Archicad 24 Professional Course

Open a new project in Archicad 24, enter project, site, building, and contact details, set client information and project ID, and export or import data to Excel for project input.

Open project preferences, set the working unit, choose units (mm or cm), set area to square millimeters, volume to cubic meters, and adjust angle and precision settings.

Learn to set up the story in Archicad 24 by configuring story settings, naming stories, inserting or deleting stories, and adjusting elevations.

Discover using the Archicad tracker to see distance and angle changes, set distance limits, adjust coordinates, and model walls, while toggling the tracker on or off for precise edits.

Discover how the ballot tool in Archicad 24 adapts options by element type and location when you select walls, beams, and slabs.

Learn how to offset walls in Archicad by selecting both walls, enabling the offset option, and entering a distance like 1500, then adjust as needed.

Master dragging and copying walls in Archicad 24 by selecting a wall, entering a distance, and using ctrl for single or multiple copies.

in archicad 24, learn to rotate a wall, create copies with ctrl +, set angles, and mirror along a line while preserving the original.

Learn to set up and adjust grids by configuring grid element settings, segment lines, and markers, then apply naming, styles, and 3D options for modeling in Archicad.

Draw Archicad grids by changing line type to dotted and dash, switch color to black, place lines at right angles with distances, then copy and align to complete the grid.

Set the grid direction and draw grid elements in archicad 24, adjust distances and angles, select and pan across the site, and rename the grid drawings.

Learn to configure wall settings in Archicad 24 by selecting the ground floor, adjusting wall height and slope, and applying exterior cladding with controlled wall thickness.

Learn to model walls in archicad 24, using center line references, grid alignment, and wall tools to create internal and external walls with precise thickness and cladding.

Explore the 3D view in Archicad and master editing by selecting walls, applying modifications, stretching, and adjusting height, while panning and rotating with the scroll wheel.

Learn how to set up a slab in Archicad by selecting the generic structural component, adjusting thickness, and choosing top or bottom before modeling the slab.

Learn slab modeling techniques in Archicad 24 by using polygon or rectangular geometry methods, selecting and editing slabs with nodes, offsetting lines, and refining the shape.

Add and remove the slab using polygon tools, then cut out a region with the polyvalent geometry method and adjust walls on the ground floor plan.

Select the slab, open settings, adjust thickness and offset, set a 90-degree angle, switch to polygonal mode, and trace points to complete slabs on all sides.

Explore door settings in Archicad 24, from selecting stock and adjusting height to previewing positioning, detail levels, and handle options for precise door configurations.

Select a window and open the basic window settings to adjust sill height, frame, transoms, opening type, grid, handle, and ventilation, then preview and finalize costs.

Model doors in Archicad 24 by selecting elements, adjusting anchor points, and choosing opening directions, while noting sun and ambient light to ensure correct placement.

Learn to model all doors in Archicad 24, place them in the room, set opening directions, and anchor at the center point.

Learn to model windows in Archicad by selecting the window tool, choosing opening direction, and dragging to resize and position, including sliding and fixed three-pane windows.

Explore Archicad 24 project updation by applying minor changes, adjust window thickness, stretch and move elements, and review 3D views of sliding windows with properties.

Archicad 24 professional course teaches how to make a plan clearer by selecting all groups, using segment view to isolate elements, and adjusting colors to reduce messiness.

Model a hospital in Archicad 24 by stacking the ground floor under a second floor, using traces to outline walls, and inspecting wall and door properties with on-screen parameters.

Explore advanced trace and reference techniques in Archicad 24, using the trace and reference tool to compare the active story with the ground floor and adjust visibility for accurate modeling.

Master the marquee tool in Archicad 24 to select objects with rectangular or polygonal regions, adjust and stretch selections, view only chosen elements, and print a specific region for review.

Model staircases in 2d using Archicad 24 by setting the baseline direction, adjusting distance and angle, and viewing going, rise, and height.

Learn to model a staircase in 3d with Archicad 24, using the steer tool to define corners, input distances, and join sections for ground floor layouts.

Explore advanced staircase modeling options in Archicad 24, including starting from the ground floor, creating multiple segments, switching between straight, angled, and landing configurations, and troubleshooting visibility issues.

Learn to edit staircases in Archicad 24 by selecting the staircase baseline or boundary, adding and repositioning notes, and creating cutouts and edge edits to shape curved or linear stairs.

Explore advanced editing tools for staircases in Archicad, including symbol and schematic modes, node additions, selective element modification, and three-dimensional adjustments across floors from basement to ground.

Create and model the staircase from the first floor to the roof in Archicad 24, applying step-by-step placement on the ground floor, converting to 3D view, and refining alignment.

Model the side staircase from basement to ground floor in Archicad 24, adjusting slabs, baselines, and risers. Align boundaries and set riser counts to ensure a precise stair model.

Model a basement to ground floor staircase in Archicad 24 using a reference line on the basement plan, adjust the baseline, and select points to align with the ground floor.

Explore basic stairs settings in Archicad 24, including selecting stairs, establishing the baseline, linking the top landing to the first floor, and adjusting height and angle constraints.

Explore stair structure options in Archicad 24, including monolithic, beam, and stringer configurations for landing and flight, plus structure settings, drainage, and classification properties.

Explore how to set and display staircases in a floor plan by selecting basement views, choosing which stories to show, and adjusting numbering, text, and display options.

Model railings in Archicad 24 using the railing toolset, linking them to stairs, slabs, and walls, and refine the baseline support with spacebar-driven placement.

