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GDL Object Renovation Status

Andrew Swenson
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So I have my own custom GDL object for site boundaries and I use colours to help show different boundary elements ie black = boundary, red = easements, blue = setbacks etc.

With the new Renovation Status the object color changes as expected based on the filter being used. But I would like this one object to have it's original settings no matter what filter is selected. Eg all existing elements are turned to grey on the Planned Status Filter but I would like the boundaries to keep their assigned colours.

So I'm thinking "is there a way of scripting the object to ignore the filter settings? or do I have to have 3 copies for each of the status'?"

I notice elevation, section, detail markers etc can't be assigned a status, which made me think about this.
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Good question. Sorry I can't help, but you can vote: here
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David Maudlin
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Andrew wrote:
So I'm thinking "is there a way of scripting the object to ignore the filter settings? or do I have to have 3 copies for each of the status'?"
Andrew:

There are no new GDL commands that reference the new Renovation Filter options. Maybe in the next version.

David
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Anonymous
Not applicable
So is there nowadays a GDL command about renovation status?
I'd like to be able to include to my door object label a string indicating the renovation status.
Karl Ottenstein
Moderator
Nothing documented in the AC 17 GDL manual that would retrieve the reno status.
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Anonymous
Not applicable
But why?
It's possible to show renovation status in interactive schedules, so why not with gdl? It's quite essential information you know…
Laszlo Nagy
Community Admin
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If you think this a needed addition to the program, you should make a wish for it.
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