Austin Vectorworks Community, August, 2023: Stories

Vectorworks Architect and Designer's Stories allow users to manage defined levels within building floors for construction elements like slabs, stairs, and walls. Each level within a Story has a Z height relative to the Story's elevation datum, and if the Story elevation changes, its levels and associated objects automatically adjust their elevation or boundaries along with the Story. In this discussion we learn why and how to set up and manage Stories, especially in the context of Wall Styles and Wall components. See how the Story-awareness of Walls facilitate flexibility and accuracy when working with a building model at all stages of design. Learn how to use Story boundaries for slabs, stairs, and even custom symbols. Finally, see how the redesigned Elevation Benchmark tool can help automate vertical dimensioning. Even if most of your projects are single-story, you’ll want to learn more about this powerful organizational feature.