THE ARCHICAD MASTERTEMPLATE
"Wish I`d found you 2 years ago instead of putting up with my own half-baked
template.
AMT is everything I`ve been looking for." - Paul Higgs
The ArchiCAD MasterTemplate (AMT) is a comprehensive resource to enable you to quickly maximize the potential of ArchiCAD. It features a highly developed, fully customizable project template (TPL file) filled with presets and tools to speed the creation of models and construction documents, as well as a detailed sample file showing the template put to full use.
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AMT is ideal for new users to help them get going. It's also a great option for experienced users and firms that have not had time or expertise to fine-tune and hone their own office standards in relation to the latest Graphisoft technology. While there is no single "right way" to do things, MasterTemplate draws from a combined 30 years of experience in "Best Practices" by two ArchiCAD Masters. |
"Setting up your ArchiCAD project files correctly will make your time as productive as possible. MasterTemplate will be a big help." -- Dominic Gallello, Graphisoft CEO
NEW: INTRODUCTORY WEBCAST
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Graphisoft by necessity supplies a startup template "in the ArchiCAD box" that is simple enough to understand easily, virtually universally applicable, and a good base to build on. However, that leaves a lot for each user and firm to set up in order to get their 3D BIM model into construction documents. In contrast, AMT puts in almost everything most small and mid-size firms will need, so your setup time is minimized. We also build into the template all the smart workflow features that ArchiCAD 11 is capable of. When you start with or transition your office to the ArchiCAD MasterTemplate, it will be much easier to get maximum benefit from ArchiCAD. |
LAYERS, VIEWS, SCHEDULES, LAYOUTS -- ALL SET UP, READY TO GO
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AMT's innovative Layer setup makes it easy to keep your elements organized. (AIA and NCS standard layering systems are also supported.*) Layer Combinations and Views for all standard drawing types (many more than come with ArchiCAD out of the box) are pre-defined to simplify creation and placement onto Layout sheets. Numerous additional Schedules and Project Info Autotext entries are defined and pre-placed onto Layouts so construction documents flow out of the model with minimal effort. The View Map is cleanly organized, easy to navigate, yet extremely comprehensive. Clone folders, a powerful yet little-used feature of ArchiCAD, are set up to automatically create more Views as needed, with all the right settings. |
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The Layout Book has Drawings already pre-placed on a majority of the sheets. Essentially, you can focus on designing and making a 3D model for your project, annotate it, and it's already laid out for plotting. (Of course, you can and should adjust drawing placement as needed.) Master layouts are easy to customize - simply place your company logo and contact info, or swap in your existing title block from DWG or PLN, and you're good to go!
ITS ALL IN THE DETAILS -- AND THE FAVORITES
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Detail drawings are a snap with the built-in Detailer Template which gives quick access to intelligent 2D library parts. Place parametrically-sized components (such as joist hangers, steel structure, masonry block, wood trim, etc.) as objects rather than drawing lots of lines and fills. Both "traditional" palette-based Favorites and AMT's elegantly innovative Interactive Legends of Visual Favorites provide quick ways to activate settings for frequently used wall types, doors, windows, cabinets, etc. Everything is fully customizable to match your preferred styles. |
ON SALE - NOW!The ArchiCAD MasterTemplate is sold as a download for $195 from this website. (We plan to expand distribution over time to other ArchiCAD resellers and online stores. Contact BCG if you are interested in offering the product.) AMT includes a complete manual documenting features and explaining how to customize the template to meet your office standards. An online forum has been established to provide a comprehensive support system and help build a focused community around Best Practices for ArchiCAD. |
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Purchases are handled securely by PayPal using credit card or PayPal account. An immediate email confirmation will be sent upon receipt of payment. Actual download instructions will be emailed within one business day. Updates are available for one year without charge.
COMPATIBILITY
The ArchiCAD MasterTemplate is currently based on U.S. standards, however it is very modular and can be customized to meet any international or regional requirement by the user or by BCG. Version 1.1, released in February, supports the U.S. National CAD Standard (AIA/NCS) layer system, as well as the Uniform Drawing System (UDS). We are working on built-in, "out of the box" support for international standards, using the International ArchiCAD Library, with metric sizing for components, to be released soon. Please contact us if you have questions or suggestions.
ArchiCAD MasterTemplate is designed to take full advantage of ArchiCAD 11's feature set. However, in response to a user requests, we created an ArchiCAD 10 version of the original AMT 1.0 as well. Certain features are unavailable or do not work as well in ArchiCAD 10, but in general, it is quite usable. We plan to release an adapted version for the ArchiCAD Start Edition this spring.
BOBROW CONSULTING GROUP
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The ArchiCAD MasterTemplate is the creation of Eric Bobrow and Scott Bulmer of Bobrow Consulting Group (BCG). Bobrow is a master trainer and a regular contributor to AECbytes ArchiCAD Tips and Tricks column. Bulmer is a California architect and developer with 12 years experience using ArchiCAD. |
BCG can customize the ArchiCAD MasterTemplate for your office on a consulting basis. BCG is able to provide consulting and training services via Webex (internet-based screen-sharing) and phone to ArchiCAD users anywhere in the world.
For more info, please email template@bobrow.com or call 888-442-4496.
BCG is one of the largest and most experienced ArchiCAD resellers in the U.S. To learn more about Bobrow Consulting Group, visit www.bobrow.com
NOTE TO OUR COLLEAGUES: We would like to distribute the ArchiCAD MasterTemplate through ArchiCAD resellers and online stores worldwide, in addition to this website. (AMT is now available on www.objectsonline.com and www.graphisoftwest.com.) Email BCG if you are interested in offering the product for resale, or would like to bundle AMT with your sales of ArchiCAD licenses to help your new users start out in the most organized way.