3D Navigation advice for Archicad Users
Being able to navigate the 3D window in Archicad is super basic, but also extremely important.
Graphic Overrides, Electrical Plans, and More
Graphic Overrides are one of my favorite Archicad features. Check out this video and see how I use them to create beautiful electrical plans.
Modeling shower floors with the Mesh Tool in Archicad
The Mesh tool is great for modeling shower floors in Archicad (or any other floor/roof condition with a flat bottom and a sloped top).
Archicad Tutorial #95: Importing and Cleaning up Objects in Archicad
Cleaning up imported Objects in Archicad is fairly easy. Just follow these steps.
Archicad Tutorial #94: Area Calculations for Wall Area by Zone
More proof that Quantity take-offs in Archicad are surprisingly easy
Archicad Tutorial #93: Area Calculations for Siding and Flooring
In this video I share how to create quick area calculations for siding and flooring in Archicad. Quantity take-offs in Archicad are way easier than you think.
Archicad Tutorial #92: Copy and Paste, Embedded Libraries, and Master_GDL Viruses
In this Archicad tutorial video I talk about copying between different templates, moving objects between files, and the horrors of Master_GDL Objects.
Shoegnome Open Template v26.31 for Archicad 26
In this small update to my Shoegnome Open Template for Archicad 26, I fix a long standing graphic issue with existing door leaf display.
Find and Select in Archicad 26
Criteria Sets for Find & Select are a powerful, underused feature in Archicad.
Starting an Archicad Project with the Shoegnome Open Template
This video covers the basics of the Shoegnome Open Template for Archicad. From how to start using it to what it includes.
Front Porch case study in Archicad 25
This Archicad stair is made out of five columns, three railings, and one beam. Check out the video to learn more.
Image Based Objects in Archicad
Trees in your Archicad model can really enhance the sense of place, if those tree objects don't look like garbage.
Baseboard and Crown Molding in Archicad
Baseboard and Crown Molding are super easy to model in Archicad. Here's a quick video on the best method.
Window and Door Customization in Archicad
In this video I hope to improve your knowledge and usage of windows and doors in Archicad.
Arches and Door Trim in Archicad
What happens when you need a complicated arched opening or trim around a door that isn't available in the default Archicad library?
Shoegnome Open Template v23.31 and Archicad modeling tips
In addition to updating the Shoegnome Open Template, I've also recorded a video discussing various Archicad modeling tips.
Adding 2D to Sections and Details in ARCHICAD
Sections and Details in ARCHICAD require a combination of 2D and 3D information. This blog post talks how to handle the 2D.
ARCHICAD Roof Construction Techniques
In this video I discuss how to I prefer to model roof assemblies in ARCHICAD.
Model Speed, Complex Profiles, adding Fills, and a Quick Video
Complex Profiles need to be built correctly or they can cause a lot of problems in an ARCHICAD model. Here's one simple technique to remember.
Mitering Roofs in ARCHICAD
This two minute video will show you how to miter roofs in ARCHICAD. This is one of my favorite, little known techniques.
ARCHICAD Site Models: Images on Meshes
Aligning 3D textures in ARCHICAD allows us to create stunning site models with little effort.
ARCHICAD Elevations: turning on and off color
With the latest update to ARCHICAD 20, we can now turn color and shadows on/off with Graphic Overrides in any ARCHICAD elevation.
Wall Tool Construction Method Techniques
Making walls in ARCHICAD is one of the most basic functions, and one of the first things we all learn how to do. And yet
Exporting Objects from a Loaded Library in ARCHICAD
Here's a quick tutorial on how to export an Object from one ARCHICAD file and add it to another.
Adding Contours to a Mesh in ARCHICAD
Here's a quick tutorial on how to add contours to a Mesh in ARCHICAD.