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Newsletter 89
March, 14 2007

Design and Visualization services
ArchiCAD ArchiPLUS
Piranesi 5.0
Architectural Graphic Standars 11th Edition


Newsletter 88
December, 22 2006

Nemetschek is buying Graphisoft
ArchiCAD is named on the of the best products of 2006
Training

Newsletter 87
August 7 2006

Archicad 10 Review
10 FAQ's about 10
Interactive Training Guide
Archicad Curriculum
Training
User Group

Newsletter 86
June 2006

MacIntel Installation
Free Student Version
of Archicad 10

Archives

Newsletter 85
April 2006

MaxonForm
Archicad 10

Newsletter 84
June 2005

MaxonForm
Pacifico ArchiCAD Clinic
Tiger Spotlight
ROI
Training
User Group

Newsletter 83
April 2005

ArchiCAD Tutorials
ArchiCAD Webinar
Pritzker Prize
New Parch GDL Objects
Library Management
Training
User Group

Newsletter 82
January 2005

ArchiCAD Tutorials
ArchiCAD Success
New Products
Log Home Solution Movies
Free Templates
CAM EXPO
Training
User Group

Newsletter 81
September 2004

ArchiCAD Tutorials
ArchiCAD 9
Piranesi 4 is shipping
Training
User Group

Newsletter 80
July, 9 2004

ArchiCAD Tutorials
Training
User Group

Newsletter 79
May, 10 2004

ArchiCAD Tutorials
Training
User Group

Newsletter 78
April, 9 2004

ArchiCAD Tutorials
Training
ArchiCAD University
User Group
ArchiGuide Links

Newsletter 77
March, 3 2004

ArchiCAD Tutorials
0% Financing
BIM There Done That
Training
ArchiCAD University
User Group
ArchiGuide Links

Newsletter 76
January, 8 2004

ArchiCAD Tutorials
SmartParts Update
Graphisoft Envisions Newsletter
Cigraph Updates for 8.1
Training
ArchiCAD University
8.1 R1 Patch
User Group
ArchiGuide Links

Newsletter 75
December 10, 2003

0% APR on ArchiCAD
Keyboard Shortcuts print out
ArchiCAD Tutorials
Artlantis 4.5.6
Updated templates
User Group
ArchiGuide Links
Training

Newsletter 74
November 3, 2003

The Right Tool for the Right Job Seminar
8.0 and 8.1 Jump Start Training
Graphisoft Raids Autodesk Roster
ArchiCAD Talk get a new Web face
8.1 is Shipping free upgrade for 8.0 users
User Group
ArchiGuide Links
Training

Newsletter 73
September 11, 2003
September Special
8.1 is coming
New Training Guide
The Mac G5 and ArchiCAD
User Group
Link of the Day
Training

Newsletter 72
August 18, 2003
Trus Joist
User Group
Link of the Day
Training

Newsletter 71
July 11, 2003
ArchiCAD 8.0 R3/V3
User Group
Training
Piranesi Plug-in for 8.0
Switch to ArchiCAD

Newsletter 70
July 2, 2003
Switch to ArchiCAD
Apple G5
User Group
Training
Align View Tutorial
R3/V3

Newsletter 69
June 6, 2003
ArchiCAD 8 go with the best
Rendering Steps
User Group
Training
Roof Sweep Tutorial

Newsletter 68
May 7, 2003
ArchiCAD 8 Info The Crystal Ball:
User Group
Training
Total Custom Window Tutorial

Newsletter 67
April 10, 2003

R2+/V2+ Patch
Macworld Review
Parch 8.0 Template
ArchiCAD 8 Info
User Group
Training

Newsletter 66
March 28, 2003

Towards a new Architectural Process
ArchiCAD 8 Info
User Group
Training

Newsletter 65
January 20, 2003

ArchiCAD 8 Info:
STS for AC 8
Artlantis 4.5
User Group
Training

Newsletter 64
December 9, 2002

ArchiCAD 8: Important Info:
User Group
Training
Upgrade before 12/20/02 and save!
Piranesi Test Drive

Newsletter 63
November 7, 2002

Upgrade before 12/20/02 and save!
ArchiCAD 8: Important features:
Student Version
AV-works
User Group
Training

Newsletter 62
September 10, 2002

ArchiCAD 8
US Coast Guard
Free Textures for Personal use
Illustration Secrets
Student Wins with ArchiCAD
GDL Campaign
Productivity
User Group
Training

