Therefore, we wanted to compile all COVID-19 supporting resources into one place. If you’re using Vectorworks at home, make sure you read the rest of this post for important information on accessing your files, as well as some free training events we’re running to help make your new working arrangements as efficient as possible.
How Vectorworks Is Responding to the Coronavirus
We’re putting customers first. The world of design is seeing substantial consequences due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what support we’re offering.- You can now take advantage of free virtual training opportunities. Our Getting Started Seminars, Hidden Treasures Seminars, and Essentials Seminars have free entry until June 30. SEE THE SCHEDULE
- We’ve increased the number of E Series license activations by one to better accommodate our customers’ ability to work from home. If you’re wondering about using your Vectorworks license remotely, or if you’re still having trouble getting setup, don’t hesitate to reach out to your local Vectorworks partner to access a 30-day temporary license. Visit the forum article for more information. LEARN MORE
- If you’re working in teams, learn more about the ways Project Sharing can bolster a remote workflow.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PROJECT SHARING WITH DROPBOX
Design Summit Cancellation
We’ve put so much into planning our Design Summit, which had a lineup of fantastic training events, inspiring keynotes, top-of-the-line guest speakers, and first-class partners who were all set to invigorate the wonderful Vectorworks community. However, in times like this, your health, our health, and the well-being of everyone around us takes precedence. We’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the Vectorworks Design Summit that was scheduled for April 22-24 in San Diego. Full refunds are being automatically processed, and attendees can expect to receive them by the end of this month. If you have questions, please direct them to designsummit@vectorworks.net or check out our blog.Vectorworks & Industry Support
COVID-19 is increasingly affecting standards of work; to that end, Vectorworks employees are now working remotely to help flatten the curve and continue to be available to assist our customers in any ways they need. We’re collaborating through Slack, virtual meetings, cloud workspaces, and more. Normal work will continue, just in a different way. We know that our customers are suffering losses, especially in the entertainment design community. The cancellation of all public events means these customers in particular are losing the entire life force of their daily work. We’re thrilled about Congress’ adding displaced entertainment workers to the relief package in response to IATSE’s petition, which prompted 107,000 letters to Congress.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RELIEF PACKAGE
We support the AIA’s statement that calls upon the architectural community to contact Congress about temporary relief support. A majority of architecture firms are classified as small businesses, and their payrolls have taken a hit from the global pandemic; in uncertain times, lay-offs are the last thing anyone wants to see.
“As Congress considers additional legislation to stimulate the economy, the AIA urges you to include significant investment in 21st century infrastructure and temporary relief measures for business owners. Both will provide necessary relief in the short term, reassure global markets, and help prepare the country for the challenges ahead,” AIA’s statement reads.
