Assigning 'Materials' to custom library objects
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2005-02-23
02:18 AM
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2023-05-24
12:49 PM
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Rubia Torres
For example, I have recently being constructing 3D library parts using the wall and slab tools etc, and then convert them to the 3d library part. However I do not know how to then change each surface material to any of those that archiCAD has. I am not creating this from scratch using GDL script, only from plan view using Walls, Slabs and Windows and such.
If anyone knows how to make these changes can you please let me know
Thank you.

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2005-02-23 02:36 AM

Cheers,
Link.

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2005-02-23 07:18 AM
AnthonyD wrote:If you have assigned different materials to parts before you create the object, you can try out our free rxAutoMaterials addon.
Could someone please tell me if there is a way to add/assign materials to a certain part of a library part.
If anyone knows how to make these changes can you please let me know
The add-on will create material parameters for every hardcoded material in 3d script.

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2005-02-24 05:15 AM
Oleg wrote:AnthonyD wrote:If you have assigned different materials to parts before you create the object, you can try out our free rxAutoMaterials addon.
Could someone please tell me if there is a way to add/assign materials to a certain part of a library part.
The add-on will create material parameters for every hardcoded material in 3d script.
http://www.arexline.com/
By assigning unique materials (anything - don't worry about getting it 'right') to the pieces of your assembly before saving it as an object, the rxAutoMaterials add-on presents a dialog that lets you automatically create parameters for each unique material, providing prompt strings of your choosing, so you have a fully material-parametric library part without any GDL coding. It's magic, and a wonderful gift to us all from Oleg and Arexline. Mac and Windows.
When you combine the new 'wallhole' and 'wallniche' functionality of ArchiCAD 9 with rxAutoMaterials, everyone can create free-form material-parametric windows and doors without ever looking at GDL. And of course much more.
Karl
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2005-02-24 04:31 PM
Oleg wrote:What a great Add-on
If you have assigned different materials to parts before you create the object, you can try out our free rxAutoMaterials addon.
The add-on will create material parameters for every hardcoded material in 3d script.

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2005-02-24 10:05 PM
Oleg wrote:Hi Oleg, i knew your rxAutoMaterials Add-on, but i did not realised you wrote a Mac version.
If you have assigned different materials to parts before you create the object, you can try out our free rxAutoMaterials addon.
The add-on will create material parameters for every hardcoded material in 3d script.
Works fine, as all your other Add-ons. Many thanks.
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2005-02-28 06:04 PM
You saved an enormous amount of time and effort to all of us!
By the way - when you select the LibPart and open the add-on you must be in 2D window. If you pick it in 3D window it remains shaded in the menu.

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2005-02-28 06:30 PM
kliment wrote:Yes, it works only in 2D or for the active default library part (as after creation of a part it is a default part, you may use the tool at once without placing and selecting it on the plan).
By the way - when you select the LibPart and open the add-on you must be in 2D window. If you pick it in 3D window it remains shaded in the menu.
I have not made it working in 3D as it will demand rebuild the 3D window. I do not think, that support of 3D window is important in this case, but may be I shall try to enable ever.
Thangs again.
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