topic What are the 'core' attribute numbers in AC13? in Project data & BIM

What are the 'core' attribute numbers in AC13?

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:41:02 GMT

We are trying to revamp our office template as our entire office gradually moves into AC13 for the entire scope of projects, SD right through to CA. So it's time we streamlined our file template and customized some of attribute types to better suit our needs.

How can I get a comprehensive list of all 'compulsory' or 'core' attribute numbers of lines/fills/materials, etc., that should never be modified and/or removed?

Also are there additional attributes that should not be modified if you use Door-Window Builder or other add-ons (or would that even matter)? Do these numbers ever change between versions of Archicad (could our template cause problems when we move into v14)?

Re: What are the 'core' attribute numbers in AC13?

Erika Epstein — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:19:07 GMT

emerich wrote:
How can I get a comprehensive list of all 'compulsory' or 'core' attribute numbers of lines/fills/materials, etc., that should never be modified and/or removed?

Start your template with the AC13 default template. This will give you all the standards attributes numerically. Then review the custom attributes you have made over the years and add the ones you regularly use.

Re: What are the 'core' attribute numbers in AC13?

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:31:35 GMT

We've amassed quite a lot of our own attributes - fills and materials in particular. There are also several we simply never use. If we only add to the default/standard attributes, the list becomes cumbersome to work with.

So we would still like to know these core numbers to avoid any unnecessary pitfalls. Thanks.

Re: What are the 'core' attribute numbers in AC13?

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:46:18 GMT

The core numbers Attributes that should not be changed:
Pen 91 = default white background for library parts
Solid Fill (ID #64)
Empty Fill (ID #65)
From Memory these fills are used in stairmaker base coding using ID numbers, and shouldn't be changed, makes a mess of your drawings.
Solid line (ID #1)
can't remember anymore off the top of my head, but they always pop up at the wrong time.