Elements of the Virtual Building
This section describes the construction elements found in the Toolbox: their parameters, characteristics and variations, and how they work with each other.
This chapter also describes Parametric Objects, which are placed as library parts from your loaded or project-embedded libraries, and Openings, which provide an easy-to-use way to handle engineering breakthroughs in certain elements.
Properties and Classification Systems
The Virtual Building refers to the physical, architectural model. Archicad also includes tools and workflows for efficient collaboration with structural engineers and analysis programs. Please see details here: