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Quarter 2 / 2013 Training session schedule is available!

We are pleased to announce the following ArchiCad training sessions for our Western Cape clients / users to take part in.
1) ArchiCAD Beginner Training: L1 & L2
2) ArchiCad Intermediate Training: L3
3) ArchiCad Intermediate Training: L4
4) ArchiCAD Advanced Training: L5
5) ArchiCAD User Group Meeting | Cape Town
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SUPPORT AND TRAINING

Subsequent to your purchase of ArchiCAD, we embark on a detailed analysis of your training requirements. A highly experienced training consultant will be assigned to your company and your staff immediately entered into our distance-learning program. Once categorized into either novice, intermediate or advanced users the learning begins with interactive tutorials, online seminars and hands-on training at regional events. Our training materials go beyond a basic 'click this, click that' approach. We place a great emphasis on making the training practical, getting you to try the techniques for yourself as you work through the course. This strategic process will ensure your staff is adequately trained and your systems optimally setup for the seamless integration of ArchiCAD in your office.

Learners enjoy constant communication with the training consultant and access to online support via skype and webex with our in-house ArchiCAD experts. Group forums and client interaction is encouraged through facebook and secure login to our website were users can download help files and find links to vast learning resources

With continuous assessments we are able to track the performance of the learners throughout the process. Onine testing and examinations keep your companies objectives inline with the phasing in of the new system. We guaranteed high standards through 10 years of experience in the industry. Our dynamic team comprises of architects and IT specialists who are ready to get you working on the world’s most advanced BIM solution, ArchiCAD 16.

 

Detailed training outline

 

Stage 1 : Setup and Assessment

Setup - (1/2 Day)

A technical representative will install software, setup networking and output devices and troubleshoot systems to ensure ArchiCAD is fully operational.

Assessment - (1/2 Day)

An assessment to determine the level of ArchiCAD knowledge of staff members will be undertaken and focus groups will be formed. This is done by completion of online test and individual staff interviews to assess skills. Management discussion may be necessary to determine required responsibilities, for advanced skills staff, an online BIM test is available, as well as a written test for very advanced users at project setup level.

Stage 2 : Training levels 1 to 5

Level 1 - (1/2 Day)

Novice - “The Virtual tutor” – self-learning educational kit , setup and instruction time from trainer is 1/2 day, actual training time is based per student progress, this is self study during the training week, the trainer will be involved with other student levels and is available for questions.


Level 2 - (1/2 Day)

Beginner - Resources DVD, Intermediate training for beginners – Graphisoft tutorials provided are ArchiCAD Basic training and ArchiCAD Essentials training, setup and instruction time from trainer is 1/2 day, actual training time is based per student progress, this is self study during the training week, the trainer will be involved with other student levels and is available for questions. Once both groups have successfully completed the courses above testing and accreditation will be re-done for their progress to 3D modelling proficiency, note that this is not expected during the training week, therefore significant time is rather spend on advanced users if they are available, who can be left in the office to "lead" the projects.

Level 3 – (1 Day)

3D modeling proficiency - Template In-depth training on implementation of and further manipulation of the ArchiCAD template file with company standards. Based on the SA Template and Master Template. This is 1 day, actual training time, students are expected to fully implement company standards after training course

Level 4 - (1 Day)

Documentation proficiency - High-level training on collaboration and BIM modeling. Trainees will learn how to use teamwork, create module files and more advanced modelling methods. This is 1 day, actual training time and is in parts very theoretical, some real project references are included in aspects of this training to assist in understanding, students are required to implement knowledge on office projects with feedback to “MCS” for full realisation.

 

Level 5 - (1 Day)

Project Setup proficiency - Top level training in two sections, lower section is based on CAD manager level enhancement of Collaboration skills, higher section is registered consultant accreditation training, note that it is rare to find someone suitable for the registered consultant training, even CAD manager level operators are rare to find. In-between each level we will have a gap of 2 weeks to 2 months depending on the commitment of your company as well as the progress of staff. Note that this gap is intended to develop understanding of the skills and concepts involved in each training level, this understanding is more important for the student's progress to the next level than the study of particular commands.

Technical support will be available throughout this period to ensure that all issues are handled timeously. As a maintenance client, ongoing education and assistance will be provided with the following services:

USERSGROUPS
Every week “MCS” will host online usergroup meeting to discuss specific problems or work methods in ArchiCAD. This is possible with use of webex or skype for online conferencing.

NEW STAFF TRAINING
As you employ new staff MultiCad Solutions will ensure that they are adequately trained and taken through levels 1 to 4 on an ongoing basis

NEW FEATURES TRAINING

With the yearly upgrades, your company will be trained on the improvements and features of the new version.

