Archicad Tutorial #95: Importing and Cleaning up Objects in Archicad
October 23, 2023
Cleaning up imported Objects in Archicad is fairly easy. Just follow these steps.
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Shoegnome Open Template v23 for ARCHICAD 23
January 9, 2020
The seventh iteration of the Shoegnome Open Template for ARCHICAD is now available. Learn about the latest changes to my template and then download it.
Parametric Ceiling Object Tool for ARCHICAD
June 27, 2016
Kristian Bursell just launched the first ARCHICAD related Kickstarter Campaign. It’s for an amazingly flexible Ceiling Object. Learn how you can help.
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).
GRAPHISOFT Announces Rhinoceros – ArchiCAD Connection
April 30, 2015
Now you can go directly from Rhinoceros to ArchiCAD.
What does your BIM content say about you?
November 3, 2014
Luke Johnston, the former Marketing and Development Manager for the Britex Group (Australia) has some great advice for BIM content creators.
BIM Content With Too Much Detail — It’s All Your Fault
February 20, 2014
Are you frustrated with all the over detailed BIM content out there? Or all the under detailed content? It’s all your fault. Luke explains why.
Modlar is looking for BIM users in San Francisco, CA
February 18, 2014
Modlar is looking for new and innovative ways to provide BIM information to their subscribers. Would you be willing to come into their office in San Francisco, CA and provide feedback on how you utilize BIM on Wednesday February 19th, 2014 or Thursday February 20th, 2014?
Guest Blogger Kristian Bursell: Nasty ArchiCAD Models
September 16, 2013
Guest Blogger Kristian Bursell shares his thoughts on free ArchiCAD content from manufacturers.
Guest Blogger Kristian Bursell: ARCHICAD GDL vs REVIT FAMILIES
August 13, 2013
Recently I spent a great deal of time working with Revit Families (RFA’s) to determine their capabilities. I approached this endeavor with no bias; as most mathematicians will tell you, it is all about potential with personal preference a liability. Though I could write a book on the topic of ArchiCAD GDL vs Revit Families I’m going to be as brief as possible and hopefully expand in later posts. Basic
Guest Blogger Djordje Grujic: Untangling the Arcane Secrets of GDL
July 17, 2013
“The sea is dangerous and its storms terrible, but these obstacles have never been sufficient reason to remain ashore… Unlike the mediocre, intrepid spirits seek victory over those things that seem impossible… it is with an iron will that they embark on the most daring of all endeavours… to meet the shadowy future without fear and conquer the unknown.” Ferdinand Magellan, Explorer (c.1520) Every time I think of GDL, the
Guest Blogger Willard Williams: Review of the Better Detail Marker by Master Script
June 28, 2013
The Better Detail Marker for ArchiCAD by Master Script is an awesome little tool to add to your box. Â The Object basically allows you to adjust how the tail will look while removing the arrow at the markers’ head. Â The stock ArchiCAD detail markers have limited adjustments of various types of marker heads but few tail options for the Object. Â Our preference within our drawing standards is to have a
Creating 2D Symbols for ArchiCAD Objects
May 30, 2013
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 over in this new video. I’m assuming if you’re watching this video, then you’ve already seen that one or the recent videos by Eric Bobrow (links in previous post).
Adventures in GDL — guest blogger Kristian Bursell shares the origins of CADSwift
January 11, 2012
I officially entered the building design realm through the Architecture and Environmental Design course at the University of Canberra. After constantly being told that my ideals were that of a dreamer I became unsure of myself and decided the safe option was to follow the notions of friends, family and university Lecturer’s on “what life is”. However I felt nothing when I reached the milestones they said would bring fulfilment;
You are going to give Master Script 80 Euros; And be VERY happy you did
September 26, 2011
An interesting offer… I’ve been trying to figure out how to write this review for weeks. Okay months. Jeroen de Bruin of Master Script first contacted me about writing a review for Total Zone and Total Marker on July 26th. I was flattered and thrilled. I warned him it’d be a little while. I wanted to use Total Marker and Total Zone in a project. Flipping through features and dreaming
Adventures in GDL – guest blogger Jeroen de Bruin talks about being a GDL Specialist
August 28, 2011
My adventure started after finishing a bachelor in architecture and working in several architects’ offices. I found that drafting in 2D really annoyed me: First draw the floor plan, then the elevations, manually add in shadows… and then the architect changes the design and you start over again. Those painstaking hours of checking if the elevation matched the floor plan… If only there had been an ArchiCAD feature like Trace
Rabbit Hole Blog
February 9, 2011
Okay. Time to learn GDL. Check out Rabbit Hole Falling into GDL. It’s a new blog with a beautiful name by ArchiCAD-Talk regular Erich. It was started just last month (January 2011). There are only 3 posts so far, but they are good and clear. I’m not sure I could handle more than a few blog posts a month about GDL. My brain might explode. I need to start using