topic Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites in Libraries & objects

Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Anonymous — Fri, 26 May 2023 09:26:03 GMT

Has anyone out there a solution for this problem?:

If I record a door as a favorite, and attribute the insertion point relative to the story( and not to the basis of the wall, because that can vary with type of walls), then if I insert that favorite door on a different story it keeps it's reference to the original one, even if I deactivate insertion point in the favorite Preferences panel.

Thank you

Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:48:46 GMT

Ok, it looks as if this only happens when you modify a Favorite Door, not when you create it from scratch, so the trick is to delete and redo.

Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:06:33 GMT

Nope, it´s a problem all right.
If the insertion point is to the story (not the base of the wall), then the favorites relate to a specific story, and can only be used in that story.
Any ideas?

Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Erika Epstein — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:26:20 GMT

It is a problem. Checking/un-checking the anchor point parameter in the Favorites preferences for door and windows has no effect that I have noticed.

My work around is to save the favorite, but before placing on a new story change the anchor point to the correct story.

It does seem fixed in 13.

Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:37:07 GMT

Erika wrote:
It does seem fixed in 13.

Finally a reason to upgrade. Hurrah!

Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Erika Epstein — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:27:22 GMT

I think there are a lot of good reasons to upgrade to 13, especially TW2.

Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Anonymous — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:02:07 GMT

For an office, no doubt. For a single user, not really...

Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Rod Jurich — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:29:19 GMT

Krippahl wrote:
For an office, no doubt. For a single user, not really...

Not quite Miguel, I am solo and have relished this new innovation.
It wasn't 'til about week 6 in beta that the penny dropped, with me.
The opportunities that present are enormous.
My son has just also gone solo and we are enjoying TW2 immensely.

Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Anonymous — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:33:41 GMT

I understand the rationale behind the job creating opportunity for single users.

I also understand the need for ArchiCAD to make this point, so as not antagonize a large user base that pay upgrades before they come out.

I even understand that, for some of us loners, this might be true.

But, in my case, and considering my personal work flow, type of clients, type of collaborators, responsibilities, liabilities, design market, economic crisis and the whole caboodle, TW2 does not add an ounce to my competitiveness.

That said, my other persona (BIM consultant on a big Construction Company) loves TW2.

Talk about schizophrenia...
😉

Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Rod Jurich — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:48:18 GMT

Krippahl wrote:
/....
Talk about schizophrenia...
😉

Seasons greetings Miguel, and as we say here in Oz "keep taking the tablets"

Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Erika Epstein — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:53:21 GMT

Krippahl wrote:

Talk about schizophrenia...
😉

Happy Holidays to you both 🙂

Re: Doors/windows insertion point in Favorites

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:08:33 GMT

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year, Rod and Erika.