ARCHICAD 8.

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KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Menu Commands:
FILE > :
New.
New & Reset
Open
Merge
Close
Save
Save As
Show Mark-Up Tools
Project Info
Library Manager
Plot Setup
Plot
Plot Setup
Print
Exit

Ctrl+N
Ctrl+Alt+N
Ctrl+O
Ctrl+W
Ctrl+S
Ctrl+Shift+S

Ctrl+P
Ctrl+Shift+P
Ctrl+P
Ctrl+Q
FILE > Modules & XREFs:

Place Module.
Hotlink Manager
Save Selection as Module
XREF management
Attach XREF

Ctrl+`
Ctrl+Shift+`

FILE > Publisher:

Publish.
Contacts

FILE > GDL Objects:

New Object.
Open Object
Open Object by Subtype
Save Project as
Import Blocks from DXF/DWG

Ctrl+Shift+O

FILE > New With:

StairMaker

FILE > Recents Documents:

<list of recent documents>

EDIT > :
Undo
Redo
Repeat Last Command
Clear
Select All
Find & Select
Drag
Rotate
Mirror
Drag a Copy
Rotate a Copy
Mirror a Copy
Elevate
Multiply
Stretch
Resize
Split
Adjust
Trim to Roof
Trim Zone
Solid Element Operations
Edit Selection Set
Tool Settings

Ctrl+Z
Ctrl+Shift+Z
Ctrl+B
Ctrl+A
Ctrl+Shift+A
Ctrl+D
Ctrl+E
Ctrl+M
Ctrl+Shift+D
Ctrl+Shift+E
Ctrl+Shift+M
Ctrl+9
Ctrl+U
Ctrl+H
Ctrl+K
Ctrl+F
Ctrl+Ctrl+0

Ctrl+Shift+T
Ctrl+T
EDIT (Text) :

Undo
Redo
Repeat Last Command
Clear
Select All
Text Style
Find & Replace

Ctrl+Z
Ctrl+Shift+Z
Ctrl+B
Ctrl+A
Ctrl+F

Find Selection
Find Again
Replace Again
Go to Line
Comment
Uncomment
Increase Indent
Decrease Indent
Check Script
Open Debugger

Ctrl+H
Ctrl+T
Ctrl+L
Ctrl+M
Ctrl+U

TOOLS > :
Group
Ungroup
Suspend Groups
Autogroup
Lock
Unlock
Unlock All
Magic Wand Settings
Create Patch
Explode
Update Zones
Add-On Manager
Smart Merge
Create Stair Using Selection
Search and Replace Text
DXF-DWG Translation Setup
Structural Grid
<loaded Add-Ons will also be added here>

Ctrl+G
Ctrl+Shift+G
Alt+G
Alt+Shift+G

Ctrl+;
Ctrl+=

TOOLS > Display Order:

Bring to Front
Bring Forward
Send Backward
Send to Back
Reset Default Order

Shift+F6
F6
F5
Shift+F5

TOOLS > Line Extras:

Fillet
Chamfer
Intersect
Unify
Create Roof Level Lines
TOOLS > Automatic Dimensioning:
Exterior Dimensioning
Interior Dimensioning

TOOLS > Spell Checker:

Open Spell Checker
Find & Save Errors in Editable Elements
Find & Save Errors in All Elements
TOOLS > Secondary Dimensions:
Convert Dimensions
Refresh converted dimensions
Remove converted dimensions
TOOLS > Modify Wall:
Structure
Reference Line
Invert Direction
TOOLS > Interior Elevation:
Choose & Place Marker
Create
Update
Settings
OPTIONS > :
Floor Plan Scale
Grids & Background
Grid Snap
Grid Display
Clean Wall & Beam Intersections
Pens & Colors
Line Types
Fill Types
Composites
Materials
Zone Categories
Mark-Up Styles
Attribute Manager

Shift+F8
F8
F7

OPTIONS > Display Options :

Display Options
OPTIONS > Stories:
Story Settings
Go Up a Story
Go Down a Story
Go to Story
Show Ghost Story

Ctrl+7
Ctrl+6
Ctrl+5
Ctrl+4
Ctrl+8

OPTIONS > Layers:

Layer Settings
Active Layer
Show All Layers

Ctrl+L

OPTIONS > Quick Layers:

Show/Hide Toggle
Lock/Unlock Toggle
Hide Selections
Lock Selections
Unlock Selections
Hide Others
Lock Others
Show Quick Layers
OPTIONS > Preferences:
Working Units
Dimensions
Calculation Units
Mouse Constraints & Methods
Construction Elements
Zones
Imaging & Calculation
Data Safety
2D Redraw Options
Publisher
Web Options
Temporary & Cache Folders
Dialog Boxes & Palettes
Miscellaneous
OPTIONS > Customize:
Info Box
Settings Dialog Boxes
Palette Shapes
Toolbar
Keyboard Shortcuts
IMAGE > :
3D Projection Settings
Elements to Show in 3D
3D Cutting Planes
3D Cutaway
3D Window Settings
PhotoRender Projection
Create Fly-Through
Create Sun Study

Ctrl+Shift+3
Ctrl+Alt+A
Ctrl+Shift+Y
Ctrl+Y
F10
F11
F12

Align View
IMAGE > 3D Engine and Mode:
Internal 3D Engine
OpenGL
Block
Wireframe
Hidden Line
Shading

Ctrl+Shift+F9
Ctrl+F9
F9
IMAGE > PhotoRendering Settings:

