topic Re: A detail library? in Modeling

A detail library?

Anonymous — Tue, 23 May 2023 15:03:08 GMT

heya, is there anywhere to find a detail object libary in the programme or to download. basically looking to build my own detail from scratch - such as insulation, stone masonary etc, the things you would find in a section.
can this be done in this programme?

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:09:06 GMT

Have a look at the Detailer Library under 01 General. I'm assuming that it's still there in v11.

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:18:52 GMT

Chris wrote:
Have a look at the Detailer Library under 01 General. I'm assuming that it's still there in v11.

where is that located?

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:25:09 GMT

Do a search on this site using the keywords "standard details"
and you will find lots of information on this topic.
Peter Devlin

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:34:34 GMT

Peter wrote:
Do a search on this site using the keywords "standard details"
and you will find lots of information on this topic.
Peter Devlin

still, this doesnt answer my question

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:54:43 GMT

If you are looking to BUY individual objects or object libraries you can try Objects Online http://www.objectsonline.com/customer/home.php
or search for GDL Objects.
Or are you asking how do I draw my own details?

Re: A detail library?

Stephen Dolbee — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:58:24 GMT

Object Library 11/01 General/Detailer Library 11. Has insul., block and brick shapes, wood shapes, and lots of other stuff.

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:10:54 GMT

can you not just simply add standard blocks and insulation, just like the programme allows you to with steed beams, wood ?

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:47:53 GMT

KRAY345 wrote:
Chris wrote:
Have a look at the Detailer Library under 01 General. I'm assuming that it's still there in v11.
where is that located?

Graphisoft, in their infinite wiseness, (I assume something to do with metric/imperial conversion), have decided not to include the detailer library in the INT version of ArchiCAD. You will have to either build up your own library of commonly used parts, or buy them from objectsonline as suggested above.

If you would like to see the wealth of parts available to US users, have a look at the first section of the USA library guide here -

http://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/downloads/library_guide11/USA.html

I assume that each component is an individual 2d library part with all the common sizes actually built in already.

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:00:49 GMT

KRAY345 wrote:
can you not just simply add standard blocks and insulation, just like the programme allows you to with steed beams, wood ?

There is, or we have it in Swedish version, don't know if it's there in Int. version or other countries.

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:53:37 GMT

Stephen wrote:
Object Library 11/01 General/Detailer Library 11. Has insul., block and brick shapes, wood shapes, and lots of other stuff.

hmmmmm no dont seem to have that, does anyone know where i can download the american libary version from?

Re: A detail library?

Karl Ottenstein — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:11:08 GMT

Peter wrote:
KRAY345 wrote:
Chris wrote:
Have a look at the Detailer Library under 01 General. I'm assuming that it's still there in v11.
where is that located?
Graphisoft, in their infinite wiseness, (I assume something to do with metric/imperial conversion), have decided not to include the detailer library in the INT version of ArchiCAD.

Right - this is only in the US / North American version. Part of it was no doubt originally a business decision - the library was developed by a 3rd party in the US (MSA) and was purchased from them with the US budget AFAIK.

But, a large number (majority?) of the parts are not parametric, but rather 2D symbols that were drawn to Imperial unit specifications. The only way to convert them to metric or to a non-US manufacturer would be to redraw them all. A lot of work and $$. Even the parametric ones have pre-defined Imperial sizes - and so would involve work to make useful for metric users. A big project any way you look at it.

Cheers,
Karl

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:08:44 GMT

Even the parametric ones have pre-defined Imperial sizes

ASFAIK the lumber sizes are not correct for the 4x_ and larger timbers for everything above a 6" nominal height. They are all 1/4" shy.

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:06:29 GMT

Chris wrote:
Even the parametric ones have pre-defined Imperial sizes
ASFAIK the lumber sizes are not correct for the 4x_ and larger timbers for everything above a 6" nominal height. They are all 1/4" shy.

Are your 4x8s actually 3 1/2 x 7 1/2"? All the ones I've seen are 7 1/4" just like the 2x8s. AFAIK 7 1/4" (etc.) is also the ANSI spec.

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:38:51 GMT

You're probably right about the 4x8. I see NDS has it listed as 3/4" less than nominal. But we must getting ours from a local mill as they are all 3-1/2"x7-1/2".
What I meant was that the 6x_, 8X_, etc. are all off 1/4". They should be 1/2" less than nominal. Just another little thing that irks.

Re: A detail library?

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:22:11 GMT

Chris wrote:
You're probably right about the 4x8. I see NDS has it listed as 3/4" less than nominal. But we must getting ours from a local mill as they are all 3-1/2"x7-1/2".
What I meant was that the 6x_, 8X_, etc. are all off 1/4". They should be 1/2" less than nominal. Just another little thing that irks.

Yep, your right about the bigger timbers. Good catch. The only times I've timbers that big they were custom milled. I didn't know about the difference 'til now. Thanks.