Champion! I got three days to finish my competition entry and I couldn't bare to stitch together a heap of axo views in photoshop like I did in the good-bad ol' days. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the comment! Yes the functionality has been there for a while to up the pixels, changed throughout the versions, but just a little easier now. Hopefully they'll add this to the save-as image option eventually!
Hello! Great video and it really helped me, but I have a slight problem. When I want to save a view with an active 3D cutting plane it saves the HD perspective with the building in the top left corner. So the image is bigger, but the building is even smaller. Do you know how I can fix it?
Thanks for the comment and question! I just tried this with several 3d cutting planes, and when I increased the window size with the cutting planes turned on, the image kept is original location, so I'm not experiencing the same thing as you. A fix to try, is to slightly move your 3d window, and to see if the image re-adjusts. I've seen this before. Another option, is to zoom extents, or fit in 3d window, to get it to reset. Do this while the window has been enlarged, and then make sure to save the view to keep those settings for placing on layout. Let me know if that works for you!
@@CONTRABIM Thank you so much for the fast reply! Unfortunately sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Maybe I have to try some more ways but will update you if something permanently works.
Yes it seems on Mac there is varying levels of success with it. It seems for some it works ok, others with issues. Not sure why, but hopefully it'll get fixed at some point :)
It's the #1 productivity tool you can buy for ArchiCAD. Makes navigation so much smoother, and allows you to make selections with your traditional mouse at the same time. I don't use ArchiCAD without it, and would highly recommend. Probably $100, maybe cheaper now...
Thanks for the heads up - really love your estimating video, I use the Zones for preliminary design like that, would love to get into really harnessing the power of them to quickly give square footage yields
Thanks Adam, glad you liked the GSF Estimating Video. Definitely working to get some more short vids out on the same topic. So much to cover there, so much untapped potential especially for establishing quick target estimates from historical cost data. Thanks for the comment!
That's really interesting but I tried and when I change the window size it actually expand the window but the definition of the 3d view remains the same just a lot of blank space around, I'm working on Imac 5K
Hmmm, yes macs certainly work a bit differently. What is the size in pixels of your regular 3D window, vs what your trying to set it to? On a 5k iMac you might already have all the extra resolution and it may max out... When you save the modified view and place on a layout, how does it look? Check the pixels in the saved view and let me know. Thx!
The size of my 3d view is 2329x1232, if I change the size in Set Window Size I have a 3d view bigger but just with more canvas, the image on al layout has actually the same pixelation no matter what size I set. I guess macs work a bit differently has you said.
That's interesting, so it doesn't scale the model content to the window size like it does in Windows version. I'll have to test this in person when I'm with a Mac user. Thanks for letting me know!
Hi Peter. Great question. With any image format in Archicad, when you scale it up or down, the DPI will automatically adjust. Same is true for placing 3d views on layouts. You'll notice as you resize the image, the DPI will change automatically, based on the resolution / paper size in inches. Thanks for the question!
Any tips for this with a mac? It seems the width of the window can be resized freely but the height of my window is limited be the size of the screen...
Thanks for the comment, are you viewing in Axo or Perspective? You may have to undock the 3d window in order to expand in both directions. See comments down below on a similar issue. Macs work a little differently and unfortunately I can't test this because I don't have one:/
You should be able to set the resolution in both directions, even if you can't see the full space on your 3d view, save it to your view map and place on a layout, and check it there to see if the full image came through. Hope this helps!
@@mikoajgniadzik7971 what version of ARCHICAD are you on? Sorry I don't have a MAC so it's a little tough for me to troubleshoot this, but I feel like other MAC users are having success. Is there an option perhaps to allow your windows to be un-docked so it can reach the full size you set?
@@CONTRABIM Thanks for your reply. I am working on Archicad 23 for Macbook Air. There is an option to set custom window size as shown in your video. After changing it the window undocks, but it is only extended horizontally. I've also tried this at Windows PC, but there is the same problem.
