VectorWorks for Mac
Industry standard CAD program.
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VectorWorks overview
VectorWorks is currently the best selling CAD software on the Mac and an industry standard on Windows. With over 400,000 users in over 80 countries, it is one of the world's most popular CAD programs. Engineered to meet the specific needs of smart-sized companies, VectorWorks has everything you need for precision 2D drafting, powerful 3D modeling and sophisticated client presentations. Plus, it has built-in database and spreadsheet capabilities to track costs and materials, and flexible scripting language to automate routine drafting tasks.
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What’s new in version 2021
Version 2021 (SP5):
View older VectorWorks versions Note: Pricing is explained here.
- Smart Options Display
- Vectorworks Graphics Module Cache
- Smart Markers
- Materials
- Grade Object Improvements
- Lighting Device Object
- Structural Grids
- Excel Import/Export
- Cable Tools
- Landscape Area Improvements
- 3D Modeling Enhancements
Complete list of changes can be found here
VectorWorks for Mac
$2045.00
In English
Version 2021
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Jan 3 2017
Version: 2016 SP4
15 years or more ago I had the MiniCad version of this. The listed pricetag is far above what I would spend for most modeling apps today.
I have one gripe & that is when people add “similar apps” that are only marginally similar, at best.
I haven’t seen a few of these “similars” in some time, but I do believe a couple are 2d, whether they are good within their realm or not -- that’s a disqualifier for anyone seeking 3d functionality.
If I am searching for a 3d CAD or modeling application -- its a waste of time when someone adds a 2d package as “similar” when they really AREN’T even close.
I have one gripe & that is when people add “similar apps” that are only marginally similar, at best.
I haven’t seen a few of these “similars” in some time, but I do believe a couple are 2d, whether they are good within their realm or not -- that’s a disqualifier for anyone seeking 3d functionality.
If I am searching for a 3d CAD or modeling application -- its a waste of time when someone adds a 2d package as “similar” when they really AREN’T even close.
Nov 30 2012
Version: 2013 SP2
IMPORTANT - the 2013 SP2 download above downloads the Windows version not Mac. Go to the developers site and download the Mac (DMG) version instead.
Sep 19 2012
Version: 2012 SP5
I suggest that the authors put up a better screenshot. Hint: Pictures sell!
Sep 13 2012
Version: 2012 SP5
Minicad started out as a simple CAD program for the home and small business user till it was bought out by Nemetschek and renamed Vectorworks. Throughout the years it has elevated to the product into a complex program for use by professionals at a professional price and now out of reach for the original market. It has done its job admirably well. However I am of the opinion if you are going to pay close to Autocad prices, why fool around and instead just get the real thing.
Apr 16 2011
Version: 2011 SP3
As an architect, VW 2010 drove me nuts with teething issues - couldn't trust it and ended up going back to v.2009 for awhile. v.2011 is a *much* better release; everything pretty much works and I can't remember the last time it crashed. I've transitioned to BIM and all of my projects are created in 3D; the model is used to derive all the project drawings. Big time-saver and coordinating drawings is much, much easier. My only quibble is that the site model process is a bit kludgy; Revit does a better job with that, but of course it costs 4x as much.
Bottom line, VectorWorks v.2011 represents the best value for CAD software, and several nationally-known design firms use it.
