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Getting Started with Archicad

When getting started with complex software such as Archicad, we must learn about its interface and how the software can be configured. First, we will be introduced to the way Archicad provides onscreen feedback. Then, we will get an overview of what gets installed with the software and why it is taking up so much room on your computer. And finally, we will start our first project and set it up properly.

Here are the topics covered in this chapter:

  • Understanding the Archicad installation
  • Understanding the Archicad user interface (UI)
  • Setting up your first Archicad project

Technical requirements

For this chapter, you will need a working copy of Archicad—ideally, version 26 or 25. Any of the license options mentioned ...

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