topic Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad? in Libraries & objects

Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Anonymous — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:33:37 GMT

I am designing an exhibition gallery and wondered if there was a way to add the paintings into the gallery at the exact location. (at the right scale)

Thank you in advance for any help

Deb

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

JaredBanks — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:20:33 GMT

As I recall there is a painting object that you can use. But what I've done is this:

place a wall that is as wide, deep, and high as the frame (say 3' x 4' x 1") Then place a niche into the wall that is the size of the picture and 1/2" deep (so in this case 2'-8" x 3'-8" x 1/2"). Then set the niche tool to a material that is your painting. Align the material in 3D and you're set.

To make the material:

create a material that has the painting as a jpg. Set the jpg size to your niche size (2'-8" x 3'-8").

A little complex, but really versatile and fast once you've done it once. And it uses skills you should learn regardless (niche, align 3d texture, and material creation). If you use a generic material to represent 'painting' (aged copper for instance), then you can skip the material making and aligning.

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Anonymous — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:32:02 GMT

Thank you Jared I will have a go at this tomorrow.
Deb

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Link — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:04:59 GMT

You cam also use the parapicture object in the Object Depository.

It may be a little simpler to use...

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Anonymous — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:25:47 GMT

Thanks Link
Can you tell me which folder it's in I can't find it

Thank you for your help.

Deb

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Link — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:13:47 GMT

Depository > 01 General> at the bottom of the first page or you can click here to download immediately.

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:32:51 GMT

Hi Link
I am probably going to sound dull here! but having downloaded it I can't seem to save it or find it in the library. I have never added a GDL to the library before so I'm not sure what to do? I'm sure some newbies to Archicad have come across this problem before. Well i'm hoping they have so i'm not on my own.

Thanks for your help

deb

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Link — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:57:18 GMT

Well I don't know where you downloaded it to, or if it is zipped up, but you need to load the .gsm file.

For quick and dirty, try dragging and dropping it into your floor plan. If you'd like to manage it a little better, then place it into one of your loaded library folders in your OS and reload your libraries.

It really depends on the format of your loaded libraries.

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:43:49 GMT

Thank you

I have worked out how to add it to my library and placed it on my floor plan. I'll have a go at using it now.

Deb

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:26:01 GMT

I have placed the para picture on the floor plan but a window pops up saying

' Can't find picture file: park plan pct, called at line 6 in the 3D script of file parapicture GSM.?'

I have closed the window and the parapicture is still on the plan, but I don't know how to use it?

Is there any where in Archicad I can look for some advice?

Thanks Link

Deb

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

David Maudlin — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:29:27 GMT

Deb:

Open the object's dialog box, the first parameter is for the name of the image file you want to use as your image. The default name is "park plan.pct". Enter the name of the image you want to use, this image must be in one of the loaded libraries, just like a texture that is used with materials.

David

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

vistasp — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:30:00 GMT

This means the parapicture object is looking for an image called park plan pct in your library and not finding it.

You need to load all the images you want to use for the paintings into your library (using the library manager). Then, when you place the parapicture object type in the appropriate name in the parameters each time.

Have a look at the help files on the subject of libraries.

Edit: Looks like I was too slow...

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:18:16 GMT

Thanks David and Vistasp both replies were useful.
I have read the library info but can't seem to find how to add a texture to the materials. I have saved a jpg file (picture) and I thought I dragged and dropped it into the library 14 folder in the Graphisoft folder. But when I go to Options-element attributes-materials.....textures and select search, the library 14 folder is there but there's nothing in it?

I seem to be missing out a process I think?

Can you advise me where to go from here.

Many Thanks

Deb

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:29:39 GMT

Ignore my last reply. I forgot to press reload. It has been a success and the painting looks great.

A very special to all who helped me!!

and to Dwight for designing the para picture.

now all i have to do is load and place the 130 paintings

Deb

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

vistasp — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:57:29 GMT

debjayne wrote:
... I dragged and dropped it into the library 14 folder in the Graphisoft folder...

Putting additional files into the default library folder will work allright but if you ever reinstall AC, you could lose them. Better to have a library hierarchy that works across versions.

1. Default Library: Leave this as it is for each version of AC

2. Office Library: Customised or downloaded library parts that you regularly use across projects.

3. Project Library: Library parts that are unique to that particular project.

Do a search of this forum for a better insight into the subject.

HTH

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:15:21 GMT

Thanks Vistasp
for all your help

Deb

Re: Can I add a picture to my archicad?

vistasp — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:10:25 GMT

You're very welcome.