# ArchiCAD Tip: Step-by-step tutorial on how to develop high-quality ArchiCAD elevations.

ArchiCAD Tutorial: Creating High-Quality ArchiCAD Elevations
1. Model Preparation:
- Ensure your 3D model in ArchiCAD is accurate and detailed.
- Apply realistic materials and textures to the model elements.
2. Set Up Views:
- Create elevation views from different angles by navigating to View Map.
- Adjust the view settings to capture the desired elevation, including perspective and scale.
3. Style Settings:
- Access the Graphic Override settings to enhance the display of elements in the elevation view.
- Fine-tune line weights, colors, and transparency to achieve a visually appealing representation.
4. Ambient Shadows:
- Enable Ambient Shadows to add depth and realism to your elevation.
- Adjust the shadow parameters to control the intensity and direction of shadows.
5. Adjust Lighting:
- Experiment with the sun settings to control the lighting conditions in your elevation views.
- Achieve optimal lighting that highlights important architectural features.
6. Use Surface Painter:
- Utilize the Surface Painter tool to enhance the appearance of surfaces.
- Apply custom textures and finishes to different materials for a more realistic look.
7. Fine-Tune Details:
- Zoom in to address finer details in the elevation, such as window and door details.
- Utilize ArchiCAD's detailed settings to enhance the precision of your model.
8. Exporting Images:
- Use the 'Save As' or 'Export' options to save the elevation view as an image.
- Choose a high-resolution format like PNG or TIFF for better quality.
9. Post-Processing in ArchiCAD:
- Explore ArchiCAD's built-in image editing tools for basic adjustments.
- Enhance brightness, contrast, or saturation within ArchiCAD as needed.
10. Presentation Layout:
- Create a layout for your elevation views, arranging them in a visually appealing composition.
- Add annotations, dimensions, or additional details directly in ArchiCAD.
11. Exporting Layout:
- Export the final layout as a PDF or image file for sharing or printing.
By following these steps, you can create high-quality ArchiCAD elevations without relying on external tools like Photoshop. Experiment with different settings to achieve the desired visual impact and effectively showcase your architectural desig
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[@posseidon7]

Why are you explode all facade to fills and lines?? I hate, when I lose the interactivity between the model and the result.

[@rinesamakolli1860]

Good job..🎉🎉

[@LAJCADForum]

Thanks

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Which part of the video do you like most?

[@radarh7910]

Tnx! GREAT!!!

[@LAJCADForum]

You are welcome

[@ssebakijjeronald8439]

Thanks indeed. Very informative keep it up.

[@LAJCADForum]

Glad it was helpful!

[@souhirlateb9402]

Thank u 😊

[@LAJCADForum]

You're welcome

[@user-rp1ju8iz2r]

How do I get those libraries?

[@LAJCADForum]

Those are random images I downloaded to improve my project graphics... But make sure you download png images with a transparent background.

[@munyaradzichitsaka95]

Good presentation but everything is just too fast to follow making it difficult to learn from it. I also feel like the background sound is too loud and unnecessary. I suggest you should teach by word of mouth in a common language like English. AI is something else....

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Noted this issue will be worked on.....in the next videos.