Upgrade to version 2012
Do you own a version of Vectorworks?
Whether it is MiniCAD or Vectorworks version 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 2008, 2009, 2010 or 2011, we will upgrade you to Vectorworks 2012.
Please contact us either by email or phone to organise your personalised upgrade pricing.
Phone 09 445 8480 - and please leave a message if we're currently on the phone.
Important Note:
If you're a vs 2011 user, to update to the latest service pack, always "check for updates" from within your application so that you're directed to the correct site to download the latest update for the Australian/New Zealand version.
Vectorworks 2011 Service Pack 4 Download Page
( This update is yet to include a fix for Mac OS 10.7 - Lion. Watch out for SP5)These downloads will update all New Zealand Vectorworks 2011 products (Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, and Renderworks) to version 2011 SP4. If you are currently using a version of Vectorworks prior to 2011, you must first install version 2011 and then update it to 2011 SP4 using this updater.
Vectorworks 2011 SP4 must be applied using this downloadable updater. You cannot install this update by installing with a prior version DVD and requesting that it check for updates.
Make sure your Macintosh executable is named "Vectorworks 2011" (if your Finder is configured to show application file extensions, your file name will display as "Vectorworks 2011.app").
Make sure your Windows executable is named "Vectorworks2011" (if Windows is configured to show application file extensions, your file name will display as "Vectorworks2011.exe").
For Windows users it is important that you decompress the zip file in the following manner: Right click the zip archive you download from this page, and select 'Extract All.' If using XP, click the 'Next' button twice to extract the files; or if using Vista click 'Extract.' Do not simply drag the files to your desktop while browsing the archive, or the update will fail.
This updater will ask for the current location of your Vectorworks installation and will update it in place. It modifies only files which were originally installed with the product and leaves other files untouched. If you have customized Vectorworks since installing, you should make a backup prior to installing the 2011 SP4 update.
To learn more about the fixes and improvements in the 2011 SP4 updater, please visit this page.
Download Instructions
Step 1
Determine if you have the correct version for updating. See the exceptions mentioned above.
If you do not have version 2011, or are not sure that your update will work, please contact:
Email techsupport@megabits.co.nz or call 09 445 8480.
Step 2
Download the appropriate updater listed below. Depending on your platform, you may need to unzip files or mount a disk image.
Step 3
Quit Vectorworks and all other running applications including your web browser.
Step 4
To install, run the updater application and follow onscreen instructions. You must remain connected to the Internet during the entire update process. You may be asked to identify which copy of Vectorworks you want to update to SP4.
Step 5
Launch the Vectorworks application you have updated and choose 'Check for Updates' again to ensure you are up to date. [Please note that running the updater downloaded in step 2 a second time does not accomplish this goal and is unnecessary.]
2011 SP4
Updater for Macintosh - 207 MB
MD5: e7e3310516c117e9dcd2ebb03a3836cd
2011 SP4
Updater for Windows - 191 MB
MD5: b2d444659f4b2df37297adbbf3f7bcc2
Determine if you have the correct version for updating. See the exceptions mentioned above.
Download the appropriate updater listed below. Depending on your platform, you may need to unzip files or mount a disk image.
Quit Vectorworks and all other running applications including your web browser.
To install, run the updater application and follow onscreen instructions. You must remain connected to the Internet during the entire update process. You may be asked to identify which copy of Vectorworks you want to update to SP4.
Launch the Vectorworks application you have updated and choose 'Check for Updates' again to ensure you are up to date. [Please note that running the updater downloaded in step 2 a second time does not accomplish this goal and is unnecessary.]
| 2011 SP4 Updater for Macintosh - 207 MB MD5: e7e3310516c117e9dcd2ebb03a3836cd |
| 2011 SP4 Updater for Windows - 191 MB MD5: b2d444659f4b2df37297adbbf3f7bcc2 |
Update Vectorworks 2010 to SP4:
To update to the latest Service Pack, you need to open your Vectorworks and check for updates from within Vectorworks to be able to access the NZ/Aust updates.
