Tapped (Metric) (HS)

Hardware Tool Set
Model View Tool
Hex Bolt (Inch) (HS)
Human Figure Tool
Cap Screw (Inch) (HS)

Machine Screw (Inch) (HS)

Lock Washer (Inch) (HS)
Seating Layout
Plain Washer (Inch) (HS)
Base Cabinet
Nut (Inch) (HS)
Wall Cabinet
U-Bolt (HS)
Utility Cabinet
Table and Chairs
Extension Spring - Front (HS)
Desk
Ball Bearing (HS)
Shelving Unit
Flanged Bearing - 2 Hole (HS)
Workstation Panel
Workstation Counter
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Flanged Bearing - 4 Hole (HS)

Pillow Block (HS)
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Tools Specific to the Vectorworks Spotlight Workspace

The following table shows tool sets and tools that are in the Spotlight workspace but not in the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace. Some
following table.
Hardware Tool Set (continued)
Roller Chain - Linear (HS)
Roller Chain - Circular (HS)
Roller Chain - Offset Link (HS)
Sprocket (HS)
Compression Spring 1 (HS)
Spur Gear (HS)
Hex Bolt (Metric) (HS)
Cap Screw (Metric) (HS)
Machine Screw (Metric) (HS)
Lock Washer (Metric) (HS)
Plain Washer (Metric) (HS)
Nut (Metric) (HS)
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Commands Specific to the Vectorworks Machine Design Workspace

The following table shows menu commands that are in the Machine Design workspace but not in the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace.
Object Context Menu
Machine Design Menu (continued)

Simple Beam Analysis
Conversion Factors
File Menu
Document Settings
Solution of Triangles
Belt Length Calculator
Drawing Setup
Chain Length Calculator
Import
Control Values for Keys
Import PartSpec
Centroid
Import PDF
3D Properties
Create 3D Object from 2D
Import SketchUp
Tools Menu
Export
Export PDF
Reports
Export PDF (Batch)
Create Bill of Materials
Create Parts List
Custom Modification
Batch Print
Scripts
View Menu
Rendering
VS Compiler Mode
Utilities
Reset All Plug-ins
Sketch
Workspaces
Sketch Options
Machine Design

Text Menu
Rotate Plan
Stack Layers
Reconcile Notes
Modify Menu
Convert
Redlines
Pick up Redline
Convert to Viewport
Restore Redline
Model Menu

Window Menu
3D Power Pack
Unfold Surfaces
Palettes
AEC
Navigation
Create Wall Recess
Machine Design Menu
Create Multiple Views

Spring Calculator
Shaft Analysis
Draw Cam Diagrams
Simple Beam
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Tools Specific to the Vectorworks Machine Design Workspace

The following table shows tool sets and tools that are in the Machine Design workspace but not in the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace.
Some tools are documented in the Vectorworks help system, but not in the PDF versions of the guides. These tools are shown with an HS in
the following table.
Basic Palette
Detailing Tool Set (continued)
Select Similar
Visibility

Model View Tool
Hardware Inch/Metric Tool Set

Fastener Tool (ASME Inch, ASME Metric) - places Lock Washer, Nut,
Plain Washer, Screw and Nut, Set Screw, Shoulder Screw - 2D, 3D
(HS)
Human Figure Tool

Dims/Notes Tool Set
General Notes Tool
Eye Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

Swing Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Swing Eye Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Redline Tool
T-Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Stipple
U-Bolt - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Revision Bubble
Feature Control Frame
Thumb Screw (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Datum Feature Symbol
Acorn Nut (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Datum Target Symbol

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Note
Detail Bubble
Knurled Thumb Nut (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

Wing Nut - Type A (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Wing Nut - Type B (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Section Note (HS)
Wing Nut - Type C (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Material Note (HS)
Wing Nut - Type D (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Center Line Marker (HS)
Retaining Ring (ASME) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
North Arrow
Clevis Pin (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

Detailing Tool Set
Shaft Break 2 (HS)

Hole Pattern (HS)
Hole - Drilled - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Hole - Tapped (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Hole - Tapped (Metric) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Screw Threads (HS)
Clevis Pin (Metric) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

