Drafting Basics -

About

▶︎ Format: Self-Paced
▶︎ Level: Foundation
▶︎ Duration: 2 hours
▶︎ Language: English
▶︎ Accreditation: 2 AIA LUs
▶︎ Certification Points: 20 points

If you are new to Archicad or transitioning from another 2D or BIM platform, this course is for you! Follow along at home using your included Archicad project file as your presenter, Leeswann Bolden, shows you how to create and modify essential elements in Archicad.

By the end of the course, you will be able to create and modify simple lines, walls, and slab elements within the program.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will:

Learn Basic 2D modeling techniques
Understand the basics of adopting a streamlined BIM workflow
Dive into different modes of collaboration across the AEC disciplines and create document deliverables

Target Audience

This course is for aspiring BIM Users, who have little to no Archicad experience and would like to take their skills and knowledge to the next level.

Quiz

You will have access to a related quiz upon completing the relevant content, and you will also have the opportunity to retake them before completing the course. To earn points towards your AIA LUs, achieve a minimum score of 80% on the quiz and complete the satisfaction survey.

Software Requirements

The exercise file in this course has been created using the International language version of Archicad 25 which means that the work environment and some of the content may be different if you are using a different language version. We recommend using version Archicad 25 or newer.

Recommended Learning

We recommend you complete the following courses in order to be able to actively follow the trainer's presentation and demonstrations in Archicad:

Getting Started with Archicad

Access Time Frame

You can access the course materials for 6 months, counting from the first login to the course. Within this time, you can access the course's assessments, download the exercise files and handouts, or watch the recordings. After this, you will be deactivated from the course and will not be able to access any course materials.

Awards

Completing the course material, including the quiz with a minimum score of 80% achievement and filling out the satisfaction survey, will award you points towards achieving 2 points towards your AIA LUs and a Certificate of Attendance in issues automatically in PDF format.

Presenter

Leeswan Bolden

Key Account Manager of Customer Success, Graphisoft North America

Have Questions?

Modules5

Here is the course outline:

Get familiar with the course outline and the agenda. Download the exercise files and the handout documents to be able to follow the course along with the trainer.

Throughout this module, you will engage in hands-on exercises, guided by Archicad's robust toolset. Gain a deep understanding of Archicad's interface, allowing you to confidently navigate its various tools and menus, while mastering the art of selecting and manipulating elements in both Plan and 3D views.

Explore modifying drafting techniques, where you'll learn to adjust, split, intersect, move, mirror, and multiply objects with precision. Discover the art of adding nodes, offsetting edges, and creating intricate shapes like circles and splines to elevate your design capabilities.

Finishing the quiz referring to the previously seen content before proceeding to the subsequent modules is advisable.

Thank you for completing this training! Please fill out the anonymous satisfaction survey so we can continue improving our training materials!

Certificates

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

NA_Certification_of_Completion

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Drafting Basics