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Constraints between objects & elements.

Cosminn
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Hello everyone, it's there any chance to have constraints between archicad elements (beam, column, roof, wall, etc.) & gsm. objects? For example, if there is a beam, and i want that one parameter from my 3D gsm object, to be always constrained by the beam height. Thanks
Sincerely,
Daniel
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Karl Ottenstein
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Not via GDL other than zones. GDL objects have no awareness of any other model elements (including other objects) other than the zone(s) in which they exist.

Add-ons (plug-ins) created with the ArchiCAD API (programmed in C/C++) can associate objects with another element. That is what is done, for example, by the Accessories 'goodie' which associates wall or roof claddings with walls or roofs: the cladding is adjusted as the associated wall or roof is adjusted, and accomodates any doors, windows or skylights.
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Cosminn
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Thank you Karl
Sincerely,
Daniel