ArchiCAD Field Guide How To... Part 1

Introduction.

The mactify team is made up of experienced architects and designers. 

We care about simplicity, we care about doing what we do the right way and we love efficiency. So much so that we spend our time making products and providing services that we believe to be invaluable to you.


This Field Guide is the culmination of our philosophy.


It has been written and designed to make you familiar with the software we and you use daily without being overwhelming. It provides the most relevant information for everything that you are likely to need. We do this by giving you straightforward information, Tips & Tricks along best practice workflows directly from seasoned users. 


ArchiCAD Field Guide: How To. Part 1

This field guide contains a selection of step-by-step guides that take you through some everyday ArchiCAD tasks. 


Part 1 focuses on Project setup, Attributes, Stairs, Elevations, Section & Details as well as how to best approach modelling.


How to setup your project.

How to setup Attributes. (amongst many others Surfaces, Layer Combinations & Priorities)

How to Import Consultants Drawings.

How to use 2d Drawing Tools.

How to model the site.

How to setup Site restrictions.

How to setup a Grid.

How to approach Optioneering.

How to make and place a Hotlink.

How to draw an apartment.

How to approach Split levels / Mezzanines.

How to create and edit Stairs.

How to setup Elevations & Sections.

How to setup Details.


Before.

ArchiCAD Field Guide Advanced.


Next up.

ArchiCAD Field Guide How-to. Part 2

ArchiCAD Field Guide Guru.


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