> ## Documentation Index
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# How to use Speckle for Vectorworks

> Publish and load Vectorworks models to boost design coordination and business intelligence workflows.

<Warning>
  This connector is developed and maintained by Vectorworks Inc., not Speckle. For support, bug reports, or feature requests, contact [Vectorworks support](https://www.vectorworks.net/support) directly.
</Warning>

<Info>
  Compatible with Vectorworks 2026 Update 3 for Architect, Landmark, and Design Suite on macOS and Windows.
</Info>

## What This Connector Provides

* Publish your Vectorworks model to the Speckle web viewer to accelerate BIM collaboration workflows.
* Maintain element properties and hierarchy for coordination and analysis.
* Enable coordination with other BIM software using the Speckle open-standard data hub and connector ecosystem.
* Load model geometry from Speckle into Vectorworks as a reference while you design.

## Installation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the Speckle Connector">
    In Vectorworks, go to **Help** > **Install Partner Products**. Select the Speckle Connector and restart Vectorworks.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/i9StHV16oaCcyv-3/images/third-party/Vectorworks_Install_Partner_Products.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=i9StHV16oaCcyv-3&q=85&s=1d915b3fc65c1a5383c7c52911b7f1b2" alt="Vectorworks Install Partner Products" width="1046" height="200" data-path="images/third-party/Vectorworks_Install_Partner_Products.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Speckle Connector">
    Go to **Tools** > **Partner Products** > **Speckle** to open the Speckle Connector palette.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/Y8HqE2mCwLmRfWy-/images/third-party/Vectorworks_Tools_Menu.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Y8HqE2mCwLmRfWy-&q=85&s=82ce889faac19d6ddae4454b46558946" alt="Vectorworks Tools Menu" width="1430" height="804" data-path="images/third-party/Vectorworks_Tools_Menu.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in to Speckle">
    Follow the prompts in the Speckle Connector palette to sign in to your Speckle account and authorize the connector.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/Y8HqE2mCwLmRfWy-/images/third-party/Vectorworks_Sign_In.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Y8HqE2mCwLmRfWy-&q=85&s=7ced4f0e334c8cfba6ff0ef71260b45f" alt="Vectorworks Sign In" width="1430" height="804" data-path="images/third-party/Vectorworks_Sign_In.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Publishing a Model

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select objects">
    Select the elements you want to publish in your Vectorworks document.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Publish">
    In the Speckle Connector palette, click **Publish**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create or select a project">
    If this is your first upload, you will be prompted to create a project. For existing projects, select the project and specify a version number.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Geometry, object data, and metadata from your selected objects are sent to Speckle.

<Note>
  The Vectorworks connector only supports publishing selected objects. Category or view-based filtering is not available.
</Note>

## Loading a Model

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Load">
    In the Speckle Connector palette, click **Load**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a project and model">
    Choose a Speckle project and the 3D model you want to load.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use as reference">
    The loaded geometry appears in your Vectorworks document. Use it as a reference while you design.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## View Your Model on Speckle

To manage, view, collaborate, and coordinate your project using Speckle, go to the Speckle web viewer.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/Y8HqE2mCwLmRfWy-/images/third-party/Vectorworks_View_Model_On_Speckle.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Y8HqE2mCwLmRfWy-&q=85&s=7b8ae8e1ef7769cfa5d87b02d8981f4a" alt="Vectorworks View Model On Speckle" width="1430" height="814" data-path="images/third-party/Vectorworks_View_Model_On_Speckle.png" />
</Frame>

## Support

<Note>
  Speckle does not provide support for this integration. For issues, questions, or feature requests, contact the developer directly.
</Note>

## Using Third-Party Connectors

Third-party connectors typically use the same Desktop UI (DUI) interface as Speckle's official connectors. This means the publish and load workflows are similar across applications.

For general discussions about how this integrates with the Speckle ecosystem, visit the [Speckle community forum](https://speckle.community/).

* **Vectorworks support**: [vectorworks.net/support](https://www.vectorworks.net/support)
* **Vectorworks community**: [forum.vectorworks.net](https://forum.vectorworks.net/)