The Easiest ARCHITECTURAL MODELING ADD-ON for Blender? Intro to Archipack Pro Version!

[@TheCGEssentials]

Hi everyone! Let me know what you think about Archipack in the comments below!

[@johans7119]

Hi Justin! a great tutorial workflow would be showing how you can go from SketchUp model to arch pack/blender cycles to render and export back to SketchUp layout for accurate CAD plans. This is what I'm trying but it's slow progress! Ideally, I'd like to cut SketchUp out of the workflow so I'm just using Blender.

[@StephenLeger]

Hi Justin, Thanks for this great tutorial ! You should properly close your wall using the "close" parameter (let the wall without last segment bofore closing). I usually recommand the draw tool for walls as it is way faster once you master it. In wall's tools you'll then be able to generate floor / moldings / ceiling / roof / slabs automatically matching surrounding walls, however editing by hand also is usefull in some situations.

[@TheCGEssentials]

First off - thanks for a great add-on! This definitely sounds like another great video idea talking specifically about using the draw tool to create the entire project - I wasn't aware that that would then generate floors/etc - thanks!

[@johnrogers3315]

@@TheCGEssentials many thanks for another insightful and helpful vid. It would be great if you did a series on Archipack Pro, for example exploring whether it has the capability to export schedules, the range of roof features, layered/stacked/aggregated walls.

[@amirulmukmin4965]

im trying to make a roof intersaction .. does it possible?

[@StephenLeger]

@@amirulmukmin4965 yes, take a look at archipack's roof tutorial

[@TheGamingChad.]

Can you make an option where i can configure the snapping distance? This is also a very useful function that can be found on Autocad, all the snapping in Autocad should be included, let me know if these things will be included some day in the future.

[@DanielThiele]

I like that you do Blender tutorials nowadays. I probably get soon used to Blender so much that I wont need a SketchUp license any longer...

[@TheCGEssentials]

Trying my best :)

[@iamvibes3836]

Agreed

[@spyrostsekouras8663]

I 'm glad to notice after reading many comments here, that I 'm not the only one who has run into problems trying to use Archipack Pro. There's quite a few of them, but the most annoying is that I couldn't place a door or window on a wall that I had made without using Archipack, i.e. a wall that I had made by simply using the cube tool. Other problems: undoing is problematic, changing the size of an element by inputting dimension numbers on screen in most cases doesn't work, the section tool doesn't work (or it's not obvious how it can work), changing dimensions many times is troublesome as the scale factor changes with each different change and affects the new size. Justin have you come across these issues? Know any way round them? Or shall we just have to wait for an improved version?

[@zeddgamedesigner]

Thanks man, i was going crazy i didn't knew how to setup materials ....

[@davidesmbetti]

I like the fact that you made a tutorial of the same thing but nowdays!

[@TheCGEssentials]

Well this one is intended to kick off a series, so I thought it would be easier to just start fresh

[@clpost5790]

update... i've actually emailed stephen at archipack about the pro release I received just yesterday... I followed everything to the tee, I double checked to make sure I was using an outside wall even... no mater what I try - I did everything on layout mode, have the same pictures of doors and windows like the video... it's just when I bring the door or window into my build they lose their color and the glass is more of a wood panel... not sure what release you have but it isn't the same as yesterday's... great tutorials though... this one sold me on Pro!

[@michaelsagaral9425]

Excellent, Can you do Blender BIM add-on tutorial?

[@rovicstudio4626]

WOW YOU'RE THE BEST!

[@TheCGEssentials]

Glad you liked it!

[@scotthamilton7161]

Have you tried adding interior walls once you have the outside walls created? I haven't seen a way to easily get measurements when adding interior walls - that is where to place a given interior wall. So maybe I am missing something. But once you get going you can put things together in a hurry. It seems well worth the money. The having to go back and readjust angles and lengths if you accidentally move a wall is a bit clunky but overall it's the best I have seen for Blender. Interested if others have a preferred tool.

