https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Archicad-Python-API/Replace-object-by-favorits-automatically-Python-GDL/m-p/645931#M1066 <P><STRONG>Situation:</STRONG><BR />We manually place groups of objects in the drawing, based on which we create a cost estimation.<BR />If the estimation is approved, we proceed to detail the objects (replacing the object with a detailed favorite). Based on this, we create a quotation.<BR />Currently, the replacement process is done manually, which is very time-consuming. Regularly, there are 2,000–4,000 objects in a single drawing.</P> <P>In the meantime, we can enrich data by exporting it to Excel and importing it back into Archicad.</P> <P><STRONG>Request:</STRONG><BR />Can we write a script to automate the replacement process?</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><FONT face="courier new,courier" color="grey">Operating system used: <EM>Windows </EM></FONT></P> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:02:15 GMT Edwin De Haan 2025-01-13T11:02:15Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Archicad-Python-API/Replace-object-by-favorits-automatically-Python-GDL/m-p/645931#M1066 <P><STRONG>Situation:</STRONG><BR />We manually place groups of objects in the drawing, based on which we create a cost estimation.<BR />If the estimation is approved, we proceed to detail the objects (replacing the object with a detailed favorite). Based on this, we create a quotation.<BR />Currently, the replacement process is done manually, which is very time-consuming. Regularly, there are 2,000–4,000 objects in a single drawing.</P> <P>In the meantime, we can enrich data by exporting it to Excel and importing it back into Archicad.</P> <P><STRONG>Request:</STRONG><BR />Can we write a script to automate the replacement process?</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><FONT face="courier new,courier" color="grey">Operating system used: <EM>Windows </EM></FONT></P> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:02:15 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Archicad-Python-API/Replace-object-by-favorits-automatically-Python-GDL/m-p/645931#M1066 Edwin De Haan 2025-01-13T11:02:15Z