Newsletter 61
July 22, 2002
Hardware
New Products
Productivity with Project Publisher
User Group
Training

Newsletter 60
June 19, 2002

20th Anniversary Release of ArchiCAD 7.0 r3
User Group
Training
News from Cigraph
Piranesi 3.0

Newsletter 59
May 17, 2002

20/20 Promotion
User Tips
ArchiTabula
User Group
Training
Piranesi 3.0

Newsletter 58
March 26, 2002

Save on ArchiCAD untill March 31
"What every Architect should know about Digital Imaging"
"What every ArchiCAD User should know about GDL"
Big News at Graphisoft
New Add-Ons
USER GROUP MEETING
Training
NAWIC Technology Night

Newsletter 57
February 26, 2001
Save on ArchiCAD untill March 31
NAWIC Technology Night
Gunnar Birkerts in Grand Rapids
Easy Survey
Plotmaker Tip
Excellent New Books
Does your technology make business sense?
USER GROUP MEETING
Training

Newsletter 56
January 4, 2001
ArchiCAD for AutoCAD Users Part 2
Special Transitional User Session
The ArchiCAD part of Graphisoft is moving.
ArchiCAD Prices
ArchiCAD Tip
ArchiCAD 7.0 on Mac OSX is Reviewed by Macnet
Does your technology make business sense?
USER GROUP MEETING
Training

Newsletter 55
December 11, 2001

ArchiCAD for AutoCAD Success!
USER GROUP MEETING
ArchiCAD runs on MAC OSX and Windows XP
DWG Export Tip
Detroit Iron
2001Cadalyst Lab All Star

Newsletter 54
October 23, 2001

ArchiCAD for AutoCAD users Road Show
ArchiCAD and Windows XP
USER GROUP MEETING
ArchiCAD 7.0 R2 will stop supporting Windows 95
ArchiPaint is here
Parch Template Update
USER GROUP MEETING
ArchiCAD Focused Training Sessions
GDL to be used by the 2nd Largest Internet retailer site: Office Depot


Newsletter 53
October 8, 2001

ArchiCAD for AutoCAD users Road Show
ArchiCAD 7.0 r2
USER GROUP MEETING:
ArchiCAD in education


Newsletter 52
September 7, 2001

Hey AutoCAD Users:
ArchiCAD 7.0 r2 is coming
USER GROUP MEETING:
ArchiCAD Focused Training Sessions:
Speed Tips for ArchiCAD

Newsletter 51
August 14, 2001

ArchiMaster 7.0
Free Training Days
Class: ArchiCAD Step by Step; Beginning on August 17th
USER GROUP MEETING
ArchiCAD Focused Training Sessions

Newsletter 50
August 3, 2001

ArchiCAD 7.0 is Reviewed in Cadence magazine
Pacifico Associates Inc. and Boxtect Inc.
USER GROUP MEETING:
Newly Renovated Online Stores
Summer time SALE features:
ArchiCAD 7.0 notes:
New AutoCAD Promotion

Newsletter 49
June 28, 2001

ArchiCAD 7.0 is Shipping
CADENCE magazine give ArchiCAD 7.0 Editors' Choice Award
ArchiFM 7.0
Kajima Implements ArchiCAD
Published in CAD Comments
USER GROUP MEETING
ArchiRuler Killer Add-on and ArchiFacade
Newly Renovated Stores
United States National CAD Standards
Is your other software IFC 2.0 certified? ArchiCAD is

Newsletter 48
June 1, 2001

GDLCentral.com
ArchiCAD 7.0 Order Form
USER GROUP MEETINGS

Newlstter 47
May 4, 2001

USER GROUP MEETINGS:
ArchiCAD 7.0 out of the box
Prices
Step by Step Class
New Artlantis for ArchiCAD
Architectural Graphic Standards

Newsletter 46
April 3, 2001

ArchiCAD 7.0
WindowMaker
Architectural Graphic Standards
User Group and Classes

Newsletter 45
March 5, 2001

Artlantis 4.0 for ArchiCAD
Get Training or ArchiCAD Demo Online
USER GROUP MEETING
March Special

Newsletter 44
January 18, 2001

New Products and a New Store
Piranesi
ArchiFM
Parch.com Object Store
The Architectural Scene Library
Step by Step Class
User Group
CAM Show

Newsletter 43
December 16, 2000

Graphisoft Key Client Conference
USER GROUP MEETING
Web Usage
An American Wins the Graphisoft Prize
ArchiCAD at CAM EXPO 2001
Get Training or ArchiCAD Demo Online
Basic Tip

