ARCHICAD 24 Essentials: From Novice to Ninja

Identify parts of the ArchiCAD user interface, open an existing project file, and navigate in floorplan and 3D views.

Explore the ArchiCAD 24 user interface, including the menu bar, standard toolbar, tab bar, info box, graphic screen, and toolbox, and learn to create a project from a 24 template.

Open an existing ArchiCAD project from the start screen or Windows File Explorer, then switch between 2D floorplan and 3D views to navigate the model.

Master ArchiCAD floorplan navigation by using zoom factor options, previous/next zoom, and fit to window. Learn pan, zoom with the mouse wheel, and double-click fit for efficient viewing.

Master 3D navigation in ArchiCAD by switching from 2D floorplan to 3D view, orbiting, zooming, and exploring the model, and managing project maps, views, and layouts.

Master floorplan creation by starting a new project, setting location and units, modeling walls, grids, room tags, and adding windows, doors, furniture, slabs, roofs, elevations, and sections.

Open the start screen, create a new ArchiCAD 24 project from a template and profile, then save as a compressed ArchiCAD solo project to a chosen location.

Configure project location settings in Archicad by editing project name, site and client details, and address. Set latitudes, longitudes, time zone, and altitude above sea level for Nairobi, Kenya.

Learn how to set dimensioning and working units in Archicad 24 by selecting the appropriate millimeter options and country-specific standards in Options Project Preferences.

Activate the grid element tool, set hidden line and 3d display, apply ABC naming and custom names, then place, copy, and dimension vertical and horizontal grid lines.

Activate wall tool; configure geometry and positioning; set 200 mm thickness; define as load-bearing; reference grid center; draw and connect external and internal walls using stretch and intersect tools.

Label rooms in Archicad 24 using zone and text tools, set names and categories, adjust stamps and appearance, and place readable room labels on a floor plan.

Learn to place doors and windows in Archicad, using door and window tools and archtop door opening 24 to create access, daylighting, and ventilation.

Master advanced door settings in archicad 24 by customizing interior and exterior doors, adjusting opening dimensions, frames and casings, fittings, and placement with previews and 3d views.

Explore advanced settings and customizations for windows in archicad 24 essentials, including width, height, sill, reveal, opening types, sash grids, and casing.

Create and edit a ground floor slab in ArchiCAD using the slab tool, polygonal geometry, and rectangular methods, then adjust top, edge, and bottom surfaces for a complete 3D model.

Model a complex multi-plane roof in Archicad 24 by configuring geometry, selecting roof tile, setting pitch and eaves, and trimming to the roof while editing walls.

Create a custom elevation viewpoint in Archicad 24 by configuring elevation settings, marker styles, and model display. Add 2D elements and a gradient background for a polished elevation.

Explore ArchiCAD 24's dimensioning section, covering various dimension types. Learn to automatically and manually dimension a floor plan, and apply door and window dimension markers.

Explore ArchiCAD's dimension tools to measure lengths, angles, radii, and elevations, activating dimension types from the document tools and placing them by selecting points.

Activate the wall tool, select all walls, and apply automatic exterior dimensioning under document annotation to generate dimensions in millimeters, then switch to interior dimensioning as needed.

Learn to manually dimension a floor plan in Archicad 24 essentials using the dimension tool, configuring linear dimensions, witness lines, and placing openings, walls, and grid lines.

Explore creating and customizing door and window dimension markers in archicad 24, including selecting marker types, applying window stamp 24 and door stamp 24, and adjusting size, font, and placement.

Learn to publish ARCHICAD 24 drawings by using the marquee tool to export selections as PDFs, then create a custom title block, layouts, and publisher sets.

Save a floor plan to pdf in ArchiCAD 24 by using the marquee tool to select area, then save as pdf with landscape and fit to page, adjusting page options.

Create a custom title block in ArchiCAD using a master layout. Link it to layouts so drawing name, scale, layout ID, and revision update automatically.

Extract data from the ArchiCAD model to support quantity surveying and project management, starting with window and door schedules, then wall reports, costing, and objects lists and zone area reports.

Extract and customize window and door schedules in ArchiCAD, linking 3D models and 2D elevations for clear construction schedules and quantity takeoffs, then save as a PDF.

Explore quantity takeoff and cost estimation in Archicad by exporting wall schedules to Excel, editing formulas, and calculating wall area and cost per square meter, including net area after openings.

Explore ArchiCAD object inventories from schedules to create a tailored object inventory PDF, selecting objects, removing unnecessary fields, customizing text, and exporting as a focused PDF.

Master essential 2D and 3D modeling in ArchiCAD’s bonus, including custom object creation with the move tool, terrain modeling with spline and mesh tools, image fields, material surfaces, and shortcuts.

Create a custom ArchiCAD object by modeling a table with the move and press-pull tools, then group, save as an object to a library, and adjust 2D and floorplan views.

Learn essential ArchiCAD keyboard shortcuts for file, edit, view, design and documenting, and teamwork commands, including Ctrl+S for save, to speed up drafting and workflow.