Or define cutting edge on the fly within the command. Trim geometry on drawing, using one or 2 cutting planes. Not sure if ARCHICAD, or Revit is the better choice for your needs No problem Check Capterras comparison, take a look at features, product details. The Improved IFC Import command of the ARCHICAD Connection Add-In is. There is no better, just depends on workflow and consultants and office setup. 0 or later) of Autodesks IFC 2018 import-export app for Revit. ArchiCAD in a smaller firm can replace more programs so thats one package advantage (dont need Sketchup or AutoCAD or more). You need to draw 2D filleted linwork, then use the linework (Pick Lines option) to create the walls from.īuilt-in keyboard shortcut via the Ctrl key. Ive heard that for larger buildings, Revit makes sense and have seen firms switch back. It was clearly silly to have both systems in an office of ten users. The partners at Fuse saw that too, and so began a six month debate over whether to fully switch to Archicad. Very early on using Archicad, I recognized it had SketchUp qualities, said Jerrod. Walls cannot be filleted directly with a raduis. It became clear to everyone that Archicad was a more powerful design tool than Revit. Specify fillet radius in the options bar. A bit confusing to the first time user who is looking for fillet command among the modify tools. A fillet with a radius requires to use the Fillet Arc option, found in the selection of drafting tools displayed for one of the line commands. Trim/Extend to Corner command is great for 0" raduis fillets. Radius and chamfer size is entered in the dialog box. Prompted with a dialog to select Fillet or Chamfer.
Select 2 or more elements then start the command. Select items to extend then the element to extend to.Įxtending multiple lines requires separate multiple cursor clicksįillet - Intersect & Fillet/Chamfer | Trim Extend to Corner Gap size needs to be a number between 1/16" and 1'-0"Įxtend multiple items at same time. A workaround is to trim between 2 line elementsīreak With Gap: For walls only. Sometimes it is difficult to select what you want, if you are in a crowded space, as you cannot select the item first before invoking the command Most engineers, materials and equipment consultants are using Revit. This feature is similar to Autocads system, so it feels easier to understand and manage. ArchiCAD would require layer combinations. Split multiple parallel elements at one time Because of its phase and phase filters options.