Learn to model a 3D railing in Archicad 24 by selecting points, using the magic wand, and continuing a railing along the staircase with reference lines for precise alignment.

Model the railing on the slab in Archicad 24 by selecting the edge, applying the railing tool, and adjusting the baseline and nodes to align with the slab.

Learn how to edit railings in Archicad 24 by adjusting layout, levels, and segment settings, and by customizing posts, handrails, balusters, and fixings for stair and story visibility.

Learn to add objects to your Archicad plan using the basic library, adjust height and position, and rotate or extend items to fit your design.

Learn how to group and ungroup elements in Archicad 24, switch between grouped and individual edits, and temporarily suspend grouping for precise modifications.

Name and modify zones in Archicad 24 using the zone tool, with manual and automatic line methods and stamps. Adjust zone numbers, names, colors, appearance, and stamp settings.

Model a roof in archicad 24 by selecting basic or generic structure, adjusting thickness and angles, and using rectangular or point-to-point construction lines to create elevations and sections.

Model a complex shaped roof by creating a complex group, then use roof extras to add structural elements like rafters, beams, and ridges, with Archicad calculating the details.

Import and place a terrain file in Archicad, align the model origin, add outlines and contours, explode the view for simpler polygons, and adjust display to show the terrain surface.

Edit terrain mesh in archicad 24 by selecting the mesh, applying height values, and using the polygon subtract tool to create holes, then review in 3d.

Learn to color wall elements in Archicad 24 by using overwrite surfaces to assign colors to outer faces and sides, selecting red, yellow, and white.

Explore painting walls in Archicad 24 using the surface painter tool, selecting surfaces, choosing single or multiple walls, and using the color picker to match colors.

Master quick archicad 24 modeling tricks to speed up modeling, including selecting and intersecting walls, using a magic tool to model slabs, and dividing lines with the divider.

Explore how to use the multiply tool in Archicad to create multiple copies with controlled spacing. Adjust copy counts and spacing values to maintain a constant distance between elements.

Learn how to use the multiply tool to create and distribute copies, rotate around a center, control spacing and count, and apply randomise for natural layouts.

Learn to manage Archicad layers by selecting elements and changing their layers, including automatic layer assignment for furniture, and preview basic layer details and options.

Explore advanced layer settings in Archicad, including creating, renaming, deleting layers, moving elements between layers, and managing visibility, locking, and layer combinations for rendering via the options palette.

Create a plan-view section by selecting the tool, drawing the cut line, and choosing the left or right view, then adjust range, line style, and markers to tailor the elevation.

Explore model display settings, access the display window via right-click, adjust section displays, cut surfaces, color options, and sun and shadow settings to tailor the look to project requirements.

Master section creation in Archicad 24 by tweaking section settings, extending the grid via plan, selecting all groups with ctrl+b, and adjusting levels and dimensions for a cleaner professional drawing.

Create elevation views in Archicad using the elevation tools from a viewpoint, draw the outline, switch north, south, east, west sides to preview and refine the elevation like a section.

Open the window, go to palettes, and click the quick option to use Archicad's streamlined tools. Learn to select the quick option for a faster workflow.

Explore Archicad 24 pen sets: adjust colors for openings, switch between color and grayscale, and apply pens to categories—general drafting, structure, non-structural elements, openings, and building materials.

Explore how to customize pen sets in Archicad by selecting colors like orange and black, creating and saving a custom pen for openings, walls, and materials.

Learn how to set and adjust wall dimensions, switch units between millimeters and meters, customize dimensioning options, and increase decimal places via project preferences to achieve precise area measurements.

Create Archicad views by using the view map from the project map, delete default maps, and adjust scale and layers to build ground floor and schematic design views.

Organize Archicad 24 views with the organizer, placing them in project maps and view maps, creating folders, and moving selections to schematic design for a professional workflow.

Explore the master layout as a template that defines page size and orientation in Archicad 24, and learn how changing layout properties adjusts landscape sizes and affects elements like logos.

Master the Archicad 24 master layout by selecting lines, text, and objects, using design options and the graphic symbol Canticle, and linking project name updates across all master layouts.

Learn how to create and customize a layout in Archicad, set up a master layout, remove unused plans, build a custom index, and manage numbering for organized plans.

Create a new subject to organize your layout in Archicad 24, name it schematic design, and customize numbering with prefixes, styles, and separators to preview and apply changes.

Place and align drawings in Archicad using the document menu and view map, drag floor plans, and adjust visibility, scale, and drawing properties like ID, type, size, appearance, and title.

Learn how to place ground floor drawings above or below other levels in Archicad 24, using layout references, level selections, and master plan setup.

Explore how to use the dimension tool in Archicad 24: switch display level to drafting or schematic design, click points to create dimensions, choose orientation, and finalize by double-clicking.

Select the dimension line, press the control key, and continue selecting lines to automatically create multiple dimensions in one go in Archicad 24, boosting efficiency.

Access and adjust the dimension line settings in Archicad 24, including type and thickness, and demonstrate measuring length by moving nodes and duplicating the line.

Explore how to use the level dimension tool in archicad to place, adjust, and manage dimensions across levels, including first floor settings, rotation, and texture sharing.

Apply level dimensioning in a section by selecting the building, using the dimensioning and diamond tools, and placing multiple dimensions with orientation flips and quick keyboard options.

Publish your schematic design as a set in Archicad by using the publisher, naming the set, configuring output locations, and confirming the publish to generate the final files.