topic Re: Multiple parameters with a text block in Libraries & objects

Multiple parameters with a text block

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:09:29 GMT

Hi,
I am trying to create a script for a zone label to indicate are. i.e. 45.670m2

I cannot workout how to add a simple bit of text "m2" to the end of my parameter.

It seems such a simple thing, which is why I am so frustrated.
If anyone could help, you may save me throwing a fit

Regards,
Tom

Re: Multiple parameters with a text block

Erich — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:28:20 GMT

Assuming your text is defined as a variable, let's call it txt. Try:

TEXT2 x, y, txt+" m2"

You need the quotes to tell the program this is a string. Then a space, unless you want everything to run together. Then whatever string you wish.

Re: Multiple parameters with a text block

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:34:15 GMT

Thanks for your reply.
That doesnt work for me for some reason.
I am using it within a zone stamp
so I typed in
text2 0, 0,room_area+" m2"

room_area by itself calls up a area, but adding +" m2" causes errors in the script.

is this because room_area is a standard archicad script rather than a listed parameter

Re: Multiple parameters with a text block

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:49:36 GMT

you many need to convert the room_area into a string try
text2,0,0,str(room_area,2,0) + "m2"

Re: Multiple parameters with a text block

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:06:47 GMT

That is awesome.
Thanks guys for your help
damien, you are my new god