Cadence one to one computer aided design training was set up in 1998 in order to provide designers with a means of learning the CAD programme VectorWorks in the shortest possible time. Back then the programme was called MiniCad but evolved into VectorWorks for version 9 and continued with this naming format up to version 12.5.2. Today VectorWorks version 2009 has grown substantially from those earlier days, but the main aim of Cadence one to one remains the same - to provide an affordable and friendly service for designers wanting to learn the package from scratch as quickly as possible or, indeed, for designers that simply just need to hone their existing CAD skills.
Training is offered at all levels from beginners to advanced in both 2D and 3D. Students undertaking VectorWorks 3D training have an option of learning, in parallel, the simple to use rendering (and animation) package called Artlantis. Artlantis is a third party alternative to VectorWorks own rendering software RenderWorks. Examples of 3D structures modelled in VectorWorks and rendered in Artlantis can be found on the IMAGERY page.
One to one or, if required, small group training has the advantage over larger group training in that tuition is flexible enough to allow a participant's project to be used as a vehicle for training for part of the session if desired. One to one tuition enables the individual to have training tailored to their needs. However, please note that small group tuition is undertaken only when an organization can convince the trainer that individuals participating are well matched in terms of their computer skills.
One to one training can take place in either the Cadence office in London (see Contact page for details) or on the premises of the trainee's own site. Anyone booking a larger group session would need to make available the training premises together with the appropriate hardware and software to be learnt.
Cadence one to one was originally established within an architectural practice and as such the majority of people trained to-date have been architects, closely followed by interior designers. Increasingly, however, a wider range of designers and design students are learning VectorWorks and being taught by Cadence one to one .... please see REFERENCES page.
As an indicator of the likely length of course needed I currently advise that an architectural student undertaking one to one tuition to learn 2D in the latest version of VectorWorks would normally require 2 days training and, if required, a further 1 to 2 days for 3D. However, by filling in and submitting the form on the EVALUATION page of this website I will be able to provide you with a more informed assessment regarding my suggested length of course.
Finally, although CAD training is the main business of Cadence one to one, small 3D modelling / visualisation projects are also undertaken. If you would like further information about this then please get in touch via my CONTACTS page.
Chris Oakland : July 2009.
