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...
View ArticleFit 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.
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleHide 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...
View ArticleDownloads for ArchiCAD
Additional resources for ArchiCAD are available on the Graphisoft website. To access this from ArchiCAD, go to Help? ArchiCAD Downloads
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleQuickly 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…
View ArticleQuick Key Tuesday – W
Want to toggle between the arrow tool and the last selected tool? Press the w key
View ArticleIFC Exchange Best Practices
Some great IFC best practice topics on the help center. https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/tips/open-bim/ifc-exchange-best-practices/
View ArticleAlgorithmic 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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