Dowel Pin (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Taper Pin (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Cotter Pin (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Rivet - Large (Inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Rivet - Small (inch) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Hardware ISO / DIN Tool Set
Fastener Tool (DIN, ISO) - places Lock Washer, Nut, Plain Washer,
Screw and Nut, Set Screw, Shoulder Screw - 2D, 3D (HS)
Hex Cap Nut (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Knurled Thumb Nut (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Wing Nut (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Keyway (HS)
Clevis Pin (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Parallel Pin (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Taper Pin (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Retaining Ring (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Retaining Washer (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Rivet (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Tubular Rivet (DIN) - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

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Tools Specific to the Vectorworks Machine Design Workspace

The following table shows tool sets and tools that are in the Machine Design workspace but not in the Vectorworks Fundamentals workspace.
Some tools are documented in the Vectorworks help system, but not in the PDF versions of the guides. These tools are shown with an HS in
the following table.
Machine Components Tool Set
Welding Symbols Tool Set (continued)
Spur Gear 2D, Spur Gear 3D, Hub 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Sym-Flange (ISO) (HS)
Spur Gear Rack - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Bevel Gears - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Sym-Misc (ISO) (HS)
Worm Gear - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Sym-Slot-Plug (ISO) (HS)
Worm - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Surface Texture Symbol (HS)
Pulley - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Leader Line (HS)
Sprocket - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Roller Chain - Linear - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

Roller Chain - Circular - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Door
Roller Chain - Offset Link - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Window
Shaft - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Ramp
Key - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Parking Spaces
Woodruff Key - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Campanile
Bearings Tool Set

Ball Bearing - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Roller Bearing - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Tapered Roller Bearing - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Thrust Bearing - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Needle Bearing - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Pillow Block - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Bearing Lock Nut - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)

Base Cabinet
Wall Cabinet
Utility Cabinet
Table and Chairs
Desk
Shelving Unit
Workstation Panel
Workstation Counter
Springs Tool Set

Die Spring - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Conical Compression Spring - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Torsion Spring - End, Torsion Spring - 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Torsion Spring - Front (HS)
Extension Spring - Front, Extension Spring - 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Extension Spring - End (HS)
Belleville Spring - 2D, 3D (flyout menu) (HS)
Welding Symbols Tool Set
Welding Sym-Fillet (AWS) (HS)
Welding Sym-Flange (AWS) (HS)
Welding Sym-Misc (AWS) (HS)
Welding Sym-Slot-Plug (AWS) (HS)
Welding Sym-Fillet (ISO) (HS)
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Commands in the Vectorworks Fundamentals Workspace

Document Context Menu (continued)

Active Layer Scale

Select Working Plane

Save Working Plane

Next Working Plane

Previous Working Plane

Set Working Plane at Next Click

Align Working Plane X Axis with Layer Plane

Align Working Plane with Layer Plane

Align Working Plane with Current View

Rotate About X' Left 90

Rotate About X' Right 90

Rotate About Y' Left 90

Rotate About Y' Right 90

Rotate About Z' Left 90

Rotate About Z' Right 90

(Several other commands can display here, depending on the object

Activate Object Info Palette

Vectorworks Menu (Macintosh only)

Commands in the Vectorworks Fundamentals Workspace

File Menu (continued)

Export Simple VectorScript (3D only)

Export Stereo Lithography (3D only)

Open Recent (list of recently opened files)

Export Parasolid X_T (3D only)

Export as Vectorworks 10 File

Export as Vectorworks 11 File

Export as Vectorworks 12 File

Export as Vectorworks 2008 File

Exit (Windows only)

Import Single DXF/DWG File

Import Image File

Import Metafile (Windows only)

Import PICT (Macintosh only)

Import Metafile as Picture (Windows only)

Duplicate Along Path

Import PICT as Picture (Macintosh only)

Import IGES (3D only)

Select Working Plane

Import SAT (3D only)

Import Parasolid X_T (3D only)

Fit to Page Area

Export EPix/Piranesi (RW)

Export High Dynamic Range Image (HDRI) (RW)

Export Image File

Export PDF (Quartz only) (Macintosh only)

Export Metafile (Windows only)

Export PICT (Macintosh only)

Export QuickTime VR Object (RW)

Export IGES (3D only)

Export SAT (3D only)

Commands in the Vectorworks Fundamentals Workspace

View Menu (continued)

Shaded Polygon No Lines

Final Shaded Polygon

Create Batch Render Job (RW)

Start Batch Render (RW)

Set Lighting Options

Right Rear Iso

Set Sun Position

Left Rear Iso

Look at Working Plane

Lower Right Iso