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Creative Documentation & BIMx


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▶︎ Format: Self-Paced
▶︎ Level: Advanced
▶︎ Duration: 3 hours
▶︎ Language: English
▶︎ Accreditation: 3 AIA LUs
▶︎ Certification Points: 25 points ★

In this course, we’ll look at how you can move beyond the discrete functions of your BIM platform to produce standard deliverables. You’ll learn how to combine Archicad’s visualization abilities to generate more visually dynamic material that conveys your design ideas better. We’ll also walk through the nuances of planning for and creating BIMx files that will take your presentations to a new level!

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will:

  • Gain a broader perspective on crafting and introducing complex workflows for design
  • Learn the various steps and approaches for generating creative documents
  • Understand the potential of exploiting graphics libraries and unique pen sets
  • Learn how to create and export BIMx models for a variety of purposes

Target Audience

This course is for aspiring BIM Users, who are new to Archicad's basic documentation techniques and workflows 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 USA 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 a version newer than Archicad 25.

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
  • Start Modeling with Archicad
  • Getting Started with Project Documentation in Archicad
  • Take your Schematic Model to the Next Stage 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 3 points towards your AIA LUs and a Certificate of Attendance in issues automatically in PDF format. 

Presenter

Duncan Gilchrist

Duncan Gilchrist

Key Accounts Specialist, Graphisoft North America

Have Questions?

Contact us at learn@graphisoft.com! 

Here is the course outline:

Welcome

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.

Part A | Compositional Building Blocks

This module equips you with the skills to transform your designs into compelling visual narratives. Explore the compositional building blocks of design and the importance of camera-linked views, master rendering with Open GL, sketch rendering, and CineRender, synchronize 3D elements onto layouts, and delve into the realm of graphic design within Archicad. Learn to create graphic libraries, utilize image fills, and redefine pen sets to elevate the visual impact of your architectural projects.

Part B | BIMx & 3D Views

Unlock the potential of BIMx during this module through the intricacies of setting up a BIMx Publisher Set and explore essential considerations for exporting multiple views. Discover the difference between dynamic flythroughs and immersive gallery views, and gain hands-on experience exporting your projects to the BIMx model transfer site for seamless sharing across teams and social media platforms.

Creative Documentation & BIMx Quiz

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

Conclusion

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

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

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