A Tale of Exploding PDFs
February 21, 2017
Guest blogger Ferenc Traser returns to talk about exploding PDFs in ARCHICAD. When Ferenc isn’t guest blogging, he can be found working as a Product Designer at GRAPHISOFT.
ARCHICAD 19
Shoegnome Work Environment Bonus Video: creating the Tools Toolbar
July 29, 2016
Instead of using the Toolbox, I have created a custom toolbar for my Tools. Here’s how you can make a similar Toolbar.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — May 26th, 2016
May 10, 2016
At this month’s ARCHICAD user group, we are going to look back at ARCHICAD 19 and forward to ARCHICAD 20!
ARCHICAD Solo has limitations, and that’s great
March 27, 2016
Back in January 2016, GRAPHISOFT introduced ARCHICAD 19 Solo to the North American market. In our market, ARCHICAD Solo replaces ARCHICAD STAR(T).
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — March 3rd, 2016
February 8, 2016
It’s time for Seattle area ARCHICAD users to get together and talk shop. This month we’re going to talk about existing conditions and importing point clouds into ARCHICAD.
The Making of Point Clouds in ARCHICAD 19
January 19, 2016
This post is by Ferenc Traser, a Product Designer at GRAPHISOFT. In it, he talks about the development of Point Clouds in ARCHICAD 19 (and beyond).
Control Joints and Strong Air in ARCHICAD
December 17, 2015
Getting the most out of ARCHICAD and/or BIM is about finding the balance between the automation provided by the program and manual processes that give you complete control.
ARCHICAD is ‘BIM Product of the Year’ in the UK for the Fifth Year in a Row
December 2, 2015
This is the fifth year in a row that ARCHICAD has been honored with the top BIM product award. In addition, GRAPHISOFT took home the award for Company of the Year.
ARCHICAD 19 Update 4013 plus an update for ARCHICAD STAR(T) 2015
November 25, 2015
This Update provides an important fix to an error of ARCHICAD 19 Update build 4011: “199288: Snapping fails and causes wrong feedback and placement of elements in certain circumstances”.
Lasers, Drones, and BIM: Using Point Clouds and ARCHICAD to Document Historic Buildings
November 18, 2015
BIM can transform the entire process of design because we now have the modeling and simulation tools that the automotive aerospace and consumer electronics products sectors have had for years.
ARCHICAD 18 and ARCHICAD 19 Updates (compatibility updates for MAC OS X 10.11)
October 26, 2015
It’s finally the day you can stop working and upgrade to OSX 10.11. But first make sure to backup, update ARCHICAD 18 & 19, and say goodbye to ARCHICAD 17.
Shoegnome Shortcuts for ARCHICAD 19
October 23, 2015
When I upgraded to ARCHICAD 19, I completely redid all my keyboard shortcuts for ARCHICAD. I suggest you do the same.
Shoegnome Work Environment for ARCHICAD 19
October 23, 2015
Have you updated your Work Environment for ARCHICAD 19? I mean REALLY updated it? I have. Here’s a video and much, much more.
UK Construction Computing Awards 2015: Support your BIM
October 7, 2015
Wouldn’t it be nice for ARCHICAD and GRAPHISOFT to win some awards and show off their amazingness? Here’s one of your annual chances to make that happen.
Live Online Webinar: Introducing ARCHICAD — Rhino — Grasshopper Connection
September 30, 2015
Do you want to know more about the ARCHICAD — Rhino — Grasshopper Connection? This webinar is for you.
Portland ARCHICAD User Group — October 13th, 2015
September 28, 2015
I’m going to Portland! And there’s one thing I like to do when traveling for business: run ARCHICAD user groups! So let’s do it!
Rhino-Grasshopper ARCHICAD Connection public beta
September 15, 2015
You’ll need to be on a PC (because there’s no Mac Grasshopper), but this is amazing. Grasshopper+ARCHICAD = Winning it.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — September 30, 2015
September 4, 2015
Please note the special location. Check out the map below because if you’ve never been to CERC, it can be a bit tricky to find. Also while the official start time is 6:00 pm, I believe a few of us will be there closer to 5:00/5:30 setting up. So don’t be shy about arriving early.
Minnesota ARCHICAD User Group – September 18, 2015
August 28, 2015
It makes me so happy to write the words “I will be speaking at an ARCHICAD user group in Minnesota on September 18th”
Shoegnome Open Template for ARCHICAD 19
August 27, 2015
The Shoegnome Open Template for ARCHICAD 19 is finally here. Go get it!
The Clean Template for ARCHICAD
August 26, 2015
The Clean Template is a work of art and perhaps more useful than any other ARCHICAD template you’ll see this year.
GRAPHISOFT’s Marketing Campaign, “Faster than Ever” Wins Bronze Stevie ® Award in 2015 International Business Awards
August 19, 2015
GRAPHISOFT’s “Faster than Ever” marketing campaign for ARCHICAD 19 was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie ® Award in the Marketing Campaign of the Year
Modelport by AECobjects.com now available for ARCHICAD 19
July 31, 2015
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.
Fight for recognition: UK Construction Computing Awards 2015
July 15, 2015
Wouldn’t it be nice to win some awards and show off all your amazingness? Perhaps it’s time to nominate yourself for the UK Construction Computing Awards.
GRAPHISOFT Ships ARCHICAD 19 / Users can now download ARCHICAD 19
June 23, 2015
It’s time to download ARCHICAD 19. Or almost time, if your localization isn’t ready yet. Read on for details!
GRAPHISOFT’S BIMx and BIMx PRO Now Offer Extended Cloud Storage Access
June 22, 2015
This isn’t the GRAPHISOFT press release you wanted today, but it’s still good. BIMx and BIMx PRO now have extended cloud storage access and a few other great new features.
Basic Unchangeable Decisions
June 20, 2015
I look at the roads in Australia and think about BIM. It feels so simple and easy to declare that they are wrong and the majority of the world is right.
Seattle ARCHICAD 19 User Group — June 24, 2015
June 5, 2015
It’s June in Seattle. Let’s get together for an ARCHICAD user group and talk about the latest version, ARCHICAD 19!
Live Online Webinar: Introducing ARCHICAD 19 — Faster than Ever!
May 26, 2015
ARCHICAD 19 is now faster than ever! Learn more during this live online webinar.
ARCHICAD 19 — Faster than Ever
May 5, 2015
ArchiCAD 19 has been announced! Good luck being productive today. There’s a lot to read about and a lot of videos to watch on YouTube.
Become an ArchiCAD 19 Beta Tester
February 26, 2015
ArchiCAD 19. It just feels good to write that. Are you excited about what’s next? Do more than just dream about the next version. Apply to be a beta tester.