Can I add a picture to my archicad?

[Anonymous]

I am designing an exhibition gallery and wondered if there was a way to add the paintings into the gallery at the exact location. (at the right scale)

Thank you in advance for any help

Deb

[David Maudlin]

Deb:

Open the object's dialog box, the first parameter is for the name of the image file you want to use as your image. The default name is "park plan.pct". Enter the name of the image you want to use, this image must be in one of the loaded libraries, just like a texture that is used with materials.

David

[vistasp]

This means the parapicture object is looking for an image called park plan pct in your library and not finding it.

You need to load all the images you want to use for the paintings into your library (using the library manager). Then, when you place the parapicture object type in the appropriate name in the parameters each time.

Have a look at the help files on the subject of libraries.

Edit: Looks like I was too slow... 😉

[Anonymous]

Thanks David and Vistasp both replies were useful.
I have read the library info but can't seem to find how to add a texture to the materials. I have saved a jpg file (picture) and I thought I dragged and dropped it into the library 14 folder in the Graphisoft folder. But when I go to Options-element attributes-materials.....textures and select search, the library 14 folder is there but there's nothing in it?

I seem to be missing out a process I think?

Can you advise me where to go from here.

Many Thanks

Deb

[Anonymous]

Ignore my last reply. I forgot to press reload. It has been a success and the painting looks great.

A very special to all who helped me!!

and to Dwight for designing the para picture.

now all i have to do is load and place the 130 paintings

Deb

[vistasp]

debjayne wrote:
... I dragged and dropped it into the library 14 folder in the Graphisoft folder...

Putting additional files into the default library folder will work allright but if you ever reinstall AC, you could lose them. Better to have a library hierarchy that works across versions.

1. Default Library: Leave this as it is for each version of AC

2. Office Library: Customised or downloaded library parts that you regularly use across projects.

3. Project Library: Library parts that are unique to that particular project.

Do a search of this forum for a better insight into the subject.

HTH

[Anonymous]

Thanks Vistasp
for all your help

Deb

[vistasp]

You're very welcome.