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3D architectural features of VectorWorks. (Third Dimension).
- Article from:
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Cadence
- Article date:
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June 1, 2003
- Author:
- Wilson, John
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This month we will take a look at VectorWorks's features for creating architecture models and drawings. Many are hybrid 2D/3D objects that appear as conventional, symbolized 2D objects in plan views, and as realistic 3D objects in all other views. A hybrid door, for example, is shown symbolically in plan views as a narrow rectangle drawn at an angle from a doorjamb that has an arc to represent the swing of the door. In all other views, though, such as an isometric view, that same door is a fully formed 3D object with knobs, panels, jambs, and so forth, as shown in Figure 1.
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