h30190/hjplus_taiwan_architect_kb/archicad-basic-workflow

Archicad Basic Workflow

This skill covers the core Archicad workflow for architectural projects, from project setup and model organization to view creation, layout documentation, coordination, and publishing.

Section 1: Project Startup

1.1 Initial Setup Checklist

1.2 Recommended Early Decisions

• Confirm project phase and expected deliverables before modeling in detail.
• Set story heights before placing major walls, slabs, stairs, and curtain walls.
• Establish layer combinations, model view options, and renovation filters early.
• Use favorites for repeated assemblies, components, and annotation types.
• Define naming conventions for views, layouts, zones, modules, and hotlinks.

Section 2: Modeling Workflow

2.1 Model From Big To Small

Start with architectural massing and primary building systems before detailed components.

2.2 Core Elements

• Use walls, slabs, roofs, shells, columns, beams, stairs, railings, doors, and windows as native BIM elements.
• Use Morphs and Objects only when native tools cannot represent the design intent efficiently.
• Keep classification, ID, layer, renovation status, and surface settings consistent.
• Avoid over-modeling details that should be drawn as 2D details or worksheets.

Section 3: Views And Documentation

3.1 View Structure

3.2 View Settings To Control

• Scale
• Layer combination
• Model view options
• Graphic overrides
• Pen set
• Renovation filter
• Dimension standard
• Partial structure display

Section 4: Coordination Rhythm

4.1 Weekly Coordination Cycle

1. Update linked references, survey files, and consultant models.
2. Review clashes and design changes in 3D and section.
3. Resolve ownership: architectural, structural, MEP, interior, or client decision.
4. Update saved views and affected layouts.
5. Publish a dated coordination set.

4.2 Quality Checks

• Model origin and consultant model alignment.
• Story height and level consistency.
• Door and window IDs.
• Zone names, numbers, and areas.
• Layout issue date and revision status.
• PDF output scale and title block information.