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ArchiCAD Training Session Notes

QUESTION	ANSWER SUMMARY AND NOTES	START TIME
Component or Block function in ArchiCAD?	Answers: Custom Object and Hotlinked Module	0:02:44
	Custom Objects: First Select elements, then > File >Libraries and Objects >Save Selection as… > , then provide a name	0:05:06
	Fix viewing and proportion issues with object	0:07:21
	Hotlinked Module: Select Elements, >File > External Content > Save Selection as Module. You create an external MOD file.	0:11:54
	Update with hot link manager to see revised hotlinks	0:15:15
Measured Stretch with marquee	Measured stretch with reference to remote point	0:19:31
Stretch or Trim multiple elements	> Adjust command, keybd shortcut = Ctrl+- or Cmd+- (dash)	0:23:54
Railings	Use object tool, use “find library parts” with Keyword box	0:25:31
Managing Library for Office and Home use	>File > Libraries and Objects >Library Manager	0:27:50

Copy a project started with generic template to a file with the Office Standard template?	Simple project & both templates have the same attributes: Copy and Paste	0:37:23
	2D information from elevations, worksheets, etc has to be copied individually	0:42:50
Intersection cleanup of sloped walls?		0:44:45
Magic Wand?	Apply slab to a space defined by walls	0:48:12
	Create regular polygon with magic wand and circle tool	0:53:30
	Options > Project Preferences > Construction Elements > 3D Intersection Priorites	0:56:03
Mixed Window types – complex window	ganging windows	0:59:00
	diamond muntin sashes or custom sashes	1:10:45
Text alignment in mirrored plans	Anchor points control relationships	1:13:40
Area reports	Program planning, Fill tool, Zone Tool	1:24:03
Zone Tool		1:25:53
Cut an Axonometric view with a marquee?	>Save current view, to save the cut away view	1:29:26

ArchiCAD Training Session Notes

ArchiCAD Training – Coaching Call – January 18, 2012

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