Hi All,
Now in Archicad, most design and data are handled at the element level - assigning properties, using Graphic Overrides or setting renovation status are a few examples.
To express design intent and extract data at a more detailed level, the component or skin level requires further data and flexibility. We already visualise these skins, have Offset Modifiers for Profiles to create smart parametric extrusions, and Component/Surface Schedules to extract data.
We plan to further develop the component/skin level of elements and expand existing functionality in that area, so we are exploring more about what you need. Some questions:
- What type of data do you need to store in components/skins that may be separate or different to existing Building Material properties?
- How is this data used and presented in documentation and schedules?
- Renovation of components, are similar for the same composite/profile? Or mostly unique for all placed elements separately?
- Modelling flexibility of components, in which common situations are you resorting to workarounds, like stacking elements, that existing composites/profiles with modifiers can't achieve?
- Visualisation of components, in which situations do components need be visualised differently compared to the whole element? Such as requirement for submission to highlight structural skins.
As we progress in this area, your input will be invaluable to understand priorities and our direction moving forward. Thanks in advance.
James Badcock
Graphisoft Senior Product Manager