[@lazenbytim]

Yup nice start buddy, but we need more detail. for instance when youget to the second story, trying to add additional walls becomes problematic because you need to set the entry point specifically because other wise walls get added all over the place. Also editing walls and features needs to be covered because again that can be problematic. For instance a I drew a house with a basement and the stair went through a wall, trying to figure out how to delete the portion of the wall were the stair went through it is really difficult. Also I'm in the UK so feet and inches went out with the Ark.

[@rafaelvicedo9545]

Thanks for this presentation, help me a lot

[@gravyman23]

Thanks for this kind of video tutorial.. soooo helpful, love it..

[@TheCGEssentials]

Glad you liked it!

[@johnclegg4929]

I am thinking of buying this addon only thing I can't work out is how to add pbr textures to walls or floors and how to change colours to windows ,doors. etc. Great tutorial 😊

[@rogalewskip]

Do it!

[@rogalewskip]

Each object has components that are already textured you just need to swap materials or add your own.

[@uodige1]

thank you for the tip. i was wondering how to see the manipulation again. (N) Key do this job

[@clpost5790]

I watch the architect pro tutorial, I've done all the downloads - I have the pro version downloaded - I added the libraries etc... I can draw walls etc and I can put in windows however nothing is anything close to what you show... I have no glass in windows (i have to click on panel to remove panel however it's just a hole in the window - no glass or anything and the trim is in color on yours - not mine... so If you have something set up differently that we don't know about I don't know what to do... where did yo get your training manual...

[@lukedavid2410]

I'm having this issue as well.

[@lomaxdesigns1716]

Quick question. I have a staircase modelled in archipack. I want to turn it into its own object though and clear all the archipack data off it. I just want it to be a normal object. How do I remove I remove all that junk data from my finished model? If I duplicate any part of an archipack mesh (Ctrl+P) it copies across all the manipulation features and stuff. Many thanks.

[@julianwildauer]

Thats so awesome pls more!❤️

[@TheCGEssentials]

Glad you liked it!

[@clpost5790]

anyone have any idea of what material list version he is using here, it isn't a current version ... current version doesn't work as shown in video...

[@LuminousLabs]

Did you try the CAD format import? The creator of Archipack did a quick tutorial on it. It looked promising.

[@TheCGEssentials]

I haven't yet, but probably should. Sounds interesting!

[@brunolibano6513]

Hi again i have got archipack pro but it gives reportajes error when i try to start with wall. Other quesitos if you can. How to insertar material library i can't selected from the file? Thaks i git what i need it but i can't usted. Ouhhh

[@ronaldwedemeyer9763]

Great tutorial. I've installed Archipack Pro and for some reason, when I click on the arrow at the end of the wall, it does not add a segment. At the cursor, I have a red line with sissors, a plus sign and "Split (S) and Add (A)" moving with my cursor. Is there a setting to turn that off?

[@RichardGomore]

I dont get it to even snap like you did. I clicked the wall and shift A but the door get not even close to the door. how to snap?

[@alexburla1973]

When I click arrow to create next wall it automatically rotates it 90 degrees. Is there a way to prevent it and just make it forward?

[@SrongLady]

Please tell me what should I do if my library with windows, doors and everything else is empty? How to install the library?

[@sebastienmorere6925]

Hello , i like yours videos 👍A video for archipack pro 2.4.0 , it's possible ? This update have some differents panels 😉. it could be interesting . Thanks

[@priyankarana333]

Hi Justin, how can we animate doors in house walkthrough videos?

[@CJR_Controls]

Thanks!

[@TheGamingChad.]

QUESTION about 5:25, can you not make it snap to 90 degrees using your mouse only? just like in Autocad? Having to type in the degrees every single time you want to rotate a wall sounds like a pain in the aςς. Question no2: Can you make it snap every 5 cm? Thanks!

[@lenstobrush7266]

Hi I just got Pro can you create your own wall & window pieces?

