Course Description
Introduction to VectorWorks Landmark is a one-day, hands-on course covering important techniques used in garden and landscape design. You will learn to lay out the basic geometry of a site plan using the program's 2D drafting tools, how to generate presentation drawings in a variety of styles and how to create more detailed planting plans, including automatic plant lists and schedules. You will also learn how to get the most out of the in built plant database and how to manage UK based plant lists.

Who should attend?
This course is perfect for users who are new to VectorWorks Landmark and for any designer wanting to take a look at the no.1 software for 2D and 3D garden and landscape design, before making the jump.

Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
• Basic Mac Knowledge

Course Details
Training starts at 09:30 and finishes at 16:30. Refreshments and a light lunch are provided.

Costs
The one-day course cost is £250*. Training at GBM includes refreshments, a light lunch, course notes or a suitable reference book.

Introduction
• An introduction to the VectorWorks interface

Laying Out a Site Plan
• Basic drawing techniques using both accurate and freeform

lines and shapes
• Creating hardscape areas
• Adding text, notes and dimensions
• Adding generic planting

Presentation Drawings
• Controlling drawing graphic styles
• Adding images such as photos & sketches
• Creating hatch patterns, gradients and stipple effects
• Printing your drawing

Creating a Planting Plan
• Adding specific plant information
• Showing plant labels
• Creating plant lists and schedules
• Managing the plant database