topic GLOB_ID to any parameter in Libraries & objects

GLOB_ID to any parameter

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:23:12 GMT

Hi

How do i link GLOB_ID with another parameter?

I want my parameter to copy from GLOB_ID. So I can edit my "GLOB_ID" in schedules.

Re: GLOB_ID to any parameter

Laszlo Nagy — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:27:21 GMT

The GLOB_ID global parameter of GDL returns the value that you set in the ID field in the Tags and Categories panel of an element.
So you have to simply list the "Element ID" in the Schedule and you can modify its value in Schedules. No need for this workaround.

Re: GLOB_ID to any parameter

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 09:31:44 GMT

laszlonagy wrote:
The GLOB_ID global parameter of GDL returns the value that you set in the ID field in the Tags and Categories panel of an element.
So you have to simply list the "Element ID" in the Schedule and you can modify its value in Schedules. No need for this workaround.

Thank you 😃 But could I get the Element ID to my Interface?

I just like to write this code:

UI_OUTFIELD "Littera:", xIf[3],yIf,yText,20,1
UI_INFIELD "GLOB_ID", xIf[4],yIf-5,105,20 : yIf = yIf+yIfDiff

But which code should I use there?

Re: GLOB_ID to any parameter

Laszlo Nagy — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 11:14:56 GMT

If my memory serves right, the GLOB_ID is a read-only GDL Global Parameter (as are almost all Global parameters).
It will return the value of the Element ID of the element. But you can not set the value of the GLOB_ID in any way.
You can only set the Element ID in the ID field in the Tags and Categories panel.

Re: GLOB_ID to any parameter

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 12:57:00 GMT

Okey then I will use the Tags and Categories "ID" all the time then

Re: GLOB_ID to any parameter

Domagoj Lukinic — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:30:23 GMT

Hi there,

Does GLOB_ID still works the same in AC26?

you still cant set ID to change by variable?

Re: GLOB_ID to any parameter

SenecaDesignLLC — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:33:19 GMT

I use GLOB_ID and then split the string and set a few parameters, then I can control the entire object with the id

Re: GLOB_ID to any parameter

Laszlo Nagy — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:31:59 GMT

Yes, it still works the same way.

So, if I understand your request correctly, you would like to be able to specify the value of the Element ID by a formula or expression, and not have to enter it manually.

I can think of two routes nowadays:

1. Element ID Manager - this can change Element IDs based on a few simple criteria and rules. This has been available in Archicad for many years but it is limited in what it can achieve.

2. Python - you can use Python scripts in Archicad to renumber Element IDs. I think Python is available for users with SSA/Forward. and There are some examples on this page: https://graphisoft.com/downloads/python#try

Re: GLOB_ID to any parameter

Domagoj Lukinic — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:49:33 GMT

Yeah OK thank you for replay.
I was hoping to make a label that shows GDL variable from associated object.