Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Vectorworks Launches New Version with Online Events
Stage Directions: Vectorworks is releasing the newest version of their drafting software with a big online event. It starts with a virtual keynote from CEO Sean Flaherty on 9/13 and continues with feature specific presentations—including some for their entertainment design package.
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There really isn't much to SAY about this article/event, I suppose. Hooray! Vectorworks is still cheaper and easier to learn that AutoCAD! So long as that holds out, we'll keep releasing software!!
Although, I suppose that's really no longer the only reason to use Vectorworks. While AutoCAD may be the technicians' go-to program, Vectorworks remains the preferred for most designs disciplines. I wonder if some of the "new features" will be coding that allows Vectorworks files to speak better to other programs [like AutoCAD] or if it'll be more proprietary...
It is really nice that Vector works is making a big deal of their latest product launch, but I am kind of confused exactly what benefit this on-line event actually provided Vector work users. Yeah, it seems like you'll be getting some interesting profession videos of the program, but beyond that, I'm not seeing why anyone would really want to bother tuning into this. I can only hope that they are smart enough to offer archived version of the videos since I do not know of many people who will take the time off that this article hints at to enjoy it live.
Online releases and events seem to be gaining popularity. I'm always getting invites about AutoDesks' latest online workshop, expo, or release. Apple always puts its keynotes online. Vectorworks is just following the trend. While, putting these things online makes the material available to a wider audience, I too wonder how many people actually tune in. What is the benefit of online launches and who are these companies hoping to reach?
I think it's a great idea to launch an online event to celebrate the introduction of a new version of Vectorworks. Being a Vectorworks user, it's a lot easier to learn whats different when the product is released rather than trying to figure out where they moved that option you used all the time in one version and can no longer find in the new version. As far as the online event goes, the company creates computer software, so where better to host an event than online? Being designers we are centered around our computers for the myriad of software programs we use on a daily basis. Now you can tune in on a break, in between classes, or on a day off to hear what's going on at the launch, rather than needing to take time off and pay to go somewhere to see a launch of the new product (USITT is expensive enough, can you imagine going to several of those a year to see launches of new software and products?).
Having spent a few years at LDI, I've come to realize there are many die hard Vectorworks fans that absolutely will tune into this event and be hanging on the end of their seat for any new Vectorworks information. I applaud Vectorworks for making this event available for the masses because even though it doesn't look like a big deal to us in our AutoCAD world, Vectorworks is a pretty big deal, and having an online event is a way for them to reach out to their clients who couldn't be at the event themselves.
I find that when I use a product with online content, I usually just stick to the core product rather than taking advantage of the additional features. Granted this is my preference and I'm less tech savvy than most, but the previous commenters bring up the same point I'm trying to make here. Will people actually use the online portion of the product or will they just stick to the core package? I feel like most people would tend to avoid using the online features, with the exception of, as Calvin said, die hard Vector Works users.
That's great that there's a new version of Vectorworks coming out, but like others who commented I also wonder what the company gains out of having online events, or how many people actually would attend.
As a SoArch student, I am far more familiar with Rhino and AutoCad than I am to Vectorworks or Solidworks as 3d modeling software goes. Each has their advantages, but I do want to pose a question: how important/prevalent are computer-generated renders in the drama world? Is it irrelevant or can it prove to be as useful a design tool in theater as it is in architecture?
I heard about this! I haven't used the program before, but I think the new version sounds great. I'm glad that when I learn it, I'll just be learning the new version and won't have to "relearn" anything like those who are used to the old version will have to do.
OK this seems like a great idea that they are doing this online event but will the computers and , that are hosting this event, be able to handle the traffic. I find some of these software companies that every year they collecting $400 to $1,000 dollars from you for the new upgrade, just for the newest thing that has a few more bells and whistles but overall not that much different from what they have. It would be nice if when you buy one of these types of programs they give you a few years of upgrades for free and did not charge you for it. I understand they have to pay the bills and pay there people for the development that they are doing. I also hope that the prices of this type of program come down.
I might be called a VW fan. Then again, that's because it's the only software I really know how to use. Perhaps if I had equal time on AutoCAD I would be less stoked to see new VW versions come out. The reason why I'm always excited is I want NNA to finally fix the bugs that have been in this program for awhile with some of the feature sets they already have. I don't want bells and whistles until everything is working great already. I'm also really wanting a 64bit rewrite, and the ability for the program to finally utilize multiple cores. Multi core computers have been rather standard for the past 4 years. So when will my software take advantage of that?
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