Archicad 26 Course

Lesson 1 • Exploring the Main Interface

Introduces menus, toolbars, palettes, and the Navigator panel. Familiarity with the interface accelerates all subsequent modeling tasks.

Lesson 2 • Customizing the Workspace

Adjusts toolbars, keyboard shortcuts, and work environment profiles. A personalized workspace reduces repetitive actions and improves efficiency.

Lesson 3 • Installing and Launching Archicad 26

Covers system requirements, installation steps, and license activation. Establishes a stable working environment before any modeling begins.

Lesson 4 • Navigation in 2D and 3D Views

Teaches pan, zoom, orbit, and view switching between floor plans and 3D windows. Efficient navigation is essential for productive daily work.

Lesson 1 • Stories and Levels Management

Creates and edits building stories, sets elevations, and links elements to levels. Correct story setup is the foundation for multi-story projects.

Lesson 2 • Understanding BIM in Archicad

Defines BIM, parametric objects, and the virtual building model concept. Connects theoretical BIM principles to Archicad's practical workflow.

Lesson 3 • Element Selection and Editing Basics

Covers selection methods, the Pet Palette, and basic geometric editing tools. These skills apply to every element type throughout the course.

Lesson 4 • Coordinate System and Input Methods

Uses the Tracker, grid snapping, and relative coordinates for precise placement. Accurate input methods underpin all professional-quality modeling.

Lesson 1 • Slab Tool and Floor Plates

Creates horizontal slabs with custom shapes, thickness, and composite build-ups. Slabs define floor and ceiling planes throughout the building.

Lesson 2 • Wall Tool Fundamentals

Places straight, curved, and polygonal walls with correct height, thickness, and composite settings. Walls are the most common element in architectural modeling.

Lesson 3 • Doors and Windows Placement

Inserts parametric doors and windows into walls and adjusts their parameters. Openings directly affect plan, section, elevation, and schedule outputs.

Lesson 4 • Columns and Beams

Places structural columns and beams with correct cross-sections and connections. These elements complete the primary structural skeleton of the model.

Lesson 1 • Roof Trimming and Wall Connections

Trims walls and other elements to roof geometry using solid element operations. Proper trimming produces accurate sections and 3D views.

Lesson 2 • Shell Tool for Curved Roofs

Models curved and free-form roof surfaces using the Shell tool. Shells extend roof modeling beyond flat-plane geometry.

Lesson 3 • Stair Tool and Stair Design

Configures parametric stairs with treads, risers, landings, and code-compliant dimensions. Stairs automatically generate plan, section, and 3D representations.

Lesson 4 • Railing Tool and Balustrades

Designs railings along stairs, balconies, and custom paths with parametric components. Railings complete the safety and aesthetic detailing of vertical circulation.

Lesson 1 • Zones and Room Definitions

Creates zones to define rooms, calculate areas, and generate room schedules. Zones link spatial data to documentation and area reports.

Lesson 2 • Object Tool and GDL Library

Places library objects from the built-in GDL library and manages library sources. Objects add furniture, fixtures, and equipment to the model.

Lesson 3 • Morph Tool for Custom Shapes

Creates free-form 3D geometry using the Morph tool for non-standard elements. Morphs fill gaps where standard parametric tools are insufficient.

Lesson 4 • Curtain Wall Tool

Builds parametric curtain wall systems with frames, panels, and custom grid patterns. Curtain walls are essential for contemporary facade design.

Lesson 1 • Detail and Worksheet Views

Creates detail drawings and independent worksheets for enlarged construction details. Details supplement model views with hand-drafted or imported content.

Lesson 2 • Floor Plan Views and Settings

Configures floor plan cut heights, element visibility, and graphic overrides per view. Plan settings determine what is shown and how it is represented.

Lesson 3 • Section and Elevation Markers

Places section and elevation markers and configures their depth, range, and linked views. Markers automatically update when the model changes.

Lesson 4 • Dimensions and Annotations

Applies linear, angular, and radial dimensions plus text notes and labels. Accurate annotation is mandatory for construction-ready documentation.

Lesson 1 • Door, Window, and Zone Schedules

Creates standard door, window, and room finish schedules linked to model elements. These schedules are required deliverables in most construction document sets.

Lesson 2 • Interactive Schedule Tool

Builds schedules that list, filter, and sort element data in tabular form. Schedules update automatically when the model is modified.

Lesson 3 • Graphic Override and Renovation Filters

Applies graphic overrides and renovation status filters to communicate design phases. These tools distinguish existing, demolished, and new construction in documents.

Lesson 4 • Material and Surface Quantity Reports

Generates area and volume takeoffs for surfaces, composites, and structural elements. Quantity data supports cost estimation and procurement planning.

Lesson 1 • Hotlink Modules and XREFs

Links external Archicad modules and DWG XREFs into the host project. Hotlinks allow reuse of repeated building components across multiple projects.

Lesson 2 • DWG and PDF Exchange

Exports and imports DWG files with correct layer mapping and translation settings. PDF publishing produces final deliverables for clients and contractors.

Lesson 3 • Model Checking and Project Archiving

Runs model validation, resolves warnings, and archives the completed project file. Validation and archiving ensure long-term data integrity and handover quality.

Lesson 4 • Teamwork and BIM Server Workflow

Sets up Teamwork projects, manages user roles, and handles send and receive operations. Teamwork enables multiple users to work on a single model simultaneously.