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How to create a custom toobar
I have taken all of the functions I use constantly within the Cadimage menu & created a toolbar at the bottom of the screen to save me from having to go through the menu improving productivity, you...
View ArticleCoverings Hotfix is now available
The Coverings tool for V16 has been updated & released as a hotfix for V16 This fix includes a lot of elements hidden from the user interface… but the end result is that the Coverings tool is a lot...
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Need a bit more workspace – enable full screen
If you have ever felt that the status bar at the bottom of the Window title bar are taking away from precious workspace you can turn them off… Quickest way is to do this is CTRL+\ – this is only...
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Waitangi Day
We will closed Wednesday February 6th to celebrate Waitangi Day (New Zealand’s National Day) We will be open again on Thursday the 7th of February
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Check your models for consistency
But did you know that there is software out there that can check your ArchiCAD Virtual model for any conflicts and discrepancies. Solibri, for example, has the ability to check your model for...
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ArchiCAD Hotfix is out!!
The long anticipated ArchiCAD Hotfix is out ArchiCAD Hotfix #3 for ArchiCAD 16 And ArchiCAD Hotfix #5 for ArchiCAD 15 These fix a LOT of issues, so if your having speed, graphics, teamwork issues you...
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Where to place your reference lines?
There are no hard and fast rules about which side of the wall the reference line should be on. However a good rule of thumb to follow is to keep the reference line to the outside of your building for...
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Locking Layers
When in the Layer Settings dialogue box (Ctrl+L PC, or cmd+L for Mac) you can Lock layers off within a layer combination once items have been placed, i.e Roof Slabs, Floor Slabs, Meshes etc, this is...
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Finishing off walls in 2D
Ever had a situation where a wall has to terminate inside a room? Heres a simple way to make that look a little tidier. The wall end tool allows to wrap your lining around the end of the wall, giving...
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Wall Covering is Storey Sensitive
In plan view a wall can be set to visible on all relevant stories. For each storey, the wall will display with the doors and windows that belong to that storey. Other openings will not be shown. The...
View ArticleArchiCAD 16 Hotfix #3 3482 Update
ArchiCAD have removed Hotfix #3 due to several critical issues We understand a lot of people were awaiting this hotfix and were quick to download and install it At this stage the only way to rollback...
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Minimal Spaces
Did you know that the Cadimage Door and Window Builder can show minimal space requirements around doors? Especially handy when designing things like accessible bathrooms etc.
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Dont need all of the object? Use Objective to split it up
If you have ever wanted to split an object it can be easily done with the Objective tool that is available along with the Cadimage range of tools For example, take a standard ArchiCAD chair then go to...
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Wall Covering 2D Symbol Options
The plan view symbol of the Cadimage Wall Covering can show or hide trims and sills. If you don’t want to show these items on a particular covering, go to the Display Options > Plan View Symbol page...
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Defining the site within Energy Evaluation
By default the site will set to be level at sea level with ArchiCAD’s Energy Evaluation To change this go to Design>Energy Evaluation>Environment Settings: If your site is level then you can...
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Show Elevation Markers in Detail
If you are creating a Detail and you want your Interior Elevation Markers to show in the Detail: Open the Detail Settings and uncheck the Copy Construction Elements Only check box.
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EcoDesigner Star
For our local New Zealand customers ArchiCAD 16′s Energy Evaluation is designed to perform quick Energy Demand Calculations This is really useful for conceptual design & when it starts to get into...
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User defined Guide Line shortcut keys
To add a user defined Guide Line Segment use Shift + ` (the button next to 1, above Tab) To force a Guide Line mid command (i.e. when placing a wall) use just “`”. Start to place your wall, hover over...
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Roof Covering 2D Symbol
The Roof Covering can display different details in plan views (cladding, soffits, flashings, gutters, etc.) depending on its location relative to the current storey. For instance, in the covering’s...
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Zone boundaries with open plan spaces
The best method to place zones is the Inner Edge method This means the zone ‘connects’ with all its bounding elements So if you update or move the walls, a simple Update Zones command will update all...
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