#Shoegnome

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Gnomes well shoe gnomes in Dexter's Laboratory!

There was an odd thing though....

Wait for it....

Kick them on the rear to make them dissappear?!? 😵

Why would you want them gone?!? 😵

Not cool at all! No rear kicking!

I could never part with Gnomes like that!

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One Year Down the Series of Tubes

One Year Down the Series of Tubes

I launched this site one year ago today. To be sure, I felt like my small but growing business needed a web presence, but it was mostly an excuse to restart my blogging that began at Shoegnome and continued at ALL CAPS’ tumblr. I averaged a little over one post per week during this first year, and I’m ready to evolve this website to what it needs to be going forward. The blog will be getting…

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Here are some great tips on keeping your library clean and program running effectively... a technical but helpful read!

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ARCHICAD 18 IS HERE!

I have AC V18 downloaded and have "migrated" my first project already. It seems to be a seamless transition from 17 to 18.  I'll be sharing my template and building material updates and ideas soon!

http://www.shoegnome.com/2014/06/20/download-archicad-18-now/

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great post!

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Here are some more examples of 3d documents that clarify the construction process and design intent.  We often combine hung and stacked floor systems at the basement or foundation depending on exterior conditions, insulation needs, structural requirements or other major factors. It can also be essential to show how crawl space and basement footings interact and connect.

The 3d document is fully dimensioned and labeled to show exactly what our goal for this house is.

See Shoegnome (Jared Banks) post that describes the benefits of 3d documents in more detail.

What have you used 3d documents for?

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For the second time I have been lucky enough to collaborate with Jared Banks of Shoegnome.com.  This time he has picked my brain for reasons I have experienced slow files and files that crash frequently.

Its a good post and there are some great idea's for BIM managers.  Also be sure to read the comments at the end; there is some great feedback from graphisoft's readers.

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Jared was interested in the documents I published a few weeks ago, showing quick and clear 3d document usage.

He had a couple of posts to graphisofts BIMengine blog, this is the second of those posts (a few interview question & answers)

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I'm using this trick today to quickly clean up interior elevations in ArchiCAD... Its a good one, thanks again Jared!

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A little more info, illustrating the complexities of a simple naming system combined with a system of saving with every major project change or design shift....

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we are working on establishing an office standard for clarity of which file we are currently working on. Jared has laid out some clear do's and do not's that I will be talking with my colleagues about.

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I'm still not sure about print media and cost of a full size color set, but its a great way to add clarity to sketches and revisions.  This method suggested for elevations is also a great presentation format for design review boards and client meetings.