topic Re: populate property with parameter value in GDL

populate property with parameter value

easyDoesIt — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:50:05 GMT

Hi All,

I saw some topics regarding populating a parameter with a property value but I was trying to figure out if its possible to populate a property with a parameter value.

I found the GDL manual not so helpful around this, does anyone have any ideas if and how this can be done.

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runxel — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 23:18:52 GMT

It is possible – but very limited.

Re: populate property with parameter value

easyDoesIt — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:50:23 GMT

Thanks Lucas, I did see the video, it is a neat workaround. Like you say it is limited option, was looking to define custom properties and then infill these.

Re: populate property with parameter value

easyDoesIt — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:41:20 GMT

Utlimately I am looking for a way to get a parameter of an object to output into any label using the autotext feature. Doesn't seem possible without building the label into the object or creating a custom label. At the least I think objects should be able to write into properties, seems a logical step for the object to populate these.

Re: populate property with parameter value

runxel — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Okay, but getting a parameter from an object is an easy task, no?

I've built a label that does exactly that – but of course you need to know the name of the parameter you want to grab.

If there is only a known list of parameters the user should be able to choose from you could script that into the label, too.

However if it should be possible out of the box you're out of luck, I suppose.

Re: populate property with parameter value

easyDoesIt — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:05:11 GMT

Yes, a custom label will do it, I was trying to find a solution to use any label that allows autotext. Hence thought of using properties so appears in auto text.

Re: populate property with parameter value

kuvbur — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:59:53 GMT

You can easily push GDL parameter values into properties with this addon. Just include the GDL parameter name in the property description, and it will automatically keep the values synced whenever the object changes.

Re: populate property with parameter value

Gabor Szelei — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:39:27 GMT

Hello kuvbur,

This addon looks very interesting! Is there a detailed description of the addon somewhere?

Thx:

Gábor

Re: populate property with parameter value

kuvbur — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:50:51 GMT

Hello Gabor Szelei,

The add-on has its own wiki where you can find all the command descriptions. There’s also a simple command reference and a few example files to explore.

Re: populate property with parameter value

Ahmed_K — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:49:31 GMT

Hi Kuvbur , can you explain how to install please ? or a link to the instructions ?

Re: populate property with parameter value

kuvbur — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:51:25 GMT

The installation of the add-on is performed in the standard way — either by copying the add-on file directly into the Archicad Add-Ons folder or by adding it through the Add-On Manager. The installation instructions are available at this link.

Re: populate property with parameter value

easyDoesIt — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:55:18 GMT

Nice addon kuvbur.

Re: populate property with parameter value

Gabor Szelei — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:08:13 GMT

Thanks kuvbur.

I found your wiki page of course.

Unfortunately, my Russian is not very good, so that doesn't help much.

Don't you have an English description somewhere?

Gábor

Re: populate property with parameter value

kuvbur — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:51:46 GMT

Sure, there is an English version of the command list.