Design ANY Cladding using ArchiCAD CI TOOLS | Tutorial | Tips and Tricks

[@EthnieXu]

Thank you for sharing! I recently discovered your channel as I am trying to start my own architecture channel. Your videos are very inspiring and it’s very encouraging to see good architecture series on KZbin (it’s rare)!✨✨✨

[@DavidTomic]

Thank you for the kind words! All the best with your youtube journey :)

[@MaxGDesign]

This is about 700x better than central innovations own video!

[@DavidTomic]

That’s concerning coz mines free 🤣

[@FloraYangnz]

Thanks for the great video, just started a new job that requires learning how to use archicad and ci tools. This has been useful in updating my software knowledge.

[@DavidTomic]

Glad I could help!

[@CiTools]

Great Video - thanks David!

[@DavidTomic]

Most welcome! Great tools, very useful!

[@ahmadabdelaziz-qv9vp]

The issue im currently having with CI tools covering is the roof edge type, im trying to change it from fascia to gutter but its not working . Since the wall is on boundary, the roof will drop between the gutter and fascia and the 450mm eaves gutter. in that drop its not allowing me to install a gutter as per normal practice. while in 4d roof covering i was able to do all that easily. im finding that 4d library is more user friendly even though its not as fancy. would you be able to demonstrate

[@brytandemattia2427]

Hi David i have a split roof, i was wondering how i trim the wall cladding so that it has a triangular peak, i cant find anything, i can see youve done it in the youtube thumbnail with the black building on the right? Thank you, love the content

[@DavidTomic]

Try this one ArchiCAD 24: 15 Minute Roof Tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHa7Xq2uqd-Farc

[@takurgaming8005]

Hi David, do you know how to put different materials on one wall, like on the bottom of the wall to be a different material and up to different material. Thank!!!

[@DavidTomic]

To the best of my knowledge this is currently not possible without an addon. CI TOOLS has one but I haven't tried it. Best way is to split the wall or create an additional wall infront. Not ideal.

[@CiTools]

hi - you can do that, yes. there are options to display different claddings above and below the sill and head, as well as above and below the openings

[@sabrinachekaoui6921]

Hi David! When using composite walls with a cladding element, do you then delete this from the composite if adding a ci covering? Otherwise wouldn't it double up? Also, do you know if it is possible to actually get the brackets or battens for the wall covering to fix to? Have you had any success doing irregular stone cladding?

[@DavidTomic]

Multiple questions in this one. Yes I delete the layer on the outside. No you cannot show the battens in 3D if that’s what you’re asking. I use the generic covering and then add a texture rather than making a shape specifically, just easier.

[@sabrinachekaoui6921]

@@DavidTomic thank you so much for replying to all my questions! I love your channel btw!

[@laurlev9714]

hi thanks from the video tutorial i really like them.... does archicad 26 has as suiting cadimage

[@DavidTomic]

im not entirely sure I understand your question, but yes 26 has cad image.

[@themattygee]

awesome tips! any advice on splitting cladding and having different claddings above and below openings (like brick below window heads, weatherboard above)?

[@DavidTomic]

There is actually a setting for exactly this when using the CI tools coverings.

[@Rominznew]

Hi David! How can I make a table of roof elements and their length or area (roof covering, downpipe, gutter, flashings etc.) It's difficult to count it every time manualy. Greetings from Latvia!

[@DavidTomic]

You can create a schedule, yes. Little bit complicated but it can definitely be done. I haven't made a video on scheduling items and areas but I'm sure there are some out there

[@jamesrobertsonirvine]

Hi David. Have you used wall coverings for internal purposes? E.g. tiling a bathroom? The issue I have is the one of my walls is often across multiple rooms e.g. exterior wall or internal bracing wall. It means that the cladding is then applied to those other rooms. I can adjust the cladding after but wondering if there is a better solution?

[@DavidTomic]

There is a better solution but I haven't tested it out yet. ci tools makes a wall composite that can be adjusted vertically. Eg if you have only a skirting tile you can make it happen. Otherwise it's adjust the cladding / cut the walls to suit the rooms which is also painful.

[@jamesrobertsonirvine]

@@DavidTomic Thanks for the response. Is the ci tools wall composite a separate tool or part of the coverings? Yeah, not ideal. Hopefully it's something CI consider going forward as AC is becoming quite popular with commercial & residential interior designers.

[@ElsonSangster]

Hello, thank you so much for this video was very helpful, can you pliz do a video on custom windows with cadimage pliz

[@DavidTomic]

Multiple tutorials on the channel, I’m sure you’ll find what you’re looking for :)

[@stevenSichinga-lu6sb]

How can I get sir ci tools

[@DavidTomic]

You need to buy it as a plug-in from Central innovation

[@pointsixoneeight]

My windows won't instantly cut through the wall covering.... Any thoughts?

[@DavidTomic]

Glitch in archicad 24. You have to use an opening over the window as well

[@parix85]

how to do custom garage door with CI TOOLS

[@DavidTomic]

Citools doesn’t have a garage door feature that I’m aware of, I use the 4D library garage door.

[@secretariataarl4592]

plz david i want ci tools plzz

[@DavidTomic]

Just google mycadimage or citools. You'll find it :)

[@Husseintahir]

How to download CI tools for free?

[@DavidTomic]

It's not free. Therefore you can't

[@CiTools]

if you want to try them out for free, you can get a 30-day trial on our website though

[@conmes3077]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DavidTomic]

Thanks!