Kerf vs Vectorworks

Grouped by discipline (D1–D14), same as Kerf's own capability list. Click a section to expand it.

D1 Geometry & core CAD 6 of 7 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Vectorworks
Constraint sketcher (geo + dim)	yes public/planegcs.wasm	yes source ↗
3D solid modelling (pad / pocket / revolve / sweep / loft)	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/	yes source ↗
NURBS surface modelling	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/nurbs.py	yes source ↗
2D technical drawings (views / dimensions / sections)	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/drawings/	yes source ↗
DXF / DWG import-export	yes packages/kerf-imports/src/kerf_imports/dxf_writer.py	yes source ↗
STEP / IGES export	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/io/step_writer.py	partial source ↗
Symbol / component library	yes src/components/LibraryPicker.jsx	yes source ↗

D7 Manufacturing / CAM 0 of 2 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Vectorworks
Flat-pattern / sheet-metal unfold	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/sheet_metal.py	no source ↗
CNC / CAM toolpath output	yes src/components/CAMView.jsx	no source ↗

D8 Civil / infrastructure / geo 0 of 4 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Vectorworks
Site grading and earthworks (DTM)	yes packages/kerf-landscape/src/kerf_landscape/grading.py	paid tier source ↗
Contour manipulation and slope analysis	yes packages/kerf-landscape/src/kerf_landscape/grading.py	paid tier source ↗
Hardscape design and area calculation	yes packages/kerf-landscape/src/kerf_landscape/hardscape.py	paid tier source ↗
Irrigation layout	yes packages/kerf-landscape/src/kerf_landscape/irrigation.py	paid tier source ↗

D12 Optics / acoustics 3 of 3 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Vectorworks
Photorealistic rendering engine	yes packages/kerf-render/src/kerf_render/pathtracer.py	yes source ↗
Real-time OpenGL / GPU viewport	yes src/components/CfdViewport.jsx	yes source ↗
Lighting simulation (luminance / lux)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/photonics/	yes source ↗

D13 Verticals 2 of 12 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Vectorworks
BIM walls / slabs / framing	yes packages/kerf-bim/	paid tier source ↗
BIM stairs and railings	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/stairs.py	paid tier source ↗
IFC4 export / import (open BIM round-trip)	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/export_ifc/writer.py	paid tier source ↗
Space / room objects and area schedule	yes packages/kerf-interior/src/kerf_interior/space_planning.py	paid tier source ↗
Door and window parametric objects	yes packages/kerf-bim/	paid tier source ↗
Curtain wall / storefront	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/tools/curtain_wall.py	paid tier source ↗
Roof and ceiling modelling	yes packages/kerf-bim/	paid tier source ↗
Plant/tree symbols with scheduling	yes packages/kerf-landscape/src/kerf_landscape/planting.py	paid tier source ↗
Entertainment / theatrical lighting plot	yes packages/kerf-entertainment/src/kerf_entertainment/lighting_plot.py	paid tier source ↗
Rigging geometry and load analysis (Braceworks)	yes packages/kerf-entertainment/src/kerf_entertainment/rigging.py	paid tier source ↗
Visual scripting (Marionette)	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/visualscript/marionette.py	yes source ↗
Python scripting API	yes packages/kerf-sdk/	yes source ↗

D14 Cost / materials / LCA 0 of 2 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Vectorworks
BIM quantity takeoff / materials schedule	yes src/components/BOMPanel.jsx	paid tier source ↗
Should-cost estimation	yes packages/kerf-costing/	no source ↗

• yes shipped
• partial works with limits
• paid tier present, but behind an add-on or meter
• no not available