Get object material name set in the override panel

leandro_cavalheiro · ‎2025-12-08

Hi,

I want to create an object that shows the name of its material.

But instead of creating a new parameter for the material, I would like to show the name of the built-in material set in the override panel. Is it possible?

runxel · ‎2025-12-08

Yes, that's possible:

_name = ""
rrr = request("NAME_OF_MATERIAL", SYMB_MAT, _name)
text2 0, 0, _name

However afaik you can not test if that button has been pressed or not.

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runxel · ‎2025-12-08

Yes, that's possible:

_name = ""
rrr = request("NAME_OF_MATERIAL", SYMB_MAT, _name)
text2 0, 0, _name

However afaik you can not test if that button has been pressed or not.

Lucas Becker | AC 29 on Mac (Sequoia) | Graphisoft Insider Panelist | Akroter.io – high-end GDL objects | Author of Runxel's Archicad Wiki | Editor at SelfGDL | Developer of the GDL plugin for Sublime Text

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Lingwisyer · ‎2025-12-09

Could you use WALL_SKINS_PARAMS? I think it's return changes when you toggle the override, so you could also compare it to SYMB_MAT to see if the override is active or not.

Ling.

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runxel · ‎2025-12-09

If it's not a door/window or label I don't think you can access this properly. 🤔

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leandro_cavalheiro · ‎2025-12-09

It worked, thanks!

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