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ELITECAD Architecture
From beginner to professional
Our PDF tutorials start right from the beginning and guide you all the way to professional renovation planning and real-time visualisation.
Architecture tutorials
ELITECAD Mechanics
How to design in 2D or 3D
With the step by step PDFs we explain how to use ELITECAD Mechanics in 2D and 3D for beginners and advanced users.
Mechanics tutorials
Modules & Add-ons
Master special tasks
Working with our additional modules and special functions is just as easy as using the basic functions - our tutorials prove it.
Special tutorials
Tutorials for ELITECAD Architecture
ELITECAD CRASH COURSE

For the perfect introduction to ELITECAD Architecture, we have integrated an interactive tutorial directly in the Help Center that guides you step by step from the first click to the finished building model – at your own pace and in less than a day.

And the best part?
This detailed beginner's course is completely free!
CRASH COURSE TRIAL VERSION
The crash course is also available in our free 30-day trial version.
ELITECAD CRASH COURSE
  • ELITECAD Architecture | Basics | Foundations part 1
    Course unit 1 explains the basics and the user interface of ELITECAD AR. Construction workflows and functionality like floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, windows and doors are explained using a one storey structure.
    Duration ~2h | Get started
  • ELITECAD Architecture | Basics | Foundations part 2
    Course unit 2 deepens the knowledge you gained in unit 1. You learn how to manipulate parametric components, use help lines and apply changes to the project settings.
    Duration ~2h | Get started
  • ELITECAD Architecture | Basics | Foundations part 3
    Course unit 3 describes how to create and modify plans. Learn how to make use of the model associativity and simply derive sections, floor plans, views, plans etc. from your 3D model. Furthermore graphical aspects, dimensioning and the usage of libraries and graphical elements is explained in this course.
    Duration ~2h | Get started
  • ELITECAD Architecture | Advanced | Extended construction functions
    Course unit 4 describes the extended construction functionality. This includes the manipulation of various parametric components, construction of dormers, special manipulations of stairs, working with slanted planes, as well as applying colors and textures.
    Duration ~2h | Get started
  • ELITECAD Architecture | Advanced | Work drawing
    Course unit 5 describes the possibilities of work drawings. It shows how to turn a design into a work drawing, apply changes, precise construction, configure hinges and inherit information to a selection.
    Duration ~2h | Get started
  • ELITECAD Architecture | Professional | Visualisation
    In this course unit you learn about visualisation. Using several examples it shows you how to control lighting and shading as well as configuration of colour and textures. Furthermore you learn about radiosity and various render processes and how to configure them using sample projects.
    Duration ~2h | Get started
  • ELITECAD Architecture | Professional | Configuration of quantities
    This course unit describes all possibilities of the configuration of quantities and provides exmples to illustrate them. At the end of the tutorial you will be able to obtain high value data from your ELITECAD model with only a few clicks.
    Duration ~4h | Download
  • ELITECAD Architecture | Professional | Renovation planning
    In this course unit, the possibilities for renovation planning are explained in a comprehensible manner using practical examples. All demolition, existing and new construction states can then be displayed or hidden at the push of a button.
    Duration ~2h | Get started
  • ELITECAD | Real-time visualisation & VR
    This course unit explains the possibilities in the walkthrough mode as well as the usage of gamepads and VR headsets. Additionally images and video via camera paths are created using realtime visualisation.
    Duration ~4h | Get started
Tutorials for ELITECAD Mechanics
  • ELITECAD Mechanics | 2D construction
    This course unit explains the principles and interface of ELITECAD Mechanics 2D and serves as a practice and reference tool.
    Duration ~2h | Download
  • ELITECAD Mechanics | 3D construction
    This course unit explains the principles and interface of ELITECAD Mechanics 3D and serves as a practice and reference tool.
    Duration ~3h | Download
Special tutorials
  • ELITECAD | Terrain module
    The functionality of the terrain module is explained using images and sample projects. You will learn how to process terrain data, create excavation plans and manipulate terrain data.
    Duration ~1h | Get started
  • ELITECAD | Drainage module
    This course unit describes functions like load points, leachate build-up, sewage water, gradient calculation, falling gradients. Using practical examples, every step is explained in detail and can be followed. Tips and tricks are by experienced users help you to use the drainage module efficiently.
    Duration ~3h | Get started
  • ELITECAD Architecture | Tutorial: DXF
    Data exchange via DXF is still an important topic. This course unit describes the parameters and countless possibilities for smooth data exchange provided by ELITECAD AR. The course unit provides examples for practising and also serves as a reference guide.
    Duration ~1h | Download