topic Re: auto-update for 2 groups in Modeling

auto-update for 2 groups

Anonymous — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:32:52 GMT

Hello,
I created two same sets of slab beam at G/F and L2 level respectively, how can I:
when I edit one group, the other group automatically updated--- similar like Sketchup group?
Thanks

Re: auto-update for 2 groups

Barry Kelly — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:00:21 GMT

I don't have time to fully explain, but what you are looking for is 'Hotlinked Modules'.
You save one group as a Module which you can place over and over again.
The thing is you need to edit the Module and not just the first instance (the original group) of elements.

You can save the module as an external file - making it easier to edit in a separate Archicad.
Then you just update placed hotlinks - it is not automatic - or you will be prompted to update if it is automatic - I can't remember as I don't use them much.

Or you can use the first instance of elements and re-save them as the same module, and then update other place modules.

When you create the module you will have the option to replace the selection with the module.
If you do this then you have to edit that module in a separate Archicad.
Or explode it, edit and re-save as the original module.

As I say it can get a bit involved and I don't have time to go into all of the complexities.
Have a look in the Archicad YouTube channel (link in HELP menu) and I am sure you can find some videos in there.
Maybe even the Archicad tutorials will be good to go through.

Barry.

Re: auto-update for 2 groups

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:00:53 GMT

sounds like xref in ACAD right? OK thanks Barry

Re: auto-update for 2 groups

Barry Kelly — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 01:06:51 GMT

emailcopy wrote:
sounds like xref in ACAD right? OK thanks Barry

I guess so - I haven't used ACAD since R14.

Archicad can also use XREF, but I think it is more for those die hard ACAD users.

Barry.

Re: auto-update for 2 groups

Lingwisyer — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 01:39:34 GMT

emailcopy wrote:
sounds like xref in ACAD right? OK thanks Barry

Similar, but there is no option to edit in place...