topic Re: Complex Profile errors in Modeling

Complex Profile errors

MMontgomery — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:39:22 GMT

We are experiencing an odd error with complex profiles.

We have a project that, when opened, applies the complex profile from a different project in place of the complex profile the project is supposed to be using. For instance, what should be crown molding in this project is using a profile we created in another project for a slatted fence.

This can happen with either one project open or both. They are both from the BIM server.

We created a new profile for the one that was using the wrong profile in case there was some sort of UID issue. Now the project opens with that profile using a different incorrect profile, instead of slatted fence, it now uses a metal panel complex profile we created in the other project.

To fix it is simple, just select the object, go to settings and hit 'OK' and it switches back to the correct complex profile.

How can this be avoided? It's simple to fix each time, but it does cause problems if it isn't done before printing a set.

Thanks,

Mike

Re: Complex Profile errors

cgrimley — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:14:53 GMT

We're having the same issue. It's got to be a bug of some sort. We use the same work around, although its very tedious.

Re: Complex Profile errors

MMontgomery — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:01:30 GMT

bump

Re: Complex Profile errors

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:19:19 GMT

We are having the same issues usually after a merge (cut & paste) from a different project.

Re: Complex Profile errors

Dennis Lee — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:26:34 GMT

This led to a very embarassing error for one of our project submittals.
GS, Please fix this ASAP for us, please!

Re: Complex Profile errors

AndorSzoke — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:42:25 GMT

Dear ArchiCAD Users,

We have found the cause of this problem and the solution to it. ArchiCAD 15 Hotfix-3 will contain the fix for it. Unfortunately putting this fix into Hotfix-2 (due in February) would delay the hotfix too much. Nevertheless we are going to contact those of you who were struggling with this problem very soon for giving you a custom solution in relation to the bug.

Sorry for the inconveniences caused so far.

Best regards,

Re: Complex Profile errors

JaredBanks — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:05:33 GMT

We've had this issue as well. Would always fix it by selecting all the walls (only ever walls), changing them to anything else, and then undoing.

Good to know selecting, going to settings and clicking okay will work.

VERY happy to know that a solution is coming. I never like these kind of glitches.

Re: Complex Profile errors

Laura Yanoviak — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:04:16 GMT

Yep -- Same problem here. We've been using AC15 for six months now, and experienced this issue for the first time this morning.

Re: Complex Profile errors

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:27:56 GMT

Has anyone tried Reload Project from Server?

That seems to have corrected it for us. We have this (or similar) issue with our CPs on one Teamwork project. I should add that it didn't correct it permanently - just for the time being. But it seems to be the easiest correction while possibly not the quickest.

Re: Complex Profile errors

NCornia — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:56:09 GMT

An easier workaround is to simply open the file twice. Yes, just what it means. Go to File>Open choose project and after it has opened go to File>Open and open it again. As Andor mentioned above we will do our best to contact you regarding a custom solution until Hotfix #3 is released.

Best regards!

Re: Complex Profile errors

Billy Earnest — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:49:40 GMT

We have been experiencing this, too.....for quite a while. I thought it had gone away....maybe with the hotfix, but it hasn't. Myself & 2 other coworkers continue to experience it. 2 of us this monday morning, when going into ArchiCAD after being shut down over the weekend.....2 separate Teamwork Projects, one of us on an iMac & one on a Mac Pro. It doesn't 'build confidence'.....We are just keeping our eyes out for it, & 'reloading from server' when it happens.....sometimes reloading twice back to back.

Re: Complex Profile errors

JaredBanks — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:37:25 GMT

Billy, are all the ArchiCAD 15 installations and the BIM server on Hotfix #3? I'd double check that.

Also the fix is super easy when it happens. Either of the solutions mentioned earlier work. Or just selecting the walls, going to cmd+T (selection settings) and then hitting enter. That fixes it. Yup. that easy.

If all the archicads and BIM servers are on AC15 Hotfix #3 and the problem still persists, I'd contact Nick or the other guys at GSNA tech support. I'm sure they can help you figure out where the gremlins are.

Re: Complex Profile errors

JaredBanks — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:37:48 GMT

Oh and... Welcome to the Forum.

Re: Complex Profile errors

Billy Earnest — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:18:25 GMT

Thanks Jared. I don't know why I'm a 'guest' here.....I've never posted before (that I remember), but I've been watching, searching, & learning from these great forums since I started my ArchiCAD journey in early 2011....& logged in almost continuously the whole time.
I thought our office was already on Hotfix #3, but I just double-checked, & we're all on Build 3602, all users + BIMserver. (I wish Graphisoft would name all the builds/hotfixes clearly & consistently on the first page, so you didn't have to dig in to find that Build 3602 = Hotfix #2). Anyway.....we have been very cautious about loading upgrades here, because all the machines + BIMserver have to go at the same time, so 'Teamwork' will cooperate. I have shared this info. with the team here, & they will probably load the next appropriate upgrade in the near future. I will no longer be an employee here as of 8/16/12, but I'll keep my own archicad gear up to date. Like many others, this group is also sitting on AC16, waiting to make the move, but needs to do it strategically between ending/starting projects. Thanks!

Re: Complex Profile errors

Laura Yanoviak — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:24:47 GMT

Billy wrote:
I don't know why I'm a 'guest' here.....I've never posted before (that I remember), but I've been watching, searching, & learning from these great forums since I started my ArchiCAD journey in early 2011....& logged in almost continuously the whole time.

Your status is "Guest" for ~~[I believe]~~ your first 10 posts, and then it progresses from there. To be a member, you must participate, not just observe

Re: Complex Profile errors

Billy Earnest — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:27:21 GMT

Got it.....will do.