ARCHICATCHUP - Transitioning to Archicad 27 + Design Options

[@brucepwalker]

Definitely rebuild my work environment every release, particularly the toolbars.

[@SkewedBIM]

It sadly takes time each release to do it but I find it is worth it. You then go through everything and check it is still relevant.

[@MorningThief_]

re: Find & Select Criteria Sets: i've been using them alot & across many projects. the great thing is that i'm able to export them (.xml file i think) & import them to older projects that don't have them. i just continually add them to my folder full of Criteria Sets for things that i constanty re-use. some of the most used ones for me are a simple Element Type "All 2D) + Layer "[Archicad layer as a placeholder]"... this allows you to select all 2D elements for one drawing type (RCP / Slab / Finishes plans etc) i also use them for Quality Control, in combination with Graphic Overrides: elements which have empty Classifications, Static Dimensions (although GOs are more useful for this) one of the things i like about this is that in Teamwork files, you can keep them as a Private Criteria Set, where only you can access it or push them to Public for everyone to have access to it.

[@SkewedBIM]

I really have to take the time to sit down and write down a list of presets that will work for my specific template and workflows. In 20 years of using the software I have been very random in my find and select usage hence not putting presets in place. But I think now should be the time.

[@Evike91]

I'm using AC27 on an Intel-based Mac - the USA version. I feel like it's right under my nose, but the design options palette is nowhere to be found. I can see clues to its existence -- for example -- views have a design option setting and objects have a design option drop down menu. I cannot find anything on the community forum of anyone else not having access to design options in their AC27. Anyone else having the same problem as me?

[@SkewedBIM]

You should be able to find the Design Options Palette from the Window Menu>Palettes>Design Options If you are not able to see it in the palettes I would suggest loading the AC27 work environment. If you have loaded a work environment that you have created from a previous release then the new menu items may not appear.

[@brucepwalker]

Project staging / phasing has been a shortcoming in ARCHICAD for a long time.

[@SkewedBIM]

In the end it can be handled by layers so I don’t see it as a big failure on the tools front. I think there are other areas that need a strong focus to be honest.