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I was fooled by ArchiCAD wipeouts, but Quick Select wasn’t

One of the joys of working “downstream” is you get what you’re given. Depending on the source incoming projects could be based on a Revit/ACA Model, AutoCAD file, Image/scan, PDF or export from another CAD system. Today an ex-ArchiCAD dwg fooled me when it started masking content below it in the draw order stack. In the screenshot below the line top left is continuous but disappears far from the edge of the site. Opening the file I expected to see a white hatch or attached image but selecting the area resulted in a completely empty selection set. Fool me once,... Read more →

Architosh chats with Nemetschek

This is not a new article, posted Feb 2008, but is still worth reading. I don't use ArchiCAD, VectorWorks or Mac but the nature of BIM, the challenges for Software Vendors/Users and the varied technic... Read more →

Miguel's BIMania on You-Tube

I got to know Miguel Krippahl when I commented on his post regarding the lack of ArchiCAD blogs . I found that while searching for ArchiCAD blogs! His blog about BIM concepts, philosophy and softwa... Read more →

If in doubt ask! - Newbie question prompts great ADT Project Navigator discussion!

If you’re stuck with something before trying to re-invent the wheel ask people who’ve probably been there already. Resources like product discussion groups , user groups like AUGI or via comment/email... Read more →

BIMania - A state of mind?

Via a comment I found Miguel’s “BIMania” – a great new’ish blog with another perspective of BIM. BIMania Loose architect's ramblings on BIM - Building Information Model Read more →

An overview of AEC BIM solutions

If you want a nice overview of the technology being offered for Building Information Modelling (BIM) check out H. Edward Goldberg’s recent Cadalyst article. It covers a range of BIM related solutions from VectorWorks, Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Graphisoft, Gehry Technologies, & 1ST Pricing. There are concise descriptions of the applications each is offering and how they fit into the BIM process. Given that BIM is a process, more than just an application, it’s good to be aware of the alternatives that are out there! State of the AEC Industry 2006 - BIM solutions are changing the AEC landscape. - Cadalyst... Read more →