Elevator block

[Anonymous]

Just wondering if anybody out there has had any luck with any of the standard elevator blocks (Elevator: Standard & 02). I used to "workaround" in previous projects, but I think that this current project will benefit from a properly working block. Unfortuately, the SE9 one doesn't want to generate and I don't want to go and tinker around in the code (lack of patience and experience... in reverse order:) ). The US9 has limiting factors when trying to set the size of the cab to real world dimensions from manufacturers.

Does anybody have any ideas (other than buying a different block)? I'm stumped.

[Erika Epstein]

What is a "Block"?
We speak ArchiCAD here

[Anonymous]

Erika wrote:
What is a "Block"?
We speak ArchiCAD here

That could be why the ASTOUNDING number of replies... So to clarify, I meant GDL blocks.

Anyway, I seem to have finally managed a basic installation of the 9US elevator... GDL , but I'm still wondering why the 9SE is so unusable. Whenever I try to set any options for it visually (second entry, right after Parameters), it blanks out the whole... submenu (for lack of a better word).

Now, shouldn't these be blocks that have been finalized and certified to work correctly? Am I doing something wrong (maybe using the block in the first place)? Any documented quirks with this one?

And as soon as I figure this one out, I'll move to the second block: parking stripes (how come only 90 degrees ) ...

[TomWaltz]

I think the word you are looking for is "Object" not "Block"

I've said before and I'll say it again: I'm not impressed with the "Special Edition" library at all. I've stuck with the basic Archicad 9 library. It has its warts, but at least it works.

I've never had a lot of luck with the Elevator Object. It works as a decent generic elevator, but does not conform well to a lot of catalog-based dimensions.

[Anonymous]

TomWaltz wrote:
I think the word you are looking for is "Object" not "Block"

Darn. I hate it when I'm wrong... I could've SWORN it was block. I guess I'm not completely brainwashed from my AutoCad days just yet...

I've never had a lot of luck with the Elevator Object. It works as a decent generic elevator, but does not conform well to a lot of catalog-based dimensions.

So I guess the only solution left are either tinker with the GDL block or buy another one, right? Oh well. Thanks for the info.

[Anonymous]

The word "block" just sounds nasty now, and that's coming from an old AutoCrud user....

[TomWaltz]

Sergio wrote:
So I guess the only solution left are either tinker with the GDL block or buy another one, right?

GDL object.

I'm afraid so.

[Anonymous]

TomWaltz wrote:
GDL object.

Old habits die hard...

[Anonymous]

you have to be kidding "block"..."object".....what about CELL....hey...it's only 4 letters...less typing time....

[TomWaltz]

all right, Microstation-Boy.... 😉

Why not bring up Revit Family and Arris Repeated Item....