Looking for Help with Cadimage Tools?
Have you tried searching the Knowledgebase on www.cadimage.com? Here is a direct link: http://cadimage.com/Support/KnowledgeBase In the Knowledgebase, you will find a range of technical information...
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Tips & Tricks: Extrusions with Objective
Here is a short movie that explains how to create Extrusions with Objective…
View ArticleNever miss another Cadimage update…
Many of you have asked to be kept up to date with new releases of the Cadimage Tools, via email. This is a great idea, however we are aware that too many emails can spoil a good thing. So, if you would...
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Set default for Keynote labels
Keynotes is now smarter with how you set defaults. Double click a Keynote within the Keynote Palette and open the Label settings: Here you can set what information is shown, text size and font, frames...
View ArticleIf your hardware key (keyplug / dongle) changes…
Some of you out there are probably having your green WIBU key plugs replaced with new CodeMeter or Software Keys (or you already have). As you may know, your Cadimage Tools license is associated with...
View ArticleGraphisoft File Converter packages update…
Graphisoft have recently updated the File Converter for ArchiCAD 10 to support the WIBU (green) key replacement and introduction of soft keys. The converters can be downloaded from here:...
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Can’t find a Marker on plan?
How many times have you gone in to an old project looking for a Section, Elevation or Detail Marker and struggled to find it on plan? There is actually a very simple way to do this… right click in the...
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Multiple default options for Keynote Labels
Label Styles is a feature at the very bottom of the Keynotes Palette allowing you to set different defaults for your Keynotes. You just set up the Keynote as you want it and choose ‘New Style': Give it...
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Change what you can see in the 3D window
Sometimes it is necessary to filter the visible elements in the 3D Window to improve performance or restrict the elements for exporting data. The Layers within ArchiCAD will allow some flexibility here...
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Want to see what colours look like on paper?
Have you ever found the colours on screen don’t look quite like the colours you output on paper? Well, without going in to display configuration, a simple thing you can do is use this great Object and...
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How big is a room?
If you want to quickly work out and show the area of a space all you need to do is draw a Fill and activate the Show Area Text option…
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Column for Key in Keynote Schedule
There is a very small option in the Keynote Schedule object which can make a big difference to the appearance of your schedule. Within the settings under Text Format>Key there is a checkbox for...
View ArticleMonitor your model in 3D
If you have a project that you find particularly slow to navigate or work in 3D this may be due to the model having a large number of polygons. Polygons are the 2D shapes that are pieced together to...
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Launch a new instance…
If you are working in a project and want to check something in another file – don’t go through the hassle of closing, opening, closing and reopening… all you need to do is choose File> Open and then...
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What layer is my element on?
The easiest way to check what layer is being used is by selecting the element and looking at the Layer field in the Infobox…
View ArticleArchiCAD – Master Only Layer
The ArchiCAD – Master Only Layer was created by the Cadimage Tools in ArchiCAD 17 before for the Cadimage Keynotes Tool. This is no longer required in ArchiCAD 18 as the Keynotes Tool now has a smarter...
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Collate in Schedule: Invert wall direction
One of the reasons why a Door or a Window may not be collating in a schedule could be related to the wall it’s placed into. Go to the menu View>On Screen View Options> Wall and Beams Reference...
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Change what the Tracker can show
Did you know the Tracker can show more than the usual few visible items? The example below shows the typical display of the Tracker whendrawing a wall… However, if you click the button highlighted...
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Manage your Attributes…
Most tools in ArchiCAD rely on Attributes. Attributes include Pens, Line types, Fills, Surfaces and so on. All attributes that already exist are managed by the Attribute Manager. Over time and as you...
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Background fill for Doors and Windows
Find the Cadimage Door or Window opening background here:
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