CAD Training and Seminars

Managing Sections Elevations Interiors Details - Strategies and Techniques for Developing Interior Elevations LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 3 part series will focus on how to manage extracted drawings for multiple uses including presentation and construction documents. We will explore how to customize an extracted drawing for the desired graphic look, how to customize a linked drawing and how to save these configurations for future  more...

Rendering and Animation Using Artlantis - Fine Tuning Materials in Artlantis ...rtlantis. The first advanced rendering tool that ArchiCAD users turned to when they wanted to quickly and easily create photorealistic renderings and animations was Artlantis. The latest versions of Artlantis integrate easily into an ArchiCAD workflow. In this series, wea ll explore how to move an ArchiCAD model into Artlantis, and to control the materials, entourage, and environment  more...

Rendering and Animation Using Artlantis - Creating Animation Paths in Artlantis Studio ...rtlantis. The first advanced rendering tool that ArchiCAD users turned to when they wanted to quickly and easily create photorealistic renderings and animations was Artlantis. The latest versions of Artlantis integrate easily into an ArchiCAD workflow. In this series, wea ll explore how to move an ArchiCAD model into Artlantis, and to control the materials, entourage, and environment  more...

Rendering and Animation Using Artlantis - Creating Animated Objects in Artlantis Studio ...rtlantis. The first advanced rendering tool that ArchiCAD users turned to when they wanted to quickly and easily create photorealistic renderings and animations was Artlantis. The latest versions of Artlantis integrate easily into an ArchiCAD workflow. In this series, wea ll explore how to move an ArchiCAD model into Artlantis, and to control the materials, entourage, and environment  more...

ArchiCAD How to - Project Management Techniques LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! Beginning in August, LearnVirtual will offer a six-part series of classes addressing specific, task-oriented techniques to improve efficiency. As with many tools, there are multiple methods to accomplish a task, and this series will demonstrate tested methods of accomplish a variety of common situations  more...

3D Model Coordination with Consultants Overview of Options for 3D Coordination LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 4 week series of eClasses focused on reviewing 3D model coordination techniques. We will start with an overview of the IFC model format (Industry Foundation Class) and then review techniques for importing, exporting and using IFC models for clash detection. During this particular eClass, will  more...

2D Drawing Coordination with Consultants - Importing DWG Files LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 4 week series of eClasses focused on reviewing 2D drawing coordination techniques. We will start with the steps for importing and exporting AutoCAD DWG files and continue with the process for managing DWG translation settings including how to create a batch export process. In this particular  more...

Modeling Objects Furniture and Building Elements LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a seven week series of eClasses that will review modeling techniques for each stage of the virtual building process. We will start with the techniques for modeling a foundation, floor slabs and decking followed by techniques for modeling walls, columns, beams, trusses, roofs, site terrain,  more...

2D Drawing Coordination with Consultants - Exporting DWG Files nVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 4 week series of eClasses focused on reviewing 2D drawing coordination techniques. We will start with the steps for importing and exporting AutoCAD DWG files and continue with the process for managing DWG translation settings including how to create a batch export process. During this particular  more...

2D Drawing Coordination with Consultants - Using Publisher for Batch Export ...will start with the steps for importing and exporting AutoCAD DWG files and continue with the process for managing DWG translation settings including how to create a batch export process. During this particular eClass, we will review how to use the ArchiCAD publisher for batch DWG export including creating creating a new publisher set, adding views, adding paper space as a layout, creating  more...

3D Model Coordination with Consultants Importing IFC Model Files LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 4 week series of eClasses focused on reviewing 3D model coordination techniques. We will start with an overview of the IFC model format (Industry Foundation Class) and then review techniques for importing, exporting and using IFC models for clash detection. During this particular eClass, we  more...

3D Model Coordination with Consultants Exporting IFC Model Files LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 4 week series of eClasses focused on reviewing 3D model coordination techniques. We will start with an overview of the IFC model format (Industry Foundation Class) and then review techniques for importing, exporting and using IFC models for clash detection. During this particular eClass, we  more...

3D Model Coordination with Consultants Techniques for Comparing Model Information LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 4 week series of eClasses focused on reviewing 3D model coordination techniques. We will start with an overview of the IFC model format (Industry Foundation Class) and then review techniques for importing, exporting and using IFC models for clash detection. During this particular eClass, we  more...

Design Review with Clients Creating Presentation Drawings LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 5 week series of eClasses focused on communication techniques for reviewing a design with a client. Starting with rendering techniques, we will also examine the process of creating interactive 3D presentations and setting up a web based system for client review. During this particular eClass,  more...

Design Review with Clients Techniques for Sketch Rendering LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 5 week series of eClasses focused on communication techniques for reviewing a design with a client. Starting with rendering techniques, we will also examine the process of creating interactive 3D presentations and setting up a web based system for client review. During this particular eClass,  more...