 

 

INTIGRATION of ARCHICAD for Architectural Studios

These are topics covered in Graphisoft Registered Consultant Training (requires Level 5)

1. Preparations

1.1 Office Evaluation Questionnaire

2.2 Selecting the Pilot Project

2. Human Resources

2.1 Structure of the Teams

2.2 Roles & Responsibilities

2.3 Setting up the Project Team

3. Project Setup

3.1 Project Templates

3.2 Project Structure

3.3 Element Attributes

3.4 Libraries

4. Project Workflows

4.1 Project Lifecycle

4.2 Creating the Design Model

4.3 Sharing the work

4.4 Teamwork

4.5 Hotlink Modules

4.6 XREF

4.7 Combined workflow

4.8 Coordination

(DXF-DWG / IFC / Structural Design Analysis and Production / Energy Analysis)

5. Project Management

5.1 Folder Hierarchy

5.2 IT Infrastructure

5.3 Data Safety

5.4 Printing and Plotting

5.5 Updates & upgrades

6. Best Practices

6.1 Large Projects

6.2 Speed Issues

6.3 Implementing ArchiCAD in a Large Firm

6.4 Project Sharing Strategies

6.5 Managing Design Options

6.5.1 Design Options in the Main File

6.5.2 Design Options in External File

6.6 Creating Custom ArchiCAD Installers

6.7 Cleaning ArchiCAD Preferences

6.8 Enabling the ArchiCAD Special Menu

6.9 Project Recovery

6.10 WIBU-Key Server Monitor & Logging

6.11 Crash Detection and Troubleshooting

 

 

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ArchiCAD 16 System Requirements

System:
Windows® XP (32-bit)
Windows® 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
Windows® XP (64-bit)*
Windows® Vista (32-bit & 64-bit)*
Note: ArchiCAD 16 is the last version of ArchiCAD to support 32-bit Operating Systems, and the last version of ArchiCAD compatible with Windows XP.
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard*
Only case insensitive file-system volumes are supported.
* Suitable for running ArchiCAD 16, but not tested by GRAPHISOFT.
Note: QuickTime 7 or later and Java 1.6.0 or later are required.
Note: ArchiCAD installer will automatically install QuickTime 7 and Java 1.6.12 if they are not present on your computer.
CPU:
Intel® Core or higher required.
64-bit processor required.
Mac with 64-bit Intel® processor (Core2Duo and later)

Multicore processor is recommended to exploit ArchiCAD 16 performance capabilities. Read more about multiprocessing.

RAM:
With 64-bit system: 3 GB RAM is required, 6 GB RAM or more is recommended.
With 32-bit system: 2 GB RAM is required, 4 GB or more is recommended.
The maximum amount of memory ArchiCAD can use on a 32-bit system is 4GB. Read more about this topic.
3 GB RAM is required, 6 GB RAM or more is recommended.
Hard Drive:

5 GB free disk space required for a full installation of ArchiCAD.
Additional 10 GB hard disk space required per project for work with complex models and 3D visualization.

Display:

Resolution of 1024 x 768 is required. Resolution of 1280 x 1024 or higher is recommended.

Video Card:
True Color display adapter is needed.
OpenGL and DirectX 9 compatible graphic card with on-board video memory of 256 MB or more is recommended.
Note: OpenGL3.3 may be needed to fully exploit hardware acceleration capabilities.
You can find a list of recommended video cards at: http://archicadwiki.com/Video_Cards

Requirements for BIM Server

System:
Windows® 7 (64-bit)
Windows Server® 2008 (64-bit)
Windows® 7 (32-bit)*
Windows Server® 2008 (32-bit)*
Windows® XP (32-bit and 64-bit)*
Windows® Vista (32-bit & 64-bit)*
Windows Server® 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)*
64-bit system is recommended
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
(64-bit)*

Mac OS X 10.6 Server (64-bit)*
Only case insensitive file-system volumes are supported.

* Suitable for running the BIM Server, but not tested separately by GRAPHISOFT.
Note: Java 6 or later are required to run BIM Server. The installer will automatically install Java 6 (build 1.6.12) if it is not present on your computer.

CPU:
Intel® Core or higher required
Mac with 64-bit Intel® processor (Core2Duo and later)

Multicore processor is recommended. Read more about multiprocessing.

RAM:

4 GB of RAM is required. 8 GB or more is recommended for complex models.
Read more about this topic

Hard Drive:

5 GB free disk space is required for the Graphisoft BIM Server installation. 10 GB of disk space (physically located on the server) is required per project.



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