topic Re: Is there a plugin or exterior program, to help write 2D GDL shapes? in Archicad C++ API

Is there a plugin or exterior program, to help write 2D GDL shapes?

Otavio Augusto — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:49:17 GMT

Hi, is there a plugin or program that can help me write 2D GDL shapes? I am trying to create new gym equipments in just one object for my office, but I am struggling with the complexity of the final 2D drawings. It seems like it would take me days to create just one of them.

I was wondering if there is an easier way to do this, so I came here to ask for your help.

Thank you all in advance!

Re: Is there a plugin or exterior program, to help write 2D GDL shapes?

ArchiMind — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:35:53 GMT

Hi @Otavio Augusto ,

There isn't such a thing, but you could always draw what you need and then save it as gdl object.

Check this link for more information:

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/user-guide/88766/

Cheers,

Stefan Veselinović

Re: Is there a plugin or exterior program, to help write 2D GDL shapes?

scottjm — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:56:13 GMT

You can also drag and drop primitive 2D and 3D elements directly from the floor plan or 3D view into the relevant GDL script. You have to undock the GDL window and the relevant view window and you basically just click and drag it across. It’s a bit finicky to get it to work and it may give you co-ordinates with excessive decimal points, but it’s definitely worth trying.

Re: Is there a plugin or exterior program, to help write 2D GDL shapes?

DGSketcher — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:56:44 GMT

@Otavio Augusto Can we assume you are familiar with the GDL command PROJECT2?

If so you can use that in the 2D Script as a start. It isn't recommended for really complex objects, so it depends on the detail in your model.

You could use PROJECT2 to start. Place the object. Explode it. Edit it. Copy and paste it into the object 2D Symbol window and use the FRAGMENT2 command to display it.

Have you looked at the Graphisoft Library Part Maker add-on as a solution?

Re: Is there a plugin or exterior program, to help write 2D GDL shapes?

Otavio Augusto — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:26:06 GMT

Hi @ArchiMind , thank you for the idea. I was already thinking about it and I'm going to give it a try!

The thing is, I want to have multiple types of 2D drawings in the same object. So, I think I'll create multiple GDL objects and copy and paste their codes.

Re: Is there a plugin or exterior program, to help write 2D GDL shapes?

Otavio Augusto — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:27:18 GMT

Hi @scottjm, never tought about that, i'll sure give it a try, thx!

Re: Is there a plugin or exterior program, to help write 2D GDL shapes?

Otavio Augusto — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:31:25 GMT

Hi @DGSketcher, not quite. I'm teaching myself GDL as I try to use it, so I'm not really familiar with PROJECT2, but I'll definitely give it a try.

I have looked at LPM, but i think it doesn't allow me to have multiple instances in the same object, which is what I need.

But, I'm happy to say that I managed to create a 2D electric points object for my office, and that's the start of my GDL learning journey haha. It's way too simple, but it works and I'm very glad about it!

Re: Is there a plugin or exterior program, to help write 2D GDL shapes?

ArchiMind — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:35:32 GMT

If you want to have multiple instances in one GDL object. Then I would suggest to check this link.

Link:

https://sites.google.com/site/noscriptgdl/some-scripting-required/creating-multiple-2d-3d-views

Cheers,

Stefan

Re: Is there a plugin or exterior program, to help write 2D GDL shapes?

Jorge_Arreguin — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:38:54 GMT

can you show one object please

Re: Is there a plugin or exterior program, to help write 2D GDL shapes?

DGSketcher — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:33:47 GMT

Do a web search for GDL Cookbook 3 by David Nicholson-Cole. It is old but still an excellent beginners guide to GDL.

This official GS site may also help... https://gdl.graphisoft.com/