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Using standard notes across multiple projects

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:34:02 GMT

I am tired of copying and pasting standardized notes from one project to another. I thought I could set up in a template, but the template does not update when I change notes or details. How are people using standardized notes and details across multiple projects? Modules? Importing drawings?

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Re: Using standard notes across multiple projects

vistasp — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:51:39 GMT

Hi gjparadigm. Have you considered placing PDFs in your layouts?

Unfortunately the images are missing in the first link, but you'll get the idea.

https://www.actemplate.com/tips-tricks/using-pdf-files-in-archicad/

https://www.cadalyst.com/aec/archicad-insights-placing-pdf-drawings-archicad-projects-3322

Re: Using standard notes across multiple projects

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:10:09 GMT

Thank you for responding. I do use PDF's for standard City details, but I wanted to be able to change notes and such on a more consistent basis since the City always has a different comment depending on the reviewer. Right now I am using a separate .PLN file that is linked to the drawing, but sometimes that causes lagging issues.

I may just have to go with a linked PDF that can change as needed.

Re: Using standard notes across multiple projects

jl_lt — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 02:14:53 GMT

I use a dwg file for notes that i attach to the template as a worksheet and then place it in the layouts as needed. This way, if i update the dwg it updates everywhere (of course, if you add many more notes you have to adjust the layout size, but thats a minor inconvenience. Hope that helps!