Macintosh: Go to Vectorworks menu and select "Check for Updates"
Windows: Go to the help menu, click on "about Vectorworks" and click on "Check for Updates".
Download as instructed. Once downloaded then double click on downloaded updater and run the updater.
RESTART your computer once Vectorworks has been updated. The software installation is now complete.
If you log on and download direct from the Vectorworks Nemetschek site, you'll download the USA data and this will not work with the NZ serial numbers.
Vectorworks 2009 Service Pack 5 Download Page
These downloads will update all English-language Vectorworks 2009 products (Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Machine Design, Fundamentals, and Renderworks) to version 2009 SP5 (Build 115703). If you are currently using a version of Vectorworks prior to 2009, you must first install version 2009 and then update it to 2009 SP5 using this updater.
Vectorworks 2009 SP5 must be applied using this downloadable updater. You cannot install this update by installing with a prior version DVD and requesting that it check for updates.
Make sure your Macintosh executable is named "Vectorworks 2009" (if your Finder is configured to show application file extensions, your file name will display as "Vectorworks 2009.app").
Make sure your Windows executable is named "Vectorworks2009" (if Windows is configured to show application file extensions, your file name will display as "Vectorworks2009.exe").
For Windows users it is important that you decompress the zip file in the following manner: Right click the zip archive you download from this page, and select 'Extract All.' If using XP, click the 'Next' button twice to extract the files; or if using Vista click 'Extract.' Do not simply drag the files to your desktop while browsing the archive, or the update will fail.
Vectorworks 2009 SP5 Series E updates will require that you re-activate your license after you install. For SP5 this involves a new one step process which is easier than prior releases of Vectorworks 2009. It does, however require that you activate Vectorworks using an internet connection which allows Vectorworks to access a web server without firewall or proxy server security restrictions. If you have trouble activating, please first check your local and network firewall or other network security settings.
Vectorworks 2009 SP5 sends information to NNA about application crashes to allow us to improve application quality. If you object to this functionality you must disable it in your application preferences.
This updater will ask for the current location of your Vectorworks installation and will update it in place. It modifies only files which were originally installed with the product and leaves other files untouched. If you have customized Vectorworks since installing, you should make a backup prior to installing the 2009 SP5 update.
Landmark users should note that the previously released plant database update (see this location) is not included in any Vectorworks 2009 service pack online updater and must be applied separately according to the included instructions.
To learn more about the fixes and improvements in the 2009 SP5 updater, please visit this page.
Download Instructions
Step 1
Determine if you have the correct version for updating. See the exceptions mentioned above.
If you do not have version 2009, or are not sure that your update will work, please contact:
Email info@megabits.co.nz or call 09 445 8480.
Step 2
Download the appropriate updater listed below. Depending on your platform, you may need to unzip files or mount a disk image.
Step 3
Quit Vectorworks and all other running applications including your web browser.
Step 4
To install, run the updater application and follow onscreen instructions. You must remain connected to the Internet during the entire update process. You may be asked to identify which copy of Vectorworks you want to update to SP5.
Step 5
Launch the Vectorworks application you have updated and choose 'Check for Updates' again to ensure you are up to date. [Please note that running the updater downloaded in step 2 a second time does not accomplish this goal and is unnecessary.]
| 2009 SP5 Updater for Macintosh - 249 MB MD5: 6678cacb57ef23235b4ac4a98e89aabd |
| 2009 SP5 Updater for Windows - 65 MB MD5: 1aab1f99937e15ee02efd2f96ef1fabf |
Important Message - Vectorworks Users vs 8 to 2008
We have reviewed the significant changes in Vectorworks over the last few years and list below 8 significant points we believe will enhance your business and your productivity.
We would ask you to review them with a view to upgrading.
To help you get up to speed with your upgrade, we're now doing upgrades differently.
We recognise we need to help you more, so we will work with you to get you up to speed more quickly.
