Courses Overview

GRAPHISOFT Training offers you a range of courses to assist you in realising the full potential of ArchiCAD.

Courses include:

Essential ArchiCAD

The Essential ArchiCAD course is suitable for architects, designers and builders who have no experience with any CAD system, as well as more experienced users of other CAD systems making the transition to BIM and those who need to fill gaps in their knowledge and increase their proficiency with the software. It covers all the commonly used functions in ArchiCAD, sufficient to submit a typical Development Application to a local Council for approval.

	Essential ArchiCAD Course is conducted over 4 days
	Prerequisite for this course is general computer skills*
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*	It is strongly recommended that students complete the ArchiCAD Interactive Training Guide as preparation. The material is available online via the help menu in ArchiCAD or at the following link http://www.graphisoft.com.au/products/interactive-training-guide/. You may download it in full or in parts as you proceed.

	Topics
	Building simulation and ArchiCAD's Virtual Building Concept: ‘building the model’ rather than ‘drawing lines’ ArchiCAD Work Environment (Menus, Toolbox, Toolbars, Palettes and the Project Navigator) Working with the Construction and Documentation Tools Building Elements (Walls, Roofs, Slabs, Columns, Beams, Doors, Windows etc) Elements of Documentation (Section, Elevation, Dimensioning etc.) The ArchiCAD Tool Attributes Layers and Layer Combinations Pen Colours and Weights and pen Sets Composite Structures Surface Materials Fill Types Line Types Trace and Reference Work with intelligent Sections and Elevations providing you with design representation and documentation data (Surface materials, shadows, and also RL lines) Details Complex Profiles in a simple way Building the terrain Cameras fly throughs and scenes Photorealistic Rendering Get Documentation done while doing Design View Options for Documentation Layout Book Publisher Miscellaneous to manage your own project effectively and finish it successfully Creating a simple parametric object Story Setup and use Project Preferences

Professional ArchiCAD

The Professional training applies ArchiCAD to professional practice. Productivity, process and Quality Assurance are the focus. This course adds another layer of value to the Essential Course placing the student at a level.

	Professional ArchiCAD Course is conducted over 4 days
	Prerequisite for this course is Essential ArchiCAD training, or approval based on project work submitted for assessment by the trainer.
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	The Professional course enables you to analyse what your practice requires and formulate a template drawing set, either in accordance with, or to establish, your office documentation standard. A complete project is built over the week, paying close attention to setups and processes to suit best practice standards.

	Topics
	Importing a survey Creating and quantifying a Site Advanced handling of Mapping Texture Building custom Elements Modify the Wall Position Building the Foundations Split and Modify Use of Complex Profiles Building the Sub-floor and Floor Slabs Floor plan Cut Plane settings Create Sections and Elevations Auto Storey height annotation Auto Grids Depth, Colours & Shadows Stories and reference levels Editing dimensions Using Custom Text Detail the Building Creating and updating details Inserting standard details Create Interior Elevations Modify the Construction and Snap Grid Set out the Project using the Grid System Settings Visualising the Project Sketch Render LightWorks Create the Documents Publish the Documents

Updgrade V12-13

For users who have completed Essential training, or are an accomplished user, on a previous version of ArchiCAD, the upgrade training covers new features introduced in ArchiCAD version 13.

	Upgrade V12-13 course is conducted over 1 day
	Prerequisite for this course is experience using ArchiCAD version 12.
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	Please note that the Curtain Walls tool is not dealt with in detail. A separate course is available which cover the most frequently used aspects of the Curtain Wall Tool

	Topics
	New Tools and Concepts Curtain Wall Tool 3D Document Upgraded Workflow Improved Dimensioning Input Logic Partial Structure Display Bi-Directional Drawing Marker Referencing Fill Enhancements Nudge/Align/Distribute Elements Dialog Box Enhancements Improved Hotlink Management PMK File Format Upgraded Tools Grid Tool StairMaker Reveal Options for Doors/Windows Section/Elevation Marker Display DWG Element Conversion Improvements Label Enhancements

Updgrade V9-13

For users who are an accomplished user, on version 9 of ArchiCAD (we welcome users of even earlier versions- back to 7), the upgrade training covers the new ArchiCAD environment changed with version 10 and new features introduced since version 9.

	Upgrade V9-13 course is conducted over 2 days
	Prerequisite for this course is experience using ArchiCAD version 9 (or earlier).
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	Please note that the Curtain Walls tool is not dealt with in detail. A separate course is available which cover the most frequently used aspects of the Curtain Wall Tool

	Topics
	Introduction to the changed work environment Profiles Navigator Guidelines The Tracker Changed Shortcuts Pan and Zoom 3D Navigation On-Screen Display Options Internal vs. OpenGL Stories Trace and Reference (Ghost) Tool Dialogues (especially the new Floor Plan Display Options) Changes in Tools Walls Doors Windows Beams and Columns Grid Tool Detail Tool Worksheet Tool Section/Elevation (now they are separate) Interior Elevation Curtain Wall basics 3D Document Changes to the Attributes Layers and Layer Combinations Pen Sets Fill Categories Gradient Fills Image Fills Composites Complex Profiles Intersection Priorities View Options for Documentation Floor Plan Cut Plane Partial Structure Display Model View Options Get Documentation done while doing Design Views Layout Book, Back Referencing Publisher

