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Ci Select Object Library – Framing
Automatically assign Framing elements to placed walls using the CI Select Library. Simply select the desired walls and go to CI Tools > CI Select > Place Wall Framing The Wall Framing object can be found under Ci Select Library 27.lcf…
Sonya Grabez
3 June 2024 -
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Creating Openings
The Opening Tool was first introduced in Archicad 23. It is used to create openings of any shape in most of the 3D elements. Here I teach how to use this tool in 5 simple steps 1. Placing an opening Select…
Jose Rivera
27 May 2024 -
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Ci Select Object Library – Curtains
Automatically place Curtains on Windows using the CI Select Object Library. Simply select the desired windows and go to CI Tools > CI Select > Add Door and Window Extras. Window covering elements can be found under Ci Select Library 27.lcf…
Natalie Adams
16 May 2024 -
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Labelling Zones with the Label Tool
As of ARCHICAD 25 Update 2, you can now label zones directly with the label tool. All you need to do is select the label tool, apply whichever settings you’d like aesthetically for the label, make sure it’s associative, and than…
Myles Taylor
4 January 2023 -
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Zones with Automatic Labels
As of ARCHICAD 25 Update 2, zones have been now given the ability to be automatically labelled on creation. When going to place a zone, you’ll see a new option in your toolbar: If this option is enabled when you go…
Myles Taylor
3 January 2023
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Coverings 4.42 Released for Archicad 26
A major upgrade for Coverings has now been released for Archicad 26 – this new update brings in several new features,…
Joshua Osborne
27 June 2024 -
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Customise Pet Palette Movement
Set up your preferences for the Pet Palette. Go to Options > Work Environment > Dialog Boxes and Palettes Follow Cursor:…
Sonya Grabez
26 June 2024 -
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Label Selected Elements Shortcut
Label Selected Elements in Seconds using Keyboard Shortcuts Set up the desired Label appearance using Label Settings Select elements to Label…
Sonya Grabez
25 June 2024 -
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Label Selected Elements Shortcut Copy
Label Selected Elements in Seconds using Keyboard Shortcuts Set up the desired Label appearance using Label Settings Select elements to Label…
Sonya Grabez
24 June 2024 -
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Customise your CI Tools Menu Order
When installing the CI Tools add-ons, Archicad will add these to the CI Tools menu in the same order that they…
Sonya Grabez
24 June 2024 -
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Humanised Floor Plans with Cinerender
Navigate to a 3D Axonometry View and create a cut plane: Right-click on the background and open the 3D Projection Settings….
Fernanda Fiuza
21 June 2024 -
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Surface Painter
With Archicad’s Surface painter you can easily override element surfaces one by one in the 3D Window.To open the Surface painter…
Luca Kornelia Kosa
13 June 2024 -
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Architects Credits in BIMx
In your BIMx project, is it possible to add a preview image and/or the architect’s credits like the logo, like this…
Camilo Valencia
12 June 2024 -
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Selections Palette
Use the Window > Palettes > Selections palette to create saved, frequently accessed sets of selections that are stored with the Project. The controls of…
Gareth Morgan
11 June 2024