
If your Vectorworks folder has become damaged, you may use this to fix the problem. Scans your Vectorworks installation folder and replaces any missing or corrupted files it identifies. If something other than a routine update is needed, the Vectorworks Update Control Center offers advanced options.Ĭlick the Advanced Options menu and select the operation to run. Vectorworks Update Control Center advanced options


When complete, you will have the option to launch the newly updated Vectorworks. If Vectorworks is still open, the updater will prompt you to close Vectorworks before starting the update.ĭuring the update, the necessary files are automatically downloaded and installed. If an update is available, click Update to begin. If so, click Update it will update and then launch.Īfter launching, the Vectorworks Update Control Center will indicate in the text on the left whether an update is available, or your version of Vectorworks is up to date. When opening the Vectorworks Update Control Center, it may need to update itself. If it is inconvenient to update the software at this time, click Cancel. If an update is available, click More Info to open the Vectorworks Update Control Center, which will guide you through the update process. You can manually check for updates between automatic checks.Ī dialog box opens to indicate whether the software is up to date, or if an update is available. When checking for updates automatically, a notification displays only when an update is available. Alternatively, select Help > Check for Updates (Windows) or Vectorworks > Check for Updates (Mac). Select Help > About Vectorworks, and then click Check for Updates from the About Vectorworks dialog box. Select to Automatically check for updates on a weekly or monthly basis from the Session pane of Vectorworks preferences (see Vectorworks preferences: Session pane).

The system also checks for updates to third-party products installed using the Install Partner Products command (see Access to third-party products) and notifies you if any exist. Between major releases, Vectorworks publishes regular service packs that include maintenance releases and sometimes add features or functionality, as well as smaller updates that address more urgent issues.
