Modeled lift car with the Morph tool, but when saved as object GSM plan view appears as "transparent or wireframe". I tried fix this in the settings file GSM 2D view, but for lack of knowledge in GDL failed. What can be done?
I am trying to get the default value of A from a called macro. I have this so far CALL "ObjectName" PARAMETERS RETURNED_PARAMETERS A however there is obviously already a variable A in the object calling the macro? What am i missing? Thanks.
I have been working on some objects for a template in SE2011 and get an odd thing happening as follows. I take an inclined block object, amend its details to suit say a barge board, then save the selection to an embedded file. When I try to use the o...
I am trying to create a custom toe kick for a cabinet that is parametrically linked to the cabinet. The cabinet is a custom cabinet also created in GDL and I am having issues with the points that I have defined are not creating the correct object. Th...
Hello. I downloaded an object and wish to use it. But when I follow File > Libraries and Objects > Open an object, a table opens where I find no OK or Cancel. I cannot see the bottom of it.I can only close it. Therefore I cannot use the object. What ...
Hello! I have a question about libraries. I have a file which was created with Archicad 11. I opened it with AC 16 and the doors and the windows are missing. When I open "Objects" I see no migration libraries. Can anybody tell me where I can find an ...
Is there a way to reorganize the folders and objects in AC17 library? To be specific I was hoping to group things together so their easier to access and don't require so much digging around in folders (understanding that they are placed in spec order...
Hello. I downloaded and embedded an object. I am trying to resize it, but it wouldn't work. It shows the diminished dimensions in the info box, but in plan the object is the same. What can I do? Thank you.
Hi, everyone. I'm working on a label, and want to create lines and text that work as guidelines for user. I'm wondering if it's possible to create lines and text in 2d script (not the 2D Symbol tab) that only visible when user click on the label, lik...
I am trying to make an object (POLY2_B seems like a suitable command). It is to be a 2d shape, straight lines, always enclosed, but with an ability to add nodes without going into parameters. I have seen it done on an object ... code locked where the...
I have forgotten how to make objects have smoother curves. On the left is the object. On the right are the original lines and curves. What can I do to make the curves smoother when making objects ?
Hi All, I have a bit of a problem. I have an object that I need to look the same, no matter whether I mirror it in the X or Y direction In my 2D script I have added the following script, which works well when mirrored over the X axis. IF SYMB_MIRRORE...
I have migrated a V9 .pln & /lbk into V17 Ac. Where can I find the V9 library to add via the libraray manager? Lots of little blue dots on the plan. Thanks.
i've been wrestling with a custom object. i create it, save it then when i place it the dimensions are screwed up. see the attachment. in this case it's not a big deal, but if i need something that is to scale obviously it will be an issue. wb
The global variable BEAM_POSITION has the x,y,z in the one variable. if I type print beam_position I see the x y z coordinates pop up. I haven't noticed a global variable like this before. My question is how do I extract the individual values from th...
Hello all! I have an old project drawn on ArchiCAD 13. Last year I edited it on AC15 and now when I opened it with ArchiCAD 16 the windows and the doors are missing (like always). I used to correct this by loading the file of the old library (.lcf fi...
Hi, Hoping someone can help me with the DIM command. Below is a script I am using to work out the height of the risers in my stairs. The maximum riser height I want is 190mm and the minimum is 115mm (excuse my metric) smax1 = stairheight/0.190 smin1 ...
Hi everyone. Is there a parameter for "Length of the Reference Line" in ArchiCad17? With a label object contains only : add2 LABEL_POSITION[2][1]+LABEL_POSITION[3][1], LABEL_POSITION[2][2]+LABEL_POSITION[3][2] text2 0, 0, wall_length_b It gives off c...
Hi, i'm working in 16 & been having this problem for a number of months now. i'm missing the handles for my cabinets & taps/faucets for kitchen & vanity sinks. this same problem also happens with my v14 files. it didn't happen before when we were sti...
We recently upgraded to AC16 and have since started getting two error messages when a view (elevation, section, detail, etc) regenerates. The two error messages are: Library part was not converted properly Cant find Macro: da_oplines_10, called at li...
I tried to find a post about my problem but couldn't. so please help me! I created a set of FIRE Signage objects. I used the picture frame object from the Archicad template (16). To edit them I followed these steps: 1. I copied the object in windows ...
Hi, A lot of my old symbols have options to make them appear in either the Plan, RCP or both. !!! MODELVIEW OPTIONS |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| MVreq = REQUEST ("Floor_Plan_Option","",modelview) IF modelview = 0 THEN TEXT2 0,0,'Floorplan' ...
Just trying to set up our new version of 17 and im trying to get these windows to work and having a few issues. anyone else use these window and able to help out? Cheers Gene 1- in all these windows i can not find an option to show which way the wind...
