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ARCHICAD 24
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Install Guide for ARCHICAD 24
Install ARCHICAD
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Third-Party Prerequisites
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New Features in ARCHICAD 24
Integrated Design
Integrated Structural Analytical Model
Simplified Representation of Load-Bearing Construction
Automatic Generation of Structural Analytical Model
Exchange of Structural Analytical Model with Analysis Applications
Integrated MEP Modeler
Joint MEP Openings
MEP Modeler Enhancements
Model Checking
Physical Model Quality Check
Structural Analytical Model Quality Check
Model Check Report
Collaboration
Model Comparison
Compare 3D Models
Visualize Model Changes
Filter Changes
Manage Model Changes
Issue Management
Highlights and Suggestions
Creating Issues
Managing Issues
BIMcloud Enhancements for Issue Management
Support for BCF 2.1
Coordination
Geometry Exchange with Revit
Productivity
Content Library Update - New Residential Furniture Elements
Import and Use Revit Families as GDL Objects
Polyline editing functions refined
ARCHICAD option set values available as a 'pull-down menu' when exported to Excel
DGN v8 Support
Experimental Features
BIMx
Migrating to ARCHICAD 24
Migrating from Older Versions (ARCHICAD 8.1 through 17)
Migration of Rendering/Surface Settings to CineRender
Migration of Lights and Lamp Settings
Images from QuickTime Formats
Element Display in Interior Elevations
Building Materials: Collision Detection Setting
Building Materials: Attribute Migration Issues
Migrating EcoDesigner or Energy Evaluation Data
Priority-Based Element Intersections
Display of Transparent Elements
Walls, Zones, Columns: Toplink Option
Core-Based Reference Plane for Slab
Core-Based Wall Reference Line
Changed Renovation Features
Migrating Roofs and Skylights
VR Scenes and VR Objects No Longer Supported
Migration of Exported Options Files (.xml, .aat, .prf)
Find & Select Criteria Sets
Open Older (pre-13) Teamwork Files in ARCHICAD 24
Migrating Libraries and Objects from ARCHICAD 12 and Earlier
“Automatic” Home Story Setting Eliminated
Doors and Windows in Partial Structure Display
Lost IFC Data
Section/Elevation Marker Display
DXF/DWG Translator Changes in Converting ARCHICAD Fills
Migrate Projects Containing Hotlinks
Migrating PlotMaker Layout Books to ARCHICAD 24
Configuration
Start ARCHICAD
Create New Project
Open Recent Project(s)
Browse for a Project
Opening Legacy or Archive Projects: Manage Library Parts
Close Project
Save ARCHICAD Project
File Compression
ARCHICAD License Types
Sign In with GRAPHISOFT ID
Resolving Issues with Serial Numbers
Bug Reporter
Work Environment
Default Work Environment Profiles
Arranging Palettes, Toolbars and Windows
Set Window Background and Grid Line Color
Tab Bar
Transfer Settings Among Tabs
Quick Options Bar
Toolbox
Info Box
Menus
Toolbars
Shortcuts
Palettes
Pet Palettes
Template Files
Backup Files
Archive Projects
Create Support Package (Troubleshooting)
License Information
Opening Projects through a Network
Add-Ons and Goodies
Working Units
Project Location and Project North
Project Preferences
Scale
Attributes
Layers
About Layers
Quick Layers
Layer Combinations
Use Layers to Prevent Intersections
Use Separate Layer Settings for the Layout Book
Place All Elements on a Single “Active Layer” (Simulate AutoCAD Work Methods)
Lines
Fills
Building Materials
Composite Structures
Pen Sets
Apply a Pen Set
Redefine a Pen Set
Surfaces
About Surfaces
Override Surfaces With Surface Painter
Surface Painter Palette
Override Surfaces in Element Settings
Align 3D Texture
Default Texture Alignments/Reset Texture
Display of Surfaces in Renderings
Attribute Manager
Attribute Management Commands
Revert Changes in Attribute Manager
Attribute Manager: Editable Attribute Parameters
Layer Combinations and Layers (Attribute Manager)
Pen Sets and Pens (Attribute Manager)
Lines (Attribute Manager)
Fills (Attribute Manager)
Surfaces (Attribute Manager)
Building Materials (Attribute Manager)
Composites (Attribute Manager)
Profiles (Attribute Manager)
Zone Categories (Attribute Manager)
Cities (Attribute Manager)
MEP Systems (Attribute Manager)
Operation Profiles (Attribute Manager)
Missing Attributes
Find and Select Elements with Missing Attributes
Custom Attributes of GDL Objects
Delete and Replace Attributes in a Model
Libraries
Library Manager
Embedded Library
Add Objects to Embedded Library
Manage Embedded Objects
Linked Libraries
BIMcloud Libraries
Add BIMcloud Library
Manage BIMcloud Libraries
Remove Library from Project
Recommendations for Using Libraries
Troubleshooting Library Issues
Library Container File
Favorites
Apply a Favorite
Search Favorites
Create New Favorite
Redefine Favorite
Edit Settings of One or More Favorites
Missing Content in Favorite
Favorites Palette
Import/Export Favorites
Interaction
Navigation
How to Navigate Among ARCHICAD Views
Pop-up Navigator
Navigator Project Map
Navigator View Map
Zoom
Fit in Window
Set Orientation
Navigator Preview (2D)
Navigation in the 3D Window
Accessing 3D Navigation Commands
Explore Model (3D Navigation)
Orbit (3D Navigation)
Navigator Preview (3D)
3D Connexion Enabler
