*We know each team has their own needs and specifications. That is why we can modify the training outline per need.
Module 1: Getting started in ArchiCAD
- What ArchiCAD solves in design and BIM delivery
- Interface tour navigator, palettes, info box, and shortcuts
- BIM mindset elements, attributes, and data as first class citizens
- Starter settings work environment, workspaces, and template selection
Module 2: Core 2D and 3D modeling
- Placing and editing walls, slabs, roofs, columns, and beams
- Drafting tools lines, arcs, fills, and construction grids
- Switching and aligning 2D and 3D views for fast feedback
- Model quality rules naming, alignment, and snapping discipline
Module 3: Layers, combinations, and graphic control
- Layer strategy by purpose structure, annotation, site
- Layer combinations for design, coordination, and print
- Graphic overrides and renovation filters for intent based views
- Troubleshooting visibility missing elements and conflicts
Module 4: Attributes and building materials
- Building materials vs surfaces vs composites and profiles
- Creating and assigning materials with correct priorities
- Library management of surfaces for consistent rendering
- Common pitfalls thickness, junctions, and intersections
Module 5: Objects and parametric components
- Browsing and managing object libraries
- Placing doors, windows, stairs, railings with rules and constraints
- Editing parameters, hotspots, groups, and selections
- Creating simple custom elements for office reuse
Module 6: Managing views and publishing
- View map setup scale, dimension styles, pens, and grids
- Model view options for detail level and presentation needs
- Layout book organization titles, auto text, and revisions
- Exporting and printing PDFs and images with reliable sets
Module 7: Sections, elevations, and detail workflows
- Placing markers and clipping planes with clean extents
- Controlling cut fills, line weights, and depth cue
- Detailing strategy live model plus detail drawings
- View settings for coordination vs construction intent
Module 8: Annotations that read well
- Dimensions, labels, and tags with associative behavior
- Keynotes, callouts, and symbol standards
- Text legibility and sheet consistency rules
- QA passes checklists before publishing
Module 9: Schedules and quantities
- Creating door, window, and finish schedules
- Filtering, sorting, and custom fields for reporting
- Material takeoffs principles and validation checks
- Export options for spreadsheets and databases
Module 10: Documentation standards and templates
- Title blocks, master layouts, and auto text fields
- Favorites and attribute packs for office wide consistency
- View and layout sets for design stages and deliverables
- Template maintenance versioning and migration tips
Module 11: Model hygiene and coordination
- Attribute management pens, fills, materials, composites
- Hotlink modules and repeating units
- Clash checks and coordination views
- Change tracking and revision notes
Module 12: Problem solving patterns
- Visual issues missing contours, duplicate elements
- Performance tips model size, textures, and cache
- Backup and recovery strategies
- Team handoff checklists
Module 13: Visualization setup
- Cameras, scenes, and path settings
- Sun, sky, and interior lighting basics
- Surfaces, textures, and bump maps for realism
- Balancing quality and performance
Module 14: Rendering and animation
- Render engines overview and settings
- Photoreal outputs materials, light, and exposure tweaks
- Image post steps inside ArchiCAD and external tools
- Walkthroughs and exports for stakeholders
Module 15: Energy evaluation and performance
- Preparing the model for analysis zones and envelopes
- Running energy checks and reading results
- Design moves for thermal and daylight improvements
- Reporting insights and documenting assumptions
Module 16: Presentation materials
- Storyboards and comparison sheets
- Exploded and axon views for clarity
- Color studies and diagrammatic graphics
- Packaging files for review
Module 17: Teamwork and shared projects
- Project sharing roles, reservations, and messaging
- Conflict resolution and element ownership practices
- Libraries, attributes, and version control across teams
- Archiving and cleanup for handover
Module 18: Open BIM and data exchange
- IFC strategies model view definitions and mapping
- Importing and exporting with validation steps
- Coordination with Revit, Navisworks, and analysis tools
- Handling issues units, coordinates, and classifications
Module 19: Automation and simulation extensions
- Scheduling tasks and batch publishing
- Linking external data for dashboards and reports
- Basics of add ons and data exchange with scripts
- Using simulation outputs to guide design choices
Module 20: Production wrap up
- Office ready template and favorites pack
- Review of deliverable sets by phase
- Personal checklist for fast, clean modeling
- Next steps for advanced workflows