Introduction to the Curtain Wall Tool


	Curtain Wall course is conducted over 1 day
	Prerequisite for this course is completion of Essential training and or suitable experience using ArchiCAD version 12.
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	Topics
	Curtain Wall: A System Tool Working with Curtain Walls: Overview Curtain Wall Members Create a Curtain Wall System-Level Editing Curtain Wall Display Curtain Wall Edit Mode Edit Grid. Edit Curtain Wall Boundary Edit Curtain Wall Boundary in Section Add Additional Curtain Wall Boundary Edit Curtain Wall Reference Line Curtain Wall Frames Curtain Wall Panels Curtain Wall Junctions Curtain Wall Accessories Curtain Walls and Other Elements Free-Rotate Curtain Wall Attach Labels to Curtain Wall Members

MEP Modeler


	MEP Modeler course is conducted over 1 day
	Prerequisite for this course is completion of Essential training and or suitable experience using ArchiCAD version 12.
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	Topics
	Concepts and Overview Getting Started with MEP Modeler Installation MEP Work Environment MEP Library MEP Element Display on Stories MEP Systems MEP Preferences Setting and Editing Element Defaults Review Preview and Positioning Panel MEP Custom Settings Panel. Place Individual MEP Elements Inserting Junction Elements MEP Routing Functions Set Routing Preferences Changing Elevations During Routing Routing Options Routing With the Magic Wand . Editing and resizing MEP Elements Selecting Connected MEP Elements Edit Selected Elements Collision Detection Creating Custom MEP Parts MEP-Compatible Objects

LightWorks rendering

LightWorks rendering engine is a key feature of ArchiCAD and supports long awaited capabilities like true reflections, soft shadows, ambient lights and procedural shaders (meaning textures like marble or wood can be mathematically emulated).

Indirect lights can be simulated with parametric sky and window light objects placed in the library.

	LightWorks Course is conducted over 1 day
	Prerequisite for this course is knowledge of ArchiCAD.
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	Confirmed as a NSW Architects Registration Board CPE listed activity.

	Topics
	Existing Rendering Features & Controls Overview Of LightWorks LightWorks Lighting Exterior Lighting (Sun & Sky Objects) Interior Lighting (Window Lights) The LightWorks Environment Sun Shader Foreground Shader Background Shader Rendering Shaders Colour Reflectance Types Transparency Types Displacement Types Texture Space Pipeline Shader Libraries Advanced Functions Creating a Domed Sky Transparent Trees

Artlantis rendering

Artlantis R allows users to quickly create high-definition renderings, virtual reality scenes and animated sequences. Enrich images with reflection, refraction and transparency effects. Interactively select finishes and apply them to any object in a 3D space.

	Artlantis Course is conducted over 1 day
	Prerequisite for this course is knowledge of ArchiCAD.
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	Confirmed as a NSW Architects Registration Board CPE listed activity.

	Topics
	What Artlantis can do What Artlantis doesn’t do New Features Exporting from ArchiCAD General program environment Navigation & general controls Preview Window Inspector Window 2D Window Catalogue Window Applying Shaders Setting & Adjusting Lights Helidon Setting Cameras Rendering Using a Reference File Using Objects Uplighting Postcards Clipping Box Site Insertion

GDL (Geometric Description Language) Essential & Professional

For those interested in sophisticated library parts.
The course is the ideal starting point for understanding Graphisoft's proprietary scripting language, GDL (Geometric Description Language). It is recommended for those users who wish to expand on the possibilities presented by the construction tools and object libraries and implement the true power of ArchiCAD.

Introductory GDL Training Course is conducted over 2 days.

Prerequisite for this course is either Professional ArchiCAD or basic programming experience.

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Confirmed as a NSW Architects Registration Board CPE listed activity.

Essential GDL Course
Day 1
- Introduction
- Background
- Parametric versus Non-parametric
- Creating Non-Parametric Library Parts
- Creating Parametric Library Parts from the Floor Plan
- The GDL Environment
- Basic 3d Elements
- Transformations
- Control Statements
- Internal Parameters
- Masking
- Exercise
Day 2
- Advanced 3d Elements
- Cutting
- The Parameter Script
- 2d Commands
- The Master Script
- Drag & Drop
- Global Variables
- Request Command
- Exercise
- Tricks

Professional GDL Course
Day 1
- Introduction
- Library Parts in ArchiCAD
- Doors & Windows
- Parameter Buffer
- Exercise
- Checking Parameter Types
- Data & Text Extensions
- Data Files Storage
- Text & Data
- Export of Data
- Import of Data
- Examples of Data Import & Export
- Exercise
Day 2
- Defining & Setting
- Parameter Manipulation
- Manipulation of Text
- Zones
- Exercise
- Arrays
- Creating Error Messages
- Checking, Debugging & Common Errors
- Revision

Teamwork and BIM server Course

For users who have completed Essential training, or are an accomplished user, the training covers the new TeamWork 2 features introduced in ArchiCAD version 13.

	Teamwork and BIM server Course is conducted over 1 days.
	Prerequisite for this course is Essential ArchiCAD training.
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	Topics

	Teamwork concepts Setting up a BIM server Creating a TeamWork project Creating Users and Log Ins BIM Server Libraries Embedded Libraries

Specifically Tailored Courses include:

CAD Manager – as needs content
Design Directors and Practice Partners -workshop style courses
Large Group – cost effective solutions at your premises to a schedule which best suits your organisation, including out of hours options.

Is anything missing? Just ask. GRAPHISOFT Training can tailor any course to suit your specific requirements. Programmes can be customised to take into account the needs of each group. A skills assessment on each trainee will identify areas to focus on for each individual’s training.

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