Navigator Palette
Organizer Palette
Clone a Folder in the View Map
Navigator Layout Book
Navigator Publisher
Access Views/Layouts from External ARCHICAD Project
Origins
Elevation Values in the Tracker
Selection
Selecting Elements
Quick Selection of Surface Areas
Select Multiple Elements With Selection Polygon
Selection Feedback
Selection Highlight and Element Information Highlight
Element Information Pop-up (Info Tags)
Find and Select Elements
Define Element Criteria
Predefined Criteria Sets
Edit Selection Set
Store Selection Sets in Selections Palette
Marquee Area
Marquee Area Definition
Save Marquee Area as PDF or DWG
Copy/Paste Marquee Area from Project Window
Other Editing Operations within the Marquee
On-Screen Input Aids
The Intelligent Cursor
Tracker
Element Input Using Tracker Coordinates
Ruler
Measure Tool
Set up Construction Grid
Set up Snap Grid
Snap to Grid
Snap Guides
Guide Lines
Snap Points
Snap Points on Temporary Vector
Editing Plane in 3D Window
Editing Plane Display
Reposition Editing Plane
Magic Wand
Magic Wand Settings
Gravity
Mouse Constraints
Coordinate Constraints
Relative Construction Methods
Parallel and Perpendicular Constraints
Angle Bisector Constraint
Offset and Multiple Offset Constraints (Relative Construction Methods)
Aligning Elements to a Surface in 3D
Snapping to Existing Elements
Cursor Snap Range
Editing Elements
Basic Editing Operations
Cancel Operations (ESC Key, Backspace)
Move Elements
Nudging Elements
Dragging Elements
Rotating Elements
Mirroring Elements
Elevating Elements
Offset All Edges
Intersect Two Elements
Align Elements
Distribute Elements
Special Distribute
Modify Element Sizes
Reshaping Polygons and Chained Elements
Stretching with the Marquee Tool
Stretch Height
Resize (Enlarge or Reduce) Elements
Splitting Elements
Adjusting Elements
Adjust Elements to Slabs
Create a Fillet or Chamfer
Trim Elements Using Scissors
Adding Element Nodes
Move Nodes
Curve/Straighten Element Edge
Explode into Current View
Duplicate Elements
Drag, Rotate, Mirror Element Copies
Multiply Elements
Drag & Drop
Parameter Transfer
Element Transfer Settings
Group Elements
Lock/Unlock Elements
Display Order
Virtual Trace: Using References to Edit and Compare Model Views and Drawings
Choose a Trace Reference
Show/Hide Trace Reference
Move/Rotate/Reset Reference
Switch Reference with Active: Access Elements within the Reference for Editing or Copying
Activate Reference
Rebuild Trace Reference
Compare Reference with Active
Consolidate Lines and Fills in Drawing Windows
Elements of the Virtual Building
Construction Elements
Place a Construction Element in ARCHICAD
Home Story
Define Top Link for Wall, Column, Zone or Stair
Walls
Wall Reference Line
Create a Straight Wall
Create a Curved Wall
Create a Chain of Walls
Create a Rectangle of Walls
Create a Trapezoid Wall
Create a Polygon Wall (PolyWall)
Stretching Walls
Create a Slanted or Double-Slanted Wall
Modify Slanted Wall
Create a Log Wall
Walls and Other Elements
Modify Wall Reference Line
Invert Wall Direction
Columns
Place a Column
Create a Slanted Column
Create a Multi-Segment Column
Delete Column Segment or Beam Segment
Define Column/Segment Structure
Rotate Join Angle
Tapered Column or Segment
Editing Columns
Edit Mode for Multi-Segment Columns
Core and Veneer
Columns and Other Elements
Column Tool Settings: Preview and Positioning
Column End Cuts and Reference Axis
Column Model Display
Column Display on Floor Plan and Section
Beams
Place a Beam
Create a Slanted Beam
Curve a Beam Vertically
Create a Multi-Segment Beam
Define Beam/Segment Structure
Define Join Geometry
Tapered Beam or Segment
Editing Beams
Create a Hole in a Beam
Selecting and Modifying Beam Holes
Beams and Other Elements
Beam Tool Settings: Preview and Positioning
Beam End Cuts
Beam Reference Axis
Beam Model Display
Beam Display on Floor Plan and Section
Rotating Beam and Columns
Complex Profiles
Create Complex Profile from Parallel Elements
Use Standard Steel Column or Beam Profile
Profile Manager
Create or Edit Complex Profile
Apply Profile to Selected Element
Capture Selected Element for New Profile
Apply Custom Surface or Line to Profile Edge
Profile Origin in Profile Editor Window
Stretch Modifiers
Offset Modifiers
Create New Offset Modifier
Edit Offset Modifier
Offset Modifiers: Tips and Tricks
Roofs
About Roofs
Create a Single-plane Roof on the Floor Plan
Create a Single-plane Roof in the 3D Window
Create a Multi-plane Roof
Examples of Multi-plane Roofs
Hip Roof
Complex Roof
Gable Roof
Pyramidal Roof
Mansard Roof
Gablet Roof
Gambrel Roof
Cross-Gable Roof
Editing Roofs
Graphical Editing of Roof Geometry
Modify the Roof Pitch
Add Roof Level
Edit Roof Levels
Edit Eaves or Gable Overhang
Edit Roof Contour
Edit Roof Ridge
Customize Roof Plane
Customize Edge of Roof or Roof Hole
Create a Hole in a Roof
Create an Atrium
Add a Tower to the Roof
Create Roof Level Lines
Intersect Single-plane Roofs
Crop Elements to Single-plane Roof
Create Special Roof Objects with RoofMaker
Trim Elements to Roof or Shell
Define Trimming Bodies
Trim Multiple Selected Elements: Automatic Trim
Automatic Trim: Example 1
Automatic Trim: Example 2
Trim Elements to Roof: Manual Trim
Merge Trimming Elements
Merge Elements: Roofs, Shells, Morphs
Managing Element Connections
