ArchiCAD Quick Start Guide

25 Pages·2008·0.96 MB·English

ArchiCAD
Quick Start Guide
The Cabin
JANUARY 2008
Lesson 1: The Interface
Double click on the ArchiCAD 11 shortcut on the desktop to start
the application.
Select CREATE NEW PROJECT then choose ARCHICAD 11
TEMPLATE, DEFAULT PROFILE, then select NEW to start the project.
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Lesson 1: The Interface
See the illustration below to help familiarize yourself with the
ArchiCAD 11 interface.
Toolbox: ArchiCAD commands (tools).
Info box: For information and to set tool properties.
Navigator: Browse project elements.
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Lesson 2: Walls
In this lesson we learn some of the functionality of the
WALL tool as we draw the walls for our cabin.
Click on the WALL tool in the TOOL BOX.
Click on the WALL SETTINGS DIALOG button in the INFO
BOX.
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Lesson 2: Walls
WALL DEFAULT SETTINGS dialog allows you to change
wall height, justification, components, display, layer, and
more. Choose OK to close the dialog.
Select the button to enable multiple wall
segments, pick at point A for the first
point then drag your mouse to the left
and type 24 then ENTER (while still in a
drag mode) to complete the 24'
segment.
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Lesson 2: Walls
Complete the next three wall segments the same way as
the first. If you make a mistake click on the UNDO button.
Select the WALL tool again and move your cursor over the MIDPOINT of
the top wall (near “A”). The cursor should change to a “check” when it is on
the midpoint of the wall. Pick now to start the interior walls. Draw them
using the skills learned earlier. A to B to C.
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Lesson 2: Walls
Complete the next three wall segmentsthe same way as
the first. If you make a mistake click on the UNDO button.
Select the WALL tool again and move your cursor over the
MIDPOINT of the top wall (near “A”). The cursor should change
to a “check” when it is on the midpoint of the wall.
Pick at the midpoint to start the interior walls. Draw them using
the skills learned earlier. A to B to C. Right Click and choose OK
to complete the wall segments.
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Lesson 2: Walls
Complete the next three wall segmentsthe same way as
the first. If you make a mistake click on the UNDO button.
Select the WALL tool again and move your cursor over the
MIDPOINT of the top wall (near “A”). The cursor should change
to a “check” when it is on the midpoint of the wall.
Pick at the midpoint to start the interior walls. Draw them using
the skills learned earlier. A to B to C. Right Click and choose OK
to complete the wall segments.
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Lesson 3: Doors
Select the DOOR tool from the TOOLBOX. (1)
Select the DOOR SETTINGS DIALOG button. (2)
Select D2 2SIDELIGHT TRANSOM 11 door from the list.
Notice all the settings available for the door.
Click OK to close the dialog and place the door.
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Lesson 3: Doors
Pick at point A to place the center of the door.
Pick at point B (inside the cabin) to set the door to open
inwards.
The result as shown.
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