Vectorworks Landmark Tutorial EP 1 - Importing PDF Plans

We’ve officially moved from Patreon to The 3BY9 Studio on Skool! 👉 Join free & grab your files: https://tinyurl.com/3mdue9h4 - Download the working .vwx exercise file from this video, grab our free "Lite" Starter Template, and get your CAD questions answered. In this episode: We're starting off by learning how to import PDF site plans into Vectorworks. THE CHECKPOINT SYSTEM: I always hated watching CAD tutorials without having the actual files to practice on. That’s why I set up the Checkpoint system. If you want to skip the manual drafting and jump straight to the good stuff, the exact Vectorworks file I use in this video is waiting for you in our Master Vault. Join 'The Studio Floor' on Patreon (it's 100% free) via the link above to get immediate access. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Checkpoint File Workspace Overview 2:15 - Arranging Layers Before Importing 3:16 - Understanding Classes Before We Begin 4:20 - Importing PDFs 7:00 - Moving PDF imports to their correct layer 8:07 - Scaling PDFs in Vectorworks Landmark 11:05 - Layering PDFs for accurate base plans 12:40 - Importing the Site Survey 13:27 - More scaling practice 14:56 - Outro/Next Episode Overview ABOUT THE SERIES This video is part of the curriculum I wish I had when I started using Vectorworks Landmark for residentail landscape design. In this series, we cover the essential workflows for building a combined 2D and 3D landscape design from scratch. We focus on the core tools you need to establish a smart BIM foundation, allowing you to clearly communicate basic construction data and quantities right on your plans. In essence, you'll learn how to use 20% of the Vectorworks Landmark tools that are used in more than 80% of projects. ABOUT 3BY9 EDUCATION Welcome to 3BY9. I run a remote landscape architecture studio, and this channel is where I share the exact Vectorworks Landmark workflows, and systems I use every day. We skip the generic tool tutorials and focus entirely on real-world landscape BIM—helping you automate your worksheets, build smarter 3D site models, and create bulletproof construction documentation.