Download Artlantis Export for Vectorworks

From Vectorworks 2022, the export feature to Artlantis 2019 and Artlantis 6.0/6.5/7.0 is no longer available by default in your software. You can add the plug-in yourself.


The export to Artlantis 2020/2021 and other Artlantis commands are still present in your Vectorworks program.


From Vectorworks 2023 onwards

ADDING ARTLANTIS PLUG-IN TO VECTORWORKS

  • Go to the menu Help/Install Partner Products…, a new dialog will open
  • Click on the product Artlantis Export
  • Click ‘install’
  • When the installation is complete, a pop-up window will prompt you to restart Vectorworks.


ADDING ARTLANTIS PLUG-IN TO THE WORKSPACE

  • Go to ‘Tools/Workspaces/Edit Current Workspace’. A new dialog box will open.
  • Modify the workspace name by adding "+Artlantis’, for example. This way, your original workspace will not be changed.
  • Go to the ‘Menus’ tab.
  • In the left column, look for the command 'Artlantis Export…' under 'Import/Export'. Drag this command to the right column under File/Export and click ‘OK’.



Vectorworks 2022*

INSTALLING ARTLANTIS PLUG-IN

  • Download and unpack the plug-in**. You will see a .vwlibrary file.
  • Close Vectorworks.
  • Open the program folder of your Vectorworks version.
    • Windows: C:\Programme files\Vectorworks\202X
    • macOS: Apps\Vectorworks\202X
  • Drag and drop the files to the correct folder:
    • Windows: Drag and drop the .dll file into the program folder. Drag and drop the .vbl file into the ‘Plug-ins’ folder. 
    • macOS: drag the .vwlibrary file to the ‘Plug-ins’ folder.
  • Restart Vectorworks. The export options are now added to the ‘File/Export Artlantis…’ menu.


Artlantis 2019 Artlantis 6/6.5/7



* ATTENTION

The plug-in is not compatible with the new Apple M1 processor.


**

On MacOS, it is important to take the files out of quarantine before unpacking them. To do this, follow the steps below:

  • Open the Terminal program.
  • Paste the text ‘xattr -d com.apple.quarantine’ after the existing text. Add a space at the end.
  • Drag and drop the .zip file on the Terminal and click Enter.
  • Double-click the compressed file to extract it.
Last update: 02/03/2023
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