topic Re: instructions for creating a new library part in Libraries & objects

instructions for creating a new library part

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Nov 2003 19:13:39 GMT

I want to learn how to create new library parts. I thought that I would start by creating a few beds based on the "Bed Double 01" that exist in the ArchiCAD 8 library. I want to create a king and queen sized beds for my current project.

The problem that I am having is find a simple straight "how to" set of instructions for creating a library part. I looked in the ArchiCAD 8 help menu but couldn't find a start to finish set of instructions on creating a library part from an existing library part.

Could somebody please point me toward some instructions or write them here?

Thank you,
John

PS Why isn't ArchiCAD in this forum's SpellCheck?

Re: instructions for creating a new library part

David Larrew — Mon, 10 Nov 2003 19:56:17 GMT

1. Open the Part. ("File/GDL Objects/Open Object..." from the pull-down menu)
2. While in the Object Editor window, select "File/Save As..." from the pull-down menu and name it (with a unique name).
3. Edit at will.

Re: instructions for creating a new library part

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Nov 2003 20:08:33 GMT

David,
That was just what I was looking for. Next I want to learn to create library parts from scratch or from other elements. I would like to learn how to make a door. Is there a set of instructions for something like creating a door?
Thank you,
John

Re: instructions for creating a new library part

David Larrew — Mon, 10 Nov 2003 20:21:48 GMT

For a new user who wants to learn GDL I would suggest:
"Object Making with ArchiCAD"
"Project Framework"
"GDL Cookbook"

To learn more about these:
http://www.graphisoft.com/products/productivity_tools/handbooks/

Re: instructions for creating a new library part

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Nov 2003 20:26:48 GMT

David,
I'll start with one of these. Which one would be best as a starting point?
Thank you,
John

Re: instructions for creating a new library part

David Larrew — Mon, 10 Nov 2003 20:52:28 GMT

To start off, I would recommend the "Object Making with ArchiCAD". It was written to use with AC 6.5/7.0 but most of the basics of GDL haven't changed much since then. It's a good start for beginners.

If you are planning on diving into GDL head-first I would highly recommend the "GDL Cookbook" (If you can find a copy). It is a very useful resource for anyone working in GDL.

Re: instructions for creating a new library part

Dwight — Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:41:42 GMT

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