ArchiCAD 12 Reference Guide

The ArchiCAD 12 Reference Guide contains six main chapters, providing a concise overview about ArchiCAD features and functions for this version of the software.

Chapters in this book:

•Configuration summarizes what you need to know to set up your ArchiCAD program.

•Interaction introduces you to ArchiCAD's basic operations. It has three main sections: Navigation, Editing Concepts, and Techniques.

•Virtual Building describes the model views and windows you will use to create your Virtual Building using the ArchiCAD design tools.

•Documentation describes ArchiCAD's drafting and annotation tools, as well as the integrated Layouting process for producing a complete, final documentation for your project.

•Collaboration presents the Teamwork function which allows teams of architects to work simultaneously on the same project. This chapter also covers how to include repetitive structures efficiently; an intelligent DXF/DWG import-export and merge process; and an on-line redlining process.

•Visualization encompasses all the tools and techniques that allow you to display and present your architectural design to your customer.