Shells
About Shells
Extruded Shells
Simple Extruded Vault: Parallel to the Floor Plan
Simple Extruded Vault: Perpendicular to the Floor Plan
Extruded Shell with Freely Defined Profile
Revolved Shells
Revolved Shell: Simple Input
Revolved Shell with Freely Defined Profile
Ruled Shells
Ruled Vaulted Shell
Sample Workflows for Shell Creation
Extruded Shell: Wavy Canopy Roof
Revolved Shell: Arced Triangular Roof Complex
Revolved Shell: Define Contours in Section
Ruled Shell: Tennis Court Shell
Ruled Shell: Twisted Tower
Graphical Editing of Shells
Options for Editing Extruded Shells
Options for Editing Revolved Shells
Options for Editing Ruled Shells
Create Hole in Shell
Edit Shell Hole
Define Shell Contour
Edit Shell Contour Polygon
Customize Edge of Shell or Edge of Shell Hole
Slabs
Slab Reference Plane
Creating Slabs
Placing Holes in Slabs
Set Custom Slab Edge Angle and Edge Surface
Meshes
Create a Mesh
Edit Elevation of a Mesh Point
Add New Points to the Mesh
Create a Hole in the Mesh
Display of Meshes
Zones
Creating Zones
Zone Categories
2D Display of Zone Backgrounds
Zone Stamps
3D Display of Zone Spaces
Crop Zone to Another Element
Calculating Zone Area and Zone Volume
Relation to Zones
Updating Zones
Curtain Wall
Working with Curtain Walls: Overview
Curtain Wall Components
Curtain Wall Frames
Curtain Wall Frame Settings
Curtain Wall Panels
Place Door- or Window-Type Panel in Curtain Wall
Curtain Wall Panel Settings
Curtain Wall Scheme Settings
Set up Grid Pattern in Scheme Settings
Create Grid Pattern Graphically
Curtain Wall Input Methods
Create Curtain Wall on the Floor Plan
Draw Curtain Wall Boundary in the Section Window
Create a Curved Curtain Wall: Geometry Methods
Create Curtain Wall in the 3D Window
Curtain Wall Input Plane in 3D Window
Extrude Curtain Wall from a Slanted Input Plane
Positioning Curtain Wall in Section
Model View Options for Curtain Walls
Curtain Wall Edit Mode
Edit Grid and Grid Lines in Edit Mode
Graphical Editing of Curtain Wall
Add Additional Curtain Wall Boundary
Curtain Wall Junctions
Curtain Wall Accessories
Curtain Wall System Settings
Curtain Walls and Other Elements
Stairs
About the Stair Tool
Stair Input
Graphical Editing of Stair Scheme
Stair Turning Type
Winder Types for Equal-Going Winders
Stair Segment Type
Stair Tool Edit Mode
Automatic “Solver” Options to Resolve Geometric Conflicts
Stair Settings (Main Element Settings)
Stair Settings: Geometry and Positioning
Stair Settings: Rules and Standards
Toplinked Stairs and Changed Story Height
Tread and Riser Finishes
Flight and Landing Structures
Monolithic Flight and Landing Structures
Beam Flight Structure
Beam Landing Structure
Cantilevered Flight and Landing Structure
Stringers Flight and Landing Structure
Split Stair Structure
Custom Sub-Elements for Stairs and Railings
Stair Endings and Connections
Model View Options for Stairs
Detail Level of Stair and Railing Symbols
Floor Plan/Reflected Ceiling Plan Display (Stair Settings)
Edit Stair Symbol Components Graphically
Railings
About the Railing Tool
Place Railing: Basic Polyline Input
Place Associative Railing
Working with Railing Segments and Nodes
Railing Reference Line
Railing Tool Edit Mode
Railing Settings: Overview
Railing Settings: Geometry and Symbol Display
Segment Settings (Railing Tool)
The Pattern Editor (Railing Tool Settings)
Segment Settings (Page of Railing Tool Settings)
Segment Pattern Settings (Panel of Railing Tool)
Toprail Settings (Railing Tool)
Handrail Settings (Railing Tool)
Rail Settings (Railing Tool)
Rail Component Settings (Toprail/Handrail/Rail)
Inner Post Settings (Railing Tool)
Baluster Settings (Railing Tool)
Post Component Settings (Posts/Inner Posts/Balusters)
Panel Settings (Railing Tool)
Node Settings (Railing Tool)
Post Settings (Railing Tool)
Connection Settings (Toprail, Handrail, Rail)
Railing Ends (Toprail, Handrail, Rail)
Model View Options for Railings
Morphs
Morph Selection
Create a 2D Morph
Create a Box Morph
Create a Revolved Morph
Create Morph from Existing Elements
Basic Morph Editing
Basic Morph Editing: Push-Pull
Basic Morph Editing: Bulge
Basic Morph Editing: Add
Basic Morph Editing: Tube
Basic Morph Editing: Offset Morph Edge(s)
Basic Morph Editing: Curve Edge
Basic Morph Editing: Move Morph Sub-Element
Basic Morph Editing: Add Node to Morph
Basic Morph Editing: Fillet/Chamfer a Morph
Useful Commands for Transforming Morphs
Transforming Morphs: Smooth & Merge Faces
Intersect Morph Faces (Generate Edges within a Morph)
Transforming Morphs: Curve & Merge Edges
Combine Morph Faces for Smooth Editing Effect: Use “Soft” Edges
Transforming Morphs: Box Stretch a Morph
Transforming Morphs: Cover with Faces
Transforming Morphs: Custom Face Settings
Morph Edge Type: Hard, Hidden, Soft
Boolean Operations with Morphs
Morph Texture Mapping and Alignment
Fix Modeling Errors: Check and Solidify Morphs
Model Element Connections
Element Intersections
Basic Intersection Principles
Specific Element Intersections and Junctions
How to Make Sure Elements Collide for Best Cleanup Results
Intersecting Elements That Don’t Clean Up
Best Practices for Intersections: Conceptual Design Phase
Fine-Tune Intersections
Legacy Intersection Mode for Older-Version Projects
Parametric Objects
