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Ci Select Object Library – Framing
Automatically assign Framing elements to placed walls using the CI Select Library. Simply select the desired walls and go to CI Tools > CI Select > Place Wall Framing The Wall Framing object can be found under Ci Select Library 27.lcf…
Sonya Grabez
3 June 2024 -
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Creating Openings
The Opening Tool was first introduced in Archicad 23. It is used to create openings of any shape in most of the 3D elements. Here I teach how to use this tool in 5 simple steps 1. Placing an opening Select…
Jose Rivera
27 May 2024 -
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Ci Select Object Library – Curtains
Automatically place Curtains on Windows using the CI Select Object Library. Simply select the desired windows and go to CI Tools > CI Select > Add Door and Window Extras. Window covering elements can be found under Ci Select Library 27.lcf…
Natalie Adams
16 May 2024 -
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Labelling Zones with the Label Tool
As of ARCHICAD 25 Update 2, you can now label zones directly with the label tool. All you need to do is select the label tool, apply whichever settings you’d like aesthetically for the label, make sure it’s associative, and than…
Myles Taylor
4 January 2023 -
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Zones with Automatic Labels
As of ARCHICAD 25 Update 2, zones have been now given the ability to be automatically labelled on creation. When going to place a zone, you’ll see a new option in your toolbar: If this option is enabled when you go…
Myles Taylor
3 January 2023
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Continuing with 3D Elements Missing
Following up with last tip shared yesterday, another reason that may cause to some elements not showing up in the 3D…
Jose Rivera
17 September 2024 -
Tips and Tricks
Missing Elements in 3D?
Have you ever open your file and everything is showing up right in the floor plan view until you get to…
Jose Rivera
16 September 2024 -
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Quick Window Opening
Easily make a window opening without opening the settings of the Ci Tools Detail Element. Select the Detail Element, click on…
Jason Williamson
11 September 2024 -
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Editing Plane Display
Don’t want the Editing Plane? We’re sometimes asked how to get rid of the blue plane appearing in the 3D window….
Jason Williamson
10 September 2024 -
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Fills for Space Planning
The Fill tool is useful for more than just masking drawings. Fills can have ID’s and can be used to measure…
Jason Williamson
8 September 2024 -
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Fills for Space Planning
The Fill tool is useful for more than just masking drawings. Fills can have ID’s and can be used to measure…
Michael Warr
8 September 2024 -
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Move from the Arrow Tool to the Last Tool Used
Typing ‘ESC’ in Archicad switches you from an active Tool to the Arrow Tool… But what if you then want to…
Sonya Grabez
6 September 2024 -
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How to Update Zones When Your Space Changes
When you modify your design, automatically created zones do not automatically adjust themselves to the changes, so they may require you…
Carrissa Howman
5 September 2024 -
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What is the ‘Reference’ mean in Trace & Reference?
It means you can copy any item/objects (with all the associated metadata / properties) and place it on the current View…
Carrissa Howman
4 September 2024
