
ArchiCAD Project Optimization & BIM Documentation Master
Automate ArchiCAD BIM documentation and project optimization
What You Can Do
You can establish standardized BIM workflows, automate documentation extraction, and implement ArchiCAD best practices across your architectural projects. This skill guides you through project setup, data organization, and quality control processes that ensure compliance with industry standards and accelerate your documentation delivery.
Features
Set up consistent folder hierarchies, layer standards, and view configurations from the start
Pull schedules, material lists, component counts, and specifications directly from your model
Create repeatable processes for drawings, schedules, specifications, and reports
Organize custom objects, families, and components for reuse across projects
Validate model integrity, metadata completeness, and BIM compliance before handoff
Establish workflows for federated models, clash detection, and team collaboration
Prepare models for IFC, PDF, and third-party software with proper filtering and organization
Example Output
BIM Project Setup Checklist
- Layer and view naming conventions
- Model structure (architectural, structural, MEP zones)
- Metadata and property requirements
- Coordinate system configuration
Data Extraction Template
Schedule Type | Fields | Export Format | Frequency
------------ | ------ | ------------- | ---------
Door Schedule | Mark, Type, Width, Height, Material | Excel CSV | Weekly
Window Schedule | Mark, Type, Glazing, Hardware | Excel CSV | Weekly
Documentation Workflow Guide Phase 1: Setup → Phase 2: Extraction → Phase 3: Validation → Phase 4: Publication
What's Included
- SKILL.md: Complete BIM workflow framework, decision trees, and best practices
- Project Setup Templates: Standardized folder structures, naming conventions, and configuration checklists
- Data Extraction Workflows: Formulas and scripts for pulling schedules, materials, and component data
- QC Validation Checklists: Model auditing procedures and BIM compliance verification steps
- Documentation Templates: Reusable formats for project sheets, schedules, and specification matrices
- Coordination Protocols: Multi-discipline handoff procedures and clash detection workflows
Who It's For
- BIM Coordinators — managing standardized workflows across teams and projects
- Architects and Project Leads — establishing consistent documentation and quality standards
- CAD Technicians — streamlining model setup, data extraction, and schedule management
- Architecture Firms — implementing scalable BIM processes across multiple concurrent projects
Best For
- Establishing BIM standards — Creating firm-wide project setup and documentation protocols
- Automating schedule extraction — Pulling doors, windows, materials, and specifications from your model
- Quality control validation — Auditing models for completeness, metadata, and BIM compliance
- Multi-discipline coordination — Managing federated models and team collaboration workflows
- Documentation delivery — Preparing consistent, professional drawings and schedules for clients







