Hello David , im studying to be a civil engineer well graduating in december , so almost there . Im using autoCad 5 years now and started using archicad the last 20 days and i love it ! You helped me with your videos a lot , so thank you !!!! I love creating houses and archicad makes it so easy . So again BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS !!!
Congratulations on (almost) finishing hour degree. A huge milestone! Glad I could help you make the leap into archicad it is a great software and always good to have more engineers using it!!
Me im a civil engineer to but most of the time im using archicade so please I want a direct answer on which is tge best to use between Archicade and Autocade ??Thank you
Hello, Is Archicad useful for interior designers? It's a bit of pain creating plan and elevation of every objects one after another. I want a software which creates plan and elevation (2d & 3d) simultaneously.
@@DavidTomic I do use sketch up only for 3D designing but for taking working drawings it very difficult in SketchUp and export to dwg doesn't work very well. If you ever come to any software which can do both simultaneously, please make a video
Star(t) edition/solo version of ARCHICAD can be a good start, in case of initial investment, on the other hand, there is a 3-year payment method for ARCHICAD, which might be cheaper.
Yes I've seen that there is a star(t)t edition... But what is the diffrence?? why is it almost half the price of the normal version? Maybe David has to make a video about the diffrence...
I would like to see archicad make an LT or solo version. Many people just want the architecture part with out all the collaboration and enterprise level functions. I just want to draw an extension for peoples houses in most part and I would like a version where the cost reflects that.
Noone probably really cares what students are doing, but if you are using it commercially its a bad idea. Unless you are in Russia or something. You are one disgruntled employee away from running into trouble.
i just recently downloaded a free-trial of the latest AutoCAD Architecture 2021and i would say there are some new features that are worth considering. I think the new template that they introduced which allows you to draw as object instead of lines is great. what i mean by that is the new autocad architecture is starting to be more like revit in terms of workflow. For example, in the latest version, if you want to draw a wall, you just simply pick a wall system and just draw the path, like i said, similar to revit, instead of individually draw the line and trim, offset, fillet then hatching like the previous version. This imply for door and windows too and it provides tools for scheduling as well. Plus, all of these work in 3d too. though, i don't think that the new Autocad Architecture is anything close to BIM software but i do believe that these new features are worth the try especially for those who still uses AutoCad without knowing of this new feature.
The AutoCad Architecture vertical provides huge productivity gains compared to reguler AutoCad. We use it in my office. But honestly, its not full BIM like ArchiCad. We use it more or less in 2D only, you can still count doors/windows and so on, draw complex walls, but the 3D part just sucks and we dont use that. It also has not seen any major developent since atleast 7 years (like most Autodesk AEC products), yet license fees go up significantly every year.
Andy, that seems to be a common theme with autodesk. They're revit software is so expensive that even the biggest companies in the world are complaining about the price!
I understand the comparison, but there is not a single reason to spend money on AutoCAD over Archicad. Any professional or business in it for the long term will soon realise that Archicad is much better value. No one is going to make a career or business decision on purchase price alone, you have to work out the value over X amount of years. There is nothing AutoCAD can do that Archicad can’t - Archicad has a comprehensive collection of 2D tools, so I don’t see how you could draw anything in AC that couldn’t be drawn in Archicad. Nice video David, there are still many people these days that don’t know the difference, so even though it’s “not a fair comparison”, newbies still need to know what they are paying for so well done putting it out there.
@@DavidTomic In school we've seen all of the basics. First of all I want to learn more about BIMmanagement. and I was wondering how efficient is the program with thirth party aplications from engineers (for example). And how does IFC work? And overall there is only a lack of good understandable archicad tutorials. Ps: love your work! keep up the good work!!
Dear Student, If you want to find a job after school, learn Revit. I’m a certified Instructor of Revit, and a certified Archicad BIM manager. I’ve been teaching Revit for 15 years. It’s free for students and there is actual learning content available. The biggest reason to learn Revit is this. There are 20 Archicad jobs posted in Belgium, and 265 Revit jobs. If you are using a Mac, get rid of it, and buy a pc. AEC uses pc. Lastly, I teach professionals these days. In USA schools do not teach BIM, so companies pay me to train you as soon as you start your job. School BIM and real BIM are different. You are wise to look ahead.
