ArchiCAD Tutorials

ArchiCAD Essentials

The ArchiCAD Essentials training package guides you through the creation of a 10.500 square meters office building. Users will be introduced to the core architectural design, design-development and documentation concepts and techniques of ArchiCAD. The completion of the guide requires 5-8 hours.

ArchiCAD 12 Packages

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Deutsch	Download (864 MB)	Download (833 MB)
Español	Download (730 MB)	Download (698 MB)
Português	Download (772 MB)	Download (741 MB)
Русский	Download (685 MB)	Download (653 MB)
中文 (简体)	Download (919 MB)
日本語	Download (1038 MB)	Download (1007 MB)

Once downloaded, the contents of the .zip files must be copied to the GRAPHISOFT folder (under Applications on Mac, or Program Files on Windows).
Launch ArchiCAD and open the first, ’BASIC ITG Chapter 01.pla’ project archive file. Once opened, launch the ArchiCAD YouTube Channel from ArchiCAD’s Help menu and choose the ’Training Guide - ArchiCAD Essentials’ Playlist.