/// Typical Errors [ Beginners] in ARCHICAD ///
_ layer and layer combination _ object snap Always Check while modeling _ in 3d view _ in sectional 3d / use Marquee _ In Section _ in Elevation _ Building Materials _ Building Element Settings _ Take the advantage of BIM
Alignment _ Slab & Wall if not done deliberately.
Check in 3d / use Marquee Check in Section Check in Elevation
Door Height _ if not done deliberately. _ Default setting is 100 mm, _make it 0 ,
Check in 3d / Use Marquee Check in Section Check in Elevation
Alignment _ Slab, Wall and low wall
Check in 3d / Use Marquee Check in Section Check in Elevation
Keep low wall in another layer, and use different intersection value
Slab Height
Check in 3d / Use Marquee Check in Section Check in Elevation
Always Check Slab in section / 3d (marquee)
Elevation Setting _ Story Level in Elevation setting _ Elevation Marker length in Plan
Always Check Elevation
Story Setting No Plinth _ Story Level _ Elevation Marker Length in Plan
Always Check _ Elevation _ Story Setting
Wall Intersection and face side _ Intersection of reference lines _ Exterior wall Inside and outside wall face
Can not understand the problem if not selected
Always Check wall [ exterior] > Select All Face outside and reference line
Select all Walls to find the problem
Wall Intersection and face side _ Intersection of reference lines _ Exterior wall Inside and outside wall face
Wall Setting _ Auto Group
Edit >>> Uncheck ‘Auto Group’ Group > Ctrl + g Ungroup > Alt + Ctrl + g
Can not understand the problem if not selected
Door / window Setting _ proper selection of Door / window Type _ Frame width
_ Not getting the advantage of BIM
Story Setting _ Elevation Height
Elevation Marker _ Elevation Marker Length
Door Type _ Pocket Door VS wall thickness
Parapet ?
3D Perception _ Missing design elements _ Alignment of building elements
3D Perception
_ Missing design elements _ Alignment of building elements
Building Material Building element Height / Thickness
_ Not proper use of building material _ Space between Window lintel and slab
Site / Mesh Cover Fill
Dirty Model >> Duplicate elements
Door / Window / Object Setting Solid Fill
Door / Window
_ Just Placing door / window what so ever comes in 1st click, _ no intension of design while modeling
Zone Stamp _ Text Size ? _ Position ? _ Area value ?
Window Placement Putting Window in the intersection of Walls
Don’t Forget to Save PEN SET
GOOD EXAMPLE _ Detail Model _ Very Sensitive in designing and modeling _ parapet missing only
GOOD EXAMPLE _ Detail Model _ Very Sensitive in designing and modeling
GOOD EXAMPLE _ Detail Model _ Window Type
GOOD EXAMPLE _ Detail Model _ Very Sensitive in designing and modeling _ Window Type
Window Height _ Indoor – Outdoor missing _ Sill Height is above normal
Slab Thickness _ Slab is too thick
Alignment _ Wall Alignment _ Not Sensitive enough after having the broken line in wall.
Wall Intersection _ Walls are Not joined properly
Window Settings _ Opening / orientation inside
Wall _ Two Separate Walls
_ Always make single continuous wall if material and thickness is same
Alignment _ is intended ? _ Window Lintel Height
Door / window in not visible in plan view >> Floor Plan Cut Plane Settings _ Be careful if not the window / door is not visible in plan view _ Either problem in [1] associated ref floor settings, [2] Sill Height, or [ 3] Floor Plan Cut Plane Settings
Door / window in not visible in plan view >> Floor Plan Cut Plane Settings _ Be careful if not the window / door is not visible in plan view _ Either problem in [1] associated ref floor settings, [2] Sill Height, or [ 3] Floor Plan Cut Plane Settings
Door / window in not visible in plan view >> Floor Plan Cut Plane Settings _ Be careful if not the window / door is not visible in plan view _ Either problem in [1] associated ref floor settings, [2] Sill Height, or [ 3] Floor Plan Cut Plane Settings
Thick Slab _ Creating multiple Slab
Layer and layer Combination
Poor Layer management