Adding Contours to a Mesh in ARCHICAD
Here's a quick tutorial on how to add contours to a Mesh in ARCHICAD.
Showing Section Markers in Elevations in ARCHICAD
Do you know how to show Section Markers in Elevations in ARCHICAD? Here's a video showing you the most efficient way to do it.
Online ARCHICAD Training by BIM6x
We need more online ARCHICAD training options. Take a moment to read about why Link Ellis and Chris Clark have created ArchiBoost.
Modeling Foundations and Footings in ARCHICAD
Today I decided a blog comment would be easiest explained in video format: foundations and footings in ARCHICAD.
Control Joints and Strong Air in ARCHICAD
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 training advice from Ken Good
Ken started using ARCHICAD in the 1990's, and since that time has spent over 15,000 hours training individuals and groups of up to 200 throughout the UK.
DWG output from ARCHICAD via Worksheets
A brilliant way to get bullet proof DWG output from ARCHICAD. Your archaic DWG using consultants will be amazed and extremely happy with the results.
ArchiCAD Rendering Tutorial and the Shoegnome Open Template 18.2
In addition to releasing the latest version of my Shoegnome Open Template, I've also recorded an ArchiCAD Rendering Tutorial video.
ArchiCAD Basics: Undo and Redo
In this blog post I convince you to watch an (almost) 11 minute video on the Undo and Redo commands in ArchiCAD by talking to you about time travel.
ArchiCAD Interactive Schedule video Tutorial – Part 1 of n+1
A video discussing various aspects of creating a nice looking and functional window schedule in ArchiCAD using the Interactive Schedule.
Parameter Transfer in ArchiCAD
Parameter Transfer in ArchiCAD (eyedropper and syringe) is an ultra basic concept. I really hope you already know everything I discuss in this video.
Custom Empty Openings in ArchiCAD
Creating custom empty openings in ArchiCAD is fairly easy. And it's a great introduction into object making.
Black and White 3D Documents in ArchiCAD
Someone asked me a simple question. So I recorded about 13 minutes of answers: it's time to talk about Black and White (and red) 3D Documents in ArchiCAD.
ArchiCAD Videos by ArchiLINK
Last week I shared 3 ArchiCAD videos. How about 9 more from one of my favorite ArchiCAD users?
Complex Profile Siding in ArchiCAD
Once I figured out this technique to create Complex Profile siding in ArchiCAD, my models became about 20% cooler.
Interior Elevation TOOL in ArchiCAD
My ArchiCAD videos tend to come in pairs. Here's the follow up to yesterday's video. In this video I focus more on the Interior Elevation Tool itself.
Interior Elevations in ArchiCAD
Do you need to create Interior Elevations in ArchiCAD? Of course you do. We all do. Are you creating them in the best possible way? Watch this video and find out. Got something to add? Share your tips in the
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
Guest Blogger Djordje Grujic: Untangling the Arcane Secrets of GDL
"The sea is dangerous and its storms terrible, but these obstacles have never been sufficient reason to remain ashore
The Basics of making a Movie from ArchiCAD
I'd been meaning to record a video on the basics of making a movie from ArchiCAD for a long time. Yesterday a former colleague and friend was asking where she could find such a video to teach her how to
Anything You can Do, I can Do Better: taking materials from SketchUp to ArchiCAD
I expect to have dozens of people argue against that title. But I sure bet it caught your attention. The real point is that most architectural software has something to teach us about our own preferred program. The examples are
The Organizer… aka the Navigator’s Big Brother
I actually mean both Big Brother as in your wise male sibling who was born before you AND that all seeing eye of some over arching organization. The Organizer is pretty awesome and powerful like that. I cover a lot