Rafael Sathler I work off a Lenovo P51 Laptop with the mobile Xeon CPU, Quadra m2200, and 64gbs of ram. It all does ok, but my next machine will be a desktop with dual Xeon as the CPU speed and number of cores tends to be the biggest difference maker with archicad. At least that’s how I understand it:)
Does this also work on axonometry views? I have tried several times to boost resolution in axonometric views but it fails, while it works well for perspective views. Wonder why..... thanks anyway
hello, in AC23 it doesn't work for me. Once I try to scale it, the view tries to correct itself and the initial 3D window becomes "the small upper left corner". So in the end I have the same picture with a lot of unwanted area to the right and down.
Hi Jan. It kind of sounds like it may actually be working! when you get the small upper left corner, that means your window has expanded to the resolution you have set. You're computer screen resolution is limited, so that is why it expands down and to the right where the rest of your image is located. Save that view, and place it on a layout. Check the resolution and see if it's scaled up?
@@janchaloupek5999 Awesome! Glad it worked! The whole intention of boosting this resolution is not for the actual 3d working window, but for saving an image or layout drawing to publish at higher res!
Good question. I'm don't think it's possible to save out a specific resolution of image format from the 2d plan view. Why not just save a vector PDF? You could always save that to an image file, might work better than straight out of ARCHICAD. If you want a plan view, you could achieve this from the 3d view, using axonometry, and perhaps a section plane... Then you could set the 4k resolution, light settings, shadows, cut planes etc...and save as image
How do you increase the DPI? I notice in your settings it says 120. I have only 72 and it doesn't change whatever I make the window size. It is also greyed out the whole time so I don't appear to be able to change it.
For drawing on layouts that are image based from 3d views, the DPI is a combination of the the source image resolution, and at what scale/stretch is used on the layouts. So when you stretch the drawing on the layout, you'll see the DPI will adjust. The higher the resolution from the source window (which can be expanded by using this 4k tip), the higher the resolution and corresponding DPI will be on the layout. If you then shrink the size of the drawing, you'll only see the DPI increase. Hope that makes sense and helps!
@@CONTRABIM Thanks for your reply - thats interesting. I have scretched/scaled the windows on the layout and the DPI has remained the same. Unfortunately I haven't had any success in getting any reasonable resolutions out of ArchiCAD. I have resorted to exporting my 3D axo's to 3dm files and importing them into Rhino to get a high quality output. I have been experimenting with V-Ray whilst at it. I seem to get more "techy" images than I can in ArchiCADs basic renderer - or Cinema 4D.
@@TheGlobePark Hmm well I'd check to make sure the saved 3d views in the view map actually have that higher resolution. If you expanded your window size to say 4kx2k, then saved the view, the resolution should remain that 4k x 2k in the view settings. When you then place it onto the layouts it'll be at that higher res. Sounds like you you have some good skills in Rhino so power to you there!
Hoping someone can help, please. When I change the 'Window Size' to 4000, my building leans to the left-hand side in the 3D perspective window. The whole view is distorted.
Is the view undocked? Are you on Mac or Windows? When expanding the pixels beyond the normal capability of your monitor, the window should undock and only show a portion of the view. This is when you know the 3d viewpoint has been increased in pixel count. If your window is distorted, dock it back into the application and it should return to normal size.
@@CONTRABIM Many thanks for your prompt response. Yes, I have undocked the 3D perspective view and then changed the 'Window Size'. The view changes and I need to zoom out to find the model. The building is effectively leaning to the left by around 10° and the ground is now slightly elevated close to the screen, partially obscuring the view. It is as if it is some setting within the perspective is wrong. This happens on every project I have tried it on. I have also opened a blank Archicad 24 file with the default shipped template and the same scenario occurs Edit to add I am on windows
@@marko1887 Are you on Mac or PC? Are you following the entire video? You'll notice I never actually show the 3D view of the model, but I place that view onto a layout where it maintains the high resolution. It is true that the model may look skewed from a perspective view, but try to placing it onto the layout, check the resolution settings, and then reset your window. Perhaps it could be a graphics card setting or issue there.