Effects
Image Size & Background
Brightness & Partial Imaging
Memory
CALCULATE > :
Set Up List Schemes
Edit Database
New Properties
Edit Properties
Last Selections Properties
Link Properties to Criteria
Element ID Manager
CALCULATE > Interactive Schedule:
Preview
Settings
CALCULATE > Find By Properties:
Property Objects
Elements
CALCULATE > Construction Simulation:
Show Task List
Open Project
Save Project
Save Project As
Create Animation
TEAMWORK > :
Sign In
Send & Receive Changes
Receive Changes
Sign Out
Share This Project

Ctrl+I
Ctrl+Shift+J
Ctrl+J
Ctrl+Shift+W
Ctrl+Shift+I

Show My Workspace Only

Change My Workspace
Teamwork Notes
Add Comments
DISPLAY > :
Redraw
Rebuild
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Pan
Zoom to Selection
Fit in Window
Actual Size
Full Screen
Full Screen & Hide All Palettes
Home Zoom
Set Home Zoom
Previous Zoom
Next Zoom

Ctrl+R
Ctrl+Shift+R
Ctrl+/
Ctrl+Shift+/
Ctrl+,
Ctrl+Shift+
Ctrl+
Ctrl+\
Ctrl+Shift+\
Ctrl+[
Ctrl+]
DISPLAY > Sections & Elevations:

Unlink from Model

Rebuild Selected from Model
Rebuild All S/Es from Model
Rebuild All Model S/Es from Model
Rebuild All Drawing S/Es from Model
DISPLAY > Detail Drawings:
Rebuild from Source View
Rebuild Selected from Source View
Rebuild All from Source View
WINDOW > :
Floor Plan
3D Window
Element List
Component List
Zone List
Project Notes
3D Report

Ctrl+2
Ctrl+3

WINDOW > Floating Palettes:

Show Main Palettes Only
Hide Toolbox
Hide Coordinates
Hide Control Box
Hide Info Box

Hide 3D Navigation Palettes

Hide Navigator
Hide Navigator Preview
Show Favorites
Show Mark-Up Tools
Show Library Loading Report
Show Element Information
Show Selections
Show Quick Layers
SPECIAL > :
3D Model Size
3D Model Check
3D Model List
3D Model Attributes
Save GDL
Special hidden line
Use section tool in 3D
Show penetration lines
Show special lines
Show all lines on surfaces
Draw with pen #1
Frame of perspective
Rendering w/o Autosave
Enable New Features
Hotspot pict from VR
Place all objects
Place all windows/doors
Update Library Parts
Ignore built-in libraries
Save library parts into an XML file
Load library parts from an XML file
Save Library Gdl Binary Codes
Search Callers
Other Platform Symbols
Capture Defaults to GRC
Set Undo Queue
Preserve assembly geometry
Test all library parts
SPECIAL > SQL:
Query
Show Data Structure
HELP > :
Hide Tool Tips
ArchiCAD Help
MSA Library Catalogue
MSA Steel
MSA Users Guide

AIA
ArchiGuide
GDL Central
GDL Technology
Graphisoft on the Web
Graphisoft US Techsupport
Graphisoft US
IAI-NA.ORG
IFC Support
National CAD Standard
Objects Online
Step by Step on the Web
About ArchiCAD
EXTRAS > :

EXTRAS > Accessories :

Roof Accessories
Slab Accessories
Wall Accessories
EXTRAS > RoofMaker :
Create a Rafter
Create Multiple Rafters
Create a hip or valley rafter
Create a blocking
Create a beam
Create a plate beam
Create collar beams
Create tie beams
Roof Wizard
Show RoofMaker toolbox
EXTRAS > TrussMaker :
Create Truss
Edit Truss
EXTRAS > Interior Wizard :
Create Room Accessories
Update Room Accessories

Actions:
Switch Geometry methods
Switch Construction Methods
Top Elevation
Bottom Elevation
X Coordinate
Y Coordinate
Z Coordinate
Radius
Angle
Set Skewed Grid
Switch Orthogonal/Skewed Grid
Gravity
Elevation Value Origin
Cursor Snap Variants
Parallel/Perpendicular
Angle Bisector
Offset/Multiple Offset
Special Snap Relative Construction
Enable/Suspend Groups
Special Snap Point Methods
Snap Points Menu
Previous Tool in Toolbox
Next Tool in Toolbox
Tool Settings
Arrow Tool/Last Tool Toggle
Grid Snap
Scroll Up
Scroll Down
Scroll Left
Scroll Right
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Previous Zoom
Next Zoom
Home Zoom
Zoom to Selection
Actual Size
Fit in Window
Full Screen
Full Screen & Hide all Palettes
Object Parameter Value

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C
T
B
X
Y
Z
R
A

Q
P
H
O
D

Page Up
Page Down

S
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
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-

Tools:
Arrow Tool
Marquee Tool
Wall Tool
Wall End Tool
Column Tool
Beam Tool
Window Tool
Door Tool
Corner-Window Tool
Skylight Tool
Object Tool
Lamp Tool
Stair Tool
Slab Tool
Roof Tool
Mesh Tool
Dimension Tool
Radial Dimension Tool
Level Dimension Tool
Angle Dimension Tool
Text Tool
Label Tool
Zone Tool
Fill Tool
Line Tool
Arc/Circle Tool
Polyline Tool
Spline Tool
Figure Tool
Hotspot Tool
Section/Elevation Tool
Detail Tool
Camera Tool

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