topic Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi in Libraries & objects

story setting head target - where do I change the graphics?

rob2218 — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:32:12 GMT

where is the setting parameters where I can change the "look" (graphics) of the target head in the story settings?
is it in the sections markers?
is it in the story settings themselves??? where?

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

Laszlo Nagy — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:07:29 GMT

In the Story Levels panel of the Settings Dialog you can select the GDL Object used for the Story Level Marker. There is by default one such object called "Built-in Story Marker" which can have only this Marker shape.
You need to script a new Marker object if you want to have more options.

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

Erwin Edel — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:17:15 GMT

Kubus, the dutch reseller, has such an option in their KeyMember library, maybe you can get them to translate the library part for you.

You can also turn off the marker and use an elevation dimension line. That's what we do as we are adding more dimension to the string than just the story levels to begin with.

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

rob2218 — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:20:39 GMT

Can you show me where exactly this settings adjustment is?
Not sure I know where to go to look for it?
Is it in the section marker? In the story settings? In the main settings? Where?

laszlonagy wrote:
In the Story Levels panel of the Settings Dialog you can select the GDL Object used for the Story Level Marker. There is by default one such object called "Built-in Story Marker" which can have only this Marker shape.
You need to script a new Marker object if you want to have more options.

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

Erwin Edel — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:35:51 GMT

You want to look under Story Levels setting of section/elevation and use the pull down menu to load another type (if available) or start scripting your own if you are some GDL guru.

I am not, so I'm using dimensions. It's not as automatic, but more versatile.

The dutch subscription library one comes close to what you are showing, but is obviously not a part of the US library.

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

rob2218 — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:47:55 GMT

I'm using AC18......is it adjustable there?

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

rob2218 — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:55:49 GMT

here's allz I gots available.....where can I get more choices?

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

Erwin Edel — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:15:37 GMT

You need to load a Story Marker object in to your library if you have one available, or failing that create one to suit your needs.

I'm not sure if there are any third party options that sell elevation markers.

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

Erwin Edel — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:27:46 GMT

You may find this helpful if you want to script a marker:
http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=213173

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

rob2218 — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:31:24 GMT

Erwin,
very helpful read......though it doesn't do me any good if I am not able to convert a 2D (non-scripted) object into a scripted object for use as a sub.

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:38:38 GMT

Try:
Object Depository
01 General
Elevation Dimensions Marker
Author: BeArt
Style 3 within object for "upside down" triangle

May be compatible with 18.

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

Erwin Edel — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:40:42 GMT

That's why we use the elevation dimensions here

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

rob2218 — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:44:12 GMT

it's not there.

formworksdesign wrote:
Try:
Object Depository
01 General
Elevation Dimensions Marker
Author: BeArt
Style 3 within object for "upside down" triangle

May be compatible with 18.

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

Erwin Edel — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:49:44 GMT

https://bimcomponents.com/GSM/Details/8303 probably this one.

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:05:13 GMT

Depository > 01 General > Graphic Symbols

Scroll down to the 12th object.

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

rob2218 — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:15:30 GMT

ok, man...do I need some basics here...ok I found the object but it's an LCF file in a winzip file.
I've extracted the LCF to a folder in my PC...now what?

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

rob2218 — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:17:19 GMT

guys (GS)...really, this shouldnt be that complicated just cause an architect wants to use a different elevation marker head height tag object.....it should simply be "PICK ONE" or draw something in 2D and save it as a marker head....or something to that effect.

Sheesh.....was this worked on the by the "stair programmer department"?
(frustrated here).

Re: story setting head target - where do I change the graphi

Stress Co_ — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 02:50:52 GMT

rob2218 wrote:
ok, man...do I need some basics here...ok I found the object but it's an LCF file in a winzip file.
I've extracted the LCF to a folder in my PC...now what?

Robb:
Read here:
helpcenter.graphisoft.com/tips/how-to-extract-library-parts-from-the-archicad-library-lcf/