topic Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims in Modeling

AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 11:01:46 GMT

This was touched on in another post of mine but a bit of clarification will help big time.

i have looked for core mode in the composite setting but cant find it in AC11. at least where i am looking / help takes me.

----also, is it possible to work with all parts of a wall visible, but only snap to core when setting dims?

thanks again all, youve been alot of help!

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:32:29 GMT

that would be very helpful.

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:07:25 GMT

tell me about it!

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

JaredBanks — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:50:34 GMT

This is super easy to do. Check the dimension only to core option. Then just click on the walls with the dimension tool like normal. Don't try to grab the core, ArchiCAD will do that for you.

You can also check/uncheck this option on placed dimensions.

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:04:13 GMT

ok, i found it. finally.

but it still seems to snap to all sorts of stuff, including the gyp layer

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

JaredBanks — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:40:56 GMT

Go to your composite structures and make sure only the fills you want to snap to are checked (and are thus the core).

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:48:49 GMT

ok, before i go messing the file up like a typical newb, i have to ask one more question.

i need things like the gyp, air space and stuff to show in the plan. does AC distinguish between lines and fills? if so, i dont need the GYP fill. so, basically, i could still see the lines i need, have fills in the core wall (that would snap) and be set!

- guess i should just try it out.

---THANKS ALOT!

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:08:51 GMT

Yea, it didnt work. i checked the fills (or gyp, airspace, etc.) they were turned off or at least no fill was selected.

now, the lines representing the gyp and brick, etc. are still there.

so, if i understand this correctly, there is no way to have snaps only at core, if the other elements are shown, even in outline only.

takes again.

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

JaredBanks — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:45:11 GMT

Please see my previous comment. You most certainly can dimension only to the core and have the rest of the composite still show.

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:25:08 GMT

THANKS JARED, NOW I MENTIONED THAT I AM THICK IN THE HEAD SOOOO.

SOMETHINGS NOT WORKING. AS IT IS STILL SNAPPING TO THE GYP LAYER AS WELL AS THE CORE.

I HAVE EVERYTHING SET TO THE WAY I BELIEVE IS CORRECT. THE ONLY THING THAT IS CHECKED, IN THE COMPOSITE LAYERS IS THE FILL OF THE CORE WALL. THERE ISNT AN OPTION TO CHECK THE CORE OUTLINES.

THANKS FOR EVERYONES PATIENCE ON THISONE

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

JaredBanks — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:38:41 GMT

Did you check the 'dimension only the core of the composite and complex walls' in the dimension tool? That's the key. If that's checked, it might be how you are using the dimension tool. When you dimension a wall, ArchiCAD should find both sides of the wall automatically. If you are manually clicking on corners or both edges of the walls, then this function won't work.

If the check box I mentioned above is checked, and you click on the edge of the wall (and 2 dimension nodes appear), then you should be able to dimension to the core.

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:12:58 GMT

Hey Jared, I really appreciate your help! alot bud!

I think i might have not been entirely clear. the snap function is working, but it is snapping to both the gyp and the core on both sides.

if possible, i want it to snap to only the core. core being the stud wall only.

it seems that AC would accommodate this, maybe not.

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

JaredBanks — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:53:10 GMT

I understand what you're saying and it's doable as I've mentioned in all my previous responses. I'm not sure how else to explain it.

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:14:49 GMT

OK THANKS, AGAIN I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. ILL FART AROUND WITH IT SOME MORE.

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Barry Kelly — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:34:17 GMT

Just to re-inforce what Jared has said.
Your composite walls skins can be set to core, finish or other (in the composite settings).
The type of fill for the skins (solid, hatched or empty) will have no effect on your dimensioning.
Turning on the "dimension core only" option in the dimension settings dialogue will affect what you dimension.
But only when you click on the side of the wall (mercedes cursor) - then it will dimension just the core thickness.
If you click on the end points or corners of the walls then you will be able to dimension any of the wall skins (core, finish or other) - but you decide what point you click on.

Barry.

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:19:05 GMT

in composite settings, i dont think i have that option with AC11. i do have a slider called skin priority. i tried playing with that but nada.

I have dim core only checked.

"f you click on the end points or corners of the walls then you will be able to dimension any of the wall skins (core, finish or other) - but you decide what point you click on.

----maybe this is the issue. most of my dim selection points are to corners. maybe this is why it selects the gyp layer of the composite.

- i wish there were a way to have it select only the cores no matter what.

-i tried taking a screen shot of my settings but this funky keyboard for some reason does not want to work with me..... is it the holidays yet?

thanks all. if youre taking one, have a nice holiday.

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

NCornia — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:09:27 GMT

knosaj,

in composite settings, i dont think i have that option with AC11. i do have a slider called skin priority. i tried playing with that but nada.

You are correct, this option was introduced in AC12 and further refined in AC13. Unfortunately there is not something that easy in AC11.

Best regards.

Re: AC 11 - snapping to core stud wall - Dims

Barry Kelly — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:32:25 GMT

NCornia wrote:
knosaj,
in composite settings, i dont think i have that option with AC11. i do have a slider called skin priority. i tried playing with that but nada.
You are correct, this option was introduced in AC12 and further refined in AC13. Unfortunately there is not something that easy in AC11.

Best regards.

I was stumped for a little while trying to remember how to set the core in a wall.
I kwne it was there as I was using this feature back in version 10.
Then I saw it - now different in later versions.
There is a tick box in the composit settings dialogue.
Barry.