Arches and Door Trim in Archicad
September 23, 2021
What happens when you need a complicated arched opening or trim around a door that isn’t available in the default Archicad library?
Tutorials
Shoegnome Open Template v23.31 and Archicad modeling tips
June 4, 2020
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
August 2, 2018
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
July 27, 2018
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
June 29, 2018
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
June 21, 2018
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
May 19, 2017
Aligning 3D textures in ARCHICAD allows us to create stunning site models with little effort.
ARCHICAD Elevations: turning on and off color
February 26, 2017
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
February 14, 2017
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…there are some hidden techniques that are worth discussion.