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Dormer representation failure plan view

The dormer object 23 is represented incorrectly in plan view. I'm working on a loft project and really need this to work. Losing so much time. It looks correct in 3D and section, but in plan view no detail are shown no matter how I alter the settings...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Shadows in architectural documentation

Do you take pride in your architectural documentation? Accurate shadows are a great enhancement for your 2D and 3D Documents. Based on your feedback, we’d like to make shadows in ARCHICAD more powerful and easier to use.Please, fill out our Survey!ht...

Tibor K by Community Admin
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Sheet Index - spacing? hyperlink?

Hi There I have attached an image of the drawing sheet index that can be generated with archicads built in index for the drawing list cover page. First off is there any way to customise the list so that the list can be split with a line space between...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Splitting Archicad Files - Losing Issuance dates

Hi everyone. I recently split a project file into 2 part as it was ballooning in size during working drawings. The layouts were simply moved to a duplicate blank Archicad file and delete from the original. All fine and and working seamlessly until I ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Dimension and Renovation Filter

I have been able to create dimensions just fine in my existing/renovation plan. Recently I have been getting this message every time I try to create a dimension in my Existing / Demolition plan. I check my renovation status and I dont see any option ...

dhnguyen by Contributor
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Title Sheet Issue

I created two new Title Sheets (Architectural D, and Ledger sizes) in the Master Layout to use as my Master Title Sheets. However when I go into another project file I cannot find it in that list of Titles in the Master listing. The only Title Sheets...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Trimming roofs

I have a shed dormer that is on top of the main roof. I can't figure out how to trim the main roof so that it doesn't show up in the section. Please see attached images. Thanks

dhnguyen by Contributor
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