Mac OSX 10.7 Lion FAQ
Q: Is Vectorworks 2011 compatible with OSX Lion? A: Currently, Vectorworks 2011 software installs and has run on OS X Lion in testing, but users may encounter a few specific issues. We will issue a Lion-compatible service pack 5 for Vectorworks 2011 software later this fall to address these iss ...
- Downloading and Activating
To install Vectorworks, activate a license for the first time after installation, or to install many of the older updates; the user MUST be connected to the internet. There is no way around this, and an internet connection is listed on the Installation Requirements. Firewalls: These URLs should ...
- Fonts
General Info Vectorworks currently supports all TrueType and most OpenType fonts. Older PostScript, Raster, and PS based OpenType fonts may work but are not directly supported. Using older imaging technologies i.e. turning off Quartz or GDI+ Imaging may provide better results when using these ...
- Manually Updating Windows XP
To keep Windows XP up to date and compatible with newer applications, turning on Automatic Updates is not always enough. There are a few things you may need to check and update manually in order for Vectorworks to run properly. Microsoft .NET Framework: You should update the .NET Framework on ...
- 64 bit Compatibility for Vectorworks 2011
64 Bit Windows While Vectorworks is fully supported in both 32 bit and 64 bit Windows environments, we generally recommend using a 64 bit Windows operating system for Vectorworks 2011. While Renderworks is fully supported in both 32 bit and 64 bit Windows environments, we strongly recommend usi ...
- Am I Up to Date? - Latest releases for each version of Vectorworks
This article will allow you to easily see if you have the latest version of your software installed and up-to-date. To see what version of Vectorworks you currently have running, you can see this on the Application Version line under: Mac: Vectorworks > About Vectorworks Windows ...
- BIM
For information regarding Building Information Modeling, ( BIM ) please visit the following page: http://www.vectorworks.net/bim/
- File Formats
Each version of Vectorworks has its own file version. (i.e. any file made in 2008 will have a flag that shows this when attempting to open the file in another version of Vectorworks.) The previous extension for these files was .MCD, As of Vectorworks 2008, the new file extension is .VWX. Some ol ...
- How to reach Technical Support
To generate an email request for Technical support, please visit this page: http://www.nemetschek.net/support/help.php
- Safe Mode / Boot Without Extensions
If you suspect that some third party application or setting is interfering with Vectorwork’s operation, it is wise to boot into the OS without extensions (Mac), or in Safe Mode (Win) Windows: Restart the machine, during POST, repeatedly tap the F8 key, a screen will appear and ask what m ...
- Uninstalling Vectorworks 2012
Windows XP: NOTE: If you happen to have any files saved in the Vectorworks program folder you need, such as scripts, customized files, or saved files, place them somewhere else before attempting this un-installation, as they will be deleted otherwise. 1) Click and drag your Vectorworks folder (D ...
- Vectorworks System Recommendations - Master List
If a version of Vectorworks is not listed here, it is due to the fact that that version is significantly out of date and unlikely to work on any modern hardware. VectorWorks 2008: http://kbase.vectorworks.net/questions/845/VectorWorks+2008+System+Requirements Vectorworks 2009: http://kbase.ve ...
- Silent Installation of Vectorworks 2012
Silent Install Instructions: Mac: - Insert physical media, or mount the disk image. - Open Terminal.app (found in /Applications/Utilities) - Change directory to the newly mounted directory. If you are using physical media (ie a DVD or CD), you will issue the following command: cd /Volumes ...
- Creating a New User Account (Mac OSX)
Lion (OSX 10.7): http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.7/en/mtusr001.html Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6): http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8235.html Leopard (OSX 10.5): http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.5/en/8235.html Tiger (OSX 10.4): http:// ...
- DirectX Diagnostics and System Profiler
DirectX and dxdiag (Windows) DirectX Diagnostics is a utility designed to display the specifications of the machines's hardware, as well as to test DirectX software, including sound and video. To open this program type dxdiag in the Windows Vista start menu search bar or the Run command (Start ...
- VectorWorks 2008 System Requirements
VectorWorks 2008 System Requirements Last Modified: 8/24/2007 For changes, contact: Paul Pharr Status: Approved Approvals: Paul Pharr Applies to VW version: 2008 The following are minimum system requirements to run VectorWorks 2008. In many cases we would recommend a significantly more capable m ...
- Selecting a Default Application for Vectorworks Files
Vectorworks files have a .VWX suffix at the end of their names after the release of Vectorworks 2008. Prior to this, Vectorworks files were marked with a .MCD (From then the application used to be called MiniCAD) (These two file extensions are the only file types that Vectorworks can open direct ...
- Replacing Corrupt Workspaces
Symptoms of a corrupt workspace: 1) Issues only occurring in one specific workspace, but not occurring in others. 2) Issues with specific tools that are not corrected by resetting the tool itself. 3) If Vectorworks crashes at the precise moment the toolsets should be loading. 4) If a QuickTim ...
- Vectorworks Operating System Compatibility List 12-7-2011
Windows: 2012 SP2 2011 SP5 2010 SP4 2009 SP5 2008 SP3 Windows 7 SP1 Windows 7 x64 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows Vista SP2 x64 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP SP3 x64 Windows 2000 Mac: 201 ...
- 256 Color Mode Error
"Vectorworks cannot be run if one or more active monitors are set to 256 color mode. Please check your monitor settings." This can be resolved by deleting the "HP RC Mirror Driver". To do so, follow the steps below. Click on Start Right-click on Computer to the right (My Computer on XP) then l ...
