1. The ArchiCAD work environment

1.1. The ArchiCAD working environment [00:51]

When starting up ArchiCAD 9, you can set up your work environment and select the user profile to match your level of expertise. You can also create custom profiles (see later on).

1.2. Customizing the work environment [01:24]

ArchiCAD 9 enables you to customize the full menu structure, or to create your own personalized menus. ArchiCAD features multiple tool-bars on both Windows® and Macintosh® platforms for different types of tasks. ArchiCAD 9 can be setup to meet the needs of any user.

1.3. Working with User Profiles [00:57]

User Profiles and Schemes can be freely imported and exported, allowing users to transport their favorite settings to other computers, or to retain them after installing a newer version of ArchiCAD.

1.4. Docking Palettes [01:02]

Thanks to ArchiCAD's snapping and docking palettes, the working area can be easily and precisely set up to give the optimum space for the working window. Users can gain up to 50% more working area with the same palette functionality.

1.5. Element selection methods [00:49]

In ArchiCAD elements can be selected by simply clicking on their area, while the smart cursor can also identify selection hotspots (corners and edges). There are various Arrow Tool possibilities can be used to help your work.

1.6. Standardized "Escape" logic [00:49]

ArchiCAD 9 has a refined and standardized "Escape" logic - over four steps - that helps to back-up your everyday tasks. This provides users more standardized and predictable operations, and greater room for maneuver.

1.7. Layer Pop-Up menus [00:25]

Use the Layer Pup-up menu in the Info box to display all the actual information of a Layer. You will need to use the Layer Settings dialog less frequently.

1.8. Project names in window Taskbars [00:24]

The windows taskbar displays the full project name of the actual open ArchiCAD project, helping users to identify their projects easier in case there are multiple projects open.

1.9. Performance enhancements in ArchiCAD 9 [00:57]

ArchiCAD 9 has enhanced performance in several key areas which enable architects to successfully handle design projects of any size.