topic Re: Custom Library in Libraries & objects

Custom Library

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 09:53:26 GMT

We customize everything so the library that comes with ArchiCAD wouldn't be of much use to us. I have a question about how custom objects are created. I understand that if I learn the GDL i can create custom objects that are symbolic in plan and elevation, render in 3d, and can flex parametrically as well as schedule automatically. What happens if I use primitives that are converted to library objects? I understand they won't flex parametrically, but will they schedule and how does the schedule know the width and height of a door or window created this way? Also, is there a way to show symbolic plan and elevation views of these objects created from primitives (like a 90 degree door swing)? Thank you for your time.

Re: Custom Library

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:14:32 GMT

Your question is too generic. Read up on the GDL tutorials, Building Objects Creation - Training Guide, and the GDL Cookbook (available online). Then start with one object. After you begin working on it, you will be able to ask specific questions.

Please indicate your version of AC and OS in your profile under the signature field. You'll get more focused help.

Snap
PS You can make many objects without knowing much GDL: Help >Virtual Building > Parametric Objects > Custom Components. Additionally AC can convert anything you draw into a library part with zero GDL knowledge. That process is available through the library manager. Look through Help for this.

Re: Custom Library

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:14:47 GMT

Thank you. Here is an example... the symbolic plan view of doors in the AC library would have to be simplified for our drawings. It looks like I would have to edit the GDL (2D script) to tweak this or any other symbolic plan/elevation view of a library component. I can draw the lines in plan and save them as a custom 2d symbol component, but I can't figure out how to attach that component to say a plumbing object.

Re: Custom Library

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:11:23 GMT

Question 1)
Place any door then open the Door Settings.
Open the general settings panel.
Find the 2D Detail Level Settings;
choices range from detailed, down to off.
Try these.

To turn off reveal, look at >parameters >options.
Hopefully this will take care of your need for simple representation.

Question 2)
Document > Document Extras > Create Patch, will create a 2D parametric
object you can place in any 2D view. Do you want this 2D to be a part of your
3D object? And visible where, in 2d only or also in 3D?

Snap

Re: Custom Library

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:13:37 GMT

Got it... I can copy the 2d script from the 2d component to the 2d script of the plumbing fixture. Thanks, I see now how the door symbolic plan view can be simplified... still not what we are looking for. I'll probably have to learn how to tweak the GDL for doors. Thanks again.

Re: Custom Library

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:26:47 GMT

This standard AC library door isn't simple enough?

Snap

Re: Custom Library

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:35:13 GMT

snapcrackle wrote:
Question 1)
Question 2)
Document > Document Extras > Create Patch, will create a 2D parametric
object you can place in any 2D view. Do you want this 2D to be a part of your
3D object? And visible where, in 2d only or also in 3D?

The problem with patch is that the 2d object has a white fill background that blocks out other objects. Can this white field be removed? Thanks.

Re: Custom Library

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:44:34 GMT

Not a matter of being simpler, just different. This is a french door with sidelight.

Re: Custom Library

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:50:58 GMT

RE: background: Too lazy for words.

Snap

Re: Custom Library

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:09:33 GMT

Opaque Background OFF... Thanks.

Re: Custom Library

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:33:49 GMT

You (the office) has to choose:
1) AC can get really close to what you show, see the attached jpg.
2) Have the owners bought into BIM, and not just a nifty time saving program?
3) Some people just prefer the look you are asking for. AC is more literal.
The attached AC view was done turning off the casings. What you draw is a real,
... well, A really really close symbolic representation of the real object.
4) This means no casing in plan view = no casing on door, no casing in schedule,
no casings in elevation, 3D window, etc.
5) A choice must be made. Yes, you can modify the 2D scripts to deliver
what you want to see. BUT, in time you may regret it. Everything else in
your plan will be a very close representation of what the real thing is, but
your doors won't and the confusion of some things real (er, very close
approximations) some thing fake (gotta have the "look") is going to
devalue the true strength of AC.

HTH,
Snap