Cycle with GRAPHISOFT SA for student exchange

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“TEAM” GRAPHISOFT SA, a series of cycle event participations sponsored by GRAPHISOFT SA to support SADC ArchiCAD student exchange opportunities.

Join “Team” GRAPHISOFT SA as we cycle to create ArchiCAD student exchange opportunities.

  1. WHO: first and foremost, we need “committed weekend warriors”, average cyclists with no Olympic aspirations, to register for participation in 3 regional iconic cycling events, in the colours of GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD
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  2. WHAT: the cycling events that are being targeted are:
  3. WHY & HOW: other than for the pure pleasure of participation and ArchiCAD camaraderie, GRAPHISOFT SA are creating student exchange opportunities within the SADC region by means of ArchiCAD competitions within the educational curriculum and now by these sponsored events, how does it work:
    • ArchiCAD User teams are created in each event region, yes, you must be an ArchiCAD user, or the certified employee of an ArchiCAD licensed company
    • GRAPHISOFT SA will “sponsor” each  ”Team” GRAPHISOFT SA participating cyclist, with GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD branded cycling shirt and shorts, water bottle and goodie bag (containing 2 preparation race vouchers, plus your intended main race voucher and other general “fun stuff”)
    • each race completed by “Team” GRAPHISOFT SA (that’s you), will see 1 student, selected from participating educational institutions (institutions who offer ArchiCAD as a formal component in their curriculum and who participate in the 2014 ArchiCAD Student Competition), sponsored for a 1 month exchange (travel, accommodation and remuneration, placed at a suitable ArchiCAD Key Client user office)

ENTER NOW:

Do not delay, express your interest now. Due to the race entry logistics, spaces are limited to 8 per race.

We will start processing your participation application immediately, including your specification of your clothing size. Please specify male/female and sizes ranging from XS to XXL.

See you at a cycle race soon!

Trainers SA

Screen Shot 2013-05-15 at 5.57.18 PMThe following SA based ArchiCAD Trainers have been accredited by GRAPHISOFT SA, in 2013 for ArchiCAD 17 training only:

  1.  MultiCAD Design Solution (WESTERN CAPE), Francois Swanepoel, email , web , skype: francois_mcd , mobile: +27 (0)74 319 1609 (Francois is a GRAPHISOFT REGISTERED CONSULTANT)

The trainers listed here, are accredited as follows exclusively:

  • ArchiCAD certified training series 1 – 5
  • trainers are certified to provide training anywhere in SA, under license of GRAPHISOFT SA for trainee certification
  • trainers are certified to redeem GRAPHISOFT SA training coupons (sales and SSA linked)

For resellers with IT or technical support accreditation, refer to the SA Resellers – IT or Technical support lists here. For online technical support, refer to the GRAPHISOFT SA technical support page here.

New ArchiCAD SADC trainer announcement

Screen Shot 2012-11-05 at 2.15.28 PMGRAPHISOFT SA is proud to announce the addition of the following trainer to the SADC ArchiCAD channel, effective 10 May 2013:

  1. ArchiC (NAMIBIA) , Cecilia Smith , email , Cell : +264 81 127 6320

For a complete list of resellers, trainers, service providers and registered consultants in SADC, follow these dedicated links:

This initiative to extend the ArchiCAD service and support base, is part of the Graphisoft SA Broad-based ArchiCAD Market Development Program with the following features:

  • Graduate education
  • Commercial sector education
  • Expert consultancy certification
  • Multi-tiered service provider structure
  • Multi-tiered sales structure
  • Software localization forum

With our ArchiCAD sponsorships for students and universities and our commercial sector accredited training providers, we are hoping to achieve amongst others:

  • Greater job opportunities for graduates, extending to internship programs, raising the profile of ArchiCAD training during graduate studies.
  • Development of a partnership between our key clients, our educational partners and ourselves to establish a robust supply and demand base for skilled ArchiCAD operators.
  • A more accessible and commercial outlook to our product, which allows more access to the software via major and local retailers and IT service providers, extended to public tender and accredited supplier networks, effectively making ArchiCAD an industry standard brand and file format.

ArchiCAD 17 – new feature: Automatic Model-Based Junctions

AC17_BOX_CAM1In this series, we review on a daily basis, the new features of ArchiCAD 17.

Modeling

Automatic Model-Based Junctions

The ability to configure all construction elements so that when they intersect or collide, their display will accurately and automatically reflect their construction – particularly in section views, used as the basis for detail drawings. Most of the junctions of a section will look correct up to 1:50 scale.

Screen Shot 2013-05-08 at 6.26.51 AMPriority-Based Connections Available for All Construction Elements

Extend priority-based connections (currently available only for walls on the floor plan and to a limited degree in section) to all construction elements and composites, and column/beam profiles, in all model views, via the Building Material. Separate intersection priorities can be set for column veneer and core.

A revised interface simplifies these priority settings to make their input easier and the results more predictable.

