# Vectorworks Pro Tips

- Start building and refining your workspace immediately - panel layout, contextual menus, etc.
- Learn those hot-keys, and make your own
- Use a full size keyboard w/ NUMPAD (otherwise, GFL!!)
- Start learning how to make and use records/symbols/drawing labels
- Keep [Don Ward’s top 10 cheat sheet](https://www.dropbox.com/s/u0tuyrta8e60tba/top-ten-things-to-remember-about-vectorworks.pdf?dl=0) handy