Morphs & Materials: Origin Alignment & Setting Direction

One of the great new features of Archicad 16 is the Morph Tool. We are all learning new uses for the tool and one of the important features of the Morph Tool is the ability to align textures with greater precision. Check out this handy guide to see how to actually do this. It is a bit trickier than one would hope, but once you get the hang of it you’ll be a pro.

10 Great Things About Archicad 16

Some folks are only just now beginning to use the new OW Template 16 for Archicad 16 so here is a post with some of the training points that were covered as a reminder. This particular list is specifically about new Archicad 16 features.

1.   Morph Tool!!!
All new modeling tool that can literally make almost anything you can dream of. You can convert other elements or objects to morphs and then rotate, extrude, dream big!!!
http://www.graphisoft.com/products/archicad/design.html

2.   Curtain Wall Tool
This tool was introduced in version 12 but we have been slow to adopt it. It has been improved in version 16 with increased speed and stability, give it a shot on your next project.

3.   EcoDesigner Built-in
We’ve implemented a basic level of integration of R-values into our standard wall, roof and slab favorites.
http://www.graphisoft.com/products/archicad/green.html

IFC Exchange Protocol for Archicad to Revit

It’s encouraging to see more and more movement toward a true 3D-Modeling-Based approach to design at Orcutt | Winslow with more and more BIM authoring being provided by our consulting engineers. This requires a shift in process away from the traditional 2D DWG background exchange; the new “background” is becoming model-based. As we move into 2013, we want to make sure we are providing consistent, predictable background models to our engineers. Toward that end, the Design Technology Committee is working on a series of simple guides that will step you through the process of sending and receiving models. Attached is step-by-step guide for exporting Archicad model files to consultants using Revit MEP. This workflow has been tested on several CCRD projects and has been found to be reliable. Please keep this handy and report any issues that come up or alternative workflows that you would like to share so that we can tweak it over time. We will be updating and adding more guides in the near future.

Russ

BIM Export Protocol