ArchiCAD Shortcuts -  1st Learning video



Probable outcome - logical sequence of learning events will dictate the keys to program to a shortcuts bay - 


learning sequence should also yield a template that negates need for readdressing set parameters.


Custom toolkit should be labelled correctly - as to whether comparable values for Revit can be mapped to the same 
location, is as yet undetermined.

Learning videos for generic ArchiCAD knowledge is applicable, and commands mapped should reflect the sequence in
which the course material is delivered.

The tools should be separated into planning, or outlaying, then designing, then drafting. 

As the course progresses, these tools shall be numbered in logical seequence, and separated into these three categories.

Designing and modelling shall be one set of tools.




		S.T.A.R.T



0.1 Setting up Project North is done in     Options > Project Preferences > Set Project North

0.2 - Setting up Project Location is done in   Options > Projects Preferences > Location Settings


0.3 - Grid tool - G    * Initially inaccessible, changed to 'g' for ease of use. 


0.4 - Group/Ungroup - best used for custom assemblies, grid and furniture layouts

   	- Group is Ctrl + G
	- Ungroup is Ctrl + Shift + G

	- In group, Alt + G toggles ability to alter single objects		

		*Affects all groups* - CAUTION



0.5 - Changing Views

	
 - F2 - View Floorplan 
	    	
 - F3 - View 3D 

	** 3D Views -   Axonometric - Ctrl + F3  
			Perspective - Shift + F3



 * Cycling through Floor Plans -   Ctrl + Up/Down



0.6 - Slab/Walls/Doors/Windows - Can be edited to Ctrl + 1/2/3/4/5
  
  0.6.1 - Dimensions - Can be edited to Ctrl + 6

	* 			


		** Hold mouse over snap point, a blue highlight will let you know it's snapped
			
			eg. Grids, Walls, Windows, Doors


	0.6.1

		Slab - Ctrl + 1 

		Wall - Ctrl + 2  -- Simple Click Install 
		
		Door - Ctrl + 3  --  Simple Click Install

		Window - Ctrl + 4 -- Difficult to implement !!
		
		Roof - Ctrl + 5  -- 


	*Once placed confirmed with 'Enter'
	
	* When changing shortcuts, selecting from commands hat appear identical can be problematic. eg. 
         'Door' and 'Door'

0.7 - Dimensioning

  
		

15. Cutting Geometry - Works similarly to Autodesk, 

  - Selecting Design > Solid Element Operations >

        - Specifying cutting and cut object as (Operator + Target)



1. Eyedropper tool - 2 keys - sequence? Design toolset. 

Injecting parameters copies certain attributes, and omits others. 

	- Rotation Settings
	- 


3. Graphic design or basic software navigation? As to whether this will be a separate commandset, or part of the design toolset,
is unknown.


4. Wall default settings - 


5. Selection of objects is done with the mouse, the same as Revit

 5.1 - Selecting additional objects, (Ctrl and click in Revit) is shift and click in ArchiCAD


6. Moving objects is done with Ctrl + D - OR holding spacebar and     dragging


7 - Rotating objects is done with Ctr; + R


8. Undo/Redo is Ctrl + Z & Ctrl + Shift + Z





     10. Snapping to 1 - toggle with  Alt + S


11. Drag command - works the same as move/copy in Autodesk

	*Works when object is selected first

	- Ctrl + D - Move - *** Seems useless, as the commands can be done with mouse
	- Ctrl + Shift + D - Copies object, and drags to new position




13. Trim - Ctrl

 	- Holding Ctrl will target single line piece, 

14. Change Snap Settings - ???!



15. Cutting Geometry - Works similarly to Autodesk, 

  - Selecting Design > Solid Element Operations >

        - Specifying cutting and cut object as (Operator + Target)



16. The 'Hide' Command is listed as Alt + F5 - but the shortcut will need to be changed
		
- Even after changing the command, the selection is unhidden.



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