topic ID field character limit in Collaboration with other software

ID field character limit

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:39:55 GMT

Currently the element ID field is 15 characters long. I am attempting to compile a construction kit of favourites which will cover the domestic work which makes up almost all of my workload. I would like each favourite to have an ID where:

The first three characters are a Uniclass schedule G ref; the next three are a Uniclass schedule J ref, and then say fifty characters for an abbreviated description. In this way I can compile lists and schedule according to Uniclass elements and include a direction to the materials & workmanship spec via the sched J portion while critically allowing the builder to recognise the nature of the element from the drawing label. So, Graphisoft, what about a 64 character ID field.

Re: ID field character limit

DGSketcher — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:45:05 GMT

Add this to the wish list! It would get my vote!!

Re: ID field character limit

Laszlo Nagy — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:58:42 GMT

The wish where people can vote:

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=48560

Re: ID field character limit

Tim Ball — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 14:51:37 GMT

You could use an IFC field that you create yourself instead of the ID field. Then you have 225 (or is it 255) characters to play with

Re: ID field character limit

James B — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 15:22:49 GMT

The 15 character limit to the ID no longer exists in ARCHICAD 19.

As indicated here:
http://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guides/archicad-19-int-reference-guide/archicad-19-new-features-guide-2/small-interface-changes/

Under: Show Full Element ID in Zone Stamps