Vectorworks, a global design and BIM software provider, released its fourth update to the Vectorworks 2025 product line. This release plans to deliver powerful AI-driven design enhancements, expanded reality capture capabilities and seamless partner integrations. This update also introduces Braceworks Chord Loading, an advancement in structural analysis aiming to enhance the safety and stability of truss systems.
“With the release of Vectorworks 2025 Update 4, we are excited to enhance design technology by providing more efficient and intelligent workflows,” said Darick DeHart, chief product officer at Vectorworks. “This update features improved mobile accessibility, AI-powered design tools, enhanced interoperability and performance refinements, allowing designers to work seamlessly from anywhere. These enhancements reinforce our commitment to innovation, ensuring our users have the flexibility, accuracy and efficiency to reach their creative potential.”
Vectorworks Nomad Upgrades
Vectorworks 2025 Update 4 delivers enhancements to the Vectorworks Nomad mobile app for iOS, improving accessibility, usability and collaboration for designers on the go, according to the company.
The Vectorworks Nomad interface has been redesigned for a more intuitive experience, aligning with the Vectorworks desktop application for familiar navigation. Users can now filter and find files more efficiently, save directly to organized folders and access tools with minimal effort. Users can also harness the new guest mode to share information with external collaborators.
With Nomad Object Capture, users can unlock the full potential of mobile 3D object scanning using Apple’s advanced Reality Capture tools. The LiDAR sensor on supported devices enables detailed texture capture, allowing designers to integrate high-fidelity scans into their Vectorworks projects. A redesigned interface ensures all reality capture modes are easily accessible, while improved device compatibility notifications inform users of available features.
Update 4 introduces a native viewer for the Cloud Document Reviewer to the Nomad app, bringing improved control to iOS devices. Users can view, measure and markup project sheets remotely, whether in the office, on-site or offline.
“We’ve enhanced the Vectorworks Nomad app to provide a more intuitive and powerful mobile experience, ensuring designers can seamlessly access, review and collaborate on projects from anywhere,” said Vladislav Stanev, vice president of product management at Vectorworks. “Leveraging Apple’s latest Reality Capture technology allows users to now capture and visualize real-world textures with incredible precision. These improvements, a more cohesive interface and offline access empower our users with the flexibility and efficiency they need to keep their workflows moving.”
AI Image Enhancements
Update 4 delivers enhancements to the AI Visualizer, giving designers more control over AI-generated imagery. New capabilities include inpainting for precise edits, image style transfer for custom aesthetics, enhanced detail creation for high-definition visuals and adjustable aspect ratios for greater image proportion control. New options make generating textures, fills and image props easier.
Advanced Rotational Force Analysis with Braceworks Chord Loading
This feature provides precise rotational force analysis for individual truss chords. It includes a visual display of the direction and value of rotation force, customizable thresholds and chord-based reporting for improved control and clarity.
New Partner Integrations Enhance Workflow Flexibility and Performance
Update 4 expands the Vectorworks ecosystem with new partner integrations through its Partner Network to enhance workflow efficiency.
For landscape design professionals in Australia and New Zealand, a new EvergreenConnect integration streamlines plant specification management within Vectorworks Landmark. Designers can now directly verify plant availability, required quantities and pricing in their workflow, reducing manual checks and ensuring more accurate project planning.
For Windows users, Vectorworks has partnered with nCircle to improve reality capture workflows. This integration allows designers to import RCS/RCP files directly into Vectorworks without complex, time-consuming conversions, enabling a more fluid and efficient experience when working with point cloud data.
This update is now available to download for all currently released English-language-based versions of Vectorworks 2025 and is immediately accessible to subscription and Vectorworks Service Select customers. To install the update, select “Check for Updates” from the Vectorworks menu (Mac) or the Help menu (Windows).
