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Component Level Design Workflows - Conversation & feedback

Hi All, Now in Archicad, most design and data are handled at the element level - assigning properties, using Graphic Overrides or setting renovation status are a few examples.To express design intent and extract data at a more detailed level, the com...

James B by Graphisoft
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Windows and glass position

I want to put in windows that have the glass located 1" from the frame instead of centered in the frame. Is there a window object in Archicad that can do this or do I have to create a new object? Thanks for any help, MIchele

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Sketchup like snap angle <- Is it new ?

This function might have been existing for a long time, but I have just discovered this trick : When you draw a polygonal element, with differently oriented edges, you can force your cursor to stay on the extension line of another edge by hovering th...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Composite wall joints

Before I formulate a wish or poll question I want to get the opinion of anyone who cares about the way composite walls join and clean-up. Currently, unless the composite cores are defined with the same fill, the sheathing is not broken but travels pa...

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Roof surface tool

How do you change the shape of the roof surface when you drop it in from the library? I just drops in as a trapazoid with a square hole punched in it. I can change every variable except the shape

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Learning AC via autocad, any benifit?

My 19 year son old wants to learn AC, but the school he is in only offers CAD drafting in Autocad or Microstation. Would it be a complete waste of time, or are there some "educational" benefits that might help even thought they are so different? At l...

Retaining Display Options

I have Section/Elevations markers selected as "As in settings" in the display options, together with Section Depth as "do not show" When I change from the screen display between the Project Map and View sets, the sections default to "Normal" and "Sho...

Circle tangent - geometric correct

This is my first post, and I want to show how to create geometry proper line tangent to two circles. Attachment as .PDF PS: Sorry that this is without any comment, but I suppose that it is clear enough.

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Rendered section

Im trying to edit the sections im creating. Can i shade or even better , render my sections?? .. I say sections, but the renders would be more appropriate on my elevations. How do i create these or will i only get hidden line sections?

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Amending Dimensions

I have dimensioned a drawing to plaster finish, how can I amend the dimensions to relate to the blockwork without having to start over?

Anonymous by Not applicable
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double swinging, double leaf, asymetric 'metal' door?

hi all does anybody know of a freeware double swinging, doubled leaf door where i can set the sizes of each leaf independently to each other? i.e i can have one smaller door leaf than the other. i'd also like to be able to 'oversize' it in a similar ...