Ci Tools – Central Innovation

Move from the Arrow Tool to the Last Tool Used

Sonya Grabez — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:00:44 +0000

Typing ‘ESC’ in Archicad switches you from an active Tool to the Arrow Tool… But what if you then want to go back to the last used Tool?

To switch from the Arrow Tool to the last used Tool – press W on the keyboard:

The ‘W’ keyboard shortcut will switch you between the Arrow cursor and the last used Tool, and back again.

Useful Archicad Shortcuts:

See some more information about Keyboard Shortcuts at the link below:

Keyboard Shortcuts

Move from the Arrow Tool to the Last Tool Used Copy

Mina Tadrus — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:45:21 +0000

Typing ‘ESC’ in Archicad switches you from an active Tool to the Arrow Tool… But what if you then want to go back to the last used Tool?

To switch from the Arrow Tool to the last used Tool – press W on the keyboard:

The ‘W’ keyboard shortcut will switch you between the Arrow cursor and the last used Tool, and back again.

Useful Archicad Shortcuts:

See some more information about Keyboard Shortcuts at the link below:

Keyboard Shortcuts

Adding Blocking and Nogs to the Floor Framing Object

Khan — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:16:56 +0000

If you’re using the Floor Framing #1943 object from the Ci Select library, as well as modifying the Shape of the frame setout and the Edge Types, you can also add in Blocking and Nogs (or whatever they are called locally for you) using the Edit Palette.

Just Select the Bottom Edit Mode from the palette in Floorplan, and then use either the top option to add individual blocks, or the bottom one (as shown below) to insert full rows of them.

Coverings 4.42 Released for Archicad 26

Joshua Osborne — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:00:22 +0000

A major upgrade for Coverings has now been released for Archicad 26 – this new update brings in several new features, but importantly, it also brings in New objects, and Deprecates the old ones.

This may sound scary, but for any Coverings that you already have placed in your project, you can continue to use the Deprecated objects just fine – there is no need for you to migrate them right now, unless you need some of the new features that are in the new object.

More info is available on our Knowledge base, and in this Ci Tools Webinar:

Ci Select Object Library – Framing

Sonya Grabez — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 18:00:30 +0000

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 > Structural > Wall framing.

Download the CI Select Library and the Additional Surface Catalog from your MyCi profile in the My Select Benefits ➔ ARCHICAD Resources section.

Note: The Select Library is available for Select Customers in Australia and New Zealand & Premium Subscription holders internationally.

Find Ci Door / Window using Ci Schedules

Khan — Mon, 06 May 2024 21:30:16 +0000

Did you know that the Ci Tools Schedules can be used to find any Ci Doors and Windows in the 3D Views? Maybe you want to quickly change the size parameters or any other properties of the element, particularly helpful in a large project. If it can be shown in a schedule, it can be found and selected in 3D with just two clicks.

Ci Tools Library vs Ci Select Library

Khan — Sun, 05 May 2024 21:00:21 +0000

Ci Tools Library is different than the Ci Select Library

Ci Tools Library is necessary to run the Add-On (like Doors+Windows, Coverings, Cabinets, Sites etc.), whereas the Ci Select Library is a number of objects ( Objects listed with # in their nomenclature – for example Wall Frame #2013, Floor Framing #1943) developed by Central Innovation for you to use in your project and it is not necessary for the Tools to run.

How to Save a ‘Favorite’

Sonya Grabez — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:00:16 +0000

Save a ‘Favorite’ in Archicad to speed up your Workflow.

The ‘Favorites’ feature allows users to save and apply tool settings configurations for repeated use. Favorites are saved within a project file, and apply all of the parameters that can be entered in the settings dialog box for an element.

To save a Favorite, Select the element whose settings you wish to save and go to the Settings dialog box.

Click on the Favorites button represented by a star symbol in the upper left corner of the dialog box.
Click the New Favorite button at the bottom of the window.
Type the desired name and click OK.

Ci Tools Metadata Tool

Sonya Grabez — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:00:20 +0000

Ci Tools Metadata Tool

Use the Ci Tools Metadata Add-on to easily access classification and properties parameters.

Ci Tools > Metadata > Show Metadata Palette

The Metadata Tool shows the classification and properties parameters of selected elements in the Archicad Workspace, for easy editing without opening the Element Settings dialogue.

Speed up your workflow and schedule creation using the Metadata Tool.

Download Free Trial Here

Count your Polygons!

Sonya Grabez — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:00:54 +0000

If you have a project that you find particularly slow to navigate or work in 3D this may be due to the model having a large number of polygons.

Polygons are the 2D shapes that are pieced together to form a 3D model. There can be a LOT of polygons in a model. A simple straight wall has 6 polygons; inside, outside, top, bottom, end one and end two – like surfaces. Now think how many polygons are in a curved window for mullions, transoms and stone cill! Quite quickly, the numbers add up!

Fortunately, Graphisoft provides a handy polygon counting tool that can display the number of polygons by element types. The Polycount Tool, and other Goodies, are available for download after selecting your localised ArchiCAD 27 version here: Goodies for Archicad 27

Goodies are also available for pervious ArchiCAD versions.