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Free BIM software for students

On this page, you will find step-by-step guide how to get an educational version of Archicad. We also tried to point out the important...

Websites with HDRI maps and textures. Part 1.

Jun 28, 20222 min read

Websites with HDRI maps and textures. Part 1.

In order to make an architect’s life easier (yep! again!), our team is constantly collecting and arranging the most useful tools in one...

Best 3D rendering software for your architectural project

May 18, 20224 min read

Best 3D rendering software for your architectural project

There are many ways to present architectural projects to the client: starting from the hand graphic to videos and immersive...

May 8, 20221 min read

Free library of CAD objects

Sometimes you need to add a character to your drawings, but most of the time BIM and CAD software is lacking of nice 2D elements. And...

Top library sources. Part 1: BIM objects

Apr 14, 20224 min read

Top library sources. Part 1: BIM objects

It's always easier to start your project when you have a collection of the most frequent elements. So we decided to help you to make this...

Mar 31, 20222 min read

How to import 3D models to Archicad

Sometimes it hard to find specific objects for your Archicad project. In some cases you can find an object only in a specific format of...

Jan 27, 20222 min read

How to create a custom Fill

Why would I need that? Even though Archicad has a lot in its basic library, you might need a unique texture on the site plan, floor plan,...

Jan 18, 20222 min read

How to create a perspective section?

A short guide to creating impressive perspective sections!

Mar 23, 20182 min read

Display your logo in BIMx with Architect Credits

Did you know you can include your company logo and website into your BIMx file? These 'Architect Credits' will then appear on your mobile...

Speeding Up Your Performance for ARCHICAD 21

Dec 1, 20171 min read

Speeding Up Your Performance for ARCHICAD 21

Are you experiencing some slowness in ARCHICAD 21? Especially with MacOs High Sierra? Here's a tip to increase your performance. It's a...

Nov 2, 20162 min read

Customize your TV screens and monitors

...and lots of other things too! Rather than use the same old GRAPHISOFT images on some of the Objects - use your own personal...

Oct 12, 20161 min read

Time to Check for Updates...

It has been some time since ARCHICAD 20 was released - and like previous versions, from time to time, GRAPHISOFT release updates. These...

Add Libraries to a Project the quick way

Oct 5, 20161 min read

Add Libraries to a Project the quick way

When you are working between projects you often find the need to add additional Libraries. It is prety frustrating having to navigate...

Sep 21, 20161 min read

Training

#ArchiHACK Archive for ARCHICAD

If you are looking for short simple tips and tricks for ARCHICAD - don't forget the ArchiHACK resource that is available here in the...

Sep 13, 20161 min read

#justthetip for ARCHICAD

For the past few months we have been running ARCHICAD Tutorial type articles tagged #justthetip. You can find all the listings at this...

Command and Control ARCHICAD - The Box Set

Sep 6, 20161 min read

Command and Control ARCHICAD - The Box Set

Over the past four weeks we have been running a series of #justthetip articles showing how to Command and Control ARCHICAD. These have...

Aug 31, 20162 min read

Command and Control ARCHICAD - Part 4

This is the final article in a series of four #justthetip articles showing you how to master the primary keys you need to Command and...

Aug 22, 20163 min read