User and workgroup libraries are simply files that contain specific resources to make it faster and easier to access the resources while drawing in the Vectorworks program. Libraries do not increase the size of the current file or consume significant amounts of memory. Save similar resources in the same library file to make it easier to search for them.
Once created, resource libraries can be accessed from the Resource Browser as a Favorites file, or located using the User Libraries or Workgroup Libraries options on the Files list. Resource libraries can also be used as custom default content.
To create a resource library file:
Select File > New.
Import or create the resources to be included in the library.
Select File > Save.
The Save Vectorworks Drawing dialog box opens.
Select the location for saving the file.
Enter a name for the file in the Name field.
Click Save.
Place the library file in the appropriate location, depending on how you want to access it:
Access Method |
Library File Location |
Reference |
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From the Files list in the Resource Browser, select the library file from the Favorites section, and then select a resource from the resource display window |
Favorites folder in your user folder: [User]/Libraries/Favorites/[folder name] |
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From the Files list in the Resource Browser, select the User Libraries option, select the library file, and then select the resource from the resource display window |
Libraries folder in your user folder: [User]/Libraries/[folder name] |
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From the Files list in the Resource Browser, select the Workgroup Libraries option, select the library file, and then select the resource from the resource display window |
Libraries folder in a network folder designated as your workgroup folder (Vectorworks Design Series required): [Workgroup]/Libraries/[folder name] |
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Available from anywhere default content resources are available, such as the hatches list in the Attributes palette |
Defaults folder in your user folder, or in a network folder designated as your workgroup folder (Vectorworks Design Series required): [User]/Libraries/Defaults/[standard folder name] [Workgroup]/Libraries/Defaults/[standard folder name] |
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