Invisible Beams… aka Rookie Mistake… aka Expert Trick
Hidden walls and beams can cut visible elements, and not all trimming is done with SEOs or the trim to roof command. This is most often seen by new users when they don't yet understand layer intersection groups and priority
Conditional Operators… aka Graphic Operators… aka POST 100
(note: if you read this before 11 pm on Sunday June 19th, 2011, you should reread it as I've made some important updates) In many 2D drawings (whether done by hand or flatcad) parts of objects are left undrawn for clarity.
MNAUG #12 Recap
Our March 2011 usergroup meeting was one of my favorites: there was a wonderful turn out and a lot of lively discussion. The main topic for this meeting was what is everyone doing to leverage BIM / ArchiCAD to get
Digging Tunnels through Mountains
A former colleague of mine, who was in the process of starting her own one-person firm, told me “I never liked drafting, I'm hoping to get someone else to do that.”
A quick word on details, cabinets, and walls
Do I use ArchiCAD to its fullest? Not even close. Is my work a combination of 2D & 3D? of course. Each project is more 3D and less 2D. However, it's not about 100% 3D vs. 100% 2D or 100%
I find 3.5/ is the Easiest
Whether you're using the the coordinate box or the tracker, there are a lot of ways to write a number. Some are easier than others. A quick rule of thumb is that ArchiCAD recognizes fractions as inches, whole numbers and
Benchmarking and the Endless Path of Improvement
Below is an excerpt from a draft of a document I'm putting together for my role as CAD / BIM Manager at SALA Architects: Competencies: Outside of the office standards, users will not learn or use the
Aesthetics of Production
I love design. But I must admit I am obsessed with production. On Friday a coworker and I went to view the Bearden Place competition entries at the University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center. (most of the entries