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Introducing Morpholio Trace for Business

In a significant development for design professionals, Morpholio has unveiled a new enterprise-focused plan called Morpholio Trace for Business. This initiative integrates seamlessly with the Vectorworks Customer Portal, allowing organizations to manage their purchasing, licensing, and implementation processes in a centralized manner. As of September 10, 2026, companies in Columbia, Maryland can now access this robust tool, which reaches beyond the individual designers and small teams who have traditionally relied on the popular iPad sketching application.

A New Era of Design Management

The newly introduced Mongoolio Trace for Business transforms the way companies interact with design software. Through this platform, teams can now enjoy enhanced features like digital drawing, markup capabilities, and the flexibility to develop design methodologies reflective of their unique creative visions. While Morpholio Trace has primarily been available via the Apple App Store for individual users, this new plan is a game changer for organizational workflows.

Mark Collins, Principal Software Engineer of Vectorworks and co-founder of Morpholio, states, "The essence of Trace was designed to retain the joy of drawing and responsiveness for individuals. With Morpholio Trace for Business, we can extend this essence throughout an entire enterprise without compromising the user experience." This sentiment promotes a balance between essential management tools for IT departments and the speed and intuitiveness familiar to designers.

Streamlined License Management

The Vectorworks Customer Portal enables administrators to allocate licenses efficiently across team members, allowing for optimal flexibility in accommodating personnel changes. By introducing single sign-on (SSO), users assigned licenses can now access Trace using their existing Vectorworks accounts. Furthermore, existing Trace users can migrate their projects, stencils, and customized color palettes without losing previous progress, easing the transition to team-wide implementation.

Maintaining Operations with Centralized Management

To ensure that enterprise operations remain uninterrupted, Morpholio Trace for Business supports mobile device management (MDM), allowing it to integrate effortlessly into existing IT environments. Organizations can maintain control over application settings—including storage allocations, exports, and AI functions—tailoring it according to their IT infrastructures. Nicole Davison, Chief Revenue Officer of Vectorworks, emphasizes, “Enterprise deployment should not be cumbersome. With MDM support, IT departments can deploy Trace using familiar procedures, thus, allowing designers to continue their drafting work as usual.”

Exciting Features on the Horizon: Trace Ultra

As part of the Morpholio Trace for Business offering, initial features of a new advanced function called Trace Ultra will also be available. Customers enrolled in the Trace for Business subscription will be the first to access these features, including an increase in the maximum number of layers per project from 25 to 50.

This enhancement builds upon the direct integration of Morpholio Trace introduced in the Vectorworks 2026 Update 6, allowing freehand sketching on iPads to connect seamlessly with Vectorworks design files and drawing environments. Businesses can access this powerful tool suite through the Vectorworks Customer Portal, while individual users can continue to access Morpholio Trace via the Apple App Store.

About Morpholio

Founded in 2011 by four architects, Morpholio emerged with a vision that hand-drawing remains essential, even as digital design processes advance. Through their platforms, they aim to create new waves of creativity in the design domain, fostering a global user community recognized in numerous ‘Best Apps’ lists. Morpholio's suite for iPad and iPhone includes tools for sketching and drafting, creating mood boards and design boards, and a digital sketchbook for enhancing intuitive creative processes.

In 2026, Morpholio joined the Vectorworks family, merging mobile design tools with leading BIM and CAD technology solutions. This evolution continues to provide designers with an enriched experience, guiding their creative ideas from conception to realization. Morpholio stays devoted to delivering intuitive tools that unlock creativity and innovation.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. designs software for architects, construction, and entertainment industry professionals, allowing them to pursue their creativity without losing touch with reality from concepts to final products. This unified platform integrates 3D modeling, BIM, visualization, and drafting into a single interface, enabling teams to share ideas clearly and adapt flexibly to changing project requirements. The Vectorworks product line, which includes award-winning Morpholio apps, connects ideas seamlessly from inspiration to execution, empowering designers across over 85 countries worldwide.

For further information about empowering limitless design through Vectorworks, please visit vectorworks.net.