Three ARCHICAD updates, but probably not the ones you are looking for
These are not the updates you are looking for. Unless you use ARCHICAD 17 or ARCHICAD Solo. Sorry.
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix #8
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix #8 was released yesterday. It includes various fixes plus additional compatibility with OS X 10.10 Yosemite.
Compatibility notes: ArchiCAD on Mac OS X Yosemite (10.10)
I know you are excited about Mac OS X Yosemite. But slow down. You have a job to do, and need to be careful about any quirks that will eventually be ironed out in future hotfixs to ArchiCAD and updates
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix #7
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix-7 package (build 6004) was released today.
BIMx Docs pricing explained perfectly, well actually not really.
Are you a little confused about the BIMx Docs pricing change? I've got you covered. Check out the official press lease and my ultra clear explanation.
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.
Introducing the Shoegnome Open Template for ArchiCAD 17
Do you need a template for ArchiCAD? Why not try using mine. Welcome to the Shoegnome Open Template version 17.1.
Profile Manager in ArchiCAD 17
Graphisoft product designer James Badcock is back with a new blog post about the changes to the Profile Manager in ArchiCAD 17.
Goodbye Vista, we hardly knew you.
Are you still using Windows Vista to run ArchiCAD? Your days are numbered.
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix (build 5019) with EcoDesigner Star Trial
Download this latest Hotfix for ArchiCAD 17 to get access to an EcoDesigner Star Trial.
Auditing your ArchiCAD Model using Building Materials and Surfaces
I love this post. Guest Blogger Nathan Hildebrandt starts with Building Materials, then leads you down a path towards reinventing how you think about BIM and use ArchiCAD. It's a great example of how focusing on improving how you use
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix #5
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix-5 package (build 5014) was released today.
GRAPHISOFT Releases EcoDesigner STAR
GRAPHISOFT®, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) architectural software developer, has announced the launch of EcoDesigner STAR, the first software that places standard-compliant energy analysis in the heart of the architect's familiar BIM work environment. EcoDesigner STAR enables architects
Complex Profile Siding in ArchiCAD
Once I figured out this technique to create Complex Profile siding in ArchiCAD, my models became about 20% cooler.
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.
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix #4
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix-4 package (build 5005) was released today. You can read about all the details and download the hotfix (if your ArchiCAD isn't set to automatically notify you) here. The list of fixes is long and varied; it's worth
ArchiCAD 17 is BIM Product of the Year
BUDAPEST, November 27, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developer for architects, is proud to announce that ArchiCAD 17 has won the prestigious BIM Product of the Year award at the eighth annual Construction Computing Magazine
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
Compatibility note: ArchiCAD on Windows 8.1 and OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Do you use ArchiCAD on Windows? How about ArchiCAD on Windows 8.1? Or are you a Mac user who just upgraded to OS X 10.9 Mavericks? Here's what you need to know.
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix #2
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix-2 package (build 4005) was released today. You can read about all the details and download the hotfix (if your ArchiCAD isn't set to automatically notify you) here. The list of fixes is long and varied; it's worth
Building Materials advice from Two ArchiCAD Pros
Are you a little nervous about moving to the latest version of ArchiCAD? Are the mysteries of a whole new attribute a bit daunting? You are not alone. Here are two great resources for you to better understand what Building
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