topic Re: edit gsm in Libraries & objects

edit gsm

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:28:05 GMT

is there a simple way, without using gdl scripts, to edit a .gsm file? For instance, I want to take this island kitchen and use the cabinet stiles on it to make the rest of my cabinets, etc. match its style...and obviously i have no idea how to use gdl

Re: edit gsm

TomWaltz — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:47:40 GMT

It's kind of an impossible question, since a GSM file is a series of GDL scripts. Editing it requires GDL. It's like asking if you can edit an Archicad without using Archicad.

There might be some 3rd Party tools out there that could make like easier, but I do not know for sure.

Sorry!

Re: edit gsm

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:43:47 GMT

well whats the best way to learn gdl? i know i need to do it anyways...may as well start now...

Re: edit gsm

TomWaltz — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:09:58 GMT

There is a really good PDF you can get free at http://tr.graphisoftus.com/ called "Introduction to Object Making".

There are a lot of people who like the "GDL Cookbook." I think it is good in concept, in describing what GDL does and for getting ideas, but is really outdated as far as programming style and in features of Archicad. It was written for Archicad 6.5, last updated in 2001.

Re: edit gsm

Petros Ioannou — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 08:37:59 GMT

And you can use the GDL chess-board example from the book to play chess using the teamwork function. Don't forget to send and receive changes after each move...

(tip of the month? "using teamwork to play chess")

Petros