Hi there,
I will try to answer your questions:
Originally Posted by: depprussell 
I have the study version of ArchiCad 9, I bought it because of my beloved mac. BUT -even though I master several computer programs from my old life as an art director (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator, photoshop) I find this one really difficult and diverse.
So I decided I need a fool-proof guide, real basic stuff. (the little guide that comes with the CD supposes that you already know how to draw a room - which is not the case!!)
I'm NOT an architect, my need is to make Interior Design come to live for the client...
ArchiCad, AutoCad, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Punch are different types of programs, so we can't compare them.
For example, the focus of the CAD packages is on drawing, the Home Design programs (like Punch) are focused on design. This means that if you draw a rectangle in CAD, this could be a wall, or a machine, or just a rectangle. In Punch, a wall means a wall, it will have all the properties of a wall and you'll see a wall in 3D.
The difference is the program's capability to understand what you are drawing.
This is why, the settings of the different elements must be defined accurately.
Originally Posted by: depprussell
1) Can anybody recommend a really good guide (in either Danish, English or Italian)
I'd suggest that you check
my eBooks. They include lots of tutorials, how to guides, etc.
Originally Posted by: depprussell
2) can anybody tell me if the stydy version is very limited compared to the full (meaning, if I buy a guide, is there a risk that basic tools it mentions are missing from the program I have, or is it usually the more complicated features they leave out?)
Not sure what do you mean? All the guides include all the features. You can see the different features of the programs in the following charts:
Windows:
http://www.punchsoftware...ion-is-right-for-me.aspxMac:
http://www.punchsoftware...ion-is-right-for-me.aspxOriginally Posted by: depprussell
3) Is there a real life Interior Designer out there who can confirm that this is actually the program to have and use (on mac, I recall you) -or are there better alternatives, before I start getting to know this animal...
I am an Architect and I use Architectural Series for my professional works
Originally Posted by: depprussell
4) Bonus question - how should I save an archiCad file to make it possible for an autoCad user to open and correct my file?
I'd suggest that you check this issue in the ArchiCad Forum
Also => you posted these questions in the Punch for Windows section. Are your questions regarding the Mac version?
Hope this helps!
