topic Re: Archicad 21 new Countertop Element in Libraries & objects

Archicad 21 new Countertop Element

luciant — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:33:10 GMT

On page 104 of the Archicad 21 pdf help guide it says there is a Countertop Element in the USA version. Does anybody know where this element is located?

Thanks!

Re: Archicad 21 new Countertop Element

Eduardo Rolon — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:13:17 GMT

In the object tool search for "countertop" it should pop up in the list. Though it is not a good object to use and I would avoid it. It does not resize from corners and has some other problems.

Re: Archicad 21 new Countertop Element

luciant — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:08:02 GMT

Thanks Eduardo. I found that object and I agree - not very useful. What threw me was that the guide used the term "Element" not "Object".

Re: Archicad 21 new Countertop Element

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:59:44 GMT

A bit annoying that this is only available in the USA version

Re: Archicad 21 new Countertop Element

Eduardo Rolon — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 21:01:13 GMT

You don't want it.

Re: Archicad 21 new Countertop Element

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 21:20:21 GMT

Why not?

Re: Archicad 21 new Countertop Element

Eduardo Rolon — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 21:43:32 GMT

Read above.

• Splash connections can not be 45º.
• Height to floor is specified to under the cabinet not to top.
• Missing hotspots (only 2 for the back corners). Only one stretchable HP.
• Only 2 basins.
• It is the same as the existing Multi Basin Counter except you can stretch from the corner (which I was wrong to write above)
• It is more difficult to use than a slab and a regular sink object
• Distance between sinks is specified from sides of counter not from center.
• No option for a counter underneath.
• Taps are centered, no hotspots to move like Multi Basin Object.
• Only available for US.

Was not worth it to list it as an "Upgrade Object"

Re: Archicad 21 new Countertop Element

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 22:12:35 GMT

Sounds like it was an after thought or maybe even an afterbirth