Discover how to optimize your Archicad files for performance, mitigate redundant workflows, and ensure consistent project information with Hotlinking!
In this short course, you’ll learn how to leverage Archicad’s powerful ‘Hotlinking’ functionality to improve the overall performance of your files and workflows, plus discover how to ‘silo’ project data as additional stakeholder teams become more involved in your projects.
We will provide real-life Case Study examples where hotlinking techniques were used to deliver large-scale projects with numerous consultants and stakeholders.
Topics
Hotlinking Overview
- Hotlinking in concept – Key terms, menus, and references
- Hotlinking in practice – Basics of Hotlink implementation
Hotlinking Techniques
- The Simple Method – Individual files for each Hotlink Module
- The Inventory Method – A single file for multiple Hotlink Modules
- The Iceberg Method – Storing Hotlink files within the host file
Hotlink File Types: Pros, Cons, and specifics of each
- Module (.mod)
- Solo Project (.pln)
- Teamwork Projects
- Non-Archicad Hotlinks (.ifc, .3dm, .rvt)
Nested Hotlinks
- “A hotlink inside of a hotlink” – How nested hotlink data travels across files
Managing Hotlinks
- Publishing
- Linking
- Checking status
Attribute Management
- Hierarchy of linked and imported attributes, libraries, and properties
Embedded Library Management
- Methods for minimizing embedded libraries with Hotlinks
Case Study
- Large scale mixed use in Singapore, using multiple Hotlinking Techniques
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, attendees will understand:
- Gain the knowledge needed to implement Hotlinking techniques for their team, minimizing the possibility for mistakes and design conflicts in complex projects.
- Evaluate the three most common Hotlinking techniques, selecting the most effective method for a given project
- Develop best-use scenarios for each of the Hotlink file types.
- Create workflows for using nested Hotlinks
- Evaluate and recommend proper management of Attributes, Properties, and Libraries as related to Hotlink files, insuring accurate data management in project delivery
Pre Requisites
This course is best for those with Archicad experience, and who are working with teams who are collaborating on project files.
Other Information
- 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:
- Hotlinking Techniques .PLN
- 'Multi Story Hotlink' folder: This folder contains a .MOD file for use in this course.
Download Files
Simply double click on the downloaded ZIP folder to open the contents.