VOLUME3D() in Property Script

[jonasm]

I built a GDL Object to represent a precast concrete object that has a few modifiers, to be adusted to different situations in the building. Now I would like to put the Volume and Total Surface into Parameters to read them through Labels and write them into a IFC File.

I discovered Volume3D() and Surface3d(), those produce the desired value. Only problem, they are only executed in The Property Script. I have read somewhere that I could use the TEXT I/O Addon to write the values into a text file, and then read them again in the 2D script. But I can`t get the TEXT I/O Addon to work.

Here is what I am trying, but it is not outputting anything:

!! 2D Script

ch1 = OPEN ("TEXT", "volumen.txt", "MODE = RO, LIBRARY")
_volumen = input(ch1, 1, 1, var1)
text2 0, 0, _volumen
CLOSE ch1

!! Property Script

ch1 = OPEN ("TEXT", "volumen.txt", "MODE = WO, LIBRARY")
OUTPUT ch1, 1, 1, volume3D()
CLOSE ch1 

[Toper Barrientos · Accepted solution]

Hi.

We can also try the Volume (built-in parameters) fr. archicad's properties (property manager)-- can be use in labels, as well as generated in IFC formats. e.g. create a property , then map the "Volume"  to your customed properties (volume as type) and link to all classification...this is faster & easier.

[jonasm]

Hi,

I had tried Volume (gross) first and that does not calculate for gdl object. Wiredly though it does work with Volume (net).

Thanks for pointing me into the right direction.

[Peter Baksa]

Anyhow, the OPEN command doesn't create the file, it has to exist.