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Vertical Toolbar Separator Bug in ArchiCAD 12

ArchiCAD 12 Build 2156 When placing toolbar with separators vertically, it displays incorrectly: separator is displayed twice: as in horizontal and as in vertical layout (see screenshot).

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GAG by Contributor
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multicore or multi-processor

I know AC12 exploits multicore processors. Does anyone know if that applies to more than one processor? I have a Dell workstation that will accept another xeon processor (not multicore, of course). Will I see any speed increase by adding one? Just ru...

A volume failed to mount

Just loaded AC12 and the first thing that popped up when I opened a file was a request to enter my password to our server. Then, after I entered that, I got the error "A volume failed to mount. The volume "name of our server" could not be mounted. An...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Installed V12, Then Checked For Updates

I just loaded 12, must say it went very smoothly. This was the easiest install I've ever done. After opening our template, I went to the help menu to see if there were any updates. Heres the screen I got. What in heavens name does that mean?

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Zone perimeter calculations problems

we have been using the zones for generating overall house areas for a while now and just discovered a problem with the way the perimeters are calculated and was wondering if anyone has any solutions etc. i have narrowed it down to the use of profiled...

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Slab Editing

After 20 years of using AutoCAD I am new to Archicad. Please bear with me as I ask what must be very basic questions to some of you. I purchased the educational version of ArchiCAD 9 a couple of years back. I purchased Virtual Tutor 9 at the same tim...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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AC 12: Where's my audio feedback?

OK, I give up. Where are the user feedback sounds? The little honks, chirps and bleeps that inform you that you have successfully sucked up attributes or injected them or that the 3D window display is progressing, ect. All of these, on my system at l...

Chazz by Enthusiast
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Dual monitor problem

My AC doesn't seem to like the idea of being used on a dual monitor system and I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem? I'm using a MacBookPro and my second monitor is a Wacom 21" Cintiq (so actually it's more than just a monitor). I have to ha...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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MAC OsX: ArchiCAD shortcuts vs system shortcuts

I'm new with Mac OsX. I just start this week. My problem is that I configure shortcuts with the F keys, and when I pres the F buttons, they respond to the system shortcuts instead the ArchiCAD ones. Would anyone tellme what's wrong? Thanks in advance...

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