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Practical guidance from the engine room of architectural practice: systems, standards, infrastructure, and operational habits that keep studios moving. Written for teams who need technology, people, and project delivery to work as one.

  • Apple vs PC hardware cost comparison

    Danielnews

    [04/05/2022 > updated with latest prices in AUD] As Apple’s lineup recently has changed significantly we thought we check, how the new ‘Macs’…

  • architectural workstation cost analysis

    Danielnews

    [04/05/2022 > updated with reference to PC comparison] As Apple has discontinued the 27-inch iMac, the base cost of a capable BIM workstation…

  • Update Codemeter Server Search List

    Admin Macinteractbim

    1. Fully quit all Archicad sessions and app 2. Open Codemeter app at /Applications/CodeMeter.app 3. Go to Webadmin 4. Go to Configuration…

  • Smart Archicad Work Environments

    Danielbim

    As part of the annual development of our Smart Template for Archicad, we also provide continuously refined Work Environments. One to reduce…

  • Improve your home network

    DanielWFH

    check your internet speed… use your Internet Service Providers speed test – some of the more common ISPs speedtests are listed below:…

  • 3D printer setup for Architects

    Danielbim

    Over the last few years we have come across some 3d printers that are being more or less successfully used in the…

  • Archicad Door Surface override

    Danielbim

    We have noticed that in recent versions of Archicad, sometimes Doors display with a homogeneous surface that can not be changed by…

  • Setting Up OpenVPN

    Admin Macinteractnews

    What is OpenVPN? OpenVPN is an alternative VPN solution. You connect to your office VPN via an app instead of from the…

  • Installing RAM into Your iMac

    Admin Macinteractsystems

    Step 1: Shut down, and unplug all of the cables from the iMac, including the power cable. Step 2: Place a few…

  • Twinmotion “missing image file” solution

    Admin Macinteractbim

    Problem: “missing image file” when opening a Twinmotion project file on another computer; Solution: Use “Resource collector” feature on the computer before…

  • mACT Smart People

    Danielbim

    The mACT Smart People object displays correctly across all viewports – solving a long standing problem with most default people and tree…

  • Contactless Visitor Register

    Admin Macinteractnews

    If your business premises are frequented daily by clients and visitors, you must comply with COVID-Safe business requirements and collect individuals details…

  • WhatsApp – secure setup

    Danielnews

    Below some best practice principles on how to setup and use WhatsApp (by Facebook). [asideguide type=”alert”]If you are concerned about privacy do…

  • Graphisoft BIMx for ARCHICAD

    Danielbim

    Alongside ARCHICAD 24 Graphisoft has recently released an updated version of the BIMx app and in addition to the webviewer has also been…

  • Archicad GDL Object Sites

    Danielbim

    [ninja_tables id=”20799″] If you know of any other website(s) or wish to be included, please contact us.

  • ARCHICAD 24 replacement icon(s)

    Danielbim

    What a change for 2020… Graphisoft has rebranded! So without any further ado here are our alternative / replacement icons for ARCHICAD…

  • Video Conference App Cheat Sheet

    Admin Macinteractnews

    Received an invitation to yet another Conferencing system? Do the below to join an external meeting in a browser, without installing the…

  • ARCHICAD Terminology

    Danielbim

    Vectorworks ARCHICAD Notes Classes Layers In AC Layers can also be controlled via Layer Combinations Design Layers Stories Scale in AC is…