ARCHICAD 8 .

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KEYBOARD S HORTCUTS


Menu Commands:

FILE > :

New. Ctrl+N
New & Reset Ctrl+Alt+N
Open Ctrl+O
Merge
Close Ctrl+W
Save Ctrl+S
Save As Ctrl+Shift+S
Show Mark-Up Tools
Project Info
Library Manager
Plot Setup
Plot Ctrl+P
Plot Setup Ctrl+Shift+P
Print Ctrl+P
Exit Ctrl+Q

FI LE > Modules & XREFs:

Place Module. Ctrl+`
Hotlink Manager Ctrl+Shift+`
Save Selection as Module
XREF management
Attach XREF

FI LE > Publisher:

Publish.
Contacts

FILE > GDL Objects:

New Object.
Open Object Ctrl+Shift+O
Open Object by Subtype
Save Project as
Import Blocks from DXF/DWG

FILE > New With:

StairMaker


FILE > Recents Documents:

<list of recent documents>


EDIT > :

Undo Ctrl+Z
Redo Ctrl+Shift+Z
Repeat Last Command Ctrl+B
Clear
Select All Ctrl+A
Find & Select Ctrl+Shift+A
Drag Ctrl+D
Rotate Ctrl+E
Mirror Ctrl+M
Drag a Copy Ctrl+Shift+D
Rotate a Copy Ctrl+Shift+E
Mirror a Copy Ctrl+Shift+M
Elevate Ctrl+9
Multiply Ctrl+U
Stretch Ctrl+H
Resize Ctrl+K
Split Ctrl+F
Adjust Ctrl+-
Trim to Roof Ctrl+0
Trim Zone
Solid Element Operations
Edit Selection Set Ctrl+Shift+T
Tool Settings Ctrl+T
EDIT (Text) :

Undo Ctrl+Z
Redo Ctrl+Shift+Z
Repeat Last Command Ctrl+B
Clear
Select All Ctrl+A
Text Style
Find & Replace Ctrl+F
Find Selection Ctrl+H
Find Again
Replace Again Ctrl+T
Go to Line Ctrl+L
Comment Ctrl+M
Uncomment Ctrl+U
Increase Indent
Decrease Indent
Check Script
Open Debugger

TOOLS > :

Group Ctrl+G
Ungroup Ctrl+Shift+G
Suspend Groups Alt+G
Autogroup Alt+Shift+G
Lock
Unlock
Unlock All
Magic Wand Settings
Create Patch Ctrl+;
Explode Ctrl+=
Update Zones
Add-On Manager
Smart Merge
Create Stair Using Selection
Search and Replace Text
DXF-DWG Translation Setup
Structural Grid
<loaded Add-Ons will also be added here>

TOOLS > Display Order:

Bring to Front Shift+F6
Bring Forward F6
Send Backward F5
Send to Back Shift+F5
Reset Default Order

TOOLS > Line Extras:

Fillet
Chamfer
Intersect
Unify
Create Roof Level Lines

TOOLS > Automatic Dimensioning:

Exterior Dimensioning
Interior Dimensioning


TOOLS > Spell Checker:

Open Spell Checker
Find & Save Errors in Editable Elements
Find & Save Errors in All Elements

TOOLS > Secondary Dimensions:

Convert Dimensions
Refresh converted dimensions
Remove converted dimensions

TOOLS > Modify Wall:

Structure
Reference Line
Invert Direction

TOOLS > Interior Elevation:

Choose & Place Marker
Create
Update
Settings

OPTIONS > :

Floor Plan Scale
Grids & Background Shift+F8
Grid Snap
Grid Display F8
Clean Wall & Beam Intersections F7
Pens & Colors
Line Types
Fill Types
Composites
Materials
Zone Categories
Mark-Up Styles
Attribute Manager

OPTIONS > Display Options :

Display Options

OPTIONS > Stories:

Story Settings Ctrl+7
Go Up a Story Ctrl+6
Go Down a Story Ctrl+5
Go to Story Ctrl+4
Show Ghost Story Ctrl+8

OPTIONS > Layers:

Layer Settings Ctrl+L
Active Layer
Show All Layers

OPTIONS > Quick Layers:

Show/Hide Toggle
Lock/Unlock Toggle
Hide Selections
Lock Selections
Unlock Selections
Hide Others
Lock Others
Show Quick Layers

OPTIONS > Preferences:

Working Units
Dimensions
Calculation Units
Mouse Constraints & Methods
Construction Elements
Zones
Imaging & Calculation
Data Safety
2D Redraw Options
Publisher
Web Options
Temporary & Cache Folders
Dialog Boxes & Palettes
Miscellaneous

OPTIONS > Customize:

Info Box
Settings Dialog Boxes
Palette Shapes
Toolbar
Keyboard Shortcuts

IMAGE > :

3D Projection Settings Ctrl+Shift+3
Elements to Show in 3D Ctrl+Alt+A
3D Cutting Planes Ctrl+Shift+Y
3D Cutaway Ctrl+Y
3D Window Settings
PhotoRender Projection F10
Create Fly-Through F11
Create Sun Study F12
Align View

IMAGE > 3D Engine and Mode:

Internal 3D Engine
OpenGL
Block
Wireframe Ctrl+Shift+F9
Hidden Line Ctrl+F9
Shading F9

IMAGE > PhotoRendering Settings:

Effects
Image Size & Background
Brightness & Partial Imaging
Memory

CALCULATE > :

Set Up List Schemes
Edit Database
New Properties
Edit Properties
Last Selections Properties
Link Properties to Criteria
Element ID Manager

