topic Re: how do i make a part in Libraries & objects

how do i make a part

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 08:15:57 GMT

i have modeled using slabs a nice clean fire house door.
I want to save it as an object and bring into into an exisiting project.
Then rotate it, so it is standing up.

I have made it and saved it.
Now i need to get my head around exporting it as an object file and bringing it back in.

Im kinda loos now
Help me please.
Thanks.
Ian

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:45:01 GMT

screen shot

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:12:56 GMT

guys if any one can give me a little hand on this.
it would be great to produce this and show the boss tomorrow morning.
thanks.
Ian

Re: how do i make a part

Eduardo Rolon — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:32:00 GMT

The trick is to put the 3D Window settings so that you see the top of the object (the XYZ coordinates do not need to match) usually by selecting front view from the options and then you can save what you have in the 3D window as the object.

If I remember correctly this procedure is nicely explained in AC's help files.

HTH

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:37:33 GMT

could your write down a few points that i have to do.
i have heard that i can save this as an object.
then rotate it up 90 degree and bang I have m object.

if you could give me the the 123 of it.
i would be very grateful.

thanks.
Ian

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:52:34 GMT

ok i found this now.

http://www.caddigest.com/subjects/archicad/select/tutorials/103003_pacifico_window.htm

its very good.
the only thing is for version 15, you have to go to FILE; LIBRARIES AND OBJECTS ... SAVE 3D MODEL AS.

I was able to make my slab with a whole stand up !
Now i am curous, can i group a few elements together and use this trick... ?
Ian

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:06:31 GMT

ok so for me.

1 create new project,
2. create your elements on the plan. ( you dont have t group them !
3.go to file, library and objects, export as 3d model.
4. save as... what ever you want. this will save a new object in your project. i saved my object as a door.
5. then go to plan create a big wall, click door and select your new door.
6. place the door or opening. it will automatically be standing up.
7. then go to file. library manager......click save as external object. now you can save the correct file to an external object file on your desktop.
(8) now just open your real project, click library manager, import, select your desktop file and bang, you have it.

i know im a newby but maybe this can help others ?
Ian

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:31:41 GMT

interesting question ?
if i change the object and save it as the same name and pop it into my project file.
will the objects in archicad update with the new object ? that would be very nice.

Ian

Re: how do i make a part

Barry Kelly — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:00:24 GMT

pixpast wrote:
interesting question ?
if i change the object and save it as the same name and pop it into my project file.
will the objects in archicad update with the new object ? that would be very nice.

Ian

Yes.
Just be aware though that if you alter the overall size (width, depth, height) of the object then it will not alter those sizes for the already placed objects.
They will appear as if they have been stretched or shrunk.
You will need to reset these sizes manually in the placed objects.
But if the size is not changing then all will be fine.
Barry.

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:28:28 GMT

just something i learned.
i created a full 3d german fire truck using slabs on plan.
tried to save it as object, but it kept arriving in my project as lieing on its side.
so i saved it as a door.
then in my real project, i created a wall and then inserted my door.
the fire truck stood up perfect.
but of course i had a big wall in the middle of my project.
so i brough the wall right back to the front and back of my fire truck, then the truck was there and no sign of a wall.

there must be a easier way of creating an object from plan and then flipping it up 90 degrees.

any help guys ?

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:29:23 GMT

"pixpast" wrote:
just something i learned.
i created a full 3d german fire truck using slabs on plan.
tried to save it as object, but it kept arriving in my project as lieing on its side.
so i saved it as a door.
then in my real project, i created a wall and then inserted my door.
the fire truck stood up perfect.
but of course i had a big wall in the middle of my project.
so i brough the wall right back to the front and back of my fire truck, then the truck was there and no sign of a wall.

there must be a easier way of creating an object from plan and then flipping it up 90 degrees.

any help guys ?

Thanks Barry for the help !
Ian

Re: how do i make a part

Barry Kelly — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:39:16 GMT

pixpast wrote:
there must be a easier way of creating an object from plan and then flipping it up 90 degrees.

Eduardo mentioned the trick earlier in this thread.
In the 3D widow you need to set the projection to the view you would like to see in plan.
So you will need a side view with a camera azimuth of 90°.
In 3D it will appear as if you are looking at the top of your fire truck.
Now you save this as a 3D object.

It is no use just rotating the 3D view - you must set the projection settings.

Barry.

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:57:17 GMT

im quite proud to present this graphic.
my second working object. a german Lentner Crashtender 6x6
Ian

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:33:02 GMT

"Barry Kelly" wrote:
"pixpast" wrote:

there must be a easier way of creating an object from plan and then flipping it up 90 degrees.

Eduardo mentioned the trick earlier in this thread.
In the 3D widow you need to set the projection to the view you would like to see in plan.
So you will need a side view with a camera azimuth of 90°.
In 3D it will appear as if you are looking at the top of your fire truck.
Now you save this as a 3D object.

It is no use just rotating the 3D view - you must set the projection settings.

Barry.

ah ha !
thanks a lot arry for the help.
I will give it ago in a little while.
cheers for the help !
Ian

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:34:53 GMT

barry where do i change the projection settings ?
I have set up a camera with the program still wont let me export as object ?

Ian

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:45:01 GMT

had a few minutes and improved my GERMAN LENTNER Crashtender 6x6
FIRE TRUCK:

I think as a basic first try with creating new objects, im happy with it.

THE FRONT TRUCK IS THE LATEST VERSION !!
Enjoy.
Ian

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:51:41 GMT

here is a photo of what i am trying to create.
i know i could bang this out in Blender or Max, but i wanted to see if I could produce a nice object only from archicad.

I know its not perfect but the other option was to buy a max file off the net for 90 dollars. no thanks.
Ian

http://www.firefighter-emt.com/

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:34:04 GMT

here is my latest render of the german fire truck.
getting better.......

Re: how do i make a part

Laszlo Nagy — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Good stuff!
Lateral thinking is one of the keywords in ArchiCAD.
You just have to learn what geometry each tool is capable of and you can then model thing with the tool that is the best for the given task.

Re: how do i make a part

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:25:16 GMT

Thanks laszlonagy.
Im happy you like it.
i just need to understand where i can set the perspective view thing, so i can save this out as an object in the correct elevation.

also i am contemplating how to add a round barrel to the water gun ontop of the fire engine ???

Ian