topic Re: BIMRithm Open Library in GDL

BIMRithm Open Library

SenecaDesignLLC — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:13:26 GMT

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Re: BIMRithm Open Library

Hmooslechner — Fri, 07 May 2021 15:55:13 GMT

Welcome to the club of real people!

Re: BIMRithm Open Library

Anonymous — Fri, 07 May 2021 17:37:55 GMT

Thanks in advance SenecaDesignLLC.
I recall someone here talking that it would be nice to have some sort of "Open Source Section" here on the forum.
Perhaps your contribution could be a good starting point.
Cheers,

Re: BIMRithm Open Library

sinceV6 — Fri, 07 May 2021 20:08:24 GMT

SenecaDesignLLC wrote:
So after much deliberation ive decided to just put everything out there for everyone.
It might take me a couple weeks but Im going to be updating this post with links to all of my objects.
all unlocked so everyone can grow and maybe we can all come together with a library that should be a standard or at least some of the pieces lol.

Important! all my code is probably broken somewhere. there is always some duplicate lines as ive never actually finished any of these and i am constantly experimenting with different methods for different objects.

First will be the coverings, I will try to get the link up tonight or tomorrow!

SinceV6 is my inspiration!

Well now... I'm flattered. Thanks.
Don't know why, but thanks.

Inspiration is all around in this forum. I think it is an amazing community.

I've been thinking the same about a few of my custom objects, more recently in covid times; but don't really know if I'm allowed to share them.

Best regards.

Re: BIMRithm Open Library

vistasp — Sat, 08 May 2021 06:29:30 GMT

Looking forward to it!

Re: BIMRithm Open Library

Laszlo Nagy — Mon, 10 May 2021 11:34:26 GMT

sinceV6 wrote:
I've been thinking the same about a few of my custom objects, more recently in covid times; but don't really know if I'm allowed to share them.

Best regards.

Why would you not be allowed to share them? Is it about forum rules or GS rules or some 3rd party?

Re: BIMRithm Open Library

sinceV6 — Mon, 10 May 2021 15:19:15 GMT

LaszloNagy wrote:
Why would you not be allowed to share them? Is it about forum rules or GS rules or some 3rd party?

3rd party. Because of being developed in company time and/or with company resources, but not entirely... also in free/spare time and by own initiative and not by commissioning, for more efficient workflows. So I'm not really sure.

Best regards.

Re: BIMRithm Open Library

Laszlo Nagy — Mon, 10 May 2021 15:31:10 GMT

I see, OK.

Re: BIMRithm Open Library

SenecaDesignLLC — Fri, 14 May 2021 04:30:08 GMT

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SenecaDesignLLC — Fri, 14 May 2021 04:32:46 GMT

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Re: BIMRithm Open Library

SenecaDesignLLC — Thu, 27 May 2021 18:13:55 GMT

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Re: BIMRithm Open Library

Podolsky — Fri, 28 May 2021 17:11:03 GMT

Hi,

I took a look at that. I have one major comment about it: make proper User Interface. Now, even if it is a good object, it looks scary with all list of parameters.
Start from drawing UI sketches - even on paper. And after write the code. Don't rush to write UI code until you cannot imagine how it's going to look like. Good ergonomic UI can do magic.
Sometimes, when I have an idea about new object - I'm starting from UI first - especially when it's an object with a lot of parameters.

Re: BIMRithm Open Library

SenecaDesignLLC — Fri, 28 May 2021 18:05:43 GMT

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SenecaDesignLLC — Fri, 28 May 2021 18:56:09 GMT

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SenecaDesignLLC — Fri, 28 May 2021 19:06:37 GMT

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Re: BIMRithm Open Library

runxel — Fri, 28 May 2021 19:16:49 GMT

Wow, thats so great!
Thanks James, for all this input!

My own humble open source GDL objects are quite bland in comparison!

Re: BIMRithm Open Library

Podolsky — Fri, 28 May 2021 19:25:58 GMT

I might believe that inside can be a lot of useful codes - just when you first open it and don't really know what all that is about - it's not clear what to do. Go through the parameters first and change something? Use Accessories Add on? Wall Accessories, Zone Accessories? Place on floor plan? Just a little bit explanation / introduction would be great. I will take a look more.

I also think, it would be great to establish some sort of international community of people, who are all developing GDL objects useful for all. Currently many different developers are making their tools - some of them very good, some of them so-so - trying to advertise them on the web-sites or sell (I'm not sure that selling happens really successful). If it would be one global project - with ideas, plans, schemes - than anyone can take part of the common development. And finally we all will get libraries that doing what we need.

Re: BIMRithm Open Library

SenecaDesignLLC — Fri, 28 May 2021 20:18:03 GMT

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SenecaDesignLLC — Fri, 28 May 2021 20:19:29 GMT

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Re: BIMRithm Open Library

Podolsky — Sat, 29 May 2021 10:30:36 GMT

Hi again,

I took a look a little bit more on your code. Unfortunately I have the same impression - I don't understand from where to start. It's too messy.

I would recommend to better organise your scripts. First at all - currently all parts are visible in ArchiCAD - as objects, that user suppose to use, as macros. Macros must be hidden. Library globals object (MVO) shouldn't be visible as object too. I didn't understand why was necessary to introduce new subtypes (and some of these subtypes are missing). If it's a door - it's better to use existing subtypes, even better - to copy ArchiCAD door with all parameters - this way your door will be fully compatible with ArchiCAD door.
Also many objects are giving errors when I try to open them or change some parameters.

In programming it is important not only write the script, but create first very clear logical scheme of elements, variables and functions. It's more like architectural project - graphical schemes first with logical connections of nodes (PARAM-O represents this graphical scheme logic). When all structure is clear and all dependences between files and macros are made - you can start your coding. Otherwise you are risking to fall into "spaghetti coding".