topic Re: How to calculate the total lenght of cable carriers used? in Modeling

How to calculate the total lenght of cable carriers used?

Jakob_Floyd — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:34:00 GMT

Hi,

I was tasked to route cable trays and cable ladders for the new factory and now my supervisor would like to know the total length of cable trays used. And not all cable trays and ladders were the same - they differed in width, so I would need to know the length of different types separately.

Is there a way in Archicad to say "hey, can you please select all cable trays that are 400 in width and 60 in height and then give me the combined length"?

Sincerely,

Jakob

Re: How to calculate the total lenght of cable carriers used?

Erwin Edel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:14:40 GMT

Should be possible with a schedule:

Re: How to calculate the total lenght of cable carriers used?

Jakob_Floyd — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:44:56 GMT

That's the curious part! If I use find function (ctrl+f) and use alt+click on my cable ladder, then it detects that the width is 1000?! And this is the same for schedule - if I set width for 400, then the list is empty, but if I set it to 1000, then I get some results, but boy oh boy are they strange! The length is not nearly close... Please see the screenshots. I also attach the screenshot of Elements General List.

I have to mention, that I am on a new project, just testing the functionality, so that's why the number of cable carriers is so low 🙂

Re: How to calculate the total lenght of cable carriers used?

Erwin Edel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:16:48 GMT

Seems like a bug to me, I can reproduce it as well.

Re: How to calculate the total lenght of cable carriers used?

Erwin Edel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:19:21 GMT

Since these are basically library parts, you probably have to add the library part parameters that correspond to the width and height to the schedule fields.

Re: How to calculate the total lenght of cable carriers used?

Erwin Edel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:21:32 GMT

I can show you the screenshot, but I have localised version, so things are translated to Dutch.

Re: How to calculate the total lenght of cable carriers used?

Jakob_Floyd — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:50:11 GMT

I am relieved that you were able to replicate the issue, because I had this thought that maybe some settings were incorrect on my installation. Thank you for help!

I tried using the settings that you recommended and it partly works. I attach the video in which it is possible to see that scheme picks up the parts correctly by height and width, but it does not count the length correctly.

I would be very grateful for any additional tips. Also, is there a way to contact developers to report the bug?

Re: How to calculate the total lenght of cable carriers used?

Barry Kelly — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:12:59 GMT

@Jakob_Floyd wrote:

Also, is there a way to contact developers to report the bug?

Through your local Archicad support is the best way.

They should pass the details on to GS HQ for you unless they have a solution.

Barry.

Re: How to calculate the total lenght of cable carriers used?

Jakob_Floyd — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:58:54 GMT

I believe I found the solution.

When creating scheme, the length under FIELDS should be from Library Part Parameters and NOT from Parameters & Properties.

If this is what you @Erwin Edel meant in your post, then I apologize for misunderstanding you. I will try to test it further, but I believe that it will work well.