@@marko1887 The purpose of the changing the resolution, is to create an image with higher resolution that what you get out of the default 3d views (limited by monitor size). Once you get the right view from the 3d window you want in high resolution, then change the view resolution, DON"T TOUCH A THING, but save that view and place it onto a layout. All should work fine. You'll never be able to actually work in a 3d window with a resolution higher than your monitor
CONTRABIM Sorry I was frustrated lol. So when it’s docked again will it stay in the higher resolution? Will it slow down working on the program? Thank u
Warpig the resolution is only boosted when its undocked, and expanded beyond the confines of your displays pixels. You can save this as a view and a drawing on a layout tho, and keep that high resolution. Check out the 10k video in the description and the comments there it may help provide additional info!
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Champion! I got three days to finish my competition entry and I couldn't bare to stitch together a heap of axo views in photoshop like I did in the good-bad ol' days. Thanks a lot.
Legend, really well explained, concise, this came in so handy. Thanks!!
Thanks, I'm a fan of your UA-cam videos as well! Great channel keep it going!
Hi Everyone! Check out this new followup video, going to 10k including AXO!!!: ua-cam.com/video/8JP0sSgzVoU/v-deo.html
THIS IS REALLY REALLY REALLY HELPFUL THANX A LOT
Yes this feature has been there for a very long time and I forgot about it, thanks for the reminder ! Great tutorial
Thanks for the comment! Yes the functionality has been there for a while to up the pixels, changed throughout the versions, but just a little easier now. Hopefully they'll add this to the save-as image option eventually!
you are welcome, yes let's hope so !
Ah, flashback. Haven't used this for at least a decade :).
Very straightforward and well explained thanks ❤
Thanks for the uploading! It was lifesaver.
Hello! Great video and it really helped me, but I have a slight problem. When I want to save a view with an active 3D cutting plane it saves the HD perspective with the building in the top left corner. So the image is bigger, but the building is even smaller. Do you know how I can fix it?
Thanks for the comment and question! I just tried this with several 3d cutting planes, and when I increased the window size with the cutting planes turned on, the image kept is original location, so I'm not experiencing the same thing as you. A fix to try, is to slightly move your 3d window, and to see if the image re-adjusts. I've seen this before. Another option, is to zoom extents, or fit in 3d window, to get it to reset. Do this while the window has been enlarged, and then make sure to save the view to keep those settings for placing on layout. Let me know if that works for you!
You can also try just saving a view, and then adjusting the view settings under 3D Only>Size
@@CONTRABIM Thank you so much for the fast reply! Unfortunately sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Maybe I have to try some more ways but will update you if something permanently works.
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Yes.. Thank a lot bro, this really helpfull, from now i dont need render or export 3d model to sketchup to take 3d elevation.
Awesome! Glad it helps you, thanks for the comment!
this is awesomeness! You helped me a lot
Glad it helped you!
Great video and fantastic tip!
Thanks Jared, much appreciated coming from a pro like you! Just trying to get on your level :)
I have no doubt you'll get there. Looking forward to more videos from you!
This is a very cool tip! It only works in Windows version of ArchiCAD though. For mac its an issue.
Yes it seems on Mac there is varying levels of success with it. It seems for some it works ok, others with issues. Not sure why, but hopefully it'll get fixed at some point :)
hi. Is there a solution for mac users now?@@CONTRABIM
well done!
What about the method to place a camera instead of a 3d-view. In the camera settings you can set the resolution…
Interesting thought, I don't see the resolution settings in the camera settings, maybe I'm missing something there?
very useful tips!!
Thank you for this.
seems like i am stuck with 3:48 . When i expand it goes back to the lower resolution. What exactly do you mean by "expand" what did you press?
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Are you using a Spacemouse? @ContraBIM?
Yes sir! A 3dconnexion SpaceNavigator. The best way of moving through ArchiCAD
Might have to check it out - want to give it a test before I purchase - but seriously looking into it
It's the #1 productivity tool you can buy for ArchiCAD. Makes navigation so much smoother, and allows you to make selections with your traditional mouse at the same time. I don't use ArchiCAD without it, and would highly recommend. Probably $100, maybe cheaper now...
Thanks for the heads up - really love your estimating video, I use the Zones for preliminary design like that, would love to get into really harnessing the power of them to quickly give square footage yields
Thanks Adam, glad you liked the GSF Estimating Video. Definitely working to get some more short vids out on the same topic. So much to cover there, so much untapped potential especially for establishing quick target estimates from historical cost data. Thanks for the comment!