@@DevinSheaProductions Hi, thanks for your answer!!! Indeed it is a big big diffrence between school en practice. I'm currently working in a medium-sized architecture firm (during vacation). They are using Autocad.... On one side it is a disavantage but on the other side I really need to learn drawing details,etc. And doing everything manually is in my opinion the best way to do so. But.... in my spare time I'm learning BIM, things I haven't seen at school...
Thankyou for the Videos. I was wondering, I'm new to ArchiCAD and would like to know where I could find a good plans to learn this program. Please let m know. Thank you.
I hope you are aware AutoCAD has lots of series. If you wanna compare ArchiCAD with any of AutoCAD brands then it should be AutoCAD MEP. It does both 3D and 2D, for Architecture, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC system.( BIM) What matters is what kind of job you are specialized on. I am a MEP designer so I use any based on the contract I get and file being sent to me, Revit, AutoCAD file or ArchiCAD.
@@DavidTomic I understand you, maybe the one who requested for the comparison doesn't know about AutoCAD MEP. When it comes to MEP works the best to use is AutoCAD MEP. I realized that in ArchiCAD the HVAC system you can only input sizes but there is no option to input the Air Flow or velocity. Correct me if am wrong.
@@reggiegalliford7233 BIM is not a software. You need to understand what it BIM and you should understand why I mentioned autoCAD MEP. Who defines which tool can be used or not used for BIM(Building Information Management)
@@jamstechstudios I'm not trolling you here, just trying to clarify - BIM is Building Information Modeling, not management. It is largely software, and AutoCAD drawings to not contain any information in the "BIM" context other than what is drawn on the plans - unlike Archicad where there is a huge amount of information that can be extracted, from quantity takeoff to a full specification. AutoCAD plus MEP is not BIM.
completely different apps, cant compare them. autocad = an illustrator with some extensions / archicad = bim cad complet in 3d, bimx tool, extrac modeldata ...
Yes. But, they are both used very frequently by architectural firms. Its about which one is best for you. They can both do the job, just how is a different story
This is not fair at all to compare a CAD Software with a B.I.M software . Archicad vs Revit was . I mean we can compare things that is similar to each other . I wish to c next time a comparison of Sketchup vs 3DS max .
I didn't compare them for their BIM functionality. It was a comparison for CAD functions on both. Also, sketchup can produce some incredible renders with good plugins... 🤣
@@DavidTomic yes u did compare bim functinality by saying if u want to count the number of doors in a project . And I didn't mean comparing sketchup with 3dmax in render , just a comparison of 3d cad functions .. ease of use ability to produce working drawings and so on .
Another comparison that makes no sense. This comparison is similar to bicycle vs. motorcycle. AutoCAD contains no intelligent data like walls, floors, windows, and doors. A proper comparison would be AutoCAD Architecture vs. ArchiCAD.
Hello David , im studying to be a civil engineer well graduating in december , so almost there . Im using autoCad 5 years now and started using archicad the last 20 days and i love it ! You helped me with your videos a lot , so thank you !!!! I love creating houses and archicad makes it so easy . So again BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS !!!
Congratulations on (almost) finishing hour degree. A huge milestone! Glad I could help you make the leap into archicad it is a great software and always good to have more engineers using it!!
Me im a civil engineer to but most of the time im using archicade so please I want a direct answer on which is tge best to use between Archicade and Autocade ??Thank you
ArchiCAD forever :)
Archicad has direct link to Twinmotion now, and also with Lumion
is it AC 23?
Thanks for the videos as a student your make me interested I little on a these software
Which is the best software for civil engineering
Hello, Is Archicad useful for interior designers? It's a bit of pain creating plan and elevation of every objects one after another. I want a software which creates plan and elevation (2d & 3d) simultaneously.
Can work well. Most people use sketchup for interior coz its free but archicad is an amazing software
@@DavidTomic I do use sketch up only for 3D designing but for taking working drawings it very difficult in SketchUp and export to dwg doesn't work very well. If you ever come to any software which can do both simultaneously, please make a video
I got a little bit confused with the pros and cons list as portrayed in the screen but regardless this is a very informative video.
