Daniel Dusoswa, Chairman of ACUA (ArchiCAD Users Association), forwarded me Ray Elysee’s recap of the 2011 ArchiCAD Spring Academy. After reading it, I am even more jealous of everyone who was there. I hope that in coming years I’ll be able to attend and that some of us users in North America will create similar events on this side of the Atlantic. I want to thank Daniel and Ray for
In the next few months I’m planning to revamp the blog and website. I’ve spent the last year focusing on writing and getting the word out. Now it’s time, among other things, to update the about page and the ArchiCAD page to better reflect who I am and what the blog has evolved into, add links to my favorite ArchiCAD sites, etc. As the first step in that process I’d
Many of us will be downloading ArchiCAD 15 in a few days. In preparation, read this very exciting in depth look at ArchiCAD 15 from Architosh.
If you’ve already watched all the version 15 videos and are looking to fill your time until May 23rd, take a look at this entry on library migrations from the ArchiCAD wiki; it’s never too early to start thinking about how to make the transition to the latest version as smooth as possible.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post on groups in ArchiCAD. It has quickly become one of my most popular. If you haven’t read that post, you might want to start here. Well I’ve been thinking more about groups since then. And Link Ellis (one of my ArchiCAD heroes) offered some great additions to the list in this LinkedIn post. Below is a summary of Link’s thoughts (4.
The ArchiCAD 13 Hotfix (build 3835) addresses some important Teamwork problems including the one where the BIM server does not start properly after Hotfixing any server modules. Read the release notes for more information: ArchiCAD 13 Hotfix (Build 3835) The ArchiCAD 14 Hotfix (build 3862) addresses various Teamwork and non-Teamwork problems. Release Notes: ArchiCAD 14 Hotfix (Build 3862)
I don’t know if this is the full list yet, but you can read more and more about ArchiCAD 15.
Or at least you better. No one should be running ArchiCAD 6.5 on Windows 2000. It just doesn’t make sense. And it is a huge loss of value and wasted effort. No one should have to deal with plotmaker ever again. Ever. There is just no acceptable argument as to why someone would still want to use it. A few weeks ago, my brother Mike sent me a link to
BUDAPEST, May 3, 2011 — GRAPHISOFT announced today ArchiCAD 15, the latest version of its premium design software for architects. ArchiCAD 15 enriches architectural forms available for designers to unleash their creative minds. The new version also expands the scope of the BIM workflow to include renovation & refurbishment projects. “ArchiCAD 15 addresses architects in their native language with an innovative approach to handling design spaces and forms,” said Miklos
