An Introduction to Modeling Rocks and Boulders in ArchiCAD
Jared Banks wrote up this article and recorded a quick video tutorial on modeling rocks and boulders in ArchiCAD, using imported elements from SketchUp and/or the Morph Tool.
ArchiCAD STAR(T) 2015 Released; Powerful Entry Level BIM Solution
GRAPHISOFT North America has shipped ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2015, the latest version of its entry-level yet full-fledged BIM solution, available at a very competitive price. It is powered by the technology of ArchiCAD 18 yet tailored to the unique needs of smaller practices, home builders and contractors.
MASTERS of ArchiCAD SUMMIT – ground-breaking online conference Feb. 5 & 6
Masters of ArchiCAD from around the world share their expertise, passion, and the wisdom of experience in the first-ever MASTERS of ArchiCAD SUMMIT. Broadcast live over two days, recordings will also be available. Early-bird registration now open.
Masterclass Tip – Placing Hotlinked Modules
A series of tips posted by Graphisoft South Africa, this is Tip #3 in their current series… Hotlinks provide a superb way to manage repetitive structures in ArchiCAD. For instance, if you have a series of similar structures on the same project, you do not have to edit each structure to add, remove, mirror, etc. a detail.
ArchiCAD Tutorial | More Realistic Interior Views Using Backdrop Photos for Context
Make views from inside your ArchiCAD model feel more natural by showing the actual site as you look out the windows. Create a surprisingly realistic visual context for your model.
ArchiCAD is BIM Product of the Year in the UK Fourth Year in a Row
ArchiCAD 18 won the prestigious BIM Product of the Year title in Construction Computing Magazine Awards. In addition, GRAPHISOFT’s BIMx was the runner up for Mobile Technology of the Year, while ArchiCAD 18 was runner up for Product of the Year.
aecobjects | Extending ArchiCAD’s Library
Introducing MODELPORT… The One & Only OBJ and FBX Object Importer for ArchiCAD. Get access to thousands of free objects online with smooth surfaces and clean 2D symbols.
GRAPHISOFT BIM 2015 North America User Conference
Graphisoft hosts its second large user event in Las Vegas in March, two days of education, innovation and fun! It’s your chance to learn from industry visionaries, GRAPHISOFT product experts and your peers.
3D Details and Automated Specification by Timothy Ball RIBA at ArchiCAD Summer School
Video re-work of a presentation given to Archicad Summer School 2014 in Cardiff showing some ideas about 3D details and use of IFC parameters to create an automated specification.
ArchiCAD Winter School – January 24-31, 2015
ArchiCAD Winter School is an event created by users for users. ArchiCAD Users Association International is behind the organisation which ensures that the whole event and the programme are user-centric. Early bird registration runs thru November 23.
Filter and Cut Elements in 3D: A Hidden Gem
Another great tips and tricks article by Jared Banks on the Graphisoft Blog. ArchiCAD 17 added powerful new options to this old standby that is far more powerful than most users are aware of.
Nemetschek (owner of Graphisoft) Acquires Bluebeam for $100 Million
Bluebeam Software Inc. is the leading developer of PDF-based collaboration solutions for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. With this acquisition, Nemetschek strongly reinforces its market presence in North America.