Other Improvements for Better Junctions

  • Eliminate common contour lines where construction elements meet, subject to Building Material
  • Represent the T/L/X connections between walls based on their actual skin/component based connections.
  • Symbolic representation of connections of any (normal/profiled) vertical columns and non-polygon walls on Floor Plan
  • Improved dimensioning of structural components in section view – e.g. place dimensions at contour lines or separator lines, or at boundaries of core/finish skins
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  • Snap to composite separator or any visible edge in 3D as well as Floor Plan
  • View results of skin-based connections in 3D
  • Helping modeling interactions for Junctions: better manual editing options and new automated junction command from the Edit menu: Adjust Elements to Slabs
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Benefits

  • Unprecedented level of accuracy in BIM modeling
  • Real, live BIM models maintained throughout the entire project lifecycle
  • Structurally correct details at any section of the model up to 1:50 scale or more
  • Increased documentation productivity since less manual work is needed on detail drawings
  • accurate quantity take-offs at any design stage
  • Less model exchange needed with consultants since even the initial structural details are very precise

CONGRATULATIONS: THE WINNER: ArchiCAD SADC student competition – 1st – TUT – Danie Steenkamp

Screen Shot 2013-04-25 at 11.22.27 AMA review of Danie’s competition entry. As noted in the competition details, this competition is aimed at ArchiCAD skills: “…scoring weighted to use of ArchiCAD functionality to illustrate and explore the design concept, ie. good use of the project navigator, ArchiCAD visualisation functions, etc. will be considered towards scoring…“, the judging is done accordingly:

SCORING: 21/24

  1. ArchiCAD project file, 3D modelling quality: 8/8
    1. use of ArchiCAD modelling tools: 2
    2. detail and complexity of 3D model achieved: 2
    3. aesthetic or design communication quality of 3D model: 2
    4. visualisation or design graphic output directly from ArchiCAD model: 2
  2. ArchiCAD project file, navigator quality: 5/6
    1. navigator contextual relationship to output media: 2
    2. navigator settings appropriate usage: 2
    3. general legibility of navigator setup: 1
  3. ArchiCAD project file, setup quality: 2/4
    1. libraries and reference files correctly attached: 1.75
    2. use of ArchiCAD functionality in setup: 0.25
  4. presentation of project, ArchiCAD file linked to powerpoint or other visual communications tool: 4/4
    1. general legibility of presentation package: 2
    2. communication quality of presentation content based on ArchiCAD model: 2
  5. submission of appropriate qualifying student registration documents: 2/2

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO SCORING

  1. ArchiCAD project file, 3D modelling quality
    1. use of ArchiCAD modelling tools
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    3. aesthetic or design communication quality of 3D model
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    4. visualisation or design graphic output directly from ArchiCAD model
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  2. ArchiCAD project file, navigator quality
    1. navigator contextual relationship to output media
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    2. navigator settings appropriate usage
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    3. general legibility of navigator setup
  3. ArchiCAD project file, setup quality
    1. libraries and reference files correctly attached
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    2. use of ArchiCAD functionality in setup
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  4. presentation of project, ArchiCAD file linked to powerpoint or other visual communications tool
    1. general legibility of presentation package
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    2. communication quality of presentation content based on ArchiCAD model
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  5. submission of appropriate qualifying student registration documents
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ArchiCAD SADC student competition – 2nd – TUT – Danél Mentz

Screen Shot 2013-04-25 at 10.57.52 AMA review of Danél’s competition entry. As noted in the competition details, this competition is aimed at ArchiCAD skills: “…scoring weighted to use of ArchiCAD functionality to illustrate and explore the design concept, ie. good use of the project navigator, ArchiCAD visualisation functions, etc. will be considered towards scoring…“, the judging is done accordingly:

SCORING: 19.5/24

  1. ArchiCAD project file, 3D modelling quality: 8/8
    1. use of ArchiCAD modelling tools: 2
    2. detail and complexity of 3D model achieved: 2
    3. aesthetic or design communication quality of 3D model: 2
    4. visualisation or design graphic output directly from ArchiCAD model: 2
  2. ArchiCAD project file, navigator quality: 3.5/6
    1. navigator contextual relationship to output media: 1.75
    2. navigator settings appropriate usage: 1
    3. general legibility of navigator setup: 0.75
  3. ArchiCAD project file, setup quality: 2/4
    1. libraries and reference files correctly attached: 2
    2. use of ArchiCAD functionality in setup: 0
  4. presentation of project, ArchiCAD file linked to powerpoint or other visual communications tool: 4/4
    1. general legibility of presentation package: 2
    2. communication quality of presentation content based on ArchiCAD model: 2
  5. submission of appropriate qualifying student registration documents: 2/2

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO SCORING

  1. ArchiCAD project file, 3D modelling quality
    1. use of ArchiCAD modelling tools
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    2. detail and complexity of 3D model achieved
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    3. aesthetic or design communication quality of 3D model
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    4. visualisation or design graphic output directly from ArchiCAD model
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  2. ArchiCAD project file, navigator quality
    1. navigator contextual relationship to output media
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    2. navigator settings appropriate usage
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    3. general legibility of navigator setup
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  3. ArchiCAD project file, setup quality
    1. libraries and reference files correctly attached
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    2. use of ArchiCAD functionality in setup
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  4. presentation of project, ArchiCAD file linked to powerpoint or other visual communications tool
    1. general legibility of presentation package
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    2. communication quality of presentation content based on ArchiCAD model
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  5. submission of appropriate qualifying student registration documents
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