Extract .libpack

[Patrick M]

maybe this needs to be a wishlist item, but how do we extract/open a .libpack? It seems that the extract library function in archicad is still only limited to .lcf, even though archicad is 2 versions removed from .lcf libraries. Am I missing something?

  

[Patrick M · Accepted solution]

ok, for those interested, there is a way... via the edit gdl library parts tool bar. It was not added to the file > library menu options though... so #wishlist ?

[Barry Kelly]

It should be there already if you are using a default Work Environment.

It won't be in the menus if you are using an old WE.

Barry.

[Lingwisyer]

Really wish new commands would default to visible...

[Patrick M]

I definitely rebuild my work environment every time a new version of archicad comes out... but I will double check this.

[Patrick M]

@Barry Kelly this is with the AC 29 default "architectural profile 29" w/e applied. Not using my custom w/e, and still do not see "extract library package" as shown in your drop down. 
Either you have a different OOTB w/e, or you have a custom w/e that you added this command to.
Alos, the "extract container" option you have highlighted is limited to .lcf; the "extract library package" option should be the one to use; but I do not have that in my work environment, or the out of the box 29 w/e's.

 

[Patrick M]

I wish there was a "migrate work environment" assistant... to apply all key board shortcuts and custom tool bars, and add new tools/features where applicable. But it is what it is... rebuilding the w/e with each release always gives me the chance to revisit my shortcut list, my tool bars, look at new features, and find areas to improve efficiency

[Barry Kelly]

It could be the language version.

I have the AUS language and template.

I am pretty sure the default WEs are saved in the program and not the template.

Templates can be downloaded from the Graphisoft website, but I don't think that will help.

You would need to download and install a different language version, but it will be easier to just add the commands to your own WE.

I was definitely loading the default AUS template and using the default WE.

My custom template and WE were not loaded.

Sorry I highlighted the wrong command, it should have been the one below.

Fortunately it is possible to add these commands to your own custom menus and toolbars.

Barry.