The Smart Design Practitioner Title Block object is designed to help offices manage their Regulated Design Record obligations. Based on The Revision History object from the Archicad native Libraries, it collects and displays data stored in the Project info and Layout Issue (Transmittal) History in a simple graphic form, as per the required Regulated Design […]
If you are setting up VPN on your mac for the first time, here are some steps to go through: Step 1 Install the VPN Profile that you received; Step 2 Click on the Apple logo (on top left) > System Preferences > Network Step 3 Select the VPN connection from the sidebar and check […]
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 […]
Finally we have found some VR hardware that we think is suited to architectural offices – the Oculus Quest. You might rightfully wonder why we have been waiting for so long to jump onto the VR train? It is simple really, we have seen a many expensive VR systems come and go and were not […]
ADVICE UPDATE 2024 > Unless you require a big build plate and are prepared to tinker, we recommend to get a Bambu Lab P1S – it is affordable, easy to setup, requires no tinkering and is very reliable. Over the last few years we have come across some 3d printers that are being more or […]
Why should I restart? To keep your Mac running at its best, a restart often helps to set things straight. If your Mac is managed by an IT admin, e.g. via jamf, Mosyle or our own RADAR service, it is crucial to restart your Mac before you leave for the day, so the management system […]
We have noticed that in recent versions of Archicad, sometimes Doors display with a homogeneous surface that can not be changed by any of the Door Settings. Most likely the solution to your problem is that the affected Door object(s) have a Model Surface override applied. Unfortunately, this feature has been hidden in the latest […]
The increasing complexity of modern construction projects has identified the growing need for enhanced collaboration and interoperability within the (BIM) framework. Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) play a pivotal role by establishing a standardised data exchange format, facilitating interoperability among diverse BIM software applications such as Revit and Sketchup. To meet this expectation for effective communication […]
Setup Confirm the Project North and Project Geolocation are set correctly: ARCHICAD > Project Preferences > Project Location… Place the Views from the Sun object into the model space or worksheet (3D guides available only if object is placed into model space). Align its centre with the centre of your project (i.e. typically the centre […]
UPDATED 12/06/2020 > updated with latest info & process To the uninitiated trying to match the font size in Archicad to font size used in a document generated in another application, e.g. design reports may cause a major headache. Read on if you ever wondered how to get this right… Background (go straight to PROCESS […]
If you are already using our Smart Tree object for Archicad, you can create your own custom Trees, via the following process. CAUTION > You must only use the Fill and 2D line tools (i.e. not the spline, arc or circle tools) for the below to work properly. A. Plan View On a new worksheet […]
Main principles The Smart Document Transmittal is an object that reads data from text files exported from Archicad files. It organises the data into a graphic document transmittal that is placed as object on a Layout. Conditions To allow the object to organise the data the following conditions must be met: The Archicad Revision management […]
For a successful remote server connection via VPN, your home internet router must use a different IP address range to your office network setup.For example, if the office router IP address is 192.168.0.1, your home router IP address cannot be 192.168.0.x To check please do the following: Step 1 When connected to your home internet, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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