[@bellousow2607]

excellent

[@InsideTheFro]

Hi! When trying to add a door, I get a Python Traceback error! I'm using Blender 2.93. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the add-on and following the video exactly, but I'm still unable to add doors and windows.

[@oliverrichards1009]

This is the same for me, with doors and windows. I am trying to find a solution. Have you had any luck recently?

[@oliverrichards1009]

Does anybody know what a Traceback Error is? I have installed the Pro version but I can not add doors or windows without a ‘traceback error’ appearing. Some advice or solutions would be appreciated...many thanks 👍

[@botoart7802]

Same here! Did you found a solution?

[@jolanahiiesalu968]

And your intro sounds alot like James Prigioni's(gardening channel). I sometimes get confused, which channel i tuned into... 😁

[@TheCGEssentials]

LOL - it's a simple, easy to replicate intro, meaning I don't have to spend a lot of time coming up with something new for every video

[@mipe7755]

Wow, mini-ArchiCAD for 1% of its price. Cool!

[@TheCGEssentials]

Well...sort of :)

[@whitewandarer313]

thanks bro)))

[@TheCGEssentials]

You're welcome!

[@madshader]

Where can i get that swanky doggie model?

[@thesteaksaignant]

great tutorial ! I might be missing something obvious but my window are not transparent from some reason and I can't figure out why that is.. (the boolean hole works, but the glass panel material seems to be .. not transparent)

[@thesteaksaignant]

forget it it's because I activated the blinds by mistake ^^"

[@jalexander192]

Honestly, this seems harder than just modeling the stuff in vanilla blender.

[@lucaplett6553]

Great start but is much more to talk about this incredible add on......

[@brandfall9497]

how do I change every wall width individually

[@jolanahiiesalu968]

For some reason my crate option under archipack is empty. Why is that?

[@TheCGEssentials]

Do you mean your "create" option? Are you in object mode?

[@dlleb]

Eh, its good , but I would like to see more detailed tutorial from you, this is like some kind of trailer for a paid plugin.

[@TheCGEssentials]

No, it's an introduction that gives an overview of the features. That way when I create future videos and people want to know more, I can link back to it. Intros first, specifics second

[@maschlarea5172]

@@TheCGEssentials People want, or would like, to know more :-D The programmer himself is a bit hard to follow due to his accent. Maybe you can work out some deal for your efforts.

[@camelCased]

Hm, it's strange that the floor did not automatically adjust to the walls. In another video I saw that when you create a slab, it automatically connects to the walls. I tried, it did not work, it appeared separately and had to be manually adjusted. Later: oh, I found it - you have to use not the Create Slab tool, but use the small wrench button - from there you can create new objects that are attached to the wall.

[@TheCGEssentials]

Correct :)

[@BenSalvacion]

why add roof immediately without ceiling

[@wylerken]

Hey. I think the plugin is great. I was wondering about export to unreal. have anyone tried that yet

[@rogalewskip]

It sure is a bargain for 49$. There are tools to extrude walls and windows directly from imported dxf plans! There are terrain and road tools. Railing and other features! I need to finish my current projects and try to ditch SketchUp for blender with archipack.

[@TheCGEssentials]

There are some great tools in here for sure. That said, I don't necessarily think that even with this toolset it's an equivalent to SketchUp - just want you to make sure to actually TRY it and make sure it works before making a switch

[@mrhollywood1173]

Where is the DOG house?

[@TheCGEssentials]

LOL - she lives in the house with me! :)

[@karadanvers6136]

does this work in 4.2? i dont see it in my addons

[@Roel_Scoot]

Sorry, but you have lost me by using inches. Who is using inches now a days apart from those backward US!

[@TheCGEssentials]

Your call I guess. I live in the US so I'll be using our units of measure in future videos

[@williamhutchins479]

Sucks archipack's no longer free. I literally just need the roofs and framing. sad.