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Override surfaces per view

I am trying to create views showing structure, MEP, and some architectural elements for coordination purposes. I want to color-code each type of element in order to understand how they are interfacing. For example, structure to appear as red, ductwor...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Brick on Wall Section

So, I have a brick on stud wall. The brick hatch pattern is showing, but I also want to add the individual bricks with the mortar joint. The mortar joint would be a concave mortar joint too. The problem when drawing this is that the brick hatch patte...

toman311 by Enthusiast
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Mirroring a View - is it possible?

I want to use 3d document to show reflected ceiling plan however I can only seem to do it as an upwards view, and therefore flipped in relation my other plans. Is it possible to mirror a 3d view to show a reflected plan?

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Layout Book (Scale) /Floor Plan (Exit Sign)

Hi Everyone, I wanted to see if anyone knew a quick fix for these two items below. I am using ArchiCAD 19. 1)Power/Data plans I wasn't able to fix the exit sign arrow issue (image attached). I am being asked to change the arrows to point towards the ...

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Anonymous by Not applicable
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Label tool behaviour problems post AC19 Solo upgrade

I'm an archicad newbie and recently upgraded from Start to Solo. Since the change the label tool no longer allows for multiple clicks to control placement of the arrow, leader and text-- I used curved leader notes for annotation but on first click AC...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Publishing to DWF - transparency issue

Hello, I'm having an issue with publishing my layouts to DWF (format for submission in City/Municipal Town Hall for approval). All my transparent fills are being exported/published to DWF opaque and I cannot find a option box where I might change thi...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Publishing DWG format doesn't work.

Publishing PDF format works great. But when I trying to do it in DWG, archicad always stops and has no response at status 'saving...' in publishing window. What do I have to check to solve this problem?

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Change Revision help

I am trying to use the revision tool for the first time and I somehow locked some revision schemes that I want to delete. Any clues on how to unlock them? I have the entire project reserved. Thank you in advance.

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Questions about editing text

I have a couple of questions about how the text tool works. 1: I am wondering if there is a way to exit a text box using the Enter command without using the ctrl key. I'd like to be able to toggle back and forth from Enter key = exit box and Enter ke...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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