In this module we start at the beginning and explain what elements are in the ArchiCAD template that you need to understand in order to set up your file.

Topics include:

• Opening ArchiCAD 

• Template File - A guided tour explaining the layout of the template, toolbars and palettes  

• The Navigator - Explaining all the different parts of the navigator and their use

• Element Attributes - Introducing the element attributes and explaining their function and show how to import attributes through the Attribute Manager

• Resetting the template - How to reset the template file

• Project Preferences - How to change from metric to imperial and other dimensioning preferences

• Master Layouts - Introduction to Master layouts, north point, scale and paper sizes

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