topic Re: Gdl object collision avoidance in GDL

Gdl object collision avoidance

Bhtsz_pyd — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:03:16 GMT

Hello friends
I created a precast column with GDL. Archicad sees it as an object, not as a column, because it is made via GDL.
Normally when a column passes through a slab, Archicad creates a gap in the slab according to the order of priority, but when it comes to an object, I have to create all these gaps manually in order not to get a conflict error. Is there any way to automatically cut objects as well?
Sorry, my English is not very good.
Thank you

Re: Gdl object collision avoidance

Barry Kelly — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:51:45 GMT

Objects do not take part in automatic Priority Based Connections.

You must perform a Solid Element Operation.

However that column could be created as a segmented column, and if complex profiles are used for the segments, they can also have profile modifiers that can allow for some on screen adjustments.

Barry.

Re: Gdl object collision avoidance

Bhtsz_pyd — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:07:53 GMT

Thanks @Barry Kelly

But this is a simple version of column. There's no way I can do this with the column tool. I guess I have to SEO the model every time.

Re: Gdl object collision avoidance

Barry Kelly — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:12:58 GMT

You can do some pretty amazing columns with a segmented column.

Barry.

Re: Gdl object collision avoidance

Lingwisyer — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:29:26 GMT

Which version of AC are you using?

Re: Gdl object collision avoidance

Bhtsz_pyd — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:03:54 GMT

Archicad segmented columns are great, but the real trick of this column is the oblique consoles. Firstly, I tried to do this by creating a custom profile, but I could not find a way to create oblique consoles that are not symmetrical or overlapping at close heights. So I created an object via gdl.

Re: Gdl object collision avoidance

Bhtsz_pyd — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:06:15 GMT

Re: Gdl object collision avoidance

Barry Kelly — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:43 GMT

That would be difficult, as you would need overlapping segments for the different console heights.

GDL is a good way to go.

Barry.