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Modeling
About Archicad's design tools, element connections, modeling concepts, etc.

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MEP Custom Parts

Instructions for creating a new custom MEP library part, requires the creation to be made in a new. empty AC folder. Once created and displayed in 3D, the part is to be saved by using DESIGN>MEP MODELLING> Save 3D as Custom MEP Part. So far everythin...

How to view objects below ground level

So I am using the 'sea level' for my basement plans. It has walls, stairs, etc... The problem is, they don't show up at all in 3D view - how can I change this so I can view everything in 3D? I did it once before but I can't seem to remember how I did...

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Objective vs Shell

I must admit, I haven't had a great deal of luck with the shell tool yet... Tried the tutorials, but maybe what I want to do can't be done... One path will MANY NODES that can exist anywhere in the 3d world... Imagine a ROLLER COASTER... I've been as...

3D Modelling - Archicad is better than Sketchup and Revit

Hello ! It is the first time i write here not to post a problem but just to share some thoughts about Archicad, especially the modelling part. I am now working on my diploma project and for now am making lots of volumetric studies and variants and wh...

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other language

hi, i'm interested if there are other languages of Training Guide - Building Object Creation(hungarian would be nice). thank in advance.

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My mesh disappears i 3D

When i switch from "2D floor plan" to "3D Perspective" everything is there but not my "mesh". It just disappears. Does anyone know my? Thankful for help! / Alexander

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SEO trouble - won't do the operation when opening the file

I have model with a complex roof in which case I've used MESH tool instead of ROOF. I've cut the walls with the mesh using SEO "subtract with upwards extrusion". Everything works... but... When I close the file and open it another time, it doesn't sh...

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New free video tutorial - label elements automatically

I have just completed another in my series of free ArchiCAD video tutorials, which you'll find on my ArchiCAD Tutorials YouTube channel. ArchiCAD Tutorial | How to Label Elements Automatically This 21 minute tutorial shows how to use the Symbol optio...

High Quality Jpeg or Tiff

Hi There, What is the vest way to extract drawings from ArchiCAD into a JPEG or TIFF format? The ArchiCAD save-as doesnt produce the quality I need. Thanks.

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AC15 - using reno status / filter

when i was at Gensler i loved how we grayed everything out that was not addressed on that sheet. on demo sheet, all demo was at 100% black, everything else was say, 30% black. this format was applied to all sheet, electrical, data, new construction, ...

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