Newsletter 42
December 5, 2000

Getting the Partners Invloved
USER GROUP MEETING
ArchiCAD Focused Training Sessions

Newsletter 41
November 22, 2000

ArchiCAD 7.0 will be "carbonized"
ArchiCAD Library Parts compared to an AutoCAD wblock compared to an ArchiCAD Module and Xref.
Class: ArchiCAD Step by Step  Beginning on December 1
ArchiCAD Focused Training Sessions:

Newsletter 40
November 4, 2000

USER GROUP MEETING
Another Free Formed Modeler for ArchiCAD
ADT2  User view of ArchiCAD
Other AutoDesk news
Class: ArchiCAD Step by Step  Beginning on December 1

Newsletter 39
October 28, 2000

Wedge Issues
Google Search
Log Home Library
Books on ArchiCAD

Newsletter 38
October 17, 2000

ArchiMaster
Online Store
Online Discussion
Step by Step Classes
Focused Training Sessions

Newsletter 37
Sept 11, 2000

Step by StepTraining
Focused Training
User Group Meetings
6.5 R3/V3
ArchiForma
ArchiTerra

Newsletter 36
July 14, 2000

Training
User Group Meetings
ArchiCAD 6.5 Review in Cadence and CAD/CAM Magazines


Newsletter 35
April 14, 2000

Training
User Group Meetings

Newsletter 34
April 14, 2000

6.5 R2/V2 whats new
New StairMaker 4.1

Newsletter 33
April 14, 2000

6.5 R2/V2
OS News
Graphisoft buys DrawBase
6 Targeted Training Sessions in 2 days

Newsletter 32
December 20, 1999

Growth
FAQ 6.0 to 6.5
6.5 Goodies
Graphisoft Watch
Educational Series


Newsletter 31
November 8, 1999

Cadalyst Review
Step by Step Class
Travese City User Group
Prices

Newsletter 30
October 21, 1999

User Group Meetings
ArtLantis Render 3.5 New Features

Newsletter 29
October 1, 1999

ArchiCAD 6.5
Partial New Feature List
Training

Newsletter 28
September 20, 1999

The Best is Getting Better
ArchiCAD 6.5
The Design Build Series
Prices
Training
Newsletter 27
August 1, 1999

Free Training
User Group Meetings
ProfileMaker
Free stuff on the installation CD
Sale on NEW SmartParts

Newsletter 26
July 17, 1999

ArchiCAD in the Press

Profiler vs ProfileMaker
Drag and Drop
Load v5/r5

Newsletter 25
June 12, 1999

Graphisoft wins big at
AEC Technology Show
The Keynote Speech and Vision
Step by Step Class
Get HotSpots

Newsletter 24
May 15, 1999

User Group
Step by Step Class
"Wagging the Firm"
A member of the Big Three Gabor Speaks
Project Framwork
AC-Talk Tip: Non-vertical walls

Newsletter 23
April 14, 1999

User Group Meetings
Step by Step Class
Seminars
Free API's and List Templates

Newsletter 22
March 1, 1999

Graphisoft exceed analyst expectations
Wall Street Journal
Apples new video driver
Use Pack & Go for DWG files
Multi-level support

Newsletter 21
February 1, 1999

Apple's new look
MSA Detailer

Newsletter 20
January 15, 1999

CAM Expo 99
Plotmaker Tip

Newsletter 19
January 8, 1999

Design/Build Series
Design & Presentation CD
Production & Estimating CD

Newsletter 18
December 15, 1998

Design Build Series
MSA Detailer 3.0

Newsletter 17
December 6, 1998

ArchiCAD is Top Medal Winner third year in a row at the 3D CAD Shoot-Out,
Cadence Editor's Choice Award,
Texas A&M University and Yale to Teach ArchiCAD,
IAI DXFII and interoperability standard,
ArchiCAD Presenter
,
Artlantis 3.5 rumors

Newsletter 16
November 6, 1998

This Old House, Fonts, iMac, DWG & SHX,

Newsletter 15
October 2, 1998

V3/R3
DGN, "Roof", "Piping", "Presenter"
6.0 Builders Edition

Newsletter 14
September 1, 1998

TeamWork Tips, Hardware
change the default fill

Newsletter 13
August 5,1998
The Midwest ArchiCAD Clinic
ArchiCAD 6.0 features examples:

