- [Voiceover] One very useful tool when you're modeling your project is this solid element operations. And we can find it in the design tab solid element operation. On this tab we have the new operation bar and the maintaining operations. So we're going to focus on the new operation now. I'm going to do a marquis here on this fireplace area, so I'm going to draw the marquis, press F4 in the MAC or F5 in the Windows and let's say we have this situation here where I have a fireplace object and I have this wall that is in the way.
So let's subtract one element from the other. I wouldn't do this on this situation. I would actually create an empty window on the middle but it's a good example for our exercise. So what we have to do is select the targets and select the operators. So the targets will be those three walls. Select them holding shift and then click on get target elements. I'm going to click here to cancel the selection and then select the operator and then click on get operator elements.
So I have three targets, one operator. Now we can choose some different types of operation like subtraction, subtraction with upward extrusion or subtraction with downward extrusion and this is the one that we actually want. So I'm going to click on this one and then press execute. So now ArchiCAD has performed the operation for us and you will notice that this is a live operation. If I move a little bit to the side the subtraction will follow us. But I'm going to undo this because I want to keep it central and notice that now the target and the operators have the symbol here and if we click here it will tell us that we're doing a subtract operation with downwards on the fireplace.
If I click on the fireplace and then click on this icon it will tell us that we are subtracting another three elements that can be selected from here. So let's press F4 again or F5 if you're in Windows to see the whole house. I'm going to zoom extend and then let's bring all the layers. So I'm going to go Control L select all layers put them all on impresso case. So now we have the site. If I focus here you will notice that we have the solid element operation symbol here.
So if I click here it is saying that we are subtracting from two other elements which I know are true slabs. So we can cancel this solid element operation by clicking here on this X and then clicking on the other X. So now we don't have any solid operation happening on this mesh. So let's do that again. So let's go to the basement. I'm going to select the target which is the mesh and get the target. And then select the operators which is this lab and these labs.
Get operator and then I will change the operation to subtraction with upward extrusion. I can execute here on the plan as well. It will work. And if we go back to the 3D, you will see that now the subtraction is done. But remember that this is a live subtraction so if we change the shape of this slab this subtraction will also follow. But be aware that this might make your ArchiCAD a little bit slow because it is calculating the subtraction all the time.
So use it when you only really need it.
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6/14/2017Released
7/20/2016- Opening and navigating an ArchiCAD project
- Setting up working units and stories
- Importing drawings
- Modeling walls, slabs, doors, and windows
- Grouping and ungrouping objects
- Creating sections and elevations
- Working with dimensions
- Publishing drawings
- Modeling and documenting detailed designs
Skill Level Intermediate
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Q: This course was updated on 06/14/2017. What changed?
A: The following topics were updated: using the Stair tool and working with objects. In addition, new videos were added that cover what's new in ArchiCAD 21, stair settings, working with railings, railing settings, using the Multiply tool, and 3D styles.
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Introduction
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Welcome56s
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What to know48s
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Exercise files57s
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1. Getting Started
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What's new in ArchiCAD 211m 42s
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Introduction to BIM2m 40s
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The ArchiCAD workflow2m 32s
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The ArchiCAD interface3m 40s
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2. Starting a New Project
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New project information2m 42s
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Setting up working units1m 31s
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Setting up stories3m 38s
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3. Modeling
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Editing elements in ArchiCAD6m 33s
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Grid element3m 45s
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Modeling walls9m 22s
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Slabs5m 10s
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Setting up doors and windows8m 27s
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Adding doors and windows3m 41s
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Using the Marquee tool4m 8s
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Using the Stair tool12m 52s
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V20 Stair settings10m 2s
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V21 Stair settings10m 18s
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Working with objects5m 45s
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Working with railings5m 52s
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Railing settings12m 45s
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Working with objects5m 45s
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Modeling zones5m 17s
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Modeling roofs8m 48s
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Terrain mesh5m 33s
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Surface painting3m 26s
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Helpful modeling tools2m 3s
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Using the Multiply tool5m 38s
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4. Documenting
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Sections and elevations9m 56s
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Layers5m 36s
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Pen sets5m 27s
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Dimension filters2m 22s
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Creating views4m 4s
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3D styles3m 11s
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Master layout5m 11s
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Layouts3m 21s
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Placing drawings6m 41s
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Dimensions5m 49s
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Level dimensions2m 20s
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Quick renders4m 20s
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Publishing your drawings3m 22s
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Publishing for BIMx4m 9s
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5. Modeling for Detailed Design
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Line types1m 55s
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Fills5m 48s
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Surfaces4m 31s
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Building materials5m 46s
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Composites9m 6s
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Complex profile6m 42s
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Solid Element Operations3m 29s
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Creating custom objects6m 35s
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Element ID Manager5m 31s
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Curtain wall5m 37s
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Columns and beams5m 17s
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6. Advanced Documenting
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Label tool4m 45s
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2D and 3D details6m 25s
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Interior elevations3m 15s
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Model View Options (MVO)3m 12s
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Graphic overrides5m 25s
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Renovation modeling3m 13s
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Blockwork drawings1m 46s
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Schedules6m 31s
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Changes and revisions7m 51s
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Conclusion
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Next steps28s
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