topic Distance problem in Modeling

Distance problem

Anonymous — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:49:47 GMT

Hello everyone!
Its been some weeks now Im using AC 12 and Im experiencing the following problem: I must do sth wrong Im sure but I cannot find what:
when I have an edge (line, wall, slab etc) and I want to have another one parallel to that I cannot set the R distance. I hope its understandable, I mean that when I select the parallel construction method it doesn't let me set the distance from the point my line begins and it goes to the beginning 0.0 of the axes. why is that?

Re: Distance problem

Anonymous — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:44:56 GMT

I'm not quite sure what you mean, but does using the offset method work better for you instead? I don't think the parallel method lets you specify a distance off the edge specified.

Re: Distance problem

Anonymous — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:54:35 GMT

I dont know the offset method....
the parallel method doesnt let me indeed specify the distance from the specified edge

Re: Distance problem

rocorona — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:10:10 GMT

Maybe you switched the mode of the coordinates from relative to absolute.
Check the settings of the Inspector.

Re: Distance problem

Anonymous — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:02:08 GMT

I'm still none-the-wiser as to exactly what we are talking about!

I'm talking about the constraints in the control box (see attached).

And I think by 'inspector' rocorona means the 'tracker'?

Re: Distance problem

Anonymous — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:41:35 GMT

I'm sure no good at other languages, still learning "English", so please excuse my ignorance.
Would that be:
Inspector Clouseau?

Re: Distance problem

rocorona — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:51:52 GMT

And I think by 'inspector' rocorona means the 'tracker'?

Yes, your investigation is correct. In ITA-ArchiCAD the Tracker has got that funny translation.