About Parametric Objects
Where to Find Objects for Use in ARCHICAD
BIM Components
Search for Library Part
Placing an Object
2D and 3D Representation of Objects
Stretching Objects
Parameter Transfer Between Objects
Graphical Editing Using Editable Hotspots
Create Patch Object
About GDL Object Subtypes
Create Custom Library Parts and Components
Save 2D Symbols as Objects
Save 2D Elements as Label
Save 3D Elements as Objects
Save Rectangular Doors and Windows from 3D Model Elements
Save Custom-Shape Doors or Windows
Create Custom Components for Doors, Windows, Curtain Wall, Stair, Railing
Create Custom Components: Example Workflows
Example: Create Custom Door Leaf
Example: Create Custom Frame or Cap Profile for Curtain Walls
Editing Custom Library Parts and Components
Open and Edit Library Part
Scripting Custom Objects
Further Resources on GDL Object Creation
Dedicated Object Tools: Doors, Windows, Skylights, Wall Ends
Doors/Windows
Placing Doors or Windows
Previews in Door/Window Settings
Floor Plan Display of Doors/Windows
Setting the Window/Door Plane in Slanted or Complex Walls
Sill or Header Heights
Sill Height Using Subfloor Thickness
Anchor Reveal
Creating an Empty Opening
Moving Wall Openings
Doors/Windows in Curved Wall
Corner Windows
Skylights
Placing and Moving a Skylight
Skylight Constraint Relative to Roof
Wall Ends
Ramp Object
Openings
Create Opening
Opening Display on Floor Plan
Use Limited Opening to Create Niche or Recess
On-Screen View Options for Openings
Edit Opening
Manage Opening Connections
Edit Openings in Teamwork
Import/Save Openings with IFC
Create Openings from Selection
TrussMaker
Creating Trusses in the Floor Plan
Editing Trusses
Creating Trusses in Section/Elevation/IE Windows
Solid Element Operations
About Solid Element Operations
Solid Operation Types
Solid Operation Example
Managing Solid Element Connections
Properties and Classification Systems
Assign Classification
Assign Custom Property Value
Default Property Value
Property Manager
Property Availability for Classifications
Assign Classifications/Properties in Element Schedule
Show Property Data in Labels and Markers
Expression-Defined Element Properties
Create a New Expression-Defined Property: Step By Step
Using Expression Editor: Context-Sensitive Help
Evaluate Expression-Defined Property
Expression-Defined Properties: Examples
Example 1: Simple Mapping
Example 2: Modify Element Parameter, Using an Operator
Example 3: Expand Property with Descriptive Text String
Example 4: Calculate a Quantity and Round Up
Example 5: Calculate a Length and Add Overhang
Example 6: Round Up to Standard Beam Length
Example 7: Display Regulation-Compliance Data for an Element
Example 8: Generate Expanded ID for Openings
Example 9: Calculate Number of Tiles to Purchase
Example 10: List the Total Cost of a Structure in Dollars
Errors in Expressions and How to Fix Them
Result Conflicts with Data Type
All Arguments Must Use the Same Data Type and Compatible Units
Argument’s Data Type is Not Correct
Data Type Not Available in ARCHICAD
Mathematical Error
Incorrect Sign and/or Number Type
Data Type Cannot be Changed
Does Not Contain Numeric Characters
Properties in Hotlinks
Export/Import Properties Between Projects
Classification Manager
Views of the Virtual Building
ARCHICAD Model Views
Floor Plan Window
Stories
About Stories
Navigate Among Stories
Defining Story Display in 3D
Defining Story Display in Section/Elevation/IE
Create or Delete or Rename Stories
Story Level Lines
Floor Plan Cut Plane (Global Setting)
Element Display in Floor Plan and Section
Show On Stories
Floor Plan Display (Element Settings)
Show Projection
Cut Surfaces and Outlines (Element Settings)
3D Window
Show Selection/Marquee in 3D
Save Contents of 3D Window as a View
3D Engines
3D Projections
3D Navigation Extras
3D Cutting Planes
Show or Hide 3D Cutaway
Create a 3D Cutaway on the Floor Plan or Section
Create a 3D Cutaway in the 3D Window
Edit Cutaway
3D Cutaway Attributes
Hide 3D Cutting Planes
Delete Cutting Planes
3D Window Size
Sections
Create a Section Viewpoint
Open a Section Viewpoint
Horizontal/Vertical Range of Section Viewpoint
Define Marker Reference for Source Marker
Floor Plan Display of Section Markers
Model Display in the Section Window
Editing Section/Elevation/IE Lines on Floor Plan
Place a Linked Section Marker
Place Unlinked Marker
Create an Independent Section Viewpoint
Assign Section Rebuild Status
Updating Sections
Summary of Rebuild Commands
Elevations
Interior Elevations (IE)
About Interior Elevations
Create Interior Elevation Group
Create Single Interior Elevation Viewpoint
Interior Elevation Horizontal Range
Interior Elevation Vertical Range
Display and Edit Interior Elevation Marker Lines and Marker Range
Interior Elevation IDs and Names
Delete/Restore IE Viewpoint
Display of Elements in Interior Elevation
3D Document
About the 3D Document
Create a 3D Document
Redefine the 3D Document
Model Display of the 3D Document
Details
About Details
Create a Detail Drawing Viewpoint with Model Source
Contents of the Detail Viewpoint
Place a Linked Detail Marker
Create an Independent Detail Viewpoint
Display of Detail/Worksheet Boundary
Update Detail/Worksheet Marker Boundary
Updating the Detail Window
Worksheets
