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Working in Tool Settings Dialog Boxes

Tool settings dialog boxes can be accessed from the Toolbox, the Info Box palette, or from context menus. They contain the settings that define the appearance and parameters of the elements drawn using the tools. To open a Tool Settings dialog box, do one of the following: •Double-click ...

Energy Evaluation Report Dialog

After the dynamic energy simulation is finished, the Evaluation Report dialog appears. Use the controls on the left side to customize certain aspects of the Energy Performance Evaluation report’s content before saving it.   The right side of the dialog contains a preview of the ...

Create BIMx Hyper-Model from Publisher

You may need to optimize the ARCHICAD model before saving it in BIMx format to ensure the best possible performance. See BIMx: Notes on Model Data, Size, Textures and Shadows. Step 1: Create Publisher Set Use the Organizer mode of the Publisher to create the desired Publisher Set: assemble ...

Layout Workflow: Larger Projects

In larger architectural practices which handle large, multi-building projects, it may be more practical to break down the large project into smaller entities. Each of these subordinate entities (for example, buildings located on the same site) will then constitute a project file, which can still ...

Secondary Dimensions (Add-On)

The Secondary Dimensions function allows you to add metric unit equivalents to dimension values displayed in feet and inches, and vice versa. The Secondary Dimensions menu is located at Document > Annotation. Note: If your program does not display the Secondary Dimensions menu, ...

Post Component Settings (Posts/Inner Posts/Balusters)

This panel is available in the Settings dialogs of all Post-type Railing components: Posts, Inner Posts and Balusters. Available controls depend on the selected Post component (e.g. Built-in, Profiled, Revolved). Some of the key controls are described here. Post 2D Symbol Type Select a ...

Define Top Link for Wall, Column, Zone or Stair

You have the option to link the top of certain elements (Wall, Column, Zone, Stair), to a story. This top link is defined relative to element’s Home Story (Home+1, Home+2, etc.). (By default, the element top is linked to one story above its Home Story). If you later modify the ...

Display Order

When drawing a Project with ARCHICAD, overlapping elements will be drawn according to a specified stacking order. By default, elements are stacked in an order typically used in architectural drawings. By default, stacking order is determined by element classes, of which there are six. ...

Shortcuts

The shortcut keys in effect are defined by your Work Environment settings. View/Print List of Keyboard Shortcuts 1.Go to Options > Work Environment > Keyboard Shortcuts 2.Click the Show Shortcut List in Browser button at the bottom of the Keyboard Shortcut Preview Panel. ...

Toolbars

A toolbar is a collection of commands and/or menus displayed in icon or text form and grouped by topic. It’s a good way to easily access frequently used commands, by theme.   The “Edit Elements” Toolbar Display Toolbar Open a Toolbar from Window > Toolbars. Or ...