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NBS Chorus – Intelligent Construction Specification

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NBS Chorus

NBS Chorus is a cloud based, cross-platform specification system available for both Mac and Windows. Dynamically link models to the NBS online specification database, while keeping the model as the central source of project information. NBS Chorus integration is available to users of the Vectorworks Design Series with an active Service Select membership.

Users will be able to open a web browser-based palette in Vectorworks, and work concurrently with both the model and NBS Chorus. Any data modified in NBS Chorus via the web palette will update in the data record of the model, ensuring accurate and up-to-date specification information is accessible at all times from the model.

NBS Chorus is ideal for teams who which to standardise their model using defined specifications such as CAWS Work Sections and Uniclass 2015. As it is a web palette, it can be freely enabled and disabled right within Vectorworks, and is also accessible independently of Vectorworks.

The licence is user-based, which means all users need to do is close the Vectorworks application, and the NBS Chorus licence will be available for use elsewhere.

NBS Chorus is available to Vectorworks Design Series users with an active Vectorworks Service Select membership.

30% OFF Vectorworks this April

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Vectorworks April Offer

With the current situation, working from home means some people are needing additional licences to tide them over. If you’re one of these people, or if you’re just looking to add to your team, or even get started with Vectorworks, then this offer is for you!

Save on Vectorworks

Get 30% off any Vectorworks purchase this April including new licences, upgrades, Service Select, add-on modules, Vision and training whether you’re a new or existing Vectorworks user.

If you’re having any difficulty accessing licences while working remotely at this time, please contact us and we will help explore your options.

Service Select renewals, dongles, shipping, reinstatement fees and subscriptions are excluded from this offer.

Enscape is now compatible with Vectorworks

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Enscape Vectorworks

With the public beta available now, Enscape works with Vectorworks for Windows users – free until October 2020!

Join the Free Beta

Enscape boosts your workflow to give you more time to create and innovate, helping you visualise as you design, export high quality images and review your designs in virtual reality.

Vectorworks users can achieve great results with just one click. Download Enscape 2.7.1 to run a beta version of Enscape with Vectorworks for free until October 2020.

And for all you SketchUp users, Enscape 2.7.1 now supports SketchUp 2020!

Join the Free Beta

Vectorworks 40% Offer Extended to Feb 28th

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Vectorworks Offer

Great news if you missed your chance to get a discount on Vectorworks last week – the offer has been extended through this week!

Until February 28th 2020, you will save 40% when buying a new licence or upgrade with a Service Select membership!

Save on Vectorworks

What are the details?

  • Save 40% on a perpetual licence or upgrade when purchasing a Service Select membership at the same time.
  • Existing Service Select customers can get 40% off a new licence when paying the pro-rated Service Select as normal.

There’s a second chance to get this offer, but don’t delay – the offer will end on Friday 28th.

What is Service Select?

Not sure what Service Select can offer you? Check out this short video to learn how it offers support and saves you money.

Find out more about Vectorworks and place your order at CAD Software Direct.com

If you want more information, or would like a quote, call us on 01206 804984 or email us on vectorworks@cadsoftwaredirect.com

Save 40% on Vectorworks with Service Select for this Week Only.

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Vectorworks Offer

If you’re new to Vectorworks, or are a seasoned pro looking to add more seats for your team, now is a great time to invest in Vectorworks.

From February 17th – 21st 2020, you will save 40% when buying a new licence or upgrade with a Service Select membership!

Save on Vectorworks

What are the details?

  • Save 40% on a perpetual licence or upgrade when purchasing a Service Select membership at the same time.
  • Existing Service Select customers can get 40% off a new licence when paying the pro-rated Service Select as normal.

It’s as simple as that. Don’t delay though – the offer will end on Friday 21st.

What is Service Select?

Not sure what Service Select can offer you? Check out this short video to learn how it offers support and saves you money.

Find out more about Vectorworks and place your order at CAD Software Direct.com

If you want more information, or would like a quote, call us on 01206 804984 or email us on vectorworks@cadsoftwaredirect.com

Upcoming Vectorworks Webinars

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Vectorworks Webinars

Exclusive to Service Select members, Vectorworks run webinars all year round to make sure you’re getting the best from your investment. Take a look below for the upcoming sessions which you can register for now.

Want to join Service Select? Give us a call on 01206 804984 or email us on vectorworks@cadsoftwaredirect.com

Upcoming Webinars

Auto Hybrid

Join Vectorworks to learn how to create an object with both a 2D and a 3D presence. You will also learn how to change the top/plan representation with cut plane view.

14:30 GMT – 14th February 2020
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Clip Cube

Vectorworks will be showing you how to create live cross sections of your model using the Clip cube function, allowing you to work inside of your 3D model with ease.

14:30 GMT – 21st February 2020
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Tag and Report Your Objects

Join Vectorworks to learn about creating and applying tags to different objects and creating reports with your relevant information about them.

14:30 GMT – 28th February 2020
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Model a Barrel Roof

Want to make a roof, but can’t use the standard tools? Join Vectorworks as they go through how to model a barrel roof.

14:30 GMT – 6th March 2020
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Energos

Join Vectorworks to explore Energos, the intelligent energy analysis module built within Vectorworks. See how to incorporate energy performance insight into your architectural design workflows from early stages and use that to make informed design decisions.

