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iACE: Initiative for ArchiCAD in Education
Integrated CADD Services announces iACE, a new program to encourage and support the use of ArchiCAD in educational institutions.
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Step by Step - training guide for Archicad 11
Step by Step Training Guide for ARCHICAD 10
The Step by Step Training Guide for ARCHICAD 11 is designed to teach two levels, Introductory and Intermediate. The first level teaches the basics of ARCHICAD using a residential project while the second level teaches the application of ARCHICAD in construction documents using a commercial project.
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form·Z Training Manuals by STEM Ltd. Now Available in US
form·Z specialists, STEM Ltd. have announced a new range of form·Z training manuals and a form·Z native models and textures CD. For the first time these manuals are now available in the United States from form·Z reseller Integrated CADD Services (ICS).
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ArchiCAD 12 Events:
Building Information Modeling Road Show-Boston, 9/25/08
We have some exciting events lined up to introduce both prospective and existing users to Graphisoft's ArchiCAD 12 BIM solutuion. Both events will run simultaneously and afterwards we will provide food and drink at a reception for both groups. Sign up now!
Existing Users:
New Features in ArchiCAD 12
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Prospects:
BIM Road Show - Introducing ArchiCAD 12
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The move to BIM with ArchiCAD 12
Martyn Day reviews the latest release of Graphisoft's ground breaking BIM tool, ArchiCAD 12, for AEC Magazine. To read the article click HERE

Introducing ArchiCAD 12: Accelerating the Design Experience

Graphisoft’s latest release offers you a faster, more flexible tool for developing your creative ideas.
New features in ArchiCAD 12 include:

-Multi-Core Processors: Experience the freedom of higher performance computing and a more responsive design environment

-Curtain Wall: Design and document curtain wall systems quickly and easily with this new ArchiCAD “System Technology” based tool

-Partial Structure Display: Work in the rich composite structure environment of walls and slabs while coordinating the load-bearing structure with engineers.

-3D Document: Improve communication and reduce construction conflicts by using any 3D view of your model as the basis for creating a document where dimensions, annotations, and additional 2D drawing elements may be added.
Other new features include:

* Worksheet tool
* StairMaker Enhancements
* Fill Enhancements

* Nudge Feature

* Align & Distribute
* DWG Enhancements
* New Dimension Input

And much more!

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Anshen + Allen ArchiCAD building Webcast: Anshen + Allen Architects Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
The San Francisco office of Anshen + Allen, an international architecture firm and a leader in healthcare design, was tasked with building one of the most seismically safe and family-friendly hospitals in the country. The firm used ArchiCAD and other advanced technologies to design a hospital that can withstand an earthquake up to the magnitude of at least 8.0.

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Graphisoft Offers Free 'ArchiCAD 12 BIM Experience Kit'
Graphisoft announced today that Graphisoft ArchiCAD 12 "BIM Experience Kit" is immediately available for download on both the Windows and Macintosh platforms.
Register now and receive everything you need to begin learning Building Information Modeling (BIM) with the latest version of ArchiCAD®. The BIM Experience Kit includes:

* Free software
* Interactive learning* online assessment
* Valuable rewards

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New article “The New "Must Have" - the BIM Manager” by Dominic Gallello
The BIM Manager is not a nice to have but rather a fundamental member of a model based design process. The BIM Manager's multi-faceted skills have a direct effect on the quality of projects and the reduction of overall project execution time. This streamlined workflow provides architects more time for design, more value for clients and more profit.
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BIG BIM, little bim New Book: BIG BIM, little bim
The practical approach to Building Information Modeling

BIG BIM little bim challenges architects, owners, constructors and other design professionals to consider the way they currently “do business.” If you want to move your practice to the leading edge, this book provides innovative ideas, guidance and proven results in using building information models—from idea, to concept, to reality—the RIGHT way!

295 Pages, softcover
Author Finith Jernigan has served as principal-in-charge for government and institutional projects for over twenty-five years and has personally completed more than 200 projects using virtual building models.

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CAD Garage joins Microspot as its newest value added reseller
Microspot and CAD Garage announced today that the two parties have entered into an agreement for CAD Garage to offer Microspot 2D and 3D solutions and training services to customers in the U.S. Terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
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Archicad Virtual Building (BIM) videocasts on YouTube
Graphisoft has posted 9 videocasts of the Archicad "Virtual Building" process on YouTube.
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Professional Rendering with Archicad 9 & 10 -Professional Rendering with Archicad
The DVD is split in 4 sections and contains 30 movies. Each movie has been carefully planned and edited to provide you with the best information in the minimum amount of time. We will start with an empty project and we will build everything together, step by step.
Training Sections:
1. LIGHTS & SETTINGS
2. MATERIALS AND TEXTURES
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Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user of ArchiCAD, there is definitely much to learn in this DVD. So, order it now! And start making stunning 3D renders that will impress clients, employers, teachers, and most of all you…..!
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Three new CAD Books in stock!
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The SketchUp Book 6
This guide will familiarize Google SketchUp users with the basic tools and features of this highly-acclaimed modeling application. Clearly illustrated, detailed exercises walk you through SketchUp’s modeling tools, including components, groups, textures, exact dimensions, Google Earth, and much more. Combined with numerous tips and tricks, this book will help you get the most out of your software investment!
* Fast-Bound, 336 pages
* Full color printing!
* Size: 8 1/2 x 11
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The SketchUp Book 6
-New book-Mastering Piranesi 5
Authorized by Informatix Software International and written by Bonnie Roskes, author of the SketchUp Book, this guide will familiarize Piranesi users with all aspects of this highly-acclaimed 3D rendering application. Clearly illustrated, detailed exercises walk you through paintbrushes, textures, cutouts, blending paint, lighting, and non-photorealistic rendering techniques. The book also features contributions from artists on professional techniques and composition.

Features:
• Spiral-Bound, 368 pages
• Full, high-quality color printing!
• Size: 8 1&Mac218;2 x 11
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Piranesi 4 book
-LightWorks in ArchiCAD Book
This book contains step-by-step tutorials covering rendering, lighting and surface materials available using the LightWorks product for ArchiCAD.

Features include:
* A complete exploration of material and shader qualities.
* A comprehensive exploration of light source behavior.
* Surprising revelations about fluorescent light, neon and other light sources.
* Rendering techniques explained for beginner and expert.
And much, much more!

LightWorks in ArchiCAD Book
• 8 1/2 x 11” wire bound to open flat
• Full color illustrations
• 208 information packed pages

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What's BIM (Building Information Modeling) about?
BIM is what we all expected computer-aided design (CAD) to be, but now we know it requires information standards to be productive. Fortunately, we now have both information standards and software companies that support and empower them.
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