Archicad Tips #1 - How to Convert a PDF Drawing to an Editable Archicad PLN File

This video is part of a series of videos on Archicad Tips and Tricks. It explains in a simple language and in an elegant way how to convert a drawing from a PDF format to Archicad format that can be easily edited.
By the end of watching this video, you will learn how to place external content (external drawing), use the explode and ungroup commands in Archicad.
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[@QuantBuildAcademy]

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[@nikitalaza]

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[@paulolemos2702]

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[@QuantBuildAcademy]

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[@wtfiaaan1919]

Hello sir, if it is in layout form can you separate it into the respective elevations

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[@noelienhunter2524]

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[@QuantBuildAcademy]

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[@matheusferreira5959]

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[@petrnovak5167]

Hi worked fine with pdf. But I have another problem you could have encountered. When importing DWG I go through all steps but then nothing imports. Same goes when i drag DWG file - in this case it shows as a drawing, but after exploding everything disappears. Im really losing my mind here, would be awesome if you knew about some solution.

[@josi0023]

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[@QuantBuildAcademy]

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[@davidwilliams2626]

Hi, and thankyou for such a clear and useful video. I shall watch you regularly from now on. All the best - Dave

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

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[@QuantBuildAcademy]

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[@htikeyadana212]

Thank you so much, this video is so helpful. I have some other questions I love to use archicad since my Uni time until now but the trial version using without license can be use the same function? And also could you please tell me how to change the drawing line colour all black as Archicad original door, windows and wall line colour with the orange colour. Also how to save as pdf again please 🙏? With many thanks

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

You can get a free educational license from myarchicad.com As for the rest of your questions, I think they can be better answered with a video tutorial.

[@marykibe4735]

The video was very helpful after that I want to dimension r.c slab length on that editable drawing without changing anything. Thanks for in advance for your assistance

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

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[@QuantBuildAcademy]

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[@QuantBuildAcademy]

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Very helpful thanks

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Glad it helped

[@kobarejunior429]

Thank you.

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

You're welcome!

[@abangkingsley626]

It is possible to model the converted pdf file to 3d?

[@yasminaely3053]

Nicee thank youu

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Welcome

[@fjudeajith]

Thanks Brother

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Welcome

[@raphthepoet3621]

thanks man

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Happy to help

[@onosakponomeemmanuel175]

Good evening sir When I tried to edit my pdf file it didn't work after I clicked OK at explode into current view The drawing didn't change

[@janenjeri4968]

thanks alot bro

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

You're welcome!

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[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Thank you

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very interesting bro

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Glad you think so!

[@Austino-Technology-Ltd]

Thanks but can the PDF be mirrored Crt + M ???

[@kevinodhiambo4660]

Thanks for the videos. Is it possible to make a video that will include the drawing from start to printing including all the steps all the way? Thanks once more.

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Hi Kevin. It is very possible. However, I am working on a simple premium course that will cover all those things in detail. I will be announcing soon when the course becomes available on Udemy and Skillshare.

[@kevinodhiambo4660]

@@QuantBuildAcademy Hi QuantBuild Academy. Thanks a lot and that will be great.

[@kelvinsawino1151]

Can I do the same with Archicad 15.. kindly help? There at expand to current veiw

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Hi Kelvins. I haven't used ArchiCAD 15 lately but I guess everything should work as explained.

[@kevinmavira2006]

I love what do my guy

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Thank you

[@georgeossei66]

If you have a site plan in feet, how do you convert it millimetre?

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

1 foot = 304.8 mm

[@nurubiccomponda3934]

so useful,now can you explain how to make objects? with archicad 21???

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Hi, Mponda. I have this video tutorial already. Check link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKnCm3-FpL1smbM

[@stacyanyango4129]

When you convert from pdf to archicad,is there a need to rescale it again or ?

[@peterkiprop3624]

Hello Stacy🇰🇪

[@francisayella2115]

AM SORTED THANKS

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Welcome.

[@uancgiartist6282]

Are the walls automatically detected and be editable too?

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Walls split into lines and fills. You can covert them to morphs and extrude to 3D or re-sketch them using the wall tool.

[@thebreakdowntv6828]

Bro can u help us with the Reinforcement details in Archicad.....

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

I have seen this request numerous times but my schedule is kinda tight. Can we chat on WhatsApp Message Nzangi Muimi on WhatsApp. wa.me/message/CL43Y2LRSGNXN1? Maybe we can arrange I help you without having to record a video.

[@fineline111]

Is it because my scanned PDFs are with color that the drawings did not explode?

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Hi Fineline. The operation does not work with scanned PDFs

[@nugzarkalandadze9624]

vauuu Thanks you

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

You're welcome!

[@hbkernie9522]

when i want to edit the text, why it is not editing?

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Have you un-grouped everything?

[@thinktanktv4287]

Please Educate us on Line work

[@QuantBuildAcademy]

Hi Dickson. What exactly about Linework?