That's really interesting but I tried and when I change the window size it actually expand the window but the definition of the 3d view remains the same just a lot of blank space around, I'm working on Imac 5K
Hmmm, yes macs certainly work a bit differently. What is the size in pixels of your regular 3D window, vs what your trying to set it to? On a 5k iMac you might already have all the extra resolution and it may max out... When you save the modified view and place on a layout, how does it look? Check the pixels in the saved view and let me know. Thx!
The size of my 3d view is 2329x1232, if I change the size in Set Window Size I have a 3d view bigger but just with more canvas, the image on al layout has actually the same pixelation no matter what size I set. I guess macs work a bit differently has you said.
That's interesting, so it doesn't scale the model content to the window size like it does in Windows version. I'll have to test this in person when I'm with a Mac user. Thanks for letting me know!
Did you find a way to solve this?
@@CONTRABIM I have this same on Windows 10 ! :( Help!
how do you change the dpi though? thanks
Hi Peter. Great question. With any image format in Archicad, when you scale it up or down, the DPI will automatically adjust. Same is true for placing 3d views on layouts. You'll notice as you resize the image, the DPI will change automatically, based on the resolution / paper size in inches. Thanks for the question!
Any tips for this with a mac? It seems the width of the window can be resized freely but the height of my window is limited be the size of the screen...
Thanks for the comment, are you viewing in Axo or Perspective? You may have to undock the 3d window in order to expand in both directions. See comments down below on a similar issue. Macs work a little differently and unfortunately I can't test this because I don't have one:/
You should be able to set the resolution in both directions, even if you can't see the full space on your 3d view, save it to your view map and place on a layout, and check it there to see if the full image came through. Hope this helps!
@@CONTRABIM Hi, have you found any solution? If I try to increase the window height, it will be automatically resized back. Both axo and perspective.
@@mikoajgniadzik7971 what version of ARCHICAD are you on? Sorry I don't have a MAC so it's a little tough for me to troubleshoot this, but I feel like other MAC users are having success. Is there an option perhaps to allow your windows to be un-docked so it can reach the full size you set?
@@CONTRABIM Thanks for your reply. I am working on Archicad 23 for Macbook Air. There is an option to set custom window size as shown in your video. After changing it the window undocks, but it is only extended horizontally. I've also tried this at Windows PC, but there is the same problem.
Life saver! :)
Whats the configuration of u desktop? it seems really strong and fast
Rafael Sathler I work off a Lenovo P51 Laptop with the mobile Xeon CPU, Quadra m2200, and 64gbs of ram. It all does ok, but my next machine will be a desktop with dual Xeon as the CPU speed and number of cores tends to be the biggest difference maker with archicad. At least that’s how I understand it:)
Are u using space navigator in this videos viewport operations?
Yes, I don't use Archicad without one! Thanks for the question and comment
Does this also work on axonometry views? I have tried several times to boost resolution in axonometric views but it fails, while it works well for perspective views. Wonder why..... thanks anyway
Hi Ly Sin. Yes it does! This is a common question I've received. Give me about 30 minutes and I'll record a new video showing this for AXONOMETRY!
Check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/8JP0sSgzVoU/v-deo.html
hello, in AC23 it doesn't work for me. Once I try to scale it, the view tries to correct itself and the initial 3D window becomes "the small upper left corner". So in the end I have the same picture with a lot of unwanted area to the right and down.
Hi Jan. It kind of sounds like it may actually be working! when you get the small upper left corner, that means your window has expanded to the resolution you have set. You're computer screen resolution is limited, so that is why it expands down and to the right where the rest of your image is located. Save that view, and place it on a layout. Check the resolution and see if it's scaled up?
@@CONTRABIM I tried to play with it some more and it works now. Thank you :)
@@janchaloupek5999 Awesome! Glad it worked! The whole intention of boosting this resolution is not for the actual 3d working window, but for saving an image or layout drawing to publish at higher res!
What's your hardware for work on archicad?
