topic Re: importing a new object in Libraries & objects

importing a new object

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:41:15 GMT

Hello.
I downloaded an object and wish to use it. But when I follow File > Libraries and Objects > Open an object, a table opens where I find no OK or Cancel. I cannot see the bottom of it.I can only close it. Therefore I cannot use the object.
What is the solution to this?
Thank you.

Re: importing a new object

Laszlo Nagy — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:24:55 GMT

What are you trying to do that you cannot do?

By the way, there is no OK or Cancel button in the Library Editor Window. On the left you can see the various buttons which let you script the GDL object.

Re: importing a new object

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:28:44 GMT

I cannot use the object. After that table opens, I don't know what to do to actually open the object.

Re: importing a new object

Laszlo Nagy — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:34:37 GMT

What do you want to do with the object?
Do you want to edit it so it has a different 2D look or 3D geometry?
Or do you want to place it in your project? You have to use the Object Tool for that.

Re: importing a new object

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:39:22 GMT

I simply want to place it in the project.

Re: importing a new object

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:41:19 GMT

I tried to copy it into the library, but I got confused.

Re: importing a new object

Laszlo Nagy — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:48:48 GMT

Just activate the Object Tool, go to the Object Settings Dialog, select it and place it. The object should be in one of the Libraries loaded with the project.
Sorry to ask, but how much do you know ArchiCAD? This is a very very basic thing to do in the program.

Re: importing a new object

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:01:13 GMT

The object I want to use is a .gsm file I downloaded from a site. It is not part of the Library Archicad (EDU version) came with.

Re: importing a new object

Laszlo Nagy — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:51:59 GMT

Go to the Library Manager and click the Add button to add it to your Project.
Or in the Object Settings Dialog click the Load Other Object button in the lower left corner (second button from left).
The object will be added to your Embedded Library.

Then in the Object Settings Dialog, go to your Embedded Library in the folder in the upper left area. The lower left area will show objects within that library. Click the Object you need to select it, click OK. Then place it on the Floor Plan.

Re: importing a new object

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:18:46 GMT

Perfect. Thank you a lot. It worked.