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12/22/2008  QUICKtips index ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
The index of all QUICKtips for 2008.
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12/19/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 24 ArchiCAD
James Service - Graphisoft New Zealand
Creating your own simple GDL object from slab elements. Part 1 in Basic Object Creation series.
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12/18/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 23 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Getting Character Map symbols into your Dimension Text and Creating a cranked beam using Cadimage Tools Profiler
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12/17/2008  TIP Sheet index ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
The  index of all TIP Sheets for 2008.
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12/9/2008  H1 Wall Area calculation using Zones ArchiCAD
Jason Bishop - CADConsult
Use the Zone Tool in conjunction with a custom list to calculate your wall areas minus openings, to help you comply with the insulation targets of NZBC, Clause H1.
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12/1/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 22 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
** Update QUICKtips 2006#02** Stamping Meshes & using Edit Selection Set and changing the footing type in a stright run of Cadimage Tools Foundation Builder & scale sensitive symbol display in Cadimage Tools Door & WindowBuilder
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11/30/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 21 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Using Subset numbering in the Layout Book and migrating Cadimage Tools custom brace tables.
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10/31/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 20 ArchiCAD
Jason Bishop - CADConsult
Using the Worksheet Tool to store full-colour elevations and creating a foundation profile that hides the slab seperating line in elevation.
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10/31/2008  Communicating with Structural Engineers using IFC General
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Tips on exchanging 3D Model data between ArchiCAD and your Structural Engineers using IFC File transfer.
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10/30/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 19 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Customising the look of the Detail Marker and calculating the bracing for multiple buildings using the Cadimage Bracing Tool.
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9/30/2008  Plumbing Schematics using 3D Document ArchiCAD
James Service - Graphisoft New Zealand
How to create an Isometric Plumbing Schematic from your modelled fittings using the 3D Document Tools.
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9/29/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 18 ArchiCAD
Mak Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
ArchiCAD 12 Nudge feature and Cadimage Tools Column Accessories.
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9/28/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 17 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Using the new Dimensioning Input and using Cadimage Tools new Window Builder Glazing Interface.
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8/31/2008  Solid Element Operations ArchiCAD
Andrew Ecker - CADConsult
A TIP Sheet with an explanation of Solid Element Operations and some practical uses.
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8/30/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 16 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
** Updated QUICKtips 2006 # 01**  Clone Folders within the Navigator and Wall Builder settings transfer.
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8/29/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 15 ArchiCAD
Jason Bishop - CADConsult
Importing a 3D Solid DWG into ArchiCAD 12 and how to create a stair winder segment using Cadimage Tools Stair Builder 12
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7/30/2008  Creating Materials ArchiCAD
Andrew Hiscoke - Graphisoft New Zealand
A quick and easy step-by-step guide to creating a new Material.
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7/29/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 14 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
How to get ArchiCAD to cleanly intersect your Roof Planes, and how to make custom Roof Profiles using Cadimage Tools Roof Builder.
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7/25/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 13 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Making a Zone Legend with the same colours as your placed Zones, and tips on creating a wall with muliple finishes using Cadimage Tools Wall Builder.
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6/30/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 12 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Setting ArchiCAD Spell Checker's default Language and extending Cadimage Tools Roof Builder Downpipes.
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6/29/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 11 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Showing Window (& Door) ID's in Plan and modelling sub floor framing using ARCHICADselect Objects - CT Floor Joists & CT House Piles
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6/13/2008  Plumbing Schematics ArchiCAD
James Service - Graphisoft New Zealand
How to create 3D Plumbing Schematics from your modelled fitings.
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5/29/2008  ArchiCAD Intelligent Cursors ArchiCAD
Haritha Achyutuni - Graphisoft New Zealand
A TIP describing the different types of Intelligent Cursors and when they would appear.
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5/27/2008  QUICKtips 2008 -10 ArchiCAD
Jason Bishop - CADConsult
Quickly reducing your polygon count and creating a '7' shaped window using Cadimage Tools Window Builder.
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5/26/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 09 ArchiCAD
Andrew Ecker - CADConsult
Deleting small intermediate dimensions and how to create a Hospital style door with a viewing window using Cadimage Tools Door Builder.
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4/30/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 08 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Saving Render Settings and how to show Window ID's in your Elevation View.
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4/29/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 07 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Resizing your ArchiCAD 11 Dialog Windows and how to add multiple Downpipes onto a Roof Builder roof accessory.
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4/28/2008  Sun Studies and Shadow Diagrams ArchiCAD
James Service - Graphisoft New Zealand
A TIP on using ArchiCAD to document the effects of the Sun on your Building - Sun Studies, and the effects of your Building on its surroundings - Sun Shadow Diagrams.
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4/23/2008  Google Earth TIP *Updated* ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
We have updated the TIP on how to download and install the Google Earth Connection Add-On for ArchiCAD 11, and added a workaround to get ArchiCAD models from MAC OS X Systems into Google Earth.
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3/30/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 06 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Speeding up ArchiCAD during documentation and ARCHICADselect Balustrade Objects.
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3/29/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 05 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Using the Worksheet Tool for design variations and using 'Split' to create complex window within the Cadimage Tools Door & Window Builder.
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3/25/2008  3D Cutaways ArchiCAD
Campbell Yule - Graphisoft New Zealand
How to create 3D Cutaway views for documentation and presentation.
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2/29/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 04 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
How to create a Site Area Stamp using Cadimage Tools - Site and Massing Tool
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2/28/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 03 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Creating an accurately adjustable tile fill for various sized tiles and how to use Linked Detail Markers to reference drawings placed directly onto Layouts
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2/26/2008  SketchUp in ArchiCAD 11 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
This TIP Sheet explains how to import a SketchUp file into ArchiCAD 11.
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1/30/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 02 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Polygon count Goodie and Editing Aids for Cadimage Tools Rapid Details 11
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1/29/2008  QUICKtips 2008 - 01 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Unify drafting elements and creating a security shutter with Cadimage Tools Garage Door Builder
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1/25/2008  Creating Line Types ArchiCAD
Andrew Hiscoke - Graphisoft New Zealand
How to create your own personal Dashed and Symbol Line Types
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1/22/2008  Migration AC9 to AC11 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
This TIP Sheet explains how to migrate your ArchiCAD 9 model files and Plotmaker 9 Layout Books into ArchiCAD 11
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12/18/2007  QUICKtips 2007 - 24 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Site earthworks calculations and Creating a Door & Window schedule with Cadimage Tools Door & Window Builder 11.4
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12/14/2007  QUICKtips 2007 - 23 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Creating a Glass Block wall using a new material and placing Details in Cadimage Tools Rapid Details 11
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12/13/2007  QUICKtips 2007 - 22 ArchiCAD
Mark Horrocks - Graphisoft New Zealand
Quick Layers Palette and creating a new plant type within Cadimage Tools Landscaping Tool
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11/30/2007  Concrete Foundations ArchiCAD
James Service - Graphisoft New Zealand
This Tip provides a few methods of accurately modelling your floor slab and foundations in order to reduce 2D drafting, and use BIM more productively.
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