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Add-on to changes materials on the fly

A few years back I saw a demonstration by Archvista of an add-on that allowed the user to change materials of objects in the 3D model without opening that object's info box. I don't remember that name of the add-on. If anyone could pass on the name o...

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DWG export problem

In Archicad I have some group elements. When I export it to dwg the group explode to single elements. How can I export ArchCAD groups to AutoCad Reference blocks?

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IFC export scale issues in AC15

I am having trouble when exporting my model as an IFC. When I bring the IFC into another program (Tekla Structures, Tekla BIMsight, Solibri), the scale is multiplied by a factor of 3.658. I wasn't having trouble exporting IFC files in AC14, but once ...

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Archicad to SketchUp export?

I was wondering if there is a way of exporting the Archicad project and importing it into the Sketchup? I know there is a plugin for the opposite export (from SketchUp to Archicad) But what about from Archicad to Sketchup? Thanks.

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Different IDs as single entry in schedule

Hello, I am looking to combine multiple IDs into a single reference for door and window schedules. Say D01 = 900x2100, D02 = 1200x2100, and D03 = 900x2100, I would like the schedule to look something like the image attached (an elevation will also be...

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MEP Elements

Where can I find MEP elements like: Sump Pit Sump Pump Drainage Tile In-Sink Aerators I've looked in the Standard Library and the MEP library and have not found these. Anyone have another resource? I've resorted to saving a waste pump from the MEP li...

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