Vectorworks announced the third update to its Vectorworks 2024 product line, which is now available. In addition to performance improvements that elevate the overall quality of the software, the update also “debuts a new integration with the online plant database and Vectorworks Partner Network member PlantMaster.”

For All Designers: This latest update aims to continue to provide designers with a superior workflow. It brings in several critical improvements that empower customers to achieve “faster and more efficient processes, making their work more accessible and productive.” Vectorworks says support for dimension-type data fields in the Titleblock border gives customers greater flexibility in reporting project information in the Titleblock. Plus, adding Import/Export support for Revit 2024 files improves the file exchange process with collaborators using the most current version of Revit.

For Landscape Architects and Designers: With the release of Vectorworks 2024 Update 3, Landmark customers can include more detail, data and imagery in their designs, documents and presentations. The new PlantMaster plug-in grants users with an active PlantMaster subscription the ability to utilize its library to populate planting schedules, create plant reports and craft visually stunning presentations. The plug-in can be installed by accessing the “Install Partner Products” palette inside Vectorworks.

Additionally, the optimized DWG export for Landscape Area objects facilitates the exchange of DWG files while ensuring high accuracy and precision of information.

For Architects: To cater to the distinct needs of architects, Vectorworks says Update 3 includes better support of corner windows for wall closures for more accurate BIM models. The Callout Tool has also been enhanced to work with rotated plans. It allows customers to intuitively and accurately annotate their plan drawings, making them more comprehensive and understandable for clients and collaborators.

For Lighting and Live Event Designers: Update 3 further enhances entertainment professionals’ workflows, creating a more seamless customer experience. Significant developments to the My Virtual Rig (MVR) import and export function deliver better support for Project Sharing, Gobo images, Seating Sections, and other data such as shutter information, color name and fixture position, so customers can easily exchange higher-quality files. The General Device Type Format (GDTF) import function has also undergone advancements, allowing easier access to fixtures and their data.

With the new update, Braceworks customers can expect improvements in generating their reports. Braceworks reports are now even more consistent and readable with a higher visual quality. Furthermore, entertainment professionals will find a performance boost when working with truss objects. Inserting truss objects in files with multiple light objects and other complex geometry is faster and provides a much smoother modeling experience.