VectorWorks Machine Design:

A comprehensive, streamlined 2D/3D design solution, VectorWorks Machine Design is specifically engineered for design firms, machine shops, and metal fabricators. Unlike "lite" CAD programs, Machine Design goes far beyond 2D. Sophisticated professional CAD capabilities help you create, model, present, and manufacture your designs. This program has all the tools you need to get the job done right from conception to completion.

Benefits of Machine Design:

Dream it, design it, dimension it, detail it, and deliver a powerful presentation. VectorWorks Machine Design 2008 has it all in one package. Work the way you want, create designs that set you apart, and collaborate with confidence. Experience the freedom to design more—at an affordable price to fit any budget.

A comprehensive, streamlined 2D/3D design solution, VectorWorks Machine Design is specifically engineered for design firms, machine shops, and metal fabricators. Unlike "lite" CAD programs, Machine Design goes far beyond 2D with sophisticated professional CAD capabilities to help you create, model, present, and manufacture your designs. Draw from thousands of free images in object libraries. Experience precision drafting and flexible tools for 3D modeling. Use a built-in database and worksheets to track costs and materials. Automate routine tasks with built-in scripting. Simplify file-sharing with a host of import/export formats. This program has all the tools you need to get the job done right.

Comprehensive to Cover Your Needs

Use one program for everything from drafting to modeling to reporting . From conception to completion, VectorWorks Machine Design features state-of-the-art technology that sets you above the competition.

Superior in Presentations

With VectorWorks Machine Design, you can create high-quality renderings and even present your designs as animated movies. Plug in RenderWorks to upgrade your presentations.

No Learning Curve Required

Out of the box and out of the gate. VectorWorks Machine Design was designed to think like you do, so you are up and running right away doing what you like to do best—design.

Plays Well with Others

VectorWorks Machine Design can work fluidly with your colleagues' or your other programs, so there's nothing lost in the translation.

Customer-Focused for Your Success

Your relationship with us doesn't end when you download the software. We provide many channels for you to get the information, training, tech support and networking you need.

Cost-Effective for Your Practice

You won't find another professional design program that packs so much into such a small price. In one package, you get state-of-the-art tools and technology and the ability to work from conception to completion.

Proven Worldwide

We listen to our customers and use their feedback to create a product that continually exceeds expectations, delivering superior design flexibility and world-class graphics. Join the more than 400,000 professional designers worldwide who use VectorWorks.

Machine Design Feature List

Create dynamic 2D and 3D designs, glide through your projects with a tightly streamlined interface, and access extensive features and resource libraries. VectorWorks Machine Design offers the features you want in a comprehensive, intuitive software that will multi-task just like you do.

A vast suite of 2D precision drafting tools provide you intelligent ways to design what you want. Tools include:

* Smart Cursor technology for precise drawing
* Parametric Constraints
* Rectangle
* Rounded Rectangle
* Rotated Rectangle
* Circle
* Circle by Points
* Oval
* Free Hand
* Tangents
* Lines
* Double Line
* Arc
* Polyline
* Polygon
* Double Polygon
* Flyover
* Spiral
* Eye Dropper
* Attribute Mapping
* 2D reshape
* Rotate
* Mirror
* Split
* Connect/Combine
* Trim
* Fillet
* Chamfer
* Offset
* Clip
* Move by Point

Several hybrid (2D and 3D) Machine Design objects allow you to intelligently design with countless configurations and valuable information already attached. Objects include:

* Spur Gear
* Spur Gear Rack
* Bevel Gears
* Worm Gear
* Worm
* Pulley
* Sprocket
* Roller Chain- Linear
* Roller Chain- Circular
* Roller Chain- Offset Link
* Shaft
* Key
* Wodruff Key
* Threaded Shaft
* Slot
* Shaft Break
* Hole Pattern
* Hole Drilled
* Hole Tapped
* Screw Threads
* Keyway
* Batt Insulation
* Angle
* Bulb Flat
* Channel
* I-Beam
* Rectangular Tubing
* Round Tubing
* Square Tubing
* Tee
* Wide Flange
* Eye Bolt
* Fastener Tool
* Swing Bolt
* Swing Eye Bolt
* T Bolt
* U Bolt
* J Bolt
* Thumb Screw
* Acorn Nut
* Knurled Thumb Nut
* Wing Nut (type A, B,C, D)
* Clevis Pin
* Dowel Pin
* Taper Pin
* Cotter Pin
* Parallel Pin
* Rivet
* Hex Cap Nut
* Retaining Wing
* Retaining Washer
* Ball Bearing
* Roller Bearing
* Tapered Roller Bearing
* Thrust Bearing
* Needle Bearing
* Pillow Block
* 2 hole Flanged Bearing
* 4 hole Flanged Bearing
* Bearing Lock Nut
* Compression Spring
* Die Spring
* Conical Compression Spring
* Torsion Spring
* Extension Spring
* Belleville Spring
* Welding Symbols
* Surface Texture Symbol
* Leader Line

Machine Design enables you to create stunning presentations right out of the box that other programs just don't provide. Some of the presentation features are:

* Unlimited Color Choices
* Color Palettes from Pantone®, Benjamin Moore®, Sherwin-Williams®, Resene®, Pittsburgh Paints®, and more
* Gradients
* Image fills
* Hatches
* Hand Sketch Styling

Sharing your drawings is very simple with these import/export options:

* DXF/DWG
* PDF
* .skp (Sketchup)
* .kml (Google Earth)
* .3DS
* Image Files, including JPG, TIF, PSD, EPSF and more
* .stl
* .IGES
* .SAT
* Support for PartSpec

Integrated analysis tools in Machine Design provide you value that you don't expect to find at this price point.

* Spring Calculator
* Shaft Generator
* Shaft Analysis Utility
* Conversion Factor Calculator
* Solution of Triangles
* Simple Beam Load
* Study of Kinematics of Cams
* Geneva Mechanisms
* VectorScript Scripting Options

Annotate and detail your drawings using the detailing suite in VectorWorks Machine Design. Options include:

* Constrained Dimensions
* Angular Dimensions
* Radial Dimensions
* Chain Dimensions
* Redline and Revision Control
* Notes Manager
* Powerful 2D and 3D text options

Machine Design allows you to quickly determine real world attributes about the design such as:

* Area
* Perimeter
* Moments of Inertia
* Volume
* Surface Area
* Center of Mass
* Mass Properties

A suite of powerful free-form modeling tools make it easy to design custom objects and shapes using tools like:

* Boolean Operations
* NURBS Curves
* Loft Surfaces
* Extrusions
* Extractions
* Protrusions
* Shells
* Solids

Visualizing designs in Machine Design is a breeze using a series of commands and rendering options available with the add on, RenderWorks. Specifically you can:

* Use thousands of pre-made textures;
* Create atmospheric effects;
* Take advantage of volumetric lighting;
* Make presentation boards using non-photo-realistic rendering options;
* Render physical light with .ies light distribution files from major manufacturers;
* Create accurate renderings with Radiosity or Final Gather Rendering;
* Export QuickTime VR models;
* Create solar animations.