The case of three beams.

[Robert Horvath]

If we want to use the SAF workflow, we need to model the carpentry structure with a beam tool.
A frequent connection will generate a completely meaningless collapse.
As long as only two beams meet it is fine.

It would be best if RoofMaker could build the carpentry from column/beam elements.

[brucestar]

So frustrating you could be there for ages trying to reconcile things like this. I usually cut them a bit short so the won't intersect and create this ugly thing. Surely the developers know about this because this was an issue over a decade(sl ago.

[EugenioCespedes]

Hello: yes it is annoying, however, that can be solved by reducing the order of the joints in the configuration to one of the beams

[Takis]

I encounter the same issues with the SAF file, particularly when exporting trusses for structural design. The SAF file cannot be generated due to joint-related problems. Graphisoft should implement a more straightforward solution to address this issue, rather than relying on complex workarounds that ultimately fail to meet user needs. While I doubt there will be any immediate changes, I believe the problem will be resolved once Graphisoft fully integrates a steel connections tool into the SAF file functionality. Until then, we are left to handle these tasks manually.

[Robert Horvath]

Hi!

This does not work.
Otherwise, in a carpentry workshop, there are a million connections to clean up.

[Mahmoud Qenawi]

There’s an integration between Allplan & Mitek Pamir for wood design & construction software, why Archicad doesn’t integrate and make partnerships like Allplan?

https://www.allplan.com/press-reports/press-report/allplan-and-mitek-enter-into-strategic-partnershi...

[Jman]

Put rafters to Layer Rafters and beams to layer Beams and make sure Layer Rafters have priority 2 and beams 1 

They will never do the funny connection again

 

[Barry Kelly]

Separate layers with different intersection group numbers does work.

But if you want the bottom of the rafters to trim over the ridge beam, you will have to do a Solid Element operation.

Barry.

[ispyridis]

Roofs made by roofmaker can be cleared with seo. Then export a .obj file and analyse in altar simsolid. There you define materials of elements and the software finds touch surfaces automatically. This would the best approach inside archicad. A mesh free method inside Archicad would absolutely unify architecture and structural analysis and design. 

[torben_wadlinger]

Beams are driving me crazy! This intersection automation is horrible when you have to deal with complex beam structures. Layer group numbers are not really a solution, because this leads to more layers with different group numbers only for beams - and a lot of layer management.

the better way would be a beam management inside the element - or sketchup-style groups.