topic Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22 in Libraries & objects

Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

Anonymous — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:22:47 GMT

When adding kitchen units, cupboards, etc, the objects appear at incorrect sizes. Sometimes they have almost no thickness and usually they are too small. I have to select them and then add the correct dimensions in settings.
This only started a couple of months ago. Before that it was fine

Re: Objects not to correct size

Laszlo Nagy — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:03:34 GMT

Could you please post a few screenshots so we can better understand the exact situation?

Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 18:11:05 GMT

The problems only appear on objects with 3D. I can import 2D graphic symbols etc with no problems.

Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

DGSketcher — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 19:53:57 GMT

For anyone to help I think you need to be a bit more specific with which library parts are a problem e.g. standard AC22 library parts and their library part name or possibly a third party source.

Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:30:41 GMT

Apologies for the delayed response. Have been away.
The problem is with the standard Archicad 22 library objects, most consistently with furniture, kitchen and bathroom fitments etc. What happens is that as soon as I click to fix the object in place, the image becomes squashed, usually in one dimension.
So for example I might get a wardrobe that is full height but only a few millimetres deep. I have attached an example screenshot. The chair has become squashed front to back and the wardrobe from side to side. Most often I find that before I click to release the object, it stretches with the mouse movement, but as soon as I click it reverts to this squashed configuration.

Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

Barry Kelly — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:43:56 GMT

What geometry method are you using to place the object?
I am guessing that you are placing and stretching rather than just placing.

Barry.

Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:47:42 GMT

Barry
I've not seen this option, being a bit of a novice with Archicad. Where do I find that?
Ian

Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

Barry Kelly — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:55:14 GMT

In the info box.
Unlike walls and other elements it does not appear in the tool settings dialogue.

Barry.

Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 08:48:01 GMT

Sorry Barry.....I'm being a bit dim here. Which Info box? I can't see anything in the main menu at File/Info etc.

Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

Barry Kelly — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 08:54:08 GMT

This info box.

Mine is vertical - yours may be horizontal along the top of the screen below the tool bars.

If it is not on at all, you can turn it on from the WINDOWS menu > Palettes > Info Box.

Barry.

Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

DGSketcher — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 09:13:38 GMT

Somebody is up late! Beat me too it.

Barry is referring to the tool bar at the top of the screen in the default UK template set up. In AC there is a bit of a quirk where some settings don't appear in the main tool setting dialog, this is one of them. I have attached a snapshot to help you locate the icons.

Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

Barry Kelly — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 09:17:35 GMT

DGSketcher wrote:
Somebody is up late!

No, but it is now beer o'clock on a Friday afternoon here down-under (west side), so I am signing off for now.

Barry.

Re: Objects not to correct size in Arch 22

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 20:00:07 GMT

Barry, thank you so much. That's sorted it. This has been driving me nuts
Ian