Thanks for the feedback
Star(t) edition/solo version of ARCHICAD can be a good start, in case of initial investment, on the other hand, there is a 3-year payment method for ARCHICAD, which might be cheaper.
Yes I've seen that there is a star(t)t edition... But what is the diffrence?? why is it almost half the price of the normal version?
Maybe David has to make a video about the diffrence...
@@nvn737 from memory it's missing tools to have multi users work on files at once and the rendering tools.
I would like to see archicad make an LT or solo version. Many people just want the architecture part with out all the collaboration and enterprise level functions. I just want to draw an extension for peoples houses in most part and I would like a version where the cost reflects that.
Would be nice too see wouldn't it! 🤞
Hi mate, they do offer than here in Perth, Australia. I was quoted around $11k for full version and maybe around $6k for solo from memory.
Why dont u get cracked version of both apps ?🤔🤔🤔
Cos it's ilegal
It’s stealing
R u willing to steal others
Noone probably really cares what students are doing, but if you are using it commercially its a bad idea. Unless you are in Russia or something. You are one disgruntled employee away from running into trouble.
You don't need yo crack it, You can get it free with a student license ( both programs)
Not recommended...as you can see by the comments above haha. Also its like a $50k fine if caught in Australia
i just recently downloaded a free-trial of the latest AutoCAD Architecture 2021and i would say there are some new features that are worth considering. I think the new template that they introduced which allows you to draw as object instead of lines is great. what i mean by that is the new autocad architecture is starting to be more like revit in terms of workflow. For example, in the latest version, if you want to draw a wall, you just simply pick a wall system and just draw the path, like i said, similar to revit, instead of individually draw the line and trim, offset, fillet then hatching like the previous version. This imply for door and windows too and it provides tools for scheduling as well. Plus, all of these work in 3d too. though, i don't think that the new Autocad Architecture is anything close to BIM software but i do believe that these new features are worth the try especially for those who still uses AutoCad without knowing of this new feature.
Tech + Architecture stuff = subscribed right away :) Cheers from Spain, I'll be waiting for more :-)
The AutoCad Architecture vertical provides huge productivity gains compared to reguler AutoCad. We use it in my office. But honestly, its not full BIM like ArchiCad. We use it more or less in 2D only, you can still count doors/windows and so on, draw complex walls, but the 3D part just sucks and we dont use that. It also has not seen any major developent since atleast 7 years (like most Autodesk AEC products), yet license fees go up significantly every year.
Thanks Martin glad to have you here!
I donno too,very good point. I'll have to investigate this version further
Andy, that seems to be a common theme with autodesk. They're revit software is so expensive that even the biggest companies in the world are complaining about the price!
How would you rate the two
I understand the comparison, but there is not a single reason to spend money on AutoCAD over Archicad. Any professional or business in it for the long term will soon realise that Archicad is much better value. No one is going to make a career or business decision on purchase price alone, you have to work out the value over X amount of years. There is nothing AutoCAD can do that Archicad can’t - Archicad has a comprehensive collection of 2D tools, so I don’t see how you could draw anything in AC that couldn’t be drawn in Archicad. Nice video David, there are still many people these days that don’t know the difference, so even though it’s “not a fair comparison”, newbies still need to know what they are paying for so well done putting it out there.
There's nothing you can do in ArchiCAD that you cannot do in Autocad Architecture :-)
And well.... if you are paying less to get there......
Game on.
Hi I’m an architecture student and was wondering if you are willing to share your knowledge about archicad via a series on youtube/skillshare?
@david tomic the price for a single licence in Belgium is 5520 euros.
Wow that is Expensive! What did you want to learn?
@@DavidTomic In school we've seen all of the basics. First of all I want to learn more about BIMmanagement. and I was wondering how efficient is the program with thirth party aplications from engineers (for example). And how does IFC work?
And overall there is only a lack of good understandable archicad tutorials.
Ps: love your work! keep up the good work!!
