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Merging Columns in ArhiCAD 25

Mjules
Mentor

Is it still possible to merge columns in Archicad 25? I can't find this option anymore.

Martin Luther Jules
AC 10-27 (Full)
Asus | 64 GB RAM | Windows 11
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Solution

Option >>> Complex Profiles >>> Merge Columns

 

Merging Columns 2.jpg

Martin Luther Jules
AC 10-27 (Full)
Asus | 64 GB RAM | Windows 11

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Barry Kelly
Moderator

What do you mean.

Merging actual column/post elements or merging columns (output) in schedules?

 

Barry.

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I see from another post that you actually mean column elements.

Could you merge them before in previous versions?

If so, how did you do it?

I assume it would still be the same method now.

 

Barry.

One of the forum moderators.
Versions 6.5 to 27
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mija
Enthusiast

Edit >>> Reshape >>> Merge columns 😊


Archicad 25, build 4013
Montenegro

@Barry Kelly It is not possible anymore, and I don't know why. Please take a look at the enclosed screenshot.

 

As @mija illustrated it below, the merging column option disappears in Archicad 25.

 

 

Martin Luther Jules
AC 10-27 (Full)
Asus | 64 GB RAM | Windows 11

This option did not change in Archicad 25 (maybe you were thiking of something else?). Merge columns was always like this. This option makes custom profile for the shape and it can't be complex like yours picture.

 

I suggest you make it with complex structure in column settings.


Archicad 25, build 4013
Montenegro

Even for simple columns, it doesn't work.

Martin Luther Jules
AC 10-27 (Full)
Asus | 64 GB RAM | Windows 11
Solution

Option >>> Complex Profiles >>> Merge Columns

 

Merging Columns 2.jpg

Martin Luther Jules
AC 10-27 (Full)
Asus | 64 GB RAM | Windows 11

Might be a natural result of the segmentation och beams/columns in 23. I have never merged a column though 🙂

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This can help speed up work when collaborating with structural engineers on some structural strategies. 

Martin Luther Jules
AC 10-27 (Full)
Asus | 64 GB RAM | Windows 11