How to Model a Detailed Light Fixture in Archicad

In this video, we're going to model up a detailed exterior light fixture from scratch, with the help of just a few pictures and some basic tools in Archicad!

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(00:00) 1. Intro and References
(01:55) 2. Images and Measurements
(03:50) 3. Object Modeling Template
(04:20) 4. Box Morph - Base
(08:23) 5. Revolved Morphs - Base
(14:42) 6. Light Dome and Cap - Revolved
(19:30) 7. Rope Detail from Spiral Object
(27:50) 8. Polygon Count and Arc Resolutions
(31:00) 9. Rope Capital Detail
(36:30) 10. Interior Details - Complex Wall to Morph
(42:50) 11. Wall Intersection Quality Check
(49:50) 12. Convert Walls to Morph
(51:25) 13. Rotate and Place Detail
(52:50) 14. Front Elevation Adjustment
(55:10) 15. Rotate Copies and Complete Shape!
(56:40) 16. Adding Light Source
(58:00) 17. Test Rendering
(1:01:40) 18. Save Library Part