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  • Training
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    We have been training clients – private firms, academic institutions, government & local authorities – on VectorWorks Architect (formerly MiniCAD) since 1990, and literally wrote the book on the subject back in the 1990s. We can help you become more productive at all stages of drafting, from space planning through conceptual design to construction documents.
    Pricing is simple: go to our Store and book online (choose between 2-hour, 3-hour, or 4-hour lessons) – we'll get back to you with possible dates and times. Training sessions are held either at your premises, or at the meeting room of the Tillicum public library.

    Note: training is on versions of Vectorworks up to and including v2011 – which is mostly valid for 2012, as well.
  • Technical Support
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    We offer technical support of Vectorworks Fundamentals and Architect (up to and including v.2011) by email, telephone, or online through customised online instructions, complete with screenshots.

    Subscriptions are available on 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month terms at very affordable rates. See our store for details.
  • Online reference
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      Thank you for such an excellent reference. I will put this to good use in our firm, learning from you and also since I will soon be faced with training someone new.
      Charles L., Ferrari Moe, LLP
      Thank you for sharing your great work. I have used Vectorworks since the early Minicad days and there is always more to learn. Your methods are fast and helpful.
      Will Thompson, AIA, LEED AP
      Thank you... for all your contributions over the years!
      Linda Shotwell
      Thank you for the notes – they are worth their weight in gold!
      Samena Hart, Interior Designer
      "Manager's Choice."
      Vectorworks - CAD Software, Linkedin (January–March 2012)
    • Drafting support
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      Deadline looming and need someone urgently to help in drafting of your project? Subject to availability, we might be able to help. Drop us a line and we'll see what we can do.
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    Jonathan is very knowledgeable with VectorWorks and he is a thorough, detailed and patient trainer. He listened to and addressed all of our questions and was great at suggesting ways to use the program for our way of designing and to save us time.
    Samantha Weeks, Emma Dane Design + Build
    Well done … I still have a copy of your MiniCAD book on my shelf. You have been an inspiration for many, many years...
    Jonathan Pickup, ArchonCAD.com
    Jonathan thinks outside the box and has great ideas on using the programs tools for things other than what they were designed for, which makes designing easier. He always made sure that we understood everything that he showed us. Training with him is always enjoyable as well as informative.
    Cara Reid, Emma Dane Design + Build
    "Thank you for being a wonderful instructor. You are the most patient, kind and hardworking instructor that I have ever encountered. I truly appreciated the fact you went beyond your class room instruction to give us a online learning tool which has been tremendously helpful. People like you are far and few in-between."
    Malti Devi, Luculent Inc.
    "Thanks for very enjoyable and informative VectorWorks lessons. I am well on my way now!"
    Allison Wood, Landeca Design
    "If you really want to learn Vectorworks with all the latest inside tips to use it efficiently, I would highly recommend the courses taught by Jonathan. He is amazing and surprisingly patient given all the questions from his students. His knowledge is extensive and he takes time to help with any problems."
    Cathi Robinson, Victoria BC
    "As a design professional my drafting capabilities as a draftsperson were greatly improved during your classes. My understanding of the Vectorworks program grew and I am more confident now when producing design drawings for my clients."
    Charlotte Geddes, Geddesign Interior Design
    "I am still really enjoying the VW program and find it amazing. I am creating 3D site models with contours from my own elevation work, 2D plans and 3D perspectives.… Thank you very much for getting me started!"
    Larry Myers, Alfresco Design
    That is really really awesome!
    Vernon Taliaferro
    Well done … I still have a copy of your MiniCAD book on my shelf. You have been an inspiration for many, many years...
    Jonathan Pickup, ArchonCAD.com
    Excellent blog! I haven't had a chance to go through all of the tutorials, but the ones I've seen so far have been very detailed and help explain various situations that end users run into all the time. Thank you for making this available to the Vectorworks community!
    Donald Ward
    I spent nearly three hours last night reading through the manuals and lectures I found in the drop down side bar, there is so much more than I at first realised, it's huge and all of the highest quality.
    Steve Scaysbrook, Konstrukshon Ltd.
    Thank you Sir, It would be useful to All New Users from India. We will share your BlogSpot to Students of Architecture within India.
    Subramanian K.
    A friend just turned me on to this. Thanks so much Jonathan. So very generous of you. I can't wait to get into it.
    Terry Murphy