Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. is preparing to launch its most forward-looking release yet: Vectorworks 2026. Built on a “design-first” philosophy, this version addresses the needs of today’s designers and the challenges of tomorrow. It delivers powerful automation, customizable features, and real-time sustainability insights—helping transform creativity into results for businesses, clients, and the planet.
“Designers are ambitious, and Vectorworks 2026 gives them the freedom to turn ideas into reality,” said Vectorworks CEO Jason Pletcher. “With smarter automation and fewer manual tasks, our tools let creativity—not software limitations—drive the process.”
Focusing on creative exploration and technical accuracy, this release streamlines documentation, enables collaboration across disciplines, and supports environmental targets—all within one integrated platform.
For All Designers
Vectorworks 2026 enhances major everyday workflows across industries.
- Automated Depth Cueing improves drawing clarity in elevations, sections, and 3D views by adjusting how objects display based on distance—instantly adding depth and legibility without manual edits.
- A redesigned Worksheet interface allows slicing, linking, and faster page layout control for large reports.
Through tighter Vectorworks Cloud Services integration, users can access cloud computing directly from the desktop application for resource-intensive tasks—staying synchronized and efficient.
Exclusively for subscription customers, the new File Health Checker palette helps maintain optimal file performance, especially with externally sourced content. Subscription users also benefit from Vectorworks Cloud processing for Revit imports, with large consultant files handled in the background to keep projects moving seamlessly.
“Vectorworks 2026 refines workflows across all sectors,” said Vectorworks Vice President of Product Development Hugues Tsafak. “With enhanced automation and intelligent documentation, designers can work smarter, faster, and with greater confidence.”
For Architects & Landscape Designers
Vectorworks 2026 strengthens tools for the built environment, focusing on smarter, more sustainable, and connected workflows.
- The new Sustainability Dashboard consolidates tools for real-time monitoring and reporting of embodied carbon, biodiversity net gain, urban greening, and SITES Biomass metrics.
- Updated Massing Model functionality allows planning of mixed-use buildings with custom floor heights and usage data for early-stage flexibility.
For Architects
The advanced Door and Window Assemblies tool streamlines modeling of complex architectural openings with real-time editing, flexible layouts, and detailed reporting—supporting creative freedom while maintaining construction accuracy.
For Landscape Designers
The new Plant Style Manager delivers a unified planting workflow with library creation, batch editing, web-based nursery data import, spreadsheet input, and flexible placement. Additional updates include:
- Regulation-ready Existing Tree models
- Editable Grade Objects and Data Tag labeling for faster site plans
- Precise Hardscape pathway offsets aligned with real-world input
For Entertainment & Event Professionals
Vectorworks 2026 enhances live event workflows with greater speed, accuracy, and creativity.
- The new LED Video Wall tool supports straight, curved, and 3D wall configurations, complete with intuitive drawing tools and instant reporting for fully documented installations.
- A dedicated Side Arm object and insertion tool improves rigging workflows with smart clamp and equipment placement.
- Workflow refinements extend to the Bridle, Device Database, Shared Reports, and Showcase features.
- The new MVR-xchange Protocol enables instant commit-and-receive of MVR files within a network group, eliminating manual transfers and reducing collaboration delays.
Vectorworks 2026 Coming This September!
