ARCHICAD modeling challenge: A Curved Wall with an Irregular Top
This is not my best video. I am sick and rambling, but it does teach you how to model a curved wall with an irregular top surface using ARCHICAD.
Shoegnome Work Environment for ARCHICAD 19
Have you updated your Work Environment for ARCHICAD 19? I mean REALLY updated it? I have. Here's a video and much, much more.
DWG output from ARCHICAD via Worksheets
A brilliant way to get bullet proof DWG output from ARCHICAD. Your archaic DWG using consultants will be amazed and extremely happy with the results.
Going from Feet to Meters and Switching ArchiCAD Libraries
I regularly get asked if there is a metric version of the Shoegnome Open Template-or if I have any plans to make one. I won't be making one, but you can do it. Here's how.
ArchiCAD Rendering Tutorial and the Shoegnome Open Template 18.2
In addition to releasing the latest version of my Shoegnome Open Template, I've also recorded an ArchiCAD Rendering Tutorial video.
Deleting Attributes and the One Layer Model
There are all sorts of interesting things you can do in ArchiCAD if you simplify your Attributes to almost zero. Here's where to start.
An Introduction to Modeling Rocks and Boulders in ArchiCAD
I recorded a quick video on modeling rocks and boulders in ArchiCAD, using imported elements from SketchUp and/or the Morph Tool.
ArchiCAD Basics: Undo and Redo
In this blog post I convince you to watch an (almost) 11 minute video on the Undo and Redo commands in ArchiCAD by talking to you about time travel.
ArchiCAD Basics: Align and Distribute
Align and Distribute are nothing new and I'm sure these commands are rarely (if ever) on anyone's Top 10 Most Important ArchiCAD Features list. But they are still quite valuable. Let me explain why, plus show you some basics in
ArchiCAD Interactive Schedule video Tutorial – Part 1 of n+1
A video discussing various aspects of creating a nice looking and functional window schedule in ArchiCAD using the Interactive Schedule.
Parameter Transfer in ArchiCAD
Parameter Transfer in ArchiCAD (eyedropper and syringe) is an ultra basic concept. I really hope you already know everything I discuss in this video.
How to Add IFC Properties to any element in ArchiCAD
Do you know how to add IFC Properties to any 3D element in ArchiCAD? You should. Here are two short videos that will show you how.
Monochromatic Models in ArchiCAD
In this video I talk about how to create monochromatic models in ArchiCAD. There are a few techniques and they all offer some great potential.
Custom Empty Openings in ArchiCAD
Creating custom empty openings in ArchiCAD is fairly easy. And it's a great introduction into object making.
Black and White 3D Documents in ArchiCAD
Someone asked me a simple question. So I recorded about 13 minutes of answers: it's time to talk about Black and White (and red) 3D Documents in ArchiCAD.
Complex Profile Siding in ArchiCAD
Once I figured out this technique to create Complex Profile siding in ArchiCAD, my models became about 20% cooler.
Interior Elevation TOOL in ArchiCAD
My ArchiCAD videos tend to come in pairs. Here's the follow up to yesterday's video. In this video I focus more on the Interior Elevation Tool itself.
Interior Elevations in ArchiCAD
Do you need to create Interior Elevations in ArchiCAD? Of course you do. We all do. Are you creating them in the best possible way? Watch this video and find out. Got something to add? Share your tips in the
SketchUp to ArchiCAD (a super quick video)
I'm always being asked how to get content from SketchUp to ArchiCAD. It couldn't be easier. Here's a video showing you how.
Pocket Door Display in ArchiCAD
A quick lesson on pocket doors in ArchiCAD. The video will also teach you a little about composites and niches.
Building Materials in ArchiCAD 17 – Video Two
Here's my second video on Building Materials in ArchiCAD 17. I pick up right where we left off in the last video.
Building Materials in ArchiCAD 17 – Video One
I asked on the Shoegnome Facebook page what my next ArchiCAD tutorial video should be about. There was some interest in Pen Sets, but the overwhelming majority of people wanted more on Building Materials in ArchiCAD 17. So here's the
Symbol Line Type Creation and Symbol Line Types in Composites
This video is in support of this BIM Engine post I wrote. You should read that post to understand more about what's going on. A few more notes: At the end of the video I say "copy in 3D". I meant
Creating 2D Symbols for ArchiCAD Objects
The most important ArchiCAD (Objects) video you'll watch in 2013 Back in February 2013 I made a tutorial video on making ArchiCAD Objects. If you haven't watched it, you should. It covers the basics of object making that I completely gloss
ArchiCAD Modeling Tips – BONUS VIDEO!
This is my third video on modeling chimneys in ArchiCAD. The first covered Complex Profiles and the second discussed the Morph Tool. A HUGE thank you to Gorazd Rajh of Pilon AEC (the reseller of ArchiCAD in Slovenia) for sharing