Installation & update
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Placing a View - scale

When I save a view and place on a layout, is there any way of defining the scale that it comes in as before I place. They always come in at 1:1 and then I have to manually change it... It would be much quicker if they could just come in at 1:200 or s...

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Not enough edges in generatrix. Help

I get this and it will not go away if i close or continue... what can I do. I need help step by step please. never seen this before. This is the warning mess: "Not enough edges in generatrix. at line 418 in the 3D script of file dp_intdoor_panels NOR...

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Hotfix 6 error - not writable?

When I try to install the Hotfix 6 on archicad17 I get an error message saying "Applications/Graphisoft/ArchiCAD 17 is not writable" Any idea why this might be?

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My job files date stamp has changed - very peculiar!

I have noticed that when going to my job folder my recently saved jobs have dates from like 10 +/- days ago. It's now March so a Job I saved yesterday should have 3/2/2014. I saved the file under another name and now it is showing correctly, But the ...

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Archcad 17 - Mac - Installer file damaged - PIC inside

Hey guys, I downloaded the student version (New Zealand) of Archicad 17 and i cant get the installer to work? Attached a screenshot below of what happens when trying to open the installer.. Any help would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks Nick

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code key error

I have version 8.1 The green code key is not recognizing the key. Reloaded new driver from (Microsoft and Archicad) And reloaded program with no luck. Also, there is no support for 8.1 (2002 Version) Any Ideas??

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Archicad 17 Server

Hi guys, my company recently upgraded to Archicad 17 and I've taken upon the role to startup the server and get this thing rolling out asap! So I've done all the instructions as per: http://www.archicadwiki.com/WibuKey/Server?action=show&redirect=WIB...

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Archicad 17 problem with veryfing installation

Hi! I have starter edu version of Archicad 17 for students. I got serial number for 1 year trial period and started installation wizard. The installation is almost done - more than 99% is compited. Now I see the window with the message: Thank you for...

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Control Box Bug

The curser orientation button doesn't work in the "control box". It does work with the "drafting aids" pallet. Anyone else having this problem? MacBook Pro ArchiCAD 17