A BIM Professional's Guide to Learning Archicad

Table of Contents

1. What Is Archicad and How Can You Learn It?
2. Getting Started with Archicad
3. Building a Basic Residential Model: Modeling the Construction Elements
4. Building a Basic Residential Model: Adding Roofs, Zones, Beams, and Columns
5. Building a Basic Residential Model: Modeling Openings, Stairs, and Objects
6. Basic Drafting and 2D Views
7. Adding Annotations and Creating 2D Output
8. Using Advanced Modeling Tools for Developed Design
9. Using Advanced System Tools for Designing Stairs and Curtain Walls
10. Using the Mesh Tool and Wizards to Finalize a Design
11. Using Advanced Attributes and the Renovation Tool for a Wider Design Range
12. 2D Construction Drawings and 3D Views with Linked Annotations
13. Data Extraction and Visualization
14. Automating the Publication of BIM Extracts
15. The Various Visualisation Techniques in Archicad
16. Appendix: Some Final Tips and Tricks