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Linking publisher sets to Masters

Hello, Im in the process of setting up a template for our office to use, and I want to simplify the print/publish process. So i have setup a series of different publisher sets (full size, half size, full size color, half size color, pdf, etc..) and I...

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adding photo to layout page and printing.

I want to add photo's with my drawing on layout page. I drag photo into layout and the image is there. When I try to publish as a PDF it fails to publish. It will only publish as a DWG however the plotter will only print PDF.

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Title Block from Autocad

I need to place my Archicad DWG into a Title Block made in Autocad. When I open the title block it opens as a dwg instead of a layout page. I would change the title block in Archicad to at least match the text in the autocad title block however I hav...

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import image - jpeg. rotation angle resets between views

Hi, I've imported a Jpeg aerial photo and rotated it in plan. Problem is when I return to the storey that I placed it on, it has reverted back to 0° rotation and I can't seem to find a way to lock it's rotation, not that I've ever had this problem be...

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Layout doesn't update drawing

I have a major problem with layouts: whenever I change the original drawing by adding or modifying something, the layout doesn't reflect these changes even if I update it. Basically I need to set a fixed layout positioning a map (which needs to remai...

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Side dimension in building section

Hello, i would like to know how do I delete those side-dimensions marked in red, in my building sections. Thanks for answering

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In a pinch, need advice on best course of action

Hey all! I am a first year architecture student, and at the moment I am working on a project that involves drawing a cabin, producing plans and sections, and some other things. I managed to produce a sketch model in Sketchup, and was hoping that conv...

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Walls disappearing in Interior Elevations?

I've had this happen before- sometimes with Interior Elevations, a wall will disappear and I'll see the walls. windows, etc beyond. I've attached a picture of the problem- you should see solid wall behind the cabinets. Any ideas on how to fix this? I...

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Layout Update

I've often noticed that, if I re-open a project which I've recently saved with updated layouts, those layouts will update again, although I've made no change to the model. This can be quite irksome. Is it normal, or is there some default setting that...

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Interior Elevation Views / Renovation Filters

I am having an issue for a project set up with renovation filters and the resulting views in the interior elevation views. Specifically: • the Interior Elevation views are set up as "New Construction" • some walls are "Existing" and some are "New Con...