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How do I do details in ArchiCAD?

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How do I do details in ArchiCAD?

ARCHICAD has a dedicated Detail tool in its documentation toolbox. By placing a detail marker on the project view, we can generate a detail drawing from the model. The detail viewpoint appears in the project map and consists of 2D elements only, which are transmuted from the BIM elements.

How do I update my details in ArchiCAD?

If the source view of a Detail viewpoint has been modified, update its contents with the Rebuild from Source View command (from context menu of the detail drawing listed in the Navigator, or from the View > Refresh sub-menu).

How do I create a template in ArchiCAD?

Creating your own template file is rather easy: simply choose the File menu > Save As… command, then select ArchiCAD Project Template as the file type. The file you save will have a file extension of TPL rather than PLN, and may be saved wherever you wish.

How can I learn ArchiCAD fast?

I want to learn Archicad, where do I start?

  1. 1-Pick a good first project.
  2. 2-Watch Archicad YouTube Videos.
  3. 3-Watch over a coworker’s shoulder while he or she works.
  4. 4-If you don’t have coworkers who know Archicad, search out other local users.
  5. 5-Find a mentor.
  6. 6-Consider training.
  7. 7-Find a template.

What can ArchiCAD do?

ARCHICAD is an architectural BIM CAD software for Macintosh and Windows developed by the Hungarian company Graphisoft. ARCHICAD offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

How do I stop ArchiCAD from automatically updating?

In Drawing Tool Settings choose manual update. Select your drawing, press Ctrl+T or Cmd+T to open Settings dialog window. You also can create favourites for drawings with different settings to choose before placing drawing on layout. In Drawing Tool Settings choose manual update….

  1. Labels:
  2. Construction.
  3. Documentation.

What is ArchiCAD template?

A template is a read-only project file with extension tpl. It contains all project preferences settings, placed elements and tool default settings of the project. ArchiCAD is shipped with a default template file together with the default library.

How difficult is ArchiCAD?

ArchiCAD is not the easiest software, but it is much more user-friendly and accessible than e.g. AutoCAD. However, you try to do quite complex things (create a 3D model of a building) from the very beginning in ArchiCAD, while in a first AutoCAD course you usually draw a few 2D lines… which obviously is easier to do.