topic Re: Magic-Wand Polygons onto Zones Using the Stamp in Modeling

Magic-Wand Polygons onto Zones Using the Stamp

James Murray — Fri, 26 May 2023 07:01:24 GMT

Since this works, it seems obvious, but if it didn't I wouldn't be surprised; lots of obvious stuff doesn't work.

You can magic-wand a zone stamp to place a polygon using the geometry of the zone itself. It works even if the zone polygon is hidden, and saves you the trouble of finding an edge, since zone edges tend to coincide with lots of other stuff. Magic-wanding the middle of a room is often impractical due to interference of other lines.

Handy for finish-floor slabs, lower-the-ceiling-in-one-room slabs, floor material fills, etc. Just make sure your zones are updated first.

Re: Magic-Wand Polygons onto Zones Using the Stamp

James Murray — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:00:28 GMT

I keep forgetting to point out that this works for roof and fill handles too.

I long ago developed the habit of keeping the roof handles out to the side of their roofs; it makes selecting roofs easier. The magic wand trick is a nice bonus.

Re: Magic-Wand Polygons onto Zones Using the Stamp

Karl Ottenstein — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:42:16 GMT

Cool. Great tips, James. And congratulations on your tech tip award! 😉

http://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/archiguide/TiponUsingMagicWandonZoneStamps.html

Karl

Re: Magic-Wand Polygons onto Zones Using the Stamp

James Murray — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 18:32:02 GMT

Thanks, Karl. I need a few more to catch up to you.