Design Review with Clients Techniques for Photo-Rendering LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 5 week series of eClasses focused on communication techniques for reviewing a design with a client. Starting with rendering techniques, we will also examine the process of creating interactive 3D presentations and setting up a web based system for client review. During this particular eClass,  more...

Design Review with Clients Creating an Interactive 3D Presentation LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 5 week series of eClasses focused on communication techniques for reviewing a design with a client. Starting with rendering techniques, we will also examine the process of creating interactive 3D presentations and setting up a web based system for client review. During this particular eClass,  more...

Design Review with Clients Publishing Reviewing a Design LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 5 week series of eClasses focused on communication techniques for reviewing a design with a client. Starting with rendering techniques, we will also examine the process of creating interactive 3D presentations and setting up a web based system for client review. During this particular eClass,  more...

Developing the Building Design...Using the Tools for Early Design LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 4 week series will review the steps to modeling a building design from early concept to design development to final documentation. We will review techniques for mass modeling, transitioning building elements from early design to detailed modeling and how to both use and customize building schedules.  more...

Developing the Building Design...Transitioning to Design Development LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 4 week series will review the steps to modeling a building design from early concept to design development to final documentation. We will review techniques for mass modeling, transitioning building elements from early design to detailed modeling and how to both use and customize building schedules.  more...

Developing the Building Design...Detailing the Project for Documentation LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 4 week series will review the steps to modeling a building design from early concept to design development to final documentation. We will review techniques for mass modeling, transitioning building elements from early design to detailed modeling and how to both use and customize building schedules.  more...

Developing the Building Design...Developing Building Schedules LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 4 week series will review the steps to modeling a building design from early concept to design development to final documentation. We will review techniques for mass modeling, transitioning building elements from early design to detailed modeling and how to both use and customize building schedules.  more...

Designing the Interiors...Modeling and Detailing an Interior Space LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 4 week series will review the steps to modeling, documenting and visualizing an interior space. We will focus on steps to detailing an interior, developing a library of furnishings, managing materials, creating schedules and how to visualize an interior design. During this particular eClass in the  more...

Designing the Interiors...Creating and Managing Materials LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 4 week series will review the steps to modeling, documenting and visualizing an interior space. We will focus on steps to detailing an interior, developing a library of furnishings, managing materials, creating schedules and how to visualize an interior design. During this particular eClass in the  more...

Designing the Interiors...Developing Finish and Furniture Schedules LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 4 week series will review the steps to modeling, documenting and visualizing an interior space. We will focus on steps to detailing an interior, developing a library of furnishings, managing materials, creating schedules and how to visualize an interior design. During this particular eClass in the  more...

Designing the Interiors...Visualizing the Interior Design LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 4 week series will review the steps to modeling, documenting and visualizing an interior space. We will focus on steps to detailing an interior, developing a library of furnishings, managing materials, creating schedules and how to visualize an interior design. During this particular eClass in the  more...

New Features in ArchiCAD 14...Import from Revit and Tekla with IFC Model Mapping LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This is a 3 week series covering the New Features in ArchiCAD 14 with a focus on the NEW Interoperability features that provide better coordination with consultants using Revit or Tekla. During this particular eClass in the series, we will show you how to configure the new IFC import options from  more...

Using the Model for Construction - Assigning Data to Building Components LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 3 week series will review steps to use your model for the construction phase of a project. We will review how to assign database components to construction elements, how to develop quantity takeoffs for cost estimates and how to track change orders or RFI's. In this class you'll learn about how to  more...

Using the Model for Construction - Developing a Quantity Takeoff Cost Estimate LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 3 week series will review steps to use your model for the construction phase of a project. We will review how to assign database components to construction elements, how to develop quantity takeoffs for cost estimates and how to track change orders or RFI's. This class reviews how to do material  more...

Using the Model for Construction - Tracking Managing Change Orders LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 3 week series will review steps to use your model for the construction phase of a project. We will review how to assign database components to construction elements, how to develop quantity takeoffs for cost estimates and how to track change orders or RFI's. This class will review how to setup a  more...

Visualization with ArchiCAD - Fine Tuning Renderings with LightWorks ...ll focus on how to get the best visualization out of ArchiCAD including rendering settings, view settings, the materials list and assigning materials as well as how to fine tune renderings with ArchiCAD including refraction and reflection, the rendering toolbar, photorendering settings, light sources, and inside/ outside lighting settings. This class reviews how to fine tune renderings with  more...

Modeling a Commercial Project - Building Flat Roofs with Drainage and Parapets LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 4 week series will review how to model special conditions within a commercial project that are challenging to create and require additional modeling techniques. Within this class we will review how to create a built-up flat roof system to show the structural and material components of the roof as  more...

