Vectorworks 2024 Update 1 includes an innovative NCS+ Pro integration, user experience enhancements and new feature improvements
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has released its first update for the Vectorworks 2024 product line, unveiling a new partnership with NCS Colour, the leading provider of colour communication solutions and delivering updates designed to enhance user experience and introduce improvements to newly added tools.
For designers who want to work digitally with colour
In collaboration with new Vectorworks Partner Network member NCS Colour, the NCS+ Pro integration offers Vectorworks users access to the innovative web app that bridges impactful colour work with desktop compatibility.
With an NCS+ Pro subscription, the integration lets architects and interior designers identify, define and visualize NCS colour concepts seamlessly into their Vectorworks projects, saving them time in developing colour schemes and design iterations.
Bringing the “global standard of exceptional colour” to Vectorworks 2024
“NCS Colour is widely regarded as the global standard for exceptional colour communication tools, and we are thrilled to offer our users the opportunity to access its extensive range of resources through this cutting-edge integration,” expressed Vectorworks senior industry specialist, Interior Architecture Kesoon Chance. “The NCS+ Pro integration offers Vectorworks users an automated process, simplifying the development of colour concepts in their projects and opening up new avenues for expressing their creativity.”
Powered by the science behind NCS – Natural Colour System®, NCS+ helps users get inspired, find the right colours and create mood boards throughout the design phase of a project. NCS colour palettes can be directly imported from NCS+ Pro to the Vectorworks colour palette manager for easy access.
Additionally, NCS+ Pro allows users to capture colours from the real world, extract the closest NCS colours from inspiration images and photos, translate to and from NCS and other colour systems, find harmonizing colour combinations based on NCS similarities and collaborate with colleagues and clients.
“Embracing our core mission of simplifying design processes for our customers, NCS is proud to collaborate with Vectorworks as our first distribution partner of NCS+,” said NCS Colour CEO Elin Askfelt. “By making NCS+ accessible to Vectorworks users, we empower a global community of designers and architects to revolutionize their work with colours.
“With the smartness of the NCS System incorporated into NCS+, we transform the intricate task of colour selection into an intuitive and enjoyable experience across all projects. Together, we’re reshaping the landscape of colour design.”
The NCS+ Pro plugin can be installed via the Install Partner Product command within the Vectorworks platform.
For architects, landscape architects and landscape designers
With an unwavering commitment to delivering a distinct data advantage, this latest update includes an additional feature for the new Fence and improved Railing tools. Each tool now incorporates new quantity take-off worksheet functions for more accuracy in your estimations.
Users will also find improved texturing of Railing, Hardscape and Fence objects for even better visual quality in both Shaded render and other Renderworks modes. Additionally, landscape architects and designers can now enjoy enhanced IFC support for Plants, Fence and Hardscape objects, fostering better collaboration opportunities.
For lighting and live event designers
Unifying the equipment and inventory tracking process in preproduction with the Equipment Lists feature is now even more comprehensive, with added support for Blended Screens and Stage Plugs.
The Equipment Summary Key has also been updated with improved alignment of text and symbols and optimized sorting and expanding of items included in the dialog box.
You can download the latest Vectorworks 2024 update now
This update is available to download for all currently released English-based versions of Vectorworks 2024. To install the update, select “Check for Updates” from the Vectorworks menu (Mac) or the Help menu (Windows).
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