About Worksheets
Worksheet vs. Detail
Create a Worksheet Drawing with Model Source
Contents of the Worksheet Window
Editing in the Worksheet Window
Create an Independent Worksheet Viewpoint
Place a Linked Worksheet Marker
Managing Markers in ARCHICAD
About Markers
Display of Marker Range Lines
Source Marker Highlight
Changing Marker Type
Transfer Marker Parameters
Copying a Marker
Find Linked Markers
Check Markers Palette
Deleting a Viewpoint/View/Drawing with a Marker
Deleting a Source Marker
Interactive Schedule
Types of Interactive Schedules
Units in Interactive Schedules
Open and View a Schedule
Show Schedule Data for Selected Floor Plan Items
Editing and Updating Schedule Items
Select Schedule Items on Floor Plan/3D
Define Schedule Content Using Scheme Settings
Create Schedule of Surfaces
Format Options (Interactive Schedule)
Schedule Headers
Previews and Pictures in the Interactive Schedule
Restructure Schedule to Fit Layout
Split Schedule into Multiple Layouts
Project Indexes
Model View Options
Define Model View Options
Model View Options Combinations
On-Screen View Options
Partial Structure Display
Applying Partial Structure Settings to Model Windows
Save Partial Structure Settings by View
How to Define Components as “Core” or “Finish”
Visualizing the Entire Model
Partial Structure Display Settings: Effect on Elements
Partial Structure Display Settings in Windows Based on a Source Marker
Renovation
Assign Renovation Status to Elements
Renovation Filters
Apply Renovation Filter
Show an Element in a Single Renovation Filter Only
Renovation Filter Options
Examples of Renovation Filters
Graphic Overrides By Renovation Status
Openings By Renovation Status: Override Examples
Best Practices for Creating Renovation Views
Workflows for Tricky Renovation Situations
Adding Insulation to Walls: Renovation Workflow
Adding New Door Panel to Existing Door Frame: Renovation Workflow
Zone Stamps for Renovated Rooms: Renovation Workflow
Listing Material Quantities for Renovation Projects
Reset Renovation Status
Graphic Overrides
Graphic Override Rules
Graphic Override Combinations
Exceptions: When Overrides Don’t Apply
Element Parameters
General Listing Parameters
Beam Listing Parameters
Beam Segment Listing Parameters
Column Listing Parameters
Column Segment Listing Parameters
Curtain Wall Listing Parameters
Curtain Wall Accessory Listing Parameters
Curtain Wall Frame Listing Parameters
Curtain Wall Junction Listing Parameters
Curtain Wall Panel Listing Parameters
Window/Door Listing Parameters
Fill Listing Parameters
Lamp Listing Parameters
Mesh Listing Parameters
Morph Listing Parameters
Object/Lamp Listing Parameters
Opening Listing Parameters
Railing Listing Parameters
Railing Segment Listing Parameters
Railing Members Listing Parameters
Roof Listing Parameters
Shell Listing Parameters
Skylight Listing Parameters
Slab Listing Parameters
Stair Listing Parameters
Stair Finish Listing Parameters
Stair Structure Listing Parameters
Wall Listing Parameters
Zone Listing Parameters
Component Listing Parameters in the Interactive Schedule
Calculation of Projected Component/Skin Area
Functions in Expressions
CONSTANTS
Pi [PI]
True[TRUE] False[FALSE]
OPERATORS
Add [+]
Divide [/]
Equals [-]
Greater Than [>]
Greater Than or Equal to [>-]
Not Equal []
Power [^]
Subtract [-]
LOGICAL FUNCTIONS
And [AND]
Or [OR]
Not [NOT]
If [IF]
If Multiple [IFS]
Exclusive Or [XOR]
Undefined [ISUNDEFINED]
MATHEMATICAL FUNCTIONS
Absolute Value [ABS]
e Exponent [EXP]
Natural Logarithm [LN]
Base Logarithm [LOG]
Base 10 Logarithm [LOG10]
Remainder [MOD]
Nth Root [NTHROOT]
Power [POWER]
Quotient [QUOTIENT]
Sign [SIGN]
Square Root [SQRT]
Sum [SUM]
Round to Multiple [MROUND]
Round Down to Multiple [MROUNDDOWN]
Round Up to Multiple [MROUNDUP]
Round [ROUND]
Round Down [ROUNDDOWN]
Round Up [ROUNDUP]
TRIGONOMETRICAL FUNCTIONS
Arccosine [ACOS]
Arccotangent [ACOT]
Arcsine [ASIN]
Arctangent [ATAN]
Cosine [COS]
Cotangent [COT]
Sine [SIN]
Tangent [TAN]
STATISTICAL FUNCTIONS
Average [AVG]
Maximum [MAX]
Minimum [MIN]
TEXT EDITING FUNCTIONS
Compare [COMPARE]
Merge Strings [CONCAT]
Contains [CONTAINS]
Find String [FIND]
String from Left [LEFT]
Length of String [LEN]
Lower Case [LOWER]
String from Position [MID]
Replace in String [REPLACE]
Repeat String [REPT]
String from Right [RIGHT]
Split String [SPLIT]
Split String to Left [SPLITLEFT]
Split String to Right [SPLITRIGHT]
Substitute Strings [SUBSTITUTE]
Join Strings [TEXTJOIN]
Trim [TRIM]
Upper Case [UPPER]
DATA CONVERSION
Convert to String [STR]
Convert Unit to String [STRCALCUNIT]
Number from String [STRTONUM]
Documentation
Fills
Full Set of Project Fills
Defining Fill Availability in Pop-Ups
Fill Categories
Assign a Cut Fill
Assign a Cover Fill
Draw a Drafting Fill
Add Area Text to a Fill
Fill Display Mode: Vectorial vs. Bitmap
Edit Vectorial Fill Pattern
Scale of Fills
Display of Vectorial Fill
Set Orientation of Vectorial or Symbol Fill Patterns
Create New Solid Fill
Create Symbol Fill
Using Gradient Fills
Create or Edit Image Fill
Drafting
Lines
Line Categories
Drawing a Single Straight Line Segment
Stretching or Shrinking Lines
Drawing Arcs and Full Circles
Stretching Curves
Editing an Arc Using its Tangent
Drawing Elliptical Arcs and Full Ellipses
Convert Ellipse to Circle
