Shoegnome Open Template v23.2 plus coffee tumblers
I have an update to my template AND beautiful 8 oz tumblers for you.
Live Online Webinar: Introducing ARCHICAD — Rhino — Grasshopper Connection
Do you want to know more about the ARCHICAD — Rhino — Grasshopper Connection? This webinar is for you.
Rhino-Grasshopper ARCHICAD Connection public beta
You'll need to be on a PC (because there's no Mac Grasshopper), but this is amazing. Grasshopper+ARCHICAD = Winning it.
Modelport by AECobjects.com now available for ARCHICAD 19
The Modelport add-on by AECobjects provides a way to import 3DS, DAE, FBX, and OBJ files directly into ARCHICAD and is now available for ARCHICAD 19.
GRAPHISOFT Announces Rhinoceros – ArchiCAD Connection
Now you can go directly from Rhinoceros to ArchiCAD.
Seattle ArchiCAD User Group — April 30th, 2015
It's time for another Seattle ArchiCAD User Group. We're going to talk about add-ons, 3rd party Objects, and other things that don't come with the default installation of ArchiCAD. Read on for all the details. Come join us!
Modelport by AECobjects.com
The Modelport add-on by AECobjects provides a way to import 3DS, DAE, FBX, and OBJ files directly into ArchiCAD.
Guest Blogger James Badcock: Modify Reference Line and Plane in ArchiCAD 17
Curious about all the changes big and small in ArchiCAD 17? Read what developer James Badcock has to say about Modify Reference Line and Plane in AC17.
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.
KUBUS launches BCF Managers for both ArchiCAD & Revit
Are you familiar with Building Collaboration Format? The BCF Managers for ArchiCAD and Revit bring this functionality directly to your BIM authoring tool.
AEC (UK) BIM Protocols – ArchiCAD
Thanks to Rob Jackson of Bond Bryan Architects for sharing this with me. "The UK has developed a protocol document designed for use with BIM projects, known as the AEC (UK) BIM Protocols. The set of documents builds on the guidelines and
Guest Blogger Kata Danis: Reinforcement plans in ArchiCAD
ArchiCAD is considered to be a modeling program for architects only. We at Eptar Ltd. however do not think that is the case. We believe that ArchiCAD can be made capable of handling not only architects' but other designers' preferences
Guest Blogger Kata Danis: [eptar] Tiling Accessory for ArchiCAD
Creating wall and floor tiling plans in ArchiCAD Creating wall and floor tiling plans in ArchiCAD can be a troublesome task. The abilities of built-in elements and textures of ArchiCAD are limited when it comes to modelling and arranging tiles. In
Guest Blogger Mark Beauman: World of BIM
There are a few websites now that offer free BIM content from manufacturers But there has never been a central point where architects, engineers and construction related professionals can access commercial BIM content through a flexible platform. It is for this
Cobbler’s Workbench Revision #3
My ArchiCAD Resources Page is approaching its first birthday. To know why I started this list, here's an explanation. And if you think there's a website I should include e-mail me. Only two additions right now, but at least one
Simple Addon – seriously all of them for $19.95?
I will no longer listen to anyone bitch about how much it sucks that in ArchiCAD we can't copy 3D elements in Sections or Elevations. I'm sure one day Graphisoft will give us this feature, though it's not high on
OrthoGraph gets +1 dimension
2012 is way more interesting than 2011 Are you familiar with Orthograph? OrthoGraph Architect for iPad (which was only released Fall 2011) is getting an upgrade: the 3D preview. This will assist surveying with the ability to reach and change the properties
The Cobbler’s Workbench – Revision #1
Within 48 hrs of posting The Cobbler's Workbench, I had a large list of additional sites to add to my ArchiCAD resources page. Thank you to everyone who shared their favorite sites with me. Below is a list of sites
The Cobbler’s Workbench
Visit Shoegnome's ArchiCAD Resource Page Version 1.3 So I had an idea a few weeks ago. I'd create a second website. It'd have a comprehensive list of websites that had ArchiCAD content on them --objects, add-ons, templates, tutorials, etc. It'd be
OrthoGraph ArchiCAD Import Module SE has launched
This is great news from last week. Now you can start using OrthoGraph on the iPad with direct, NATIVE export to ArchiCAD for under about 150 euros. Note, you'll need both OrthoGraph ArchiCAD Import Module SE (99 euros) and Orthograph
OrthoGraph ArchiCAD Import Module has been unleashed
A bit more exciting news about OrthoGraph, from their blog: Many of our users have asked and we listened. The beta version of OrthoGraph ArchiCAD Import Module has just been released, a dedicated application for extending ArchiCAD to read OrthoGraph Architect's
OrthoGraph Architect for the iPad has been released!
So yes this official press release is about a month old, but October was a crazy month at Shoegnome World Headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. Watch the video; OrthoGraph looks FREAKING AWESOME. I'd love to get my hands on a
PolyCount Add-On and Airships
In preparation for my BIMx entry, I spent some time reading up on BIMx Optimization on the ArchiCADwiki. One of the suggestions is to download the PolyCount Add-On. You can download it here. When you're building a file for export
From AutoCAD (to ArchiCAD) to SketchUp… a race
Recent History Over the past few months I've made a couple of terrain models in ArchiCAD 14 and then exported them to SketchUp 8. At first this was done to figure out a way to collaborate with a fellow architect
SimpleAddOn.com
Frustrated that you can't copy or mirror 3D elements in section or elevation windows? Wish ArchiCAD would add zone information in sections and also automatically dimension walls, slabs, etc. in section and elevation as well? Well wait no longer. Check out