MySteel X Vectorworks thanks to Design Express

Do you enjoy designing your garden, roof terrace, or other public spaces as a gardener? Then good software is a handy tool. Almost all MySteel products can now be found in Vectorworks! Thanks to the close collaboration with Design Express, the exclusive distributor of Vectorworks in the Benelux, France, and Poland. Vectorworks is used worldwide and is versatile design software that allows designers, (garden) designers, and architects to create and visualize their projects.

This collaboration makes designing and 3D drawing even easier. MySteel products are now directly available in Vectorworks. You can easily add them to your design and immediately see how they fit into your project. In this blog, you'll read how the software works and what you can expect from this collaboration.

Summary

• MySteel products are now directly available in Vectorworks, a popular design software for, among others, garden and landscape designers.
• With the special MySteel tool, you can easily add products, adjust materials and dimensions, and view the result immediately.
• Thanks to the automatic item list, you no longer waste time listing the items. Through the export, you can easily request a quote and start the work preparation.

What is Vectorworks? 

Vectorworks is a design software that allows you to create technical drawings and 3D models. With this program, you can turn your ideas into detailed designs. Additionally, you can add and manage information so you can work more efficiently.

Below is an overview of some important features of Vectorworks:

• All-in-one software: You can perform various tasks in one environment: 2D drawing, 3D modeling, and rendering.
• Creative freedom: You can model flexibly without being tied to strict workflows.
• Strong visualization: You create clear and detailed designs.
• Multi-format software: This software supports various file formats such as IFC, DWG, SKP, and RVT.
• User-friendly: Thanks to the simple interface, the software is suitable for both beginners and experienced users.

Who is Vectorworks for?

Vectorworks is versatile software that is used in various sectors:

• Architects and interior designers: For architectural designs, technical documentation, and visualizations.
• Landscape architects and garden designers: For designing outdoor spaces and terrain models.
• Entertainment designers: For planning and visualizing stages, lighting, and decor.
• Urban planners and engineers: For infrastructure projects and spatial planning.

MySteel and Vectorworks: how does it work?

Thanks to the collaboration between MySteel and Vectorworks, as a garden designer, you can now easily add MySteel products to your design. In the Garden and Landscape version of Vectorworks, there is a special MySteel tool built-in. You can find it in the site furnishing palette.

How do you add MySteel products to your design in Vectorworks?

With the MySteel tool in Vectorworks, you can easily add MySteel products to your design. Here’s how it works:

1. Select the MySteel product you need from the library.
2. Customize the product by choosing type, material, and dimensions.
3. Easily add your ambiance element. For example, soil and a plant to your planter or water to your water table for a realistic 3D representation.
4. Place it directly in your design and immediately view the result.

Which MySteel products can you add in Vectorworks?

Almost all MySteel products can be used in Vectorworks:

• Available models: All MySteel products are available, except for the ‘Flex’ border edge.
• Variants: For example, planters with or without bottoms, with or without wheels.
• Finish: All options from the complete MySteel color range.
• Dimensions and materials: You can customize products to your specific situation.

As soon as MySteel launches new products, these products will be added to Vectorworks as quickly as possible. This way, you can always work with the new MySteel products.

Placing orders from Vectorworks

Is your design ready and do you want to order the products? Thanks to the automatic item list, you have a quick overview of the products used in Excel. Ideal if you want to request a project quote or order the products from our webshop.

Developments and future updates

Vectorworks continues to develop further. Regularly, new functions and improvements are added, so you can always work with the latest techniques as a user.

Conclusion

Thanks to this collaboration, you as a garden and landscape designer can now directly use MySteel products in Vectorworks. This means you can easily place them in your design and immediately see how the products come to life. This way, you can make your designs even more realistic and detailed.