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Inclination of walls in lists

Hi, When I list window properties, I want the inclination of its wall listed. But when I check that option, the results are always zero. I assume that if you choose a slanted wall, that the inclination should change, but it doesn't. How can I get the...

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Google Earth to AC15

Hi! So im trying to import the Google Earth terrain so I can plop my massing model on it and run a shadow study from the top view. I got so far as the workaround for OSx and was able to save my "place" in GE into a .kmz file. Upon import this KMZ fil...

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Autodesk Upgrade Pricing

I just read a post about the changes Autodesk is planning for their upgrade pricing. Basically it is about forcing everybody on subscription otherwise they will pay their shirt off: http://bimboom.blogspot.com/2012/05/news-flash-autodesk-to-remove-up...

Need help...

I need help to convert this file: http://dox.bg/files/dw?a=541e270366 in dwg or dxf. I can`t even open PLN file. Please help me! Thank you!

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problem with MEP Systems

Hello, * I am an student form the netherlands so my english can by bad, sorry for that. * I have a student license for Archicad 15 and yesterday I installed the add on MEP systems. Yesterday it worked fine, and there was a diffrent menu, of MEP. but ...

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DWG Translator not giving settings option

Our office is using AC15. One of my co-workers is trying to export a DWG file using the translator. My computer and his are identical. When he brings up the translator settings, there is no option for "Settings in Selected Translator." It shows the "...

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Importing 3D Solid Models

Hello: Much of my background is in the design of mechancal items using your typical 3D solid modeling software (like Solidworks, Catia and such). I am currently getting into architectural design but it has become obvious that AC appears to be based o...

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Junction on a placed MEP element

While placing a T in the middle of a pipe run, the program response is to show the space where the T should appear, that is, it shows the gap in the pipe but not the T. However, examining the work in 3D, show the work correctly. Also, if I try a new ...

MEP Modeler non-standard bends

I am currently working on some drainage pipe routing and can't figure out any way to limit the MEP modeler to use ONLY standard bends. As you see in the attached screenshot, the MEP routing function has created a bend of 37.87 degree. This type of be...

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Bad autocad export - wipeouts and fills

There is a way of get accurate representation of architecture drawings and also a correct archicad export (translation) for autocad? I need help. I do not like to have to leave the program just for simple facts which may be improved or corrected. The...

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