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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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Stair tool, sloped riser face at nosing edge

This is an existing stair, from the '70s. Cast in place reinforced concrete, concrete screed, rubber flooring. On the left the closest I am getting to so far with the Stair Tool. I can't get the sloping riser finish face to meet at a (sharp or rounde...

Ignacio by Advisor
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Trying to make a double (?) winder stair

I'm trying to recreate a staircase from plans that has a full 180 with equal going around a single point. The stair geometry is freaking out at this and not letting it happen. Is there a way to make this stair? Picture attached

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Fills appear black

I don't know why but the vectorial fills do not function. I see them in the menu but when I try to apply them to the drawing, they appear like a black rectangle.

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Resolved! ARCHICAD Libraries

I recently switched to the FR version due to work commitments and unfortunately, could not keep my International version which is in EN. I forgot to save the AV EN version libraries. I need to open some of the files I did in the EN version, in the FR...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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File Merge

I have an old file with a project that is started with some sloppy settings. I would like to merge this file into a model to a new file. Is there an easy way to do this without copying and pasting the data over? thank you,

drh64 by Participant
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ASM Techbase new archicad tutorial now online

ASM Techbase new tutorial now online. This round house design tutorial will show you many special ways to achieve the look you see in the images below. Round window casing, round window with wooden "flabs" rotated on an outward angle and many more. E...

CW Double Door 23 leaf type doesn't stick?

I can't get CW Double Door 23 leaf type to stick. The leaf will show correctly on the preview thumbnail, but not appear on the model. The setting does stick —when I Edit the curtain wall, select that double door panel, and check its settings, they do...

Ignacio by Advisor
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Computer generated design

Hi, I would like to create building layouts generated by a computer. Given the input data Grasshopper creates the most optimal layout for apartements and show it in Archicad. Is this possible?

eldhead by Newcomer
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Wall Position

Hello, I need another Tip. Please see attached image. There is no effect, if I set the number to 0 or 1 or 2. Same position. What did I wrong? Hope, I get a little help again. Best regards, Hanse

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Door Stamp ID not changing with Element ID Manager

Hello, I have a custom door and window stamp. I am having an issue with the Element ID manager where when I change the door or window ID's, the ID's on the stamp don't change until it refreshed (e.g going into the door and then out again). Has anyone...

JGoode by Advocate
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