Element Intersections

When they intersect each other, ARCHICAD model elements will “clean up” in predictable, largely automatic ways. The following sections explain how model elements intersect in ARCHICAD:

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

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