topic Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value in Libraries & objects

GDL Global ID as numeric value

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:58:59 GMT

Hi there,
I want to use Global _Id as a numeric object. can i convert it to a numeric value?
ie I want to enter a number in the global id field & i want to use it in a formula, m2 to sq.ft

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:40:00 GMT

Hi Dwayne,

I guess the SPLIT function can pretty do the job...

You can find all the information about it in the GDL Reference Manual page 209.

HTH

p.s.: You can find it also in the "GDL Handbook" by your compatriot Andrew Watson! (pages 54-55)

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:47:09 GMT

Braza!
Thank you very much!!

That was exactly the answer! Too Easy!!

I am now building many 2D txt objects with multiple mathematical functions & equations. very handy!

again. Thank you

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:21:21 GMT

You are welcome Dwayne. I'm glad it helped you.

Ah! BTW... Don't forget to create your profile signature with your AC version, OS and HW specs... It helps us help you.

See you around.

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

Anonymous — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:47:50 GMT

I have another question.

I am wanting to do some calculations on the Area of a Story.

I am struggling to find the right command to read the parameters of the objects...

I have used the 'REQUEST ("Story_info", x ,x )' command for the elevation and height and htis works how I expect.

I have experimented with the other variants such as;
'REQUEST("Name_of_fill", index, name)
but cannot work out where the index parameter relates to on the objects.??
My interpretation is that the index relates to the unique identifier of the object, but where that is is where I am struggling.

Or, can I read the value from a schedule??##

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:29:58 GMT

Dwayne wrote:
I have experimented with the other variants such as;
'REQUEST("Name_of_fill", index, name)
but cannot work out where the index parameter relates to on the objects.??
My interpretation is that the index relates to the unique identifier of the object, but where that is is where I am struggling.

Or, can I read the value from a schedule??##

If I'm correct... the "Name_of_fill" request is only used to get the string name of a specified fill and put them in a drop down parameter...

If you are trying to use it to extract the area of a fill in your object... I don't think you can.

Could you describe exactly what you are trying to achieve... I guess a simply zone could give you the exactly area of a story... or I'm missing something?

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:34:51 GMT

Hi
I am creating a Floor Label object that has The name of the drawing & the Area of the Floor. & the total Area of the building. Because the area always changes I wanted it to be easily user altered (ie entering it in the user id).
I thoght I would attempt to go 1 better & have it totally automatic so it updates by itself. hence putting the area in the script somehow. ( I get the area from a fill) mainly because it updates when stretching with the marque, whereas I dont think a zone will.
I also use a customised project info function in the object as well. which im having trouble with converting to square feet (another neat little function in the object)
I know you could probably set up a schedule to be linked o the sheet layout, but I prefer iton the drawing.
I am happy to send to you ifyou want to have a look.

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:24:56 GMT

ok. So I have just realised the zone tool does stretch & move like a fill does. Great! I assume i can 'request'the parameters of zones then? ie areas? so I can automatically convert them to sq. ft & also quantify them.

I will be in touch.

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

vfrontiers — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:03:19 GMT

Different DUANE here, (and I know another Dwayne Murphy!)...

So I am trying to create a Label that shows the NAME of the fill it points to... Can someone walk me thru this?

I supposed I could use IND(Fill, variable) and use that for the REQUEST(Name_of_fill, index, name variable)....

Sticking this the master script of a label and AUTOLABELING a fill provides nothing..

I have to poll 6 or 7 people to get feedback on which fills should stay or go in our next template and I'm looking for easy ways to provide a graphic...

250+ fills... I can TEXT Name them all... but thought I'd ask.

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:30:34 GMT

Hello,


n =request ("Name_of_fill", FILL_FILL, fillname)
text2 0, 0, fillname

Hope this helps.

Regards, Juha

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

vfrontiers — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:36:25 GMT

Juha wrote:
n =request ("Name_of_fill", FILL_FILL, fillname)
text2 0, 0, fillname

Where does FILL_FILL come from?

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:56:08 GMT

Hello,

It comes from hungarian-english language and
ArchiCAD 13 GDL Reference Guide, page 277;
'Fill parameters - available for listing and labels only'

Regards, Juha

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

vfrontiers — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:59:46 GMT

Thanks!... I thought I had to tell AC which fill to display (by also requesting the INDEX)...

I'm giving it a try now...

Re: GDL Global ID as numeric value

vfrontiers — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:07:35 GMT

Perfect!

Thanks,