Landscape Architects: Vectorworks Landmark is the software for you!
Pros
- I tell people that Vectorworks is CAD for people who know how to draw. You can control the appearance of all the objects on a layer, or you can tweak the way a single object looks. Most of the barriers to producing good-looking, legible drawings are removed.
- Vectorworks Landmark is made for landscape architects.Creating hardscape, planting, and irrigation plans is pretty straightforward.
Cons
- There's a bit of inconsistency in the operation of some tools that would appear to the user to be more similar.
- Importing complex Revit models takes a long time and, if the model has a lot of symbols in it, the import might not finish.
Return on Investment
- There is a learning curve for new employees, as regionally Vectorworks is not in wide use and generally not introduced in the academies
- However, because it is more intuitive as far as WYSIWYG drawing, most people pick up the basics pretty quickly.
- It's a really powerful suite of tools. Sometimes it's good to spend some time afforded by a larger project to explore ways to use the software more efficiently (e.g., improving worksheets, using different smart object tools, etc.)
Alternatives Considered
AutoCAD
