Knowledgebase
ZOOM – Tips and Tricks
We recommend ZOOM for video conferencing (either WFH or for general office meetings) as it allows for the following: voice and / or video calls; chat function; screen sharing and a markup / whiteboard tool, that works across all platforms (iOS, macOS, Android and Windows); automatic creation of a company staff directory, so staff can […]
Daniel
Signing Into Microsoft For The First Time
Due to the unfortunate rise in identity theft, Microsoft is continuously beefing up the ID creation process. Consequently, this presents more and more hurdles for the user to navigate, especially if you are unfamiliar with the interface. Hopefully this step by step guide will help. Setup Initial Login This is critical. Without logging in for […]
Kevin
Identifying malicious email
ADVICE UPDATE 22/06/2020 > updated with best cybersecurity practices. Best practice approach to cybersecurity Since any defence mechanism is only as strong as its weakest link (typically the human involved), we recommend everyone to follow the below principles: DO NOT click on links or download attachments from people:– you DO NOT knowand/or– you are NOT currently […]
Daniel
Activating and Licensing Microsoft Apps
In order to edit and save .docx and .xlsx files, you will need to licence your Microsoft apps. After signing into Microsoft for the first time, you are now ready to do this. Fortunately, you only need to do this on 1 app and all others will be licensed. Sign-in To Your Microsoft Apps Open […]
Kevin
Twinmotion ‘missing image file’ solution
Problem: “missing image file” when opening a Twinmotion project file on another computer; Solution: Use “Resource collector” feature on the computer before saving your project file; With project opened, go to Twinmotion menu bar > Edit > Resource collector; Select destination path – ideally a folder on your regular file server; You will end up […]
Daniel
archicad collaborate login process
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Daniel
Drawing Numbering System
Drawing Numbering System: A Scalable Solution One major challenge that most architectural practices face sooner or later is developing a logical and scalable Drawing Numbering System (DNS). A well-designed DNS should accommodate projects ranging from small-scale residential to large and complex institutional projects, which may be staged and spread across various sites. At the same […]
Daniel
Apple vs PC Hardware Cost comparison
As Apple’s lineup recently has changed significantly we thought we check, how the new ‘Macs’ compare to PC hardware… INFO > As Apple Silicon is highly optimised, RAM capacity is not easily comparable, i.e. 32GB of RAM with a M1 type processor should provide better overall performance as the same amount RAM with an Intel […]
Daniel
Hardware recommendations
We’re often asked which Apple Hardware we recommend for Architects – so here is our shortlist… INFO > Apple has discontinued the ageing (yet powerful) intel based 27-inch iMac – at this stage it is unlikely they will bring this model back into their line-up. The new M1 24-inch iMac is not considered here, as […]
Daniel
Apple M4 Pro and Archicad
This hardware benchmark test report provides a detailed performance analysis of the latest Apple devices and is specifically tailored for the needs of Archicad users. When Graphisoft published their benchmarking results for the M3 MAX, we thought we should do something similar with more reasonably priced Apple hardware – essentially to find the value for […]
Andrew Kim
Magic Mouse panning
ADVICE UPDATE 2024 > Unfortuantely MagicPrefs has been discontinued, however for a small fee you can get Middle Click instead. Although the magic mouse has solved the problem with the far too easily clogged up trackball on its predecessor, by simply doing away with this ‘3rd button’ it has created another major problem: How can you […]
Daniel
Smart Wall Schedule Label
Simple Wall Schedulesby macinteract. Archicad users use our Smart Wall Schedule Label to streamline and ensure consistency in documentation. Save yourself time and money. Also included with our Smart Template. Compatible from AC27+ Buy now. Learn More. "Simple label that can be placed directly on wall elements. It is much easier than drawing schedules manually." You […]
Andrew Kim
Wall Schedule Label
Overview Over the years through ArchiCAD’s development, there have been a number of solutions for the production of wall schedules. In the earlier stages of CAD software, wall schedules were typically created manually, requiring meticulous attention to detail and extensive time investment. ArchiCAD introduced a paradigm shift by enabling architects to generate dynamic and data-rich wall […]
Andrew Kim
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