Newsletter 12
July 11,1998

CADence Magizeen
6.0 Upgrade Seminar and Training
SmartParts on Sale

Newsletter 11
June 18, 1998

AutoCAD takes a closer look
AEC Show Top Gun
PayPerUse is going away
Educational ArchiCAD 6.0
Now is the time to upgrade
Additional 6.0 Info
Graphisoft goes public

Newsletter 10
June 1, 1998

ArchiCAD 6.0
ArchiSITE 5.5

Newsletter 9
May 1, 1998

6.0 Rumors and Facts
Graphisoft Prize

Newsletter 8
April 2, 1998
Graphisoft Wins Coveted 'Codie Award'
SPA Recognizes ArchiCAD For Teamwork as Best Groupware Product
Subject: Re: Hot Links
How does one allocate more RAM to ArchiCAD TW under WindowsNT4/SP3

Newsletter 7
March 17, 1998
UPDATE SoftWare
LiveStyles
Installed base surges 25% in one year as company solidifies position among AEC leaders
How does Art*lantis Render work?

Newsletter 6
March 7, 1998
ArchiCAD ®for Teamwork Is Best Groupware Product Finalist in SPA's 1998 Codie Awards
An interesting Demolition Method from ArchiTALK
AC TeamWork for EDUCATION

Newsletter 5
January 29, 1998
Some thoughts on Backing Up

Newsletter 4
January 17, 1998
ArchiCAD BUILDER'S EDITION
ArchiGuide Service and Support Package is now available:

Newsletter 3
December 20, 1997
ArchiCAD® Supports New Interoperability Standard Leading CAD Programs Demonstrate Integration in Frankfurt
So you've got a curvy bezier line in 2D and you want another one running parallel to it.

Newsletter 2
December 6, 1997
Graphisoft Congratulates All Winners of Annual "Architecture as Spectator Sport"

Newsletter 1
October 4, 1997
3 New Libraries are now Available for ArchiCAD for TeamWork
NEW FUNCTIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS OF Artlantis 3.0

Parch Newsletter 87
INDEX

Archicad 10 Review
10 FAQ's about 10
Interactive Training Guide
Archicad Curriculum
Training
User Group

Parch.com News 87
August 7, 2006 ArchiCAD Newsletter

Pacifico Associates Inc. (248) 399-3D4U

NEW Product

For Programming and keeping track of critical requirements and relationships in your design. It also ties in nicely with Archicad.


Archicad 10 Frequently Asked Tech Questions (FAQ’s)

1. The correct sequence for upgrading to Archicad 10 is as follows:

  • Unplug the protection key
  • Install Archicad 10 from the CD-ROM
  • Reboot the computer
  • Re-attach the key
  • Go to https://upgrade.graphisoft.com to reprogram your key to run AC 10 (Use Internet Explorer or Safari)

2. Do not plug your protection key into the computer before Archicad is installed (no matter what the instructions say). The WIBU driver is updated with Archicad 10.

3. The reprogrammed Archicad 10 key will also run AC9, AC8, AC8.1, and AC7. We recommend starting Archicad first then open the file you would like to work on.

4. A few Windows clients have lost the Amyuni .PDF printer after installing V10 and along with it the ability to create PDF’s using Publisher. But, it is easy enough to get back. Go to: C:\Program Files\Graphisoft\Archicad 10\PDF converter\Install Double-click the Install.exe. This will re-install the .PDF converter and everything should work as before.

5. INTEL MACS USERS: Graphisoft will be one of the first major Mac developers to make available a Universal Binary version of Archicad 10 that will run native on both Intel Macs and PPC Macs. Officially, Graphisoft does not yet support Archicad 10 running on an Intel Mac, BUT, they are currently making a public beta available at: http://www.graphisoft.com/products/archicad/ac10/mactel.html

After installing the MacTel beta, reboot the Mac, plug in the key, and go to the Graphisoft folder and locate the ArchiCAD 10 application, and double-click on it.

The new WIBU driver (5.1.0) for MacTel are located at: (http://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/downloads/WIBU.html) does not currently allow you to run AC9. Loading the WIBU driver 5.0 allow AC9 to run, but not AC10. R&D in Budapest has been made aware of this as well as inability to run both AC9 and AC10 on MacTel simultaneously.

6. The very first thing you will want to do in AC10 is to go to Help > “Archicad 10 New Features Guide” and read the first section on "Migrating Archicad 9 projects to Archicad 10". On migrated projects, DO NOT unload the AC9 library and replace it with the AC10 library. Use 9 libraries with the 9 projects.

