How to Import Bluebeam PDF Markups bluebeam markups pdfs Jul 02, 2020

In this video blog, we'll explore the Bluebeam Connection, while exporting PDFs and importing Markups!

This is a great way t...

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How to Create Keynotes in ARCHICAD annotations keynotes labels Jun 23, 2020

One of the few tools missing from the ARCHICAD Toolbox and Annotation settings, is Keynotes.

While there isn't a designated ...

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Excavation Mini-Series in ARCHICAD earthwork modeling solid element operations Jun 09, 2020

We're excited to just have finished recording a 10-part mini-series on Excavation and Earthwork in ARCHICAD.

Video 1 is post...

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Creating Custom Symbol Fill Patterns to Match your Custom Surfaces! custom surfaces image fills powerpoint symbol fills visualization May 29, 2020

In this tutorial, we'll show you how easy it is to create vectorized Symbol Fills to match your custom materials!

This is a ...

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Model Content Planning with ARCHICAD Hotlinked Modules hotlinked modules libraries May 27, 2020

Using ARCHICAD's Hotlinked Module function is a powerful way to link content within a project, or between projects.

In this ...

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Trimble Realworks Tutorial Series - Production Workflow coordinates laser scanning point clouds registration scan to bim May 22, 2020

I've put together a 9-Part series on Trimble Realworks, an extremely powerful and efficient Laser Scan processing software.

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3D Navigation using a 3D Mouse navigation presentation productivity May 20, 2020

The most common question I get from my YouTube videos, is this:

How are you navigating so smoothly in 3D?

It's quite simple...

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Modeling a Spider Curtainwall System in ARCHICAD curtainwall modeling May 13, 2020

Modeling Curtainwall Systems in fun and easy if you know how to use the System Tool correctly.

It takes a little patience, a...

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Using the ARCHICAD Trussmaker modeling trussmaker May 08, 2020

In ARCHICAD, we have several object library parts for creating Wood and Steel Trusses. These are smart GDL objects, that have...

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Creating Image Cover Fills in ARCHICAD fills graphic overrides visualization May 05, 2020

 

In this short tutorial, we'll demonstrate how to create image fills so you can add depth and visual impact to your 2D floo...

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How to Quantify Composite Structures composite structures interactive schedules quantification May 01, 2020

Composite Structures in ARCHICAD are powerful methods for modeling multiple scopes of work, within a single element.

I absol...

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Tips on Quantifying Complex Profiles complex profiles interactive schedules quantification takeoffs Apr 30, 2020

Performing quantity takeoffs in ARCHICAD is usually easy, but sometimes it gets a little complex, especially with complex pro...

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How to Create Super High Resolution Images in ARCHICAD saving images visualization Apr 24, 2020

Are you ever frustrated with saving low resolution images and viewpoints in ARCHICAD?

Well check out this video, and escape ...

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Creating Surfaces from Photographs using Powerpoint surface textures visualization Apr 23, 2020

Sometimes, when you can't find the right surface or texture online, you have to create your own.

In this video, we'll explor...

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ARCHICAD Tip - Roof Wizard Tool modeling roof tools Apr 17, 2020

It's always fun to play around with some of the less known, less used functions and tools in ARCHICAD.

The Roof Creator Tool...

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Creating a Refresh-able Link: ARCHICAD to Excel excel interactive schedules reporting workflows Mar 31, 2020

 To take full advantage of the information (data) stored within BIM, we need to get the information OUT!

Out of our BIM file...

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Three Hidden Copy & Paste Functions with ARCHICAD Marquee 3d visualization marquee tool tips Jan 11, 2020

As I'm combing through and making updates to my ARCHICAD Template, I'm realizing more and more the value of bringing 3D conte...

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CONTRABIM 2020 Work Environment Profiles (AC23) palettes presentations toolbars user settings work environment Jan 04, 2020

In this video and blog we'll explore the new CONTRABIM Work Profiles, and discuss how presentation and productivity modes can...

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ARC5D Collaborative Template for Estimating 5d estimating amt mastertemplate arc5d c5d estimating Dec 19, 2019

If you're interested in deploying an ARCHICAD Template, that has over 10 years of development, in combination with CONTRABIM ...

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Upgrading ARCHICAD Surfaces to Version 23 pens & fills rendering surfaces visualization Dec 13, 2019

Check out the new materials for ARCHICAD 23, fully configured CONTRABIM style! This year I'm putting a much larger emphasis o...

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How to Exchange ARCHICAD Property Data with Excel archicad data exchange excel import/export interactive schedules properties Dec 07, 2019

 If you've ever struggled with exchanging ARCHICAD properties with Excel, then check out this tutorial video where we trouble...

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Welcome to the CONTRABIM Blog company news website Sep 03, 2019

Hi Everyone!

John here, and yes this is my first ever blog post on the brand new CONTRABIM Website! (Sorry WIX, we've ditche...

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Speed Estimating Demonstration - ARC5D International Metric amt mastertemplate arc5d c5d estimating excel Aug 15, 2019

See how quick and easy it can be to produce quantities and cost estimates using the ARC5D Collaborative Template.

Watch is w...

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ARC5D in Action - Quick Modeling, Quantification & Estimating in ARCHICAD amt mastertemplate arc5d c5d estimating excel Aug 09, 2019

Check out this quick video on the ARC5D Collaborative Template, highlighting CONTRABIM 5D Estimating workflow as applied to t...

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