Dear Student, If you want to find a job after school, learn Revit. I’m a certified Instructor of Revit, and a certified Archicad BIM manager. I’ve been teaching Revit for 15 years. It’s free for students and there is actual learning content available. The biggest reason to learn Revit is this. There are 20 Archicad jobs posted in Belgium, and 265 Revit jobs. If you are using a Mac, get rid of it, and buy a pc. AEC uses pc. Lastly, I teach professionals these days. In USA schools do not teach BIM, so companies pay me to train you as soon as you start your job. School BIM and real BIM are different. You are wise to look ahead.
@@DevinSheaProductions Hi, thanks for your answer!!! Indeed it is a big big diffrence between school en practice. I'm currently working in a medium-sized architecture firm (during vacation). They are using Autocad.... On one side it is a disavantage but on the other side I really need to learn drawing details,etc. And doing everything manually is in my opinion the best way to do so. But.... in my spare time I'm learning BIM, things I haven't seen at school...
Thank you bro ❤️👍
Thankyou for the Videos. I was wondering, I'm new to ArchiCAD and would like to know where I could find a good plans to learn this program. Please let m know. Thank you.
I hope you are aware AutoCAD has lots of series.
If you wanna compare ArchiCAD with any of AutoCAD brands then it should be AutoCAD MEP.
It does both 3D and 2D, for Architecture, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC system.( BIM)
What matters is what kind of job you are specialized on. I am a MEP designer so I use any based on the contract I get and file being sent to me, Revit, AutoCAD file or ArchiCAD.
Yes I am aware. This was more of a comparison between the original autocad not specific versions of it.
@@DavidTomic I understand you, maybe the one who requested for the comparison doesn't know about AutoCAD MEP. When it comes to MEP works the best to use is AutoCAD MEP. I realized that in ArchiCAD the HVAC system you can only input sizes but there is no option to input the Air Flow or velocity. Correct me if am wrong.
AutoCAD MEP is not BIM software. Archicad is not in the same league as any brand of AutoCAD.
@@reggiegalliford7233 BIM is not a software. You need to understand what it BIM and you should understand why I mentioned autoCAD MEP. Who defines which tool can be used or not used for BIM(Building Information Management)
@@jamstechstudios I'm not trolling you here, just trying to clarify - BIM is Building Information Modeling, not management. It is largely software, and AutoCAD drawings to not contain any information in the "BIM" context other than what is drawn on the plans - unlike Archicad where there is a huge amount of information that can be extracted, from quantity takeoff to a full specification. AutoCAD plus MEP is not BIM.
completely different apps, cant compare them. autocad = an illustrator with some extensions / archicad = bim cad complet in 3d, bimx tool, extrac modeldata ...
Yes. But, they are both used very frequently by architectural firms. Its about which one is best for you. They can both do the job, just how is a different story
@@DavidTomic That's exactly like in 2012 ask people to hold on their sinking Nokia and not switching to Iphone or Android..
Hi. May I know what plugins do you use for your CAD software?
4D library, CI Tools Keynotes and CI Tools Coverings for archicad
the price isn't a big deal for me since I have pirated every version of archicad and now I have archicad 23 and 25 installed on my mac for free
I wouldn't go around advertising that, considering the fines if caught are exorbitant...
nice content! ..Hope your leg got better!
It has gotten significantly better! Thank you!
Like comparing apples and pears in a bowl. I am so sorry to say it is too ridiculous.
But, how about Archicad v.s. Revit ?
Made a video on this. Check the channel
Cheers 4 twinmotion 🎯
This is not fair at all to compare a CAD
Software with a B.I.M software . Archicad vs Revit was . I mean we can compare things that is similar to each other . I wish to c next time a comparison of Sketchup vs 3DS max .
I didn't compare them for their BIM functionality. It was a comparison for CAD functions on both. Also, sketchup can produce some incredible renders with good plugins... 🤣
@@DavidTomic yes u did compare bim functinality by saying if u want to count the number of doors in a project .
And I didn't mean comparing sketchup with 3dmax in render , just a comparison of 3d cad functions .. ease of use ability to produce working drawings and so on .
Did he said his name : David Sandwich ?
Tomić ...
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Another comparison that makes no sense. This comparison is similar to bicycle vs. motorcycle.
AutoCAD contains no intelligent data like walls, floors, windows, and doors.
A proper comparison would be AutoCAD Architecture vs. ArchiCAD.
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never seen such a bad comparison