Graphisoft ArchiCAD Tips & Tricks
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BIM Terminology
Glossary of associated Building Information Modeling (BIM) words and agencies.
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IFCs and Interoperability
Why would you choose IFC instead of traditional techniques such as 2D files in DWG, DXF or DGN format? Read this to find out.
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Primer on Collaboration in 3D
As the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process becomes more widely adopted within the Building Industry, it becomes critical to all parts of the profession to be able to collaborate and share information in 3D. This PDF explains step-by-step the two basic ways to share or interchange information in 3D with ArchiCAD.
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Test Your ArchiCAD Skills
Take the ArchiCAD Competency Challenge to find out what you know and don’t know about ArchiCAD. A solid knowledge of ArchiCAD is an increasingly valuable asset in today’s world. Companies are competing for the services of well-trained ArchiCAD users. Take the Challenge to see where you stand.
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Developing ArchiCAD Office Standards
Standard settings, conventions, defaults, and practices need to be determined and used office-wide in order to optimize the effectiveness of ArchiCAD, turning it into a true time saving architectural efficiency tool. Use this outline as the basis of your Office Standards Manual.
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Starting with a Scan
Why start from scratch when you can start with a sketch or a hand drawn floor plan or site plan. Scan tham and get them into ArchiCAD easily for tracing.
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How to Model Slabs-on-grade
Learn to model slabs with peripheral and bearing wall footings.
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Creating Custom Schedules
Learn to create your own custom schedules: window, door, finish, fixture, you name it!
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How to Model Terrain
Learn to model terrain, hardscape, streets, and roads the fast and easy way with the Mesh Tool.
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Optimizing Stories
Graphical illustration that demystifies and optimizes story settings.
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Computer Graphics 101 for Architects
An introduction to demystifying the world of computer graphics, a world you will need to know to create renderings (for screen or print) and image-based presentations.
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Step by Step to Seamless Textures for Rendering
How to avoid the checkerboard effect when rendering. Step-by-Step guide to editing texture patterns derived from your own scanned images using Photoshop.
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How to Create Custom Library Part
Step-by-Step guide to creating custom library parts without having to know GDL. Learn how to “slabify” your way to lots of handy parts to make drawings come alive! This guide will take you to the next level of productivity.