Drawing Splines
Editing Splines
Drawing Freehand Curves
Drawing Polylines and Chained Lines
Editing Polylines
Hotspots
Figures
Drawings in Model Views
Annotation
Dimensioning
Dimensioning Standards
Glossary of Dimensioning Terms
Static Dimensions
Linear Dimensions
Dimension Wall or Slab Thickness
Linear Dimension Geometry Methods
Linear Dimensions in the 3D Document Window
Elevation Dimensions
Radial Dimensions
Level Dimensions
Angle Dimensions
Edit Dimensions
Modify the Witness Line
Edit Text Box
Pointer Line
Automatic Exterior Dimensioning
Automatic Interior Dimensioning
Secondary Dimensions (Add-On)
The Grid Tool
Components of a Grid Element
Visibility of a Grid Element
Creating a Straight Grid Element
Creating a Curved Grid Element
Editing a Grid Element
Editing Grids in Teamwork
Place a Grid System
Text Blocks
Placing Text Blocks
Formatting Text Blocks As a Whole
Resizing Text Graphically
Applying Favorite Text Settings
Formatting Individual Components of Text Blocks
Autotext
How to Insert Autotext
Autotext Reference Drawing
Autotext Keywords
Labels
Place an Associative Label
Text/Autotext Label Content
Symbol Labels for Element Information
Custom Settings for Symbol Labels
Label Multiple Selected Elements
Labeling Curtain Walls
Labeling Stairs
Place an Independent Label
Search for Elements by Label Text
Find and Select Text Blocks/Labels
Text Editing in ARCHICAD
Search and Replace Text
Spell Checker
Editing Commands in Text-Type Windows
The Layout Book
Work Environment for the Layout Phase
Working with Layouts
Master Layouts
Subsets
Drawings in the Layout Book
Placing Drawings Onto the Layout
Arranging Multiple Drawings on the Layout
Drawing Frame
Importing PDF Files As Drawings
Drawing Titles
Managing and Updating Placed Drawings
Layout and Drawing IDs
Layout Workflow Schemes
Layout Workflow: Smaller Projects
Layout Workflow: Larger Projects
Revision Management
Revision Management Workflow
Revision Management: Default Schemes in the Template
Working with Changes
Change Manager Palette
Create Change
Link/Unlink Change Elements
Add/Remove Changes on Layout Revisions
Change Details
Archive Changes in Change Manager
Feedback on Layout Revisions
Revision History Data on Layout and in Layout Settings
Revision IDs
Managing Transmittal Sets
Change List and Transmittal History
Revisions in the Publisher
Changes from External Files
Publishing
Print
Plot
Publisher Function
Defining Publisher Output Format
Publishing Process
Element Information
ID Management
Element ID Manager
Calculation (Legacy)
Collaboration
Teamwork
Teamwork Functions at a Glance
GRAPHISOFT BIMcloud: Features and Benefits
Teamwork Setup/Preparation
Share a Teamwork Project in ARCHICAD
Libraries Setup for Teamwork Project Sharing
Network Diagnostic Information (BIMcloud)
Open or Join Teamwork Project
Close Teamwork Project
Save Local Copy of Teamwork Project
Force User to Leave a Teamwork Project
Join or Leave a Teamwork Project
Send/Receive Changes in Teamwork
Manage Local Teamwork Data
Move Local Teamwork Data to a Different Computer
Delete Local Teamwork Data
Schedule Teamwork Data Cleanup Reminder
Working Online/Offline in Teamwork
Remote Access to Teamwork Projects
Working from Home and the Office: Suggested Workflow for a Teamwork Project
Travel Pack: Move Your Teamwork Project and Libraries to a Different Computer
Avoid Conflicting Work Sessions in Teamwork Projects
Teamwork Interface
Reserving Elements in Teamwork
Overview of Teamwork Reservation
Reserve Elements by Selection (Teamwork)
Reserve Elements by Criteria (Teamwork)
Reserve Library Objects (Teamwork)
Feedback on Element Ownership (Teamwork)
Reservation Results (Teamwork)
Reserving Teamwork Project Data (Non-Elements)
Feedback on Ownership of Teamwork Project Data
Reservation in Attribute Manager: Reserve All Attributes (Teamwork)
Reserve Individual Views and View Map Folders
Reserve Settings of Layout Book Items (Teamwork)
Moving Views and Layouts in the Navigator: Reservation Requirements (Teamwork)
Reserve Publisher Sets (Teamwork)
Reserve and Delete Layers (Teamwork)
Reserve Find and Select Criteria (Teamwork)
Reservation in Interactive Schedules (Teamwork)
Reserve List Scheme Dialog Boxes (Teamwork)
Reserve All Elements and Data (Teamwork)
Review Your Workspace (Teamwork)
Creating and Sending Project Data (Teamwork)
Assign Elements (Teamwork)
Request Elements or Project Data (Teamwork)
Release Elements or Project Data (Teamwork)
Messaging (Teamwork)
Create a New Message (Teamwork)
Receive and Open Message (Teamwork)
Review Elements (Teamwork)
Add Comment to Activities (Teamwork)
Libraries in Teamwork
External Files Linked to Teamwork Project
Hotlink Modules and XREFs in Teamwork
External Drawings in Teamwork
Hotlink Modules
About Hotlink Modules
Place Hotlink
Edit Hotlink Module Content
Hotlink Settings
Hotlink Module Manager
Create Module (.mod) File
Save Selection in PLN Format
Collision Detection
Structural Analytical Model
Structural Engineering Work Environment and Commands
Elements of the Structural Analytical Model
1D Members (Column and Beam)
Connection Range (Extend Core to Enable Connection)
Beam/Column with Multiple Cross-Sections
2D Members (Slab, Wall, Roof)
Structural Supports
Structural Links
Representation of Structural Analytical Model