Free Online training will be available with Upgrades
* Interactive Dimension Editing
If you move an object, the dimensions update. If you edit the dimension, the objects update which
removes errors, and reduces risk.
Find out more, go to: http://www.nemetschek.net/designer/designer-feature-list.php?feature=new-dimension-options
* Improved Windows & doors
Improved Win-door OZCAD library with more NZ specific styles.
Vectorworks 2010 creates corner windows quickly.
Find out more: Link to : http://www.nemetschek.net/architect/architect-feature-list.php
* Improved View Ports
Graphic changes make view port editing quicker and more accurate.
Find out more, go to: http://www.nemetschek.net/architect/architect-feature-list.php?feature=viewport-referencing
* Unified View
New unified drawing environment works across all layers, making it faster and easier to create and edit your buildings.
Find out more, go to: http://download2CF.nemetschek.net/www_movies/2010/2d3d-Integration.mov
* IFC Capable
Exchange intelligent model information with others.
Find out more, go to: http://www.nemetschek.net/architect/bim.php
* BIM Capable
Captures all data relative to all components at the drawing stage
Enables easy sharing of data amongst designers, contractors and fabricators
Find out more, go to: http://www.nemetschek.net/bim/index.php
* Electronic File translators
Transfer of electronic data, including importing multipage PDFs, allowing import and export to other current CAD & presentation applications.
Find out more, go to: http://www.nemetschek.net/architect/architect-feature-list.php?feature=import-export-improvements
* New 3D modeling Engine
Draw curves and shapes quicker, with greater flexibility and associative dimensioning.
Enhance your ability to created 3D models using the new Parasolids engine.
Find out more, go to: http://download2.nemetschek.net/www_misc/2010/ParasolidAdvantage.pdf
What do you do now?
Click on this link to review all the changes in vs 2010 and before: http://www.nemetschek.net/architect/architect-feature-list.php
To take advantage of all the changes, when you upgrade, you have the choice of tailored training options to get you started quickly, including Free Online Training.
( Conditions Apply)
Phone the MegabitsTeam 09 445 8480
Contact the Megabits Team for a detailed discussion or demonstration here
Vectorworks 2008 Service Pack 3 Download Page
These downloads will update all English-language Vectorworks 2008 products (Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Machine Design, Fundamentals, and Renderworks) to version 2008 SP3 (Build 88670). If you are currently using a version of VectorWorks prior to 2008, you must first install version 2008 and then update it to 2008 SP3 using this updater.
Make sure your Macintosh executable is named "VectorWorks 2008" or your Windows executable is named "VectorWorks2008" (if Windows is configured to show application file extensions, your file will be named "VectorWorks2008.exe").
If you install from your existing DVD and choose to check for online updates, Service Pack 3 will be installed for you. Check your version in the "About VectorWorks" dialog for "SP3" if you are unsure.
Attention Windows Users: It is important that you decompress the zip file in the following manner: Right click the zip archive you download from this page, and select 'Extract All.' If using XP, click the 'Next' button twice to extract the files; or if using Vista click 'Extract.' Do not simply drag the files to your desktop while browsing the archive, or the update will fail.
This updater will ask for the current location of your VectorWorks installation and will update it in place. It modifies only files which were originally installed with the product and leaves other files untouched. If you have customized Vectorworks since installing, you should make a backup prior to installing the 2008 SP3 update. Please contact the Megabits team for pricing and availability for your upgrade.
Download Instructions
Step 1
Determine if you have the correct version for updating. See the exceptions mentioned above.
If you do not have version 2008, or are not sure that your update will work, please contact sales@megabits.co.nz or call 09 445 8480.
Step 2
Quit all other applications, except your web browser, and then download the Updater.
Step 3
To install the update, run the updater application and follow onscreen instructions. You may be asked to identify which copy of VectorWorks you want to update to SP3.
