Tutorials/Training

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I'm new to ArchiCAD and I was wondering if anyone knows of any good tutorials, other than the one supplied by Graphisoft??

Any info. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Laura Yanoviak]

The Step-by-Step by Tom Simmons is my personal favorite.

[Anonymous]

I'd recommend the very comprehensive 'Virtual Tutor 10' DVD. Its not free but you get what you pay for.
There are over 8 hours of video tutorials on it covering everything you would need to know to give you a good foundation in AC. (hee-hee, get it... good foundation... Hmm, I'll get my coat! )

It's created by Laszo Nagy who posts here often.

More info on their website here.

Good luck!!

Oh, BTW you can also pick them up from your local AC resellers - Bite or Applecore Designs in the UK.

[Laura Yanoviak]

Peter wrote:
I'd recommend the very comprehensive 'Virtual Tutor 10' DVD.

I don't know how VT10 compares to VT9, but I did not find VT9 very helpful -- it was comparable to just watching someone else going through the steps -- whereas the Step-by-Step is interactive.

[Anonymous]

Laura wrote:
.... whereas the Step-by-Step is interactive.

Sounds interesting. Is it still up to date enough for AC10/11? I think I may need something like that for the boss to work through. I have to admit you need to be fairly focused to get the best out of VT and I don't think he has the time or enthusiasm. I wouldn't mind having a play with it myself if its fairly cheap!

(sorry for butting in Dooch!)

[Laura Yanoviak]

There is a Step-by-Step for AC10, and, according to the press, will be available for AC11 at a US$20 discount with AC subscription in the US. Retail price for both is US$59.

[TomWaltz]

That was my problem with Virtual Tutor. It's EXTREMEMLY filled with information, but you can only get that information if you can stand to watch it for hours on end. It's not easy to find just one or two small bits of information. I'm sure it's planned, but it also seems a little random at times.

I think it would be a lot better if it came with a handbook.

I also think it would be better if it were done at something resembling a normal resolution, instead of 800x600.

I'm a Step by Step fan myself.

[Link]

TomWaltz wrote:
I also think it would be better if it were done at something resembling a normal resolution, instead of 800x600.

Tom,
what would you consider the average minumum screen resolution for ArchiCAD users? IME it is probably 1280x1024, but I wonder if other ArchiCAD users operate with a screen resolution lower than that?

It's something that's always interested me - I may even post a poll. Probably my first poll!

Cheers,
Link.

[Link]

I did it - my first poll!

Cheers,
Link.

[TomWaltz]

Link wrote:

TomWaltz wrote:
I also think it would be better if it were done at something resembling a normal resolution, instead of 800x600.

Tom,
what would you consider the average minumum screen resolution for ArchiCAD users? IME it is probably 1280x1024, but I wonder if other ArchiCAD users operate with a screen resolution lower than that?

I'd go along with 1280x1024.

You COULD work on smaller than that, but I would recommend it only for minor changes or GDL coding. I cannot imagine anyone with a screen smaller than that reachinig optimum productivity.

Given a choice, I'd prefer 1920 x 1200 (23" wide!)

[Djordje]

Peter wrote:
It's created by Laszo Nagy who posts here often.

No it is not

The VT author does have the same name but lives in Australia.

[Anonymous]

No it is not

The VT author does have the same name but lives in Australia.

I always just assumed it was! Sorry the other Mr Nagy!
Two people with the same name associated with ArchiCAD - I wonder how often the other gets moaned at and asked for technical support for VT. Maybe he could charge for his services to cover holidays perhaps!!!

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know where I will be able to buy a copy of
The Step-by-Step by Tom Simmons? Not having much luck finding it!

Thanks

[Laura Yanoviak]

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