Structural Analytical Model Generation Rules
Adjustment Rules
Set Up Adjustment Rules
Adjuster Types and Options
Stretch 1D Member
Stretch 2D Member
Cutback 1D Member
Cutback 2D Member
Maximum Cutback/Maximum Overhang
Stretch & Cutback
Adjust Connected Ends
Offset 1D Member
Offset 2D Member
Offset Options In Case of Multiple Targets
Snap (1D to 1D)
Examples of Adjustment Rules
Example 1: Offset Beams to Slabs
Example 2: Stretch Beams to Columns
Example 3: Snap
Example 4: Cutback
Example 5: Stretch & Cutback
Filter Openings for Structural Analytical Model
End/Edge Release (Generation Rules)
Eccentricity
End/Edge Releases
Model Check - Overview
Physical Model Quality Check
Physical Model Check Parameters
Structural Analytical Model Quality Check
Model Check Report
Collaboration with Structural Analysis Software
Structural Analysis Format
Export SAF File from ARCHICAD
Import SAF File to ARCHICAD
Optimizing SAF Translator Settings
SAF Translator for Export: Settings
Material Mapping (Export to SAF)
Use Element Property for More Precise Material Mapping
Add More SAF Materials to Mapping List (Export to SAF)
Profile Mapping (Export to SAF)
Add More SAF Cross Sections to Mapping List (Export to SAF)
Local Coordinate System (Export to SAF)
Segmentation Settings (Export to SAF)
SAF Translator for Import: Settings
Material Mapping (Import SAF to ARCHICAD)
Add More SAF Materials and Profiles (Import SAF to ARCHICAD)
Additional Material Mapping: By Element Property Value
Profile Mapping (Import SAF to ARCHICAD)
Import “General” Cross Section from SAF
Default Mapping for “Other” Cross Sections (Import SAF to ARCHICAD)
Miscellaneous Settings (Import SAF to ARCHICAD)
Import/Export SAF Translator Settings
IFC Structural Analysis Model Import/Export - Experimental Feature
Model Compare
Compare Teamwork Model Versions (Before and After Receiving Changes)
Compare Two Saved Versions of Current Model
Compare Two Views of a Single Project
Compare ARCHICAD Models Before and After Hotlink Update
Compare Two Structural Analytical Models
Select View for Compare
Filter Changes Shown in Model Compare Palette
Model Compare: Review the Changes
Workspace Colors for Model Compare
Issue Handling
Add Selected Elements to New Issue
Show Containing Issue
Add Views to Issue
Issue Manager
Suggestion Elements in Issue Manager (Highlight, New, Modify, Delete)
Assign Issue to User
Accept Issue Element(s)
Issue Management Workflow: Example
Issue Organizer
Issue Details
Create Issue from Model Check Report
Create Issue from Model Compare Change List
Import Issues (BCF format)
Export Issues (BCF format)
Export/Import Issues Using PDF Markup
Change Tracking in Teamwork
Create New Subscription
Subscribe to Changed Elements - by Criteria
Subscribe to Changed Elements - by Selection
Subscribe to Changes in Project Data
Filter Element Changes by Parameter Type
Filter Change Notifications by Teams and Users
View and Manage Tracked Changes
Manage Subscriptions
MEP Modeler
MEP Work Environment
Place Individual MEP Elements
Insert MEP Junction Elements
MEP Routing
Define Settings in Routing Palette
Routing Options
Routing Process
Vary Elevations During Routing
MEP Routing With the Magic Wand
MEP-Compatible Library Parts
MEP Connection Ports
MEP Systems
MEP Preferences
MEP Element Settings
Graphical Editing of MEP Elements
Resize MEP Elements (Command)
Select Connected MEP Elements (Command)
Edit MEP Selection Set (Command)
Create Custom MEP Part
Visualization
Cameras
PhotoRendering
PhotoRendering Settings Palette
CineRender Basic Settings
Create Rendered Image
Visualization Extras
Fly-Through
Sun Study
Align View
GRAPHISOFT BIMx
Create BIMx Hyper-Model
Create BIMx Hyper-Model from Publisher
Create BIMx Hyper-Model Using a Wizard
Republish Hyper-model
BIMx: Notes on Model Data, Size, Textures and Shadows
Energy Evaluation
Energy Evaluation Workflow: Overview
General Settings for Energy Evaluation
Energy Evaluation: Direct BIM to BEM
Internal Space Zones for Energy Evaluation
Building Energy Model View
Automatic Model Geometry and Material Property Analysis in Energy Evaluation
Energy Model Review Palette
List and Tree Tab Page View Options
Thermal Blocks Tab Page
Structures Tab Page
Openings Tab Page
Building Energy Model Visualization
Additional Data Assignment and Input
Thermal Block Property Settings (Energy Evaluation)
Structure Property Settings (Energy Evaluation)
Opening Property Settings (Energy Evaluation)
Climate Data (Energy Evaluation)
Environment Settings (Energy Evaluation)
Operation Profiles (Energy Evaluation)
Building Systems (Energy Evaluation)
Energy Source Factors (Energy Evaluation)
Energy Costs (Energy Evaluation)
Energy Performance Evaluation
Start Energy Simulation (Energy Evaluation)
Interoperability with Green Software (Energy Evaluation)
Advisory Messages (Energy Evaluation)
VIP-Core Dynamic Simulation Engine (Energy Evaluation)
Energy Evaluation Report Dialog
Reading the Energy Performance Evaluation - PDF Report
Reading the Energy Performance Evaluation - XLS Report
Interoperability
File Types Opened by ARCHICAD
ARCHICAD File Types Opened by ARCHICAD
CAD Formats Opened by ARCHICAD
Image Formats Opened by ARCHICAD
Model/3D Formats Opened by ARCHICAD
Other Formats Opened by ARCHICAD