Vectorworks 2008 Help System Update (for Macintosh)
This download will update all English-language help files for Vectorworks 2008 products (Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Machine Design, Fundamentals, and Renderworks). The VW2008SafariHelpFix.zip file contains the latest help files, solving the issue of getting a blank page in Safari 2.x.x. These files will completely replace the previous help files.
This update does not apply to Windows users. If you are on Windows, we specifically do not recommend installing this update. Additionally, this update does not benefit Safari 3 users (including anyone using the Safari 3 which comes with Leopard).
Download Instructions
Step 1
Determine if you have the correct version for updating. See the version mentioned above. If you do not have version 2008, or are not sure that your update will work, please contact sales@megabits.co.nz or call 09 445 8480 for Auckland users/ 0800 390 390 from elsewhere in New Zealand
Step 2
Quit all other applications, except your web browser, and then download the Updater.
Step 3
Delete the entire VWHelp folder from the root of your Vectorworks folder.
Step 4
Place the downloaded VW2008SafariHelpFix.zip file in your Vectorworks root directory.
Step 5
Double-click on the file to expand the zip file. Upon completion, a new VWHelp folder is created. This folder contains the updated help system, the VectorScript Function Reference, and an Additional Documentation folder with PDFs of the manuals for those who want PDFs.
Step 6
Delete the VW2008SafariHelpFix.zip file from your VectorWorks root directory.
Help System Update for Macintosh - 77.4 MB
Vectorworks 12.5 upgrade
For Users with Vectorworks Architect,this is a two stage process:
Before you proceed, do be aware that the recommended System Requirements have increased.....you'll really need to have a minimum of 1 Gb of RAM on any computer using Vectorworks 12.5.
Ensure you have backed up important folders in your Vectorworks program folder - e.g. Workspaces and Templates.
Vectorworks 12 Updates This link allows you to update installed versions of Vectorworks 12 or 12.0.1 to Vectorworks 12.5.0 and will work with Architect, Landmark, Machine Design, Spotlight and Renderworks. If updating to version 12.5 from version 12.0.0, it is NOT necessary to download the 12.0.1 updater.
Stage One:
Here's the process for you...
- On a computer with Vectorworks installed, connected to the Internet...(you'll be downloading about a 300Mb file)
- Go to: http://www.nemetschek.net/12.5/vwinfo.php
- Download the 12.5 Updater.
On this page you'll be able to look at "What's New in vs 12.5"
General Program Requirements:
VectorworksVectorWorks plus Renderworks
- RAM: 512MB
- Hard drive space: 3GB free
Vectorworks Designer
- RAM: 1GB
- Hard drive space: 4GB free
VectorWorks Designer plus Renderworks
- RAM: 512MB
- Hard drive space: 4GB free
- RAM: 1GB
- Hard drive space: 5GB free
Please note, these are suggested minimum system requirements. In many cases, we recommend a significantly more capable machine than is described by the above minimum requirements.
Stage Two:
To then update the Architect Aust/NZ Edition 12.0.x or Designer 12.0.x please read the Architect Aust/NZ 12.5 Updates section below.
This links below will allow you to update installed versions of Vectorworks Architect Aust/NZ 12.0.x or Designer 12.0.1 that have been updated to version 12.5.0 using the link above to Architect Aust/NZ Edition 12.5.0. This updater will not update a new installation of Vectorworks Architect 12.5 to Architect Aust/NZ12.5. For this you will need to purchase the Architect Aust/NZ Edition 12.5 DVD from Megabits Trust.
Choose one of the following:
- VAA 12.5.0 Mac Updater - UpdateVAANZ12.5.0.dmg.exe
(Note: This file has been renamed for download reasons - please rename this file to .dmg - not .dmg.exe)
- VAA 12.5.0 Win Updater - UpdateVAANZ12.5.0.exe
NOTE: you must install the VW 12.5.0 updater prior to installing this one.
These downloadable updates are available as a free service to registered Vectorworks users. If you have trouble downloading any of the updates, you can optionally purchase the full installation DVD from Megabits for $30 including GST including postage. This DVD is now available.