ArchiCAD (Computer-Aided Design)
What is ArchiCAD?
Archicad is a software program used by architects in the architecture-engineering-construction (AEC) industry to design buildings from the conceptual stage to completion. It is a BIM (Building Information Modeling/Management) program developed by GRAPHISOFT that allows architects to work in a BIM environment. ArchiCAD is functional and user friendly. Additionally, both axonometric and perspective views are available in ArchiCAD, giving you more options for exploring the model. In other words, Archicad is a user-friendly authoring design program that is mainly used by architects and BIM administrators, enabling architects to concentrate on their end-goal of designing.
Why PINNACLE?
Upon completion of this course, you will be familiar with –
- The ARCHICAD Interface
- Navigation
- Creating Basic Structures
- Annotation
- Visualization
- Layouting
Target Audience
Beginners
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Software Requirements
ARCHICAD 21 International
Course Outline
I – Introduction to BIM
Definition of BIM
What BIM means in the context of an architectural software
II – The ArchiCAD Interface
Opening the file
A closer look at the interface
III – Navigating ArchiCAD
Navigate the floor plan
Navigating the 3d model
Model views
IV – External Structures
Elements Placement
Creating a Curtain Wall System
Modifying Curtain Walls
Creating Stories
Creating a Flat Roof
Creating Parapet Walls
Placing a Stair
V – Internal Structures
Creating Interior Walls
Placing Doors
Mirroring Doors
3D Library Parts
Merging Files
VI – Dimensioning
Manual Dimensions
Automatic Dimensions
Creating Section Viewpoints
Elevation Dimensions
VII – Visualization
Rendering
Inserting Background Images
Placing 2D Objects
Creating 3D Documents
3D Styles
VIII – Layouting