Archicad 24 Course

Lesson 1 • View Controls and Story Management

Teaches floor plan views, story levels, and the Navigator palette. Story structure is the backbone of multi-story building models.

Lesson 2 • Interface Layout and Navigation

Introduces the main window, toolbars, palettes, and viewport controls. Establishes spatial awareness needed for all subsequent modeling tasks.

Lesson 3 • Units, Grids, and Coordinates

Establishes measurement units, grid settings, and coordinate input methods. Accurate geometry depends on correct unit and grid configuration.

Lesson 1 • Wall Tool Fundamentals

Covers wall geometry types, composite structures, and reference line logic. Walls form the primary enclosure of every building model.

Lesson 2 • Slab and Roof Basics

Introduces slab creation, edge offsets, and simple roof geometry. Horizontal elements define floor and ceiling planes in the model.

Lesson 3 • Columns, Beams, and Structural Elements

Teaches placement and configuration of columns and beams as structural members. These elements integrate with walls and slabs for complete structural models.

Lesson 4 • Object and Furniture Placement

Introduces the Object tool for placing GDL library parts and furniture. Library objects enrich the model for presentation and quantity takeoff.

Lesson 1 • Shell Tool for Curved Roofs

Teaches the Shell tool for barrel vaults, domes, and free-form curved surfaces. Shell geometry expands design possibilities beyond standard roof types.

Lesson 2 • Pitched Roof Construction

Covers multi-plane pitched roofs using the Roof tool and pivot line logic. Correct pivot placement ensures accurate eave and ridge geometry.

Lesson 3 • Morph Tool for Freeform Geometry

Introduces the Morph tool for sculpting arbitrary 3D solids and surfaces. Morph elements fill design gaps where standard tools are insufficient.

Lesson 1 • Detail Drawings and Drafting Tools

Introduces 2D drafting tools for creating construction details independent of or linked to the model. Details bridge the gap between design intent and construction.

Lesson 2 • Sections and Elevations

Teaches placing section and elevation markers and generating linked views. These views communicate vertical relationships and facade design.

Lesson 3 • Schedules and Element Lists

Covers creating door, window, zone, and component schedules from model data. Schedules automate quantity extraction and reduce manual counting errors.

Lesson 4 • Floor Plan Annotation and Dimensions

Covers dimension tools, text labels, and annotation standards for floor plans. Accurate annotation transforms raw geometry into readable construction documents.

Lesson 1 • Printing and PDF Export

Covers print settings, PDF export options, and batch publishing workflows. Correct output settings ensure drawings are delivered at the right scale and quality.

Lesson 2 • Title Blocks and Sheet Borders

Teaches creating and editing title block objects with project data fields. A consistent title block ensures professional and compliant document presentation.

Lesson 3 • Placing and Managing Drawing Views

Covers placing floor plans, sections, and details onto layout sheets and managing links. Linked drawings update automatically when the model changes.

Lesson 1 • Fly-Through Animation Basics

Teaches creating camera path animations for walkthrough presentations. Animations communicate spatial experience more effectively than static images.

Lesson 2 • Rendering with CineRender

Covers CineRender settings, render quality presets, and output resolution options. CineRender produces photorealistic images directly within Archicad.

Lesson 3 • Camera and 3D View Settings

Introduces camera placement, field of view, and perspective settings for still images. Camera configuration determines composition and storytelling in visualizations.

Lesson 4 • Surface Materials and Textures

Covers assigning, editing, and creating surface materials with texture maps. Realistic surfaces are the foundation of high-quality rendered output.

Lesson 1 • IFC Export and Import Workflow

Covers configuring IFC export settings and importing IFC files from consultants. IFC is the universal format for open BIM data exchange.

Lesson 2 • Element Properties and Classifications

Covers assigning built-in and custom properties to building elements. Properties enable automated schedules, cost estimation, and facility management data.

Lesson 3 • Zone Tool and Space Management

Teaches using the Zone tool to define rooms, areas, and space data. Zones link spatial information to schedules and energy analysis workflows.

Lesson 1 • Interoperability with Other Software

Covers DWG, DXF, PDF, and SKP import and export for consultant coordination. Seamless file exchange prevents data loss when working with non-Archicad teams.

Lesson 2 • Project Templates and Office Standards

Teaches building reusable office templates with standardized layers, attributes, and layouts. Templates enforce consistency and accelerate project startup across the firm.

Lesson 3 • Project Delivery and File Handover

Covers archiving projects, creating PLN and PLA files, and preparing final deliverables. Proper handover ensures the client and contractor receive complete, usable files.

Lesson 4 • Hotlink Modules and XREFs

Teaches using Hotlink Modules to reference external Archicad files and manage XREFs. Hotlinks enable modular project organization and reuse of standard components.