Discover how to use formulas to automate and manage data for reports and documentation in your BIM model!
In this course we take Archicad’s Properties and Classifications even further with ‘Expression-Defined Properties’ (mathematical functions and operations).
Expression-Defined Properties can be used to create new information for calculations, quantification, or data formatting; or for standardizing element parameters, checking data and model compliance, or even providing visual feedback with Graphic Overrides.
Topics
Data, Classifications, and Properties
- Data Management and Archicad
- Classifications and Properties
Expression-Defined Properties Basics
- Expression-Defined Properties
- Creating a New Property
- Data Types
- Expression Editor
- Properties Availability
- Evaluating Expression-Defined Properties
- Fixing Errors in Expressions
Practical Examples
- Documentation
- Area Calculation
- Model Standardization
- Compliance / Quality Assurance
- Quantification
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, attendees will understand:
- How to leverage the “I” in BIM to meet project specific data requirements for internal use or collaboration
- The benefits of using Expression-Defined Properties for model accuracy, scheduling, and documentation.
- How to create custom Expression-Defined Properties from scratch.
- How to evaluate Expression-Defined Properties and fix formula errors.
- How to apply Expression-Defined Properties in Documentation, Area Calculation, Model Standardization, Design Compliance / Quality Assurance, and Quantification.
Pre Requisites
The user should have a good understanding of Archicad and Interactive Schedules before enrolling in this course.
Other Information
- This course is presented in Archicad 25, and is also applicable to later versions of Archicad
- You must enter your AIA Membership number here in order to have the LUs correctly assigned to your AIA account
- You will have 6 months’ access to course content and materials
- You will have 6 months’ access to course content and materials
- SSA Membership Discount: SSA Members use Coupon Code SSAPROMO to receive 20% off at Checkout
- Refunds: Please see our FAQs page.
Before you begin, please download your files to access your Course Materials. What's included in the download:
- Handout PDF: This document contains tips and notes for you to refer to during, and after the course
- Exercise PLN Start : This file is used throughout the course
- Exercise PLN Finish: This file contains all the edits that are made during this course.
Download Files
Simply double click on the downloaded ZIP folder to open the contents.