I use a Lenovo P51, mobile xeon, 64gb ram (overkill), and the quadro m2200. My next purchase will be a desktop with xeons and way more cores :)
how to save 4k resolution plan in JPG / PNG?
Good question. I'm don't think it's possible to save out a specific resolution of image format from the 2d plan view. Why not just save a vector PDF? You could always save that to an image file, might work better than straight out of ARCHICAD. If you want a plan view, you could achieve this from the 3d view, using axonometry, and perhaps a section plane... Then you could set the 4k resolution, light settings, shadows, cut planes etc...and save as image
How do you increase the DPI? I notice in your settings it says 120. I have only 72 and it doesn't change whatever I make the window size. It is also greyed out the whole time so I don't appear to be able to change it.
For drawing on layouts that are image based from 3d views, the DPI is a combination of the the source image resolution, and at what scale/stretch is used on the layouts. So when you stretch the drawing on the layout, you'll see the DPI will adjust. The higher the resolution from the source window (which can be expanded by using this 4k tip), the higher the resolution and corresponding DPI will be on the layout. If you then shrink the size of the drawing, you'll only see the DPI increase. Hope that makes sense and helps!
@@CONTRABIM Thanks for your reply - thats interesting. I have scretched/scaled the windows on the layout and the DPI has remained the same. Unfortunately I haven't had any success in getting any reasonable resolutions out of ArchiCAD. I have resorted to exporting my 3D axo's to 3dm files and importing them into Rhino to get a high quality output. I have been experimenting with V-Ray whilst at it. I seem to get more "techy" images than I can in ArchiCADs basic renderer - or Cinema 4D.
@@TheGlobePark Hmm well I'd check to make sure the saved 3d views in the view map actually have that higher resolution. If you expanded your window size to say 4kx2k, then saved the view, the resolution should remain that 4k x 2k in the view settings. When you then place it onto the layouts it'll be at that higher res. Sounds like you you have some good skills in Rhino so power to you there!
Hoping someone can help, please. When I change the 'Window Size' to 4000, my building leans to the left-hand side in the 3D perspective window. The whole view is distorted.
Is the view undocked? Are you on Mac or Windows? When expanding the pixels beyond the normal capability of your monitor, the window should undock and only show a portion of the view. This is when you know the 3d viewpoint has been increased in pixel count. If your window is distorted, dock it back into the application and it should return to normal size.
@@CONTRABIM Many thanks for your prompt response. Yes, I have undocked the 3D perspective view and then changed the 'Window Size'. The view changes and I need to zoom out to find the model. The building is effectively leaning to the left by around 10° and the ground is now slightly elevated close to the screen, partially obscuring the view. It is as if it is some setting within the perspective is wrong.
This happens on every project I have tried it on. I have also opened a blank Archicad 24 file with the default shipped template and the same scenario occurs
Edit to add I am on windows
@@marko1887 Are you on Mac or PC? Are you following the entire video? You'll notice I never actually show the 3D view of the model, but I place that view onto a layout where it maintains the high resolution. It is true that the model may look skewed from a perspective view, but try to placing it onto the layout, check the resolution settings, and then reset your window. Perhaps it could be a graphics card setting or issue there.
@@marko1887 The purpose of the changing the resolution, is to create an image with higher resolution that what you get out of the default 3d views (limited by monitor size). Once you get the right view from the 3d window you want in high resolution, then change the view resolution, DON"T TOUCH A THING, but save that view and place it onto a layout. All should work fine. You'll never be able to actually work in a 3d window with a resolution higher than your monitor
How the hell do I go back to normal tab view now? It's stuck in fullscreen mode for 3d
I found it after 2 hours. In mac you have to go to window > re dock window. And you have to be in default working environment.
@@Warpig9 Yes glad you found it! I had that response posted on the 10k video but you beat me to this response:)
CONTRABIM Sorry I was frustrated lol. So when it’s docked again will it stay in the higher resolution? Will it slow down working on the program? Thank u
Warpig the resolution is only boosted when its undocked, and expanded beyond the confines of your displays pixels. You can save this as a view and a drawing on a layout tho, and keep that high resolution. Check out the 10k video in the description and the comments there it may help provide additional info!