Make Parametric Objects In Archicad With Gdl
 

Let's learn about GDL in order to create BIM objects for Archicad
What you'll learn
Learn the basics of GDL programming
Create parametric objects for Archicad
Understand conception logic for library parts
Elaborate a project scope for your objects
Requirements
Basic knowledge of programming
Basic knowledge of Archicad
Description
This course will teach you about the GDL language which is mandatory in order to create parametric BIM objects for Archicad (and Allplan). There will be 4 overall parts for this course even though there 18 sessions.Part 1 : Overall introduction and basic conceptsWe will learn about object making in Archicad and why GDL is the wayWe will learn about the GDL Editor which is the integrated IDE in ArchicadWe will learn about basics in 2D, 3D and other basic conceptsPart 2 : Global conceptsThrough the creation of a coffee table, we will explore in depth how to make a parametric object using the basics and developping on them.We will learn about the geometry, the parameters and LOD managementWe will also learn about UI creation and custom materialsWe will also learn about optimizations, debugging and packagingPart 3 : Specific conceptsIn this last part, we will create 5 different objects that will introduce some new conceptsThe Folding Staircase will teach us about path extrusions, MVOs and 2D annotation managementThe Towel Heater will teach us about text inputs, macros and MEP connectorsThe Shelves will teach us about boolean operations and texture mappingThe Rotating Spotlight will teach us about lighting and geometry importsThe Clock will teach us global variables and text related commandsPart 4 : FinaleIn this final part, we will have a quick look on data in BIM objects and how they fare after an IFC export. We will also take inspiration from GDL developers around the world and how much it's possible to do with this language in order to broaden our horizons.Finally, you will face 2 exercices :A 50-question quiz that is a bit trickyThe creation of an Expanding Table by yourself that will require you to take from everything we learnt so far to succeed.
Who this course is for
Archicad users looking to create or modify library parts
Archicad users wishing to increase their Archicad expertise
Manufacturers wanting to create their objects for Archicad
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