Archicad from scratch - free course from Skillbox, training, Date: November 29, 2023.

Certified BIM manager at Graphisoft. Leading architect in the design of private and public interiors with more than 10 years of experience. She has been teaching architectural design at Archicad since 2009. Graduate of the MArchI master's program.

Introduction to the program
Find out how Archicad differs from other design programs. Get acquainted with the main file types, hotkeys, scoreboards and panels. Learn to use the navigation bar and work with 3D models.

2D objects and basic principles of operation
Get to know the basic 2D elements and learn how to work with them. You can move, copy, group and scale objects. You will understand how to create callouts and work with the backing. Draw a measurement plan on the backing using thin lines.

Basic tools and complex profiles
You will understand how to create walls, doors, windows, stairs and openings. You will understand common mistakes and be able to avoid them. Create a measured plan of the wall with baseboard, molding, door and trim.

Libraries and planning solution
Explore the standard and additional Archicad libraries. Learn to work with morphs. Create several options for a planning solution.

Plan of plumbing connections. Installation plan
Get acquainted with single-layer and multi-layer wall structures. Learn to create an installation plan and a plan for connecting plumbing terminals.

Wall decoration
Learn to create and edit wall coverings. Create a finishing plan.

Ceilings: floors and ceilings
You will understand how to design single-layer and multi-layer floors. Learn to create floor and ceiling plans with complex shading and elevations.

Electricity: lamps, switches, sockets and terminals
Explore the lighting library. Learn how to correctly position switches and sockets. You can create a convenient lighting control plan.

Developments and cuts
Find out what the difference is between a cut and a sweep. Learn how to set up scans and place them on your layout. Construct a layout of the bathroom and another room to choose from.

Catalogs and classifications
Learn to work with pre-configured catalogs and create your own. Get acquainted with the finishing sheet and practice creating project indexes.

Working with 3D, visualization and publishing. Album printing
You will understand how to create a clear 3D document and understand the visualization capabilities. Learn how to prepare pdf albums for printing.

Customizing the program for your tasks
You will be able to stop working from a template and create your own model views, layers, props, layouts and graphic replacement combinations. Learn to import files from other programs.

Bonus module: advanced features
Learn how to correctly transfer details for other projects. Learn to design roofs, parts and components. Create a BIM model of the project.

Final project. Apartment design project
You will develop a project for a one-room apartment. Prepare an album with working drawings, plans, layouts and statements. Select finishes and prepare furniture specifications.