File Types Saved by ARCHICAD
ARCHICAD File Types Saved by ARCHICAD
CAD Formats Saved by ARCHICAD
Image Formats Saved by ARCHICAD
Model/3D Formats Saved by ARCHICAD
Document and Other Formats Saved by ARCHICAD
Merging Files to ARCHICAD
Import/Export Property Data via Spreadsheet
Import BIM Content
Working with PDF Documents
Create PDF Output Using the Publisher
PDF Options
Save Document in PDF Format
3D Content in PDF
Working with DWG/DXF Files
Opening DWG/DXF Files
Saving DWG/DXF Files
Merge a DXF/DWG File
Working with XREFs
Attributes of XREF Files
Using XREFs in Round-Trip Communication
Working with Point Clouds
Import Point Clouds
Trace Point Cloud to Create Model Elements
Optimize Display of Point Cloud Object
Redefine Origin of Point Cloud Object
Place Point Cloud Object in Teamwork Project
Working With Rhino 3D Models
Open or Merge Rhino Model
Import Rhino 3DM File as Object
Hotlink Rhino File
Export Model to Rhino
Export to Artlantis
Interoperability with MEP Applications
Export ARCHICAD Files to MEP Software
Import MEP Data to ARCHICAD
Interoperability with Energy Analysis
Integrated Energy Evaluation
Export Files from ARCHICAD to Energy Analysis Software
Import Energy Analysis Results Into ARCHICAD
Working with IFC
IFC File Types Supported by ARCHICAD
ARCHICAD Classifications and Categories in IFC
Export IFC Model from ARCHICAD
Import IFC Model to ARCHICAD
Open IFC Model
Merge IFC Project
Hotlink IFC File
Update with IFC Model
IFC Project Manager
Functions of the IFC Project Manager
Navigating in the IFC Project Manager: Tree Structure
Navigating in IFC Project Manager: Attributes and Properties
Assign or Edit IFC Property/Attribute Values
Create New, Custom IFC Property
Create New Classification Reference
Apply Predefined Rules
Using Assignments in IFC Project Manager
Using Type Products in IFC Project Manager
Manage IFC Data at Element Level
IFC Local Preferences
Define Element Criteria using IFC Data
IFC Translators: Overview
Translators for Import (Detailed Settings)
Model Filter for IFC Import
Type Mapping for IFC Import
Property Mapping for IFC Import
Using the Mapping Table
Assigning Property Values in ARCHICAD (Based on IFC Property Mapping)
Geometry Conversion for IFC Import
Layer Conversion for IFC Import
Material and Surface Conversion
Translators for Export (Detailed Settings)
Model Filter for IFC Export
Type Mapping for IFC Export
How to Fix Error Warnings in the Type Mapping Dialog
Geometry Conversion for IFC Export
Property Mapping for IFC Export
How to create a Mapping Rule
Examples of Property Mapping Rules
Data Conversion for IFC Export
Unit Conversion for IFC Export
Filter Model at Import (Secondary Filter)
Filter Model at Export
Appendix: IFC Terms and Concepts
Model View Definitions
IFC Data Types
Appendix: IFC Data Mapping in ARCHICAD
Predefined Property Mapping (Export ARCHICAD to IFC)
Built-in IFC Type Mapping for ARCHICAD
Data Types for Properties in IFC and ARCHICAD
User Interface Reference
Controls
Action Center
Project Chooser
The 2D Navigator Preview Palette Controls
The 3D Navigator Preview Palette Controls
Control Box
Coordinates Palette
Search and Replace Text Dialog Box
Formatting Palette and Text Editor Controls
Renovation Palette
Teamwork Palette
Project Info
Project Notes
Project Preview
Architect Credits in BIMx
Session Report Window
Solid Element Operations Palette
Classic 3D Navigation Toolbar
Dialog Boxes
ARCHICAD License Not Found
Work Environment Dialog Box
Work Environment Schemes
Work Environment Profiles
Dialog Boxes and Palettes
Selection and Element Information
Tracker and Coordinate Input
Input Constraints and Guides Dialog Box
Model Rebuild Options
Publisher
More Options
Advanced Redraw Options
On-Screen Options
Data Safety & Integrity
Network And Update
Special Folders
Shortcut Customization Dialog Box
Toolbox Customization Dialog Box
Tool Settings Dialog Box Customization
Info Box Customization Dialog Box
Toolbar Customization Dialog Box
Menu Customization Dialog Box
Project Preferences Dialog Boxes
Dimensions Preferences
Calculation Units and Rules Preferences
Zones Preferences
Reference Levels Preferences
Legacy Preferences
Structural Analytical Model Representation (Preferences)
Structural Analytical Model Units
Layer Settings Dialog Box
Lines Dialog Box
Building Materials Dialog Box
Composite Structures Dialog Box
Pens & Color Dialog Box
Surfaces Dialog Box
Create, Load and Share Surfaces (All Engines)
Match Settings with CineRender Surfaces
Surface Exposure to Light Panel (Basic Engine)
Surface Vectorial Hatching Panel (Basic Engine)
Surface Texture Panel (Basic Engine)
Add-On Manager
Story Settings Dialog Box
Edit Elements by Stories Dialog Box
Floor Plan Cut Plane Settings Dialog Box
Copy Dialog Box
Linework Consolidation Settings
Fill Consolidation Settings
Model View Options for Construction Elements
Detail Level of Door, Window and Skylight Symbols
Miscellaneous Settings for Library Parts
3D Document Settings
Filter and Cut Elements in 3D Dialog Box
3D Styles
Open GL Options
3D Projection Settings
Parallel Projection Settings
Perspective Projection Settings
Sunlight Settings
RoofMaker Settings
TrussMaker Settings
Grid System Settings
GDL (Geometric Description Language)
GDL Object Editor
