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Verticle Datum question

Anonymous — Fri, 26 May 2023 12:48:53 GMT

I have the Vertical (datum) marker marking the window header hgts and clg. hghts. It always references the 0" elevation mark, is there anyway that I can change that so it references the 2nd or 3rd story? (I need it to be an automatic dimension, I know how to override)

I think it will confuse the builder to tell them the knee wall height is 23'-7" instead of 3'-2" from the 2nd story clg.

in real life application, they wont run a tape measure all the way from the 1st floor to the 2nd story knee wall etc.

Re: Verticle Datum question

Thomas Holm — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:23:29 GMT

Window tool settings dialog, Parameters pane, right side, choose your Anchor level from the menu

Re: Verticle Datum question

Anonymous — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:35:32 GMT

Actually I am needing to change the elevation marker text, to make it take a reference from a certain story. I am attaching a pic of what I am referring to.

Ideally I would like to be able to select what story I want that "datum" to reference its hgt. from, instead of always being from 0'-0"

Re: Verticle Datum question

Anonymous — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:43:00 GMT

OOPS, I apologize, my datum marker is a user object my guru made. Trying not to use him as a crutch but he has made so much I dont know what is common in ArchiCAD and what is his own homemade.

sorry

Re: Verticle Datum question

David Larrew — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:45:02 GMT

Lee,

I've thought about your dilemma, and I think I can make it work... I'll let you know.