How do I cut a slab in archicad?

To cut a hole in a slab, select the slab in plan view and choose the tool in the toolbox. Pick a method to outline the hole.

Can I drill into my slab?

It’s safe to drill into the slab and foundation, as long as it’s not big holes. And you don’t want two access holes/ slots coming in at a 90 degree angle to each other.

How do you make slabs?

Create a foundation slab by sketching or selecting the walls of the first level of the model.

1. Click Structure tab Foundation panel (Slab)
2. Specify a foundation slab type from the Type Selector.
3. Click Modify | Create Floor Boundary tab Draw panel Boundary Line and then click (Pick Walls) to select the walls in your model.

How do you drill a concrete slab without cracking it?

For drilling into concrete without causing concrete cracks, use a hammer drill, not a regular drill. You also need to use a carbide-tipped drill bit. These two pieces of equipment can make a great deal of difference.

Are hammer drill and impact drill the same?

An impact drill has an impact function and a hammer drill has a hammer function. That’s easy enough to remember. The main difference is in the force that’s transferred to the drill head. … The more powerful a hammer drill is, the bigger the holes you can make with it and the quicker you can get through concrete.