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Quick Key Tuesday: Drag multiple copies shortcut keys

To Drag Multiple Copies of an element, select it and activate the Drag command Ctrl + D (PC) or Command + D (Mac) then use the multiple copy shortcut key; Ctrl + Alt (PC) or Command + Alt (Mac).  You...

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Fit in Window

The Shortcut key to Fit in Window (Zoom to Extents) is Ctrl+’ (for PC) or Command+’ (for Mac) OR you can hit the icon above the Status Bar OR you can simply double click on your mouse wheel.

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What is Background Updating?

Background Updating was introduced in ArchiCAD 19 – but what is it? It is actually pretty smart and one of the things that make ArchiCAD faster than previous versions.  Background Updating is when...

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Hide label With Associated Element

ARCHICAD 19 onwards now allow you to hide a label with its associated element. By ticking the option in Label Selection Settings, the Label will automatically be hidden when you hide the layer where...

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Downloads for ArchiCAD

Additional resources for ArchiCAD are available on the Graphisoft website.  To access this from ArchiCAD, go to Help? ArchiCAD Downloads

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How to go back to the last Tool from the Arrow

All ArchiCAD users learn pretty quickly that pressing ESC often enough switches you from whatever Tool is active to the Arrow Tool… but what if you then want to go back to the last Tool? To switch from...

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Quickly Edit Composites

If you want to edit the Composite Settings quickly, select one element (Wall, Roof, Slab) then right click and choose Edit Selected Composite…

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Quick Key Tuesday – W

Want to toggle between the arrow tool and the last selected tool? Press the w key

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IFC Exchange Best Practices

Some great IFC best practice topics on the help center. https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/tips/open-bim/ifc-exchange-best-practices/

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Algorithmic Design Meets BIM

Who’s been playing with Rhino and Grasshopper? https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/tips/collaboration/grasshopper-archicad-live-connection-2/grasshopper-archicad-tools/  If you’re not sure what all the...

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