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Gdl object collision avoidance

Bhtsz_pyd
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Hello friends
I created a precast column with GDL. Archicad sees it as an object, not as a column, because it is made via GDL.
Normally when a column passes through a slab, Archicad creates a gap in the slab according to the order of priority, but when it comes to an object, I have to create all these gaps manually in order not to get a conflict error. Is there any way to automatically cut objects as well?
Sorry, my English is not very good.
Thank you

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Barry Kelly
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Objects do not take part in automatic Priority Based Connections.

You must perform a Solid Element Operation.

 

However that column could be created as a segmented column, and if complex profiles are used for the segments, they can also have profile modifiers that can allow for some on screen adjustments.

 

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Thanks @Barry Kelly

But this is a simple version of column. There's no way I can do this with the column tool. I guess I have to SEO the model every time.

You can do some pretty amazing columns with a segmented column.

 

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Barry.

 

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Which version of AC are you using?

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Archicad segmented columns are great, but the real trick of this column is the oblique consoles. Firstly, I tried to do this by creating a custom profile, but I could not find a way to create oblique consoles that are not symmetrical or overlapping at close heights. So I created an object via gdl.

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That would be difficult, as you would need overlapping segments for the different console heights.

GDL is a good way to go.

 

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