14:30 GMT – 13th March 2020
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GIS

Learn about the new GIS features in Vectorworks 2020 to combine valuable GIS resources from ESRI, with traditional CAD data.

14:30 GMT – 20th March 2020
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Marionette

Learn the basics on this procedural scripting tool that helps you create your own complex commands.

14:30 GMT – 27th March 2020
Register Now

Vectorworks and Service Select is available now at CAD Software Direct. Unsure if it’s for you? Try Vectorworks free for 30 days.

The Benefits of Vectorworks Cloud Services

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Vectorworks Cloud Services

With 2GB of cloud storage as standard, and 20GB for Service Select members, users can view and access Vectorworks files on the go.

If you’re a Service Select member, take advantage of cloud-based hardware to handle your sections, elevations, and renderings so you can continue working on your local machine without interruption.

Using the Vectorworks Cloud Services app from your desktop lets you build a cloud library on your computer. Control the upload of your files, review projects and even link your Dropbox account from directly within the desktop app.

View, manage and share documents from any device with internet access using just a web browser and the Cloud Services web portal.

Use the Vectorworks Nomad app to work on the go. Away from your computer? View, share and sync all of your files from the convenience of your iPhone, iPad or Android device.

The best part? Vectorworks Cloud Services are absolutely free and available to everyone. If you’re a Service Select subscriber, you get…

  • …a boosted 20GB storage capacity
  • …manual or scheduledSheet layer to PDF cloud processing
  • …integrated cloud publishing from within Vectorworks
  • …the ability to publish presentation and construction documents in the cloud
  • …the ability to measure objects in PDF drawings generated on the cloud with Vectorworks Nomad

You can get started right now by downloading the Vectorworks Cloud Services Desktop App or the Vectorworks Nomad mobile app.

Learn with Vectorworks University

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Vectorworks University

Gain new skills, fine-tune workflows, and discover new ways to make the most of Vectorworks by training at your own pace. Vectorworks University is a new platform for designers, educators and users across the architecture, landscape and entertainment industries.

Vectorworks has always been known to produce helpful content to support their software, including the Getting Started Guides, YouTube channel and more. Vectorworks University takes things further and offers free online classes and tutorials for all ability levels across BIM, site modeling, entertainment design and more.

So far, the platform features more than 110 hours of content, and this will only continue to expand to include localised content, multilingual support, learning paths and even a certification program.

Vectorworks Service Select members, and those using Vectorworks Cloud Services can log in today by visiting university.vectorworks.net. If you’re already a Service Select subscriber, don’t forget that you can access exclusive training content including the full core concept courses.

If you’ve got any questions or would like a quote for your own copy of Vectorworks, contact us today or find out more at CAD Software Direct .com

Opening Times and Christmas Deals

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Christmas Deals

It’s been another strong year for 3D modeling and rendering. We’ve seen major releases in Vectorworks 2020 demonstrating considerable performance boosts, KeyShot 9 adding GPU rendering and RealCloth, a Maxwell 5 engine re-write built for speed, and so much more than we can list here.

As always, we’d like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our customers and partners for making this another great year, and we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. With both the year and decade drawing to a close, it’s time to send off 2019 in style.

CAD Software Direct Opening Times

Our offices are open as normal on December 23rd, so any orders placed before then will be processed as usual. We will do everything we can to get late orders back to you before the break, and there will be limited order processing between Christmas and the New Year. Otherwise we’ll be back to work and sending out orders first thing on January 2nd.

Christmas and New Year Offers – Up to 50% OFF RRP

Vectorworks

25% OFF All Purchases
Offer until December 31st

Vectorworks Offer

Excludes Service Select renewals, Dongles, Shipping, Reinstatements, and Prorated cost of adding to the service select contract.

Maxwell Render

20% OFF A New Licence
Offer until January 6th

Maxwell Render Offer

Realflow

50% OFF New Licences, 30% OFF Plugin versions
Offer until January 6th

RealFlow Offer

Rhino 6

15% OFF RRP on Rhino 6 Licences and Upgrades
Offer until January 2nd

Rhino Offer

15% OFF the V-Ray + Rhino Bundle
Comes with FREE Affinity Photo
Offer until January 2nd

V-Ray Rhino Bundle Offer

£50 OFF A New ZBrush Licence
Offer until January 2nd

ZBrush Offer

£50 OFF A New Artlantis Licence
Offer until January 2nd

Artlantis Offer

If you have any questions or would like further information, give us a call on 01206 804984 or send an email to contact@cadsoftwaredirect.com

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
from all of us at CAD Software Direct!

25% OFF Any Vectorworks Purchase

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Vectorworks End of Year

From now to December 31st, receive 25% OFF any Vectorworks purchase, including new licences, upgrades, add-on modules, Vision, and more!

Find out all the details below and call 01206 804984 or email contact@cadsoftwaredirect.com to get the discount!

As an added bonus, we’ll throw in a copy of Affinity Photo to each order too!

Vectorworks End of Year Sale

Save 25% when you buy one of the following products:

  • New Licences
  • Upgrades (for those eligible according to the upgrade policy)
  • New Service Select contracts
  • Add-On Modules
  • Vision

Ineligible Items: Service Select renewals, Dongles, Shipping, Reinstatements, and Prorated cost of adding to the service select contract.