Archicad Standard Details

[Anonymous]

We have started making files that are depositories of standard details that we use over and over again, or use frequently but with minor changes. For example we have a file where we put frequently used roof details called A400.pln. We then link the details file to the new project file through the organizer and drag and drop relevant details onto the roof details sheet (for example) in the project file.

This all seems fine for awhile and then the links seem to start to break, or even if A400 is already open new versions of A400 will open to update each and every detail incorporated.

Clearly I am linking the details incorrectly, or there's a setting I need to change. Any advice?

[Laszlo Nagy]

I would suggest that you update to the latest hotfix (in case you have not done so) which just came out a few days ago just to see this is not a problem that is already fixed in a hotfix.

[Anonymous]

Laszlo, good tip, always a good idea, but I got it last week.

[Arcadia]

Erika wrote:
Mickey,

That aside, I would suggest placing details you typically use directly in your template. This will have them pre-linked and any project customization will not affect any other project and the detail will retain the changes.

I agree with this 100%. I have all my details (and I have a lot) in my template. They are categorized by construction type in several worksheets so as soon as I start a new job I can cull out the unnessary details immediately to reduce file size then I just re-size numerous copies of the detail worksheet to fit whatever details I need on the layout. This makes for quicker and smoother workflow than using links and you can change them as needed on the fly and also not have unnecessary or unwanted changes made to them by auto updating if your linked master changes.