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Design Concept Presentation with ARCHICAD
In this article we want to provide some tips and tricks to supplement or enhance architectural drawings.
Geometry Conversion for IFC Import
File > Interoperability > IFC > IFC Translators
Choose a Translator for Import and open the Geometry Conversion preset.
Use this dialog box to define how to convert the geometry of IFC elements imported to ARCHICAD.
Building Elements
Convert to:
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Environment Settings (Energy Evaluation)
Open this dialog box from the Model Review Palette’s pop-up at the top right; or from Design > Energy Evaluation > Environment Settings.
The Environment Settings dialog contains:
•Settings: Location and Climate, Grade Level, Soil Type, Surroundings
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Building Energy Model View
The Energy Model Review of the Energy Evaluation feature only works on visible elements; therefore it is necessary to define an ARCHICAD view dedicated to the energy model. Use layer visibility to achieve the view you need. Make sure that zones are visible.
Note: Marquee selection does ...
Calculation of Projected Component/Skin Area
Use the Projected Component/Skin Area field to calculate the area of any components of basic, composite or profiled elements.
Note: Morphs and basic non-veneer columns are an exception: skin area cannot be calculated for these elements.
Both Skin/Component Volume and Area are available as ...
Partial Structure Display Settings: Effect on Elements
This page contains element-specific information on the effect of Partial Structure Display.
Columns In Partial Structure Display
Zones and Partial Structure Display
Floor Plan Cover Fills in Partial Structure Display
Dimensions in Partial Structure Display
Intersections of Partially ...
Align Elements
Use this menu (Edit > Align) to align selected elements with each other, or to a custom-drawn target line, using a variety of criteria:
•Align elements right or left;
•Align elements to the top or bottom;
•Center elements vertically or horizontally;
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Geometry Conversion for IFC Import
Use this dialog box to define how to convert the geometry of IFC elements imported to ARCHICAD.
Building Elements
Convert to:
...
Environment Settings (Energy Evaluation)
Open this dialog box from the Model Review Palette’s pop-up at the top right; or from Design > Energy Evaluation > Environment ...