CALCULATE > Interactive Schedule:

Preview
Settings

CALCULATE > Find By Properties:

Property Objects
Elements

CALCULATE > Construction Simulation:

Show Task List
Open Project
Save Project
Save Project As
Create Animation

TEAMWORK > :

Sign In Ctrl+I
Send & Receive Changes Ctrl+Shift+J
Receive Changes Ctrl+J
Sign Out Ctrl+Shift+W
Share This Project Ctrl+Shift+I
Show My Workspace Only
Change My Workspace
Teamwork Notes
Add Comments

DI SPLAY > :

Redraw Ctrl+R
Rebuild Ctrl+Shift+R
Zoom In Ctrl+/
Zoom Out Ctrl+Shift+/
Pan Ctrl+,
Zoom to Selection Ctrl+Shift+
Fit in Window Ctrl+
Actual Size
Full Screen Ctrl+\
Full Screen & Hide All Palettes
Home Zoom Ctrl+Shift+\
Set Home Zoom
Previous Zoom Ctrl+[
Next Zoom Ctrl+]

DI SPLAY > Sections & Elevations:

Unlink from Model
Rebuild Selected from Model
Rebuild All S/Es from Model
Rebuild All Model S/Es from Model
Rebuild All Drawing S/Es from Model

DISPLAY > Detail Drawings:

Rebuild from Source View
Rebuild Selected from Source View
Rebuild All from Source View

WINDOW > :

Floor Plan Ctrl+2
3D Window Ctrl+3
Element List
Component List
Zone List
Project Notes
3D Report

WINDOW > Floating Palettes:

Show Main Palettes Only
Hide Toolbox
Hide Coordinates
Hide Control Box
Hide Info Box
Hide 3D Navigation Palettes
Hide Navigator
Hide Navigator Preview
Show Favorites
Show Mark-Up Tools
Show Library Loading Report
Show Element Information
Show Selections
Show Quick Layers

SPECI AL > :

3D Model Size
3D Model Check
3D Model List
3D Model Attributes
Save GDL
Special hidden line
Use section tool in 3D
Show penetration lines
Show special lines
Show all lines on surfaces
Draw with pen #1
Frame of perspective
Rendering w/o Autosave
Enable New Features
Hotspot pict from VR
Place all objects
Place all windows/doors
Update Library Parts
Ignore built-in libraries
Save library parts into an XML file
Load library parts from an XML file
Save Library Gdl Binary Codes
Search Callers
Other Platform Symbols
Capture Defaults to GRC
Set Undo Queue
Preserve assembly geometry
Test all library parts

SPECI AL > SQL:

Query
Show Data Structure

HELP > :

Hide Tool Tips
ArchiCAD Help
MSA Library Catalogue
MSA Steel
MSA Users Guide
AIA
ArchiGuide
GDL Central
GDL Technology
Graphisoft on the Web
Graphisoft US Techsupport
Graphisoft US
IAI-NA.ORG
IFC Support
National CAD Standard
Objects Online
Step by Step on the Web
About ArchiCAD

EXTRAS > :


EXTRAS > Accessories :

Roof Accessories
Slab Accessories
Wall Accessories

EXTRAS > RoofMaker :

Create a Rafter
Create Multiple Rafters
Create a hip or valley rafter
Create a blocking
Create a beam
Create a plate beam
Create collar beams
Create tie beams
Roof Wizard
Show RoofMaker toolbox

EXTRAS > TrussMaker :

Create Truss
Edit Truss

EXTRAS > Interior Wizard :

Create Room Accessories
Update Room Accessories








Actions:


Switch Geometry methods G
Switch Construction Methods C
Top Elevation T
Bottom Elevation B
X Coordinate X
Y Coordinate Y
Z Coordinate Z
Radius R
Angle A
Set Skewed Grid
Switch Orthogonal/Skewed Grid
Gravity
Elevation Value Origin
Cursor Snap Variants Q
Parallel/Perpendicular P
Angle Bisector H
Offset/Multiple Offset O
Special Snap Relative Construction D
Enable/Suspend Groups
Special Snap Point Methods
Snap Points Menu
Previous Tool in Toolbox Page Up
Next Tool in Toolbox Page Down
Tool Settings
Arrow Tool/Last Tool Toggle
Grid Snap S
Scroll Up Up Arrow
Scroll Down Down Arrow
Scroll Left Left Arrow
Scroll Right Right Arrow
Zoom In +
Zoom Out -
Previous Zoom
Next Zoom
Home Zoom
Zoom to Selection
Actual Size
Fit in Window
Full Screen
Full Screen & Hide all Palettes
Object Parameter Value N






Tools:


Arrow Tool 1
Marquee Tool 2
Wall Tool W
Wall End Tool ]
Column Tool E
Beam Tool F
Window Tool ,
Door Tool M
Corner-Window Tool
Skylight Tool
Object Tool V
Lamp Tool .
Stair Tool Alt+.
Slab Tool U
Roof Tool I
Mesh Tool [
Dimension Tool J
Radial Dimension Tool \
Level Dimension Tool Shift+J
Angle Dimension Tool Alt+\
Text Tool K
Label Tool Shift+K
Zone Tool Alt+
Fill Tool
Line Tool Shift+L
Arc/Circle Tool ;
Polyline Tool L
Spline Tool Alt+;
Figure Tool Shift+F
Hotspot Tool 0
Section/Elevation Tool 7
Detail Tool 8
Camera Tool 9