Migration Tip for more advanced users:

  • Create a PLA of the 9 file then open it in 10 and extract the PLA to a LIB and load the v10 library.

7. The Goodies are not included on the Archicad 10 install CD. Instead, you can download the Goodies from a web site. Go to the Help Menu and choose the link to Archicad 10 Goodies. If you download the Accessories, be sure to also download the Accessories Library at the bottom of the page. Come back to this page from time to time to see if additional Goodies have been added.

8. Window and door errors: Always set the wall type and the reveal depth before placing a window or a door.

If you insert a door or window into a wall thinner than 8", you will get an error message (the default reveal, frame thickness, molding doesn't fit into a wall thinner than 8”).

Pay attention to whether the Edge, Sill, or Reveal buttons are activated under “Preview and Positioning” section of the Window or Door Selection Settings dialog boxes as well as the Frame and Sash (for windows) settings under Parameters.

ALSO

If you are experiencing an error message with the macro "wa_trim_us_10", you will want to look into this fix posted
on AC-Talk

  • "wa_trim_us_10.gsm" is located in the "Object Library 10.lcf" at: \MACROS 10\D-W Macros 10\D-W Accessories 10\Window Accessories 10\Trim Macros 10
  • To replace the bad one with the good one, you need to extract the "Object Library 10.lcf" container to a folder directory. Just put it outside of the default ArchiCAD Library 10.
  • Then replace the old macro with the fixed one.
  • Now close ArchiCAD and remove the original "Object Library 10.lcf" from the ArchiCAD Library 10.

9. If you are experiencing crashes, please check and update your video card driver.

10. Download the 996 Build HotFix update you can find it from the Archicad HELP Menu/Check for Updates. This fixes some bugs from the initial release. Be sure to close Archicad before installing this HotFix.

Archicad 10 Reviewed

The first major review of Archicad 10 by Lachmi Khemlani gives high marks for improvements in:

  • Modeling Freedom
  • Intergrating Layouting
  • User Interface
  • Interactive Training Guide

Observation of her review: This an extremely high praise review when one contrasts it with other BIM product reviews by the same author. Features listed in other applications have typically been in Archicad for years.

Interactive Training Guide

"A lot of effort has been made in this release of ArchiCAD to improve the quality of its documentation and make the application easier to learn. The biggest development on this front is the brand-new Interactive Training Guide, which has been developed for beginners and existing users, allowing them to learn the basics of ArchiCAD quickly and easily. It is a free download from Graphisoft's website and includes a collection of exercises organized in chapters that take you step-by-step through the process of developing an architectural design project from scratch."

Lachmi Khemlani review of Archicad 10

"this is the single most worthwhile AC upgrade ever"
From long time AC User Mark Burginger

Order HERE.

I will need your internal Key Number which you can find by going to this web site with Internet Explorer or Safari


Archicad Curriculum

Graphisoft has released a Building Information Modeling (BIM) Curriculum for teachers and educators. The curriculum consists of two units: a BIM Seminar part with 10 lectures and an Archicad Studio part with 5 lessons.

For more details and registration please visit the BIM Curriculum website

Archicad 10, now FREE to students!

The Archicad 10 student version is now available as a FREE download! Now every architectural student in the world will be able to let their creative juices run freely. Not a student but know one? Give them the link and encourage them to send it to all of their friends!

Download your FREE student version now!


Archicad Training

Archicad Basic Training AC 101 $250.00 1 day.

  • Monday, August 14th (not typical day)
  • Tuesday, September 12th

Archicad Intermediate Training $500.00 2 days.

  • Tuesday, August 15th and Tuesday August 29th (not typical day)
  • Tuesday, September 19th and Tuesday September 26th

Our regular training schedule
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
If interested please call (248) 399-3348 or Email to sign up

Training by the hour
Sometimes this can be more cost effective than taking a class. We charge $85.00 an hour and we can do this in our office or yours (included $40 an hour travel time) or we can do it over the internet. Send us a CD of your last project. Make a list of questions and things you want to cover and we can review and suggest better ways of getting your projects done.


Archicad User Group

  • Share Experiences with 10.0
  • Quick Demo of Trelligence Affinity

Wednesday, September 20th: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Let me know if you are coming please via email

Please volunteer to be the feature presenter at our next user group mtg. October 18th.

We are always getting asked to find more Archicad users for employment please check out Help Wanted Page
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