Basic ArchiCAD Design Tools Tutorial: Lesson 3 - Doors and Openings
This video dives into doors and openings within ArchiCAD, guiding you through customizing them for various spaces and areas. You'll learn how to choose and configure doors for the entry porch, kitchen, bedrooms, shower area, and more. Additionally, you'll explore empty openings and windows, adjusting their positions and settings to fit your design vision.
0:00-0:08: Introduction and a quick recap of the previous lesson.
0:08-0:17: The focus shifts to doors and openings.
0:17-0:28: Different door types are mentioned, including empty openings, garage doors, and sliding doors.
0:28-0:42: The specific focus turns to customizing doors for different spaces, starting with the entry porch.
0:42-1:02: Choosing a door with a sidelight for the entry porch is demonstrated.
1:02-1:11: Before diving into settings, different door types are briefly discussed.
1:11-1:54: Customizing the chosen door for the entry porch, including style, handle, and opening angle.
1:54-2:01: Mentioning the ability to further customize doors in 3D view or the floor plan.
2:01-2:45: Continuing with door customization, including door height and pre-set positions.
2:45-3:28: Adjusting the door handle and kick plate position.
3:28-3:45: Choosing a sash type and opening angle for the door.
3:45-4:04: Positioning the door within the floor plan.
4:04-4:20: Unchecking the opening line to see the closed door in 3D view.
4:20-5:04: Highlighting the importance of customization options for doors in ArchiCAD.
5:04-5:56: Editing the door's sash type, thickness, and opening angle in 3D view.
5:56-6:18: Unchecking the opening line again to visualize the closed door.
6:18-6:46: Moving on to another door for the lounge, choosing the same one as the entry porch.
6:46-7:30: Empty openings are introduced, with a quick demonstration of setting one for the kitchen and passageway.
7:30-8:38: Choosing and adjusting an empty opening for the kitchen, including its width and position.
8:38-9:03: Selecting an empty opening for the passageway towards the bedrooms.
9:03-10:18: Choosing and configuring bedroom doors, including pre-set positions and opening angles.
10:18-10:30: Unchecking the opening line to see the closed doors.
10:30-11:08: Adjusting the door height for the bathroom due to it being a wet area.
11:08-11:20: Briefly mentioning the ability to move through the model in 3D view.
11:20-12:32: Adjusting the sash type and opening angle for the bathroom door.
12:32-13:01: Moving on to windows.
13:01-13:49: Choosing a window for the shower area, adjusting its height and sill.
13:49-14:18: The window material and opening angle are briefly discussed.
14:18-14:42: Unchecking the opening line and selecting a material for the window.
14:42-15:05: Mentioning the uniform material application for all windows.
15:05-16:33: Setting some window settings and choosing a material for the entry porch window.
16:33-16:48: The uniform material application for all windows is reiterated.
16:48-17:07: Opening the entry porch window in 3D view.
17:07-17:56: Discussing the appearance of the entry porch window and considering editing it.
17:56-18:06: Unchecking unnecessary lines and panning around the model.
18:06-18:31: Moving on to windows for other rooms, including the kitchen and bedrooms.
18:31-19:04: Choosing a triple window for the kitchen and adjusting its position.
19:04-19:53: Customizing the kitchen window grid, sashes, and handle.
19:53-20:27: Opening the kitchen windows slightly for a "spicy" touch.
20:27-20:38: Unchecking unnecessary lines and choosing a uniform material for the kitchen windows.
20:38-21:30: Applying the same window customization and opening technique to the bedroom windows.
21:30-22:24: Adjusting the size and steel of the kitchen window in 3D view.
22:24-24:02: Discussing the appearance of the opened windows and considering closing them.
24:02-24:16: Closing all windows to evaluate the overall look.
24:16-25:01: Encouraging viewers to like the video and subscribe for future lessons.
25:01-25:07: Briefly mentioning the next lesson's topic: roof extras.
25:07-25:35: Expressing plans to correct the current window placement and add further improvements in the next lesson.
25:35-26:49: Concluding the video with a call to action to subscribe, share, and comment.
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