Modeling a Commercial Project - Designing Curtain Walls and Storefronts LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 4 week series will review how to model special conditions within a commercial project that are challenging to create and require additional modeling techniques. Within this class we will review how to differences between the Curtain Wall Tool and Storefront objects. We will also review specific  more...

ArchiCAD Basic Training ...CAD. New to ArchiCAD? Need a refresher on its basic concepts? Then ArchiCAD Basic Training may be just what you are looking for. This 8-hour course introduces the concepts of BIM and how to model a virtual building within ArchiCAD. You will learn how to navigate within a virtual building environment, explore basic modeling techniques and discover how to manage a building information  more...

Managing Sections Elevations Interiors Details - Strategies and Techniques for Developing Details LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 3 part series will focus on how to manage extracted drawings for multiple uses including presentation and construction documents. We will explore how to customize an extracted drawing for the desired graphic look, how to customize a linked drawing and how to save these configurations for future  more...

Managing Building Schedules and LEED Requirements Using Interactive Schedules and Project Indexes ... part series will review the interactive schedule in ArchiCAD and how to customize its setup for building schedules, project indexes and LEED requirements. This will include an overview of the Interactive Schedule including editing and formatting as well as detailed steps to create a custom schedule using Scheme Settings. This class reviews how to use the Interactive Schedule and Project  more...

Managing Building Schedules and LEED Requirements Creating Custom Building Schedules ... part series will review the interactive schedule in ArchiCAD and how to customize its setup for building schedules, project indexes and LEED requirements. This will include an overview of the Interactive Schedule including editing and formatting as well as detailed steps to create a custom schedule using Scheme Settings. This class reviews how to create custom schedules such as area  more...

Managing Building Schedules and LEED Requirements Using Schedules for LEED Tracking ... part series will review the interactive schedule in ArchiCAD and how to customize its setup for building schedules, project indexes and LEED requirements. This will include an overview of the Interactive Schedule including editing and formatting as well as detailed steps to create a custom schedule using Scheme Settings. This class reviews how to setup LEED documentation using ArchiCAD's  more...

Visualization with ArchiCAD - Sketch Rendering in ArchiCAD ...ll focus on how to get the best visualization out of ArchiCAD including rendering settings, view settings, the materials list and assigning materials as well as how to fine tune renderings with ArchiCAD including refraction and reflection, the rendering toolbar, photorendering settings, light sources, and inside/ outside lighting settings. This class reviews how to use the sketch rendering  more...

Visualization with ArchiCAD - Creating and Managing Materials ...ll focus on how to get the best visualization out of ArchiCAD including rendering settings, view settings, the materials list and assigning materials as well as how to fine tune renderings with ArchiCAD including refraction and reflection, the rendering toolbar, photorendering settings, light sources, and inside/ outside lighting settings. This class reviews how to create and manage  more...

Visualization with BIMx, Piranesi and Artlantis - Integrating BIMx with ArchiCAD LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 5 part series will focus on how to use 3 popular add-on products for visualization : BIMx, Piranesi and Artlantis. The class will review how to use BIMx including rendering controls, saving animation paths and exporting an interactive BIMx file, how to use Piranesi including using the style browser,  more...

Visualization with BIMx Piranesi and Artlantis - Illustration with Piranesi v6 LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 5 part series will focus on how to use 3 popular add-on products for visualization : BIMx, Piranesi and Artlantis. The class will review how to use BIMx including rendering controls, saving animation paths and exporting an interactive BIMx file, how to use Piranesi including using the style browser,  more...

Visualization with BIMx Piranesi and Artlantis - Introduction to Artlantis 4 Render and Studio LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 5 part series will focus on how to use 3 popular add-on products for visualization : BIMx, Piranesi and Artlantis. The class will review how to use BIMx including rendering controls, saving animation paths and exporting an interactive BIMx file, how to use Piranesi including using the style browser,  more...

Visualization with BIMx Piranesi and Artlantis - Fine Tuning Materials in Artlantis 4 LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 5 part series will focus on how to use 3 popular add-on products for visualization : BIMx, Piranesi and Artlantis. The class will review how to use BIMx including rendering controls, saving animation paths and exporting an interactive BIMx file, how to use Piranesi including using the style browser,  more...

Visualization with BIMx Piranesi and Artlantis - Creating Animation Paths in Artlantis Studio 4 LearnVirtual is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk! This 5 part series will focus on how to use 3 popular add-on products for visualization : BIMx, Piranesi and Artlantis. The class will review how to use BIMx including rendering controls, saving animation paths and exporting an interactive BIMx file, how to use Piranesi including using the style browser,  more...