I am archiving a project from V15 (brought up from V13 some time ago) and am unable to identify one of the Missing Attributes. Does the attached Missing Attribute look familiar to anybody? I have checked the Textures & Materials in the Attributes Man...
Hi GDL Guru's, I'm fairly new to GDL scripting so please go easy on me. Apologies if I use any incorrect terminology. Any idea on how to work out a Window/Door's Orientation related to the project North Point? I know how to extract the project North ...
Parametric clocks for decoration and interior design available. Various types: analog and digital, modern and antique style, wall hung and alarm. The Clock Collection object contains 5 different realistic clocks with real time option. download from B...
I was getting duplicate object messages, so I deleted an LCF file from the library. However, even though the file no longer shows up with Windows Explorer, it is STILL displaying in the Library file system in the original directory, and I'm still get...
Is there a window marker out there that shows the Header Height? All the ones that come with AC have sill only.
Hi, I am trying to show door and window markers on elevations in one particular project, but I am having difficulty in controlling the size of the marker shape (circle/octagon) unable to find the parameter that controls their sizes, any help is great...
How do most go about making a closet shelf with a rod that goes around corners?? I downloaded the one off the exchange site but I need one that goes around corners in one fluid shelf and rod. Boss is picky and wants it to look right. Thanks.
Hello all, Is there a way of adding an external link to properties of an object or wall which allows the user to see a photo or pdf of the view/object in reality. I am working on a listed building, there are numerous locations within the model where ...
I want to have a door setback into the wall, but the reveal setting is grayed out. Right now my closure type is stud wall with siding. Can you alter the reveal with this type of wall?
Anyone seen around anywhere some railing for porches for residential. Not modern like metal and wire, but more wood or wrought iron? I have seen some very basic ones but to convince the powers to be to go full fledged AC, I need to recreate what we c...
Created this object for sinks/showers plumbing plan. If you notice in the original on the LEFT side, one of the line end/circles is solid, the other line end/circle is open. Saved the object as a 3/4" HW/CW pipe and as a 1/2" HW/CW pipe... in both in...
Calling in from the past for help........ Still running version 12 and cannot locate the latest library download anywhere. Can someone help, or if you have it archived upload it for please. Would be very much appreciated......!!
Door D2 17 is working correctly reveal to wall face is editable and frame thickness is showing correctly. Door D1 17 is a different story no matter what I try I can't get the frame to show correctly. The door is in a 2 x 4 stud wall (non composite) t...
Ive drafted a house and each of the openings seems to display the wall incorrectly when the window / door reveal is sent to any setting other than None. for some inexplicable reason the wall edge on the reveal side disappears....Ive attached an image...
Hi All, I have a bit of a weird one. Just playing with my office ArchiCAD 17 template, and I have realised a custom detail marker object we use, doesn't seem to work anymore with ArchiCAD 17. Has anyone else found issues with the new version with lib...
Hello everyone. This has been asked before. I did some research, going almost 10 years back, and found: http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=39388 http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=33078 http://archicad-talk.graphisof...
Hi We have been looking at improving our textures for ArchiCAD and have attached a beta package for industry feedback. This version has been created for ArchiCAd 16 and I've created a ".aat" material library for importing. We have set the surface col...
Am trying to set the parameters of this door. the door is a fleetwood 1000/3000 series bronze anodized frame at 4.5" depth. The wall that it resides in is a 2 x 6 stud wall = 5.5" So, the first thing I'm noticing in plan is the frame is not reading p...
Unless I am missing something, we need help with the following. AC16 library restroom objects meant to be "recessed" should be able to make proper wall openings: Waste Receptacles Towel Dispensers Toilet Tissue Dispensers (did not actually try this o...
Hi, Hope I can explain this one. I might be dreaming a bit. I want to create a story marker, that collects the story name (easy enough). But what I'm hoping, is there a way I can use the STW command to determine the length of the longest story name. ...
Hi everyone, I'm trying to create rectangular symbol and give movable hotspot for each rect. My code looks like this: !------------------------------------------------------------------------- nRect = 3 unID = 100 for i = 1 to nRect add2 1.5, 0 hotsp...
how to edit GDL gsm component in 3D window? or is there alternatives, how to easy edit component, similar as in sketchup?
Hi, I have a question about a specific door and window makers. I want to make my own customized markers and I'm not to familiar with the GDL programming and all I have already reached up to open Subtype Hierarchy->Marker->Window-Door-Skylight Marker ...
Hello, Does AC 17 library have any boulders in it? I looked for quite a bit tonight and couldn't find any. I have some boulders that I used on an older project years ago, but I don't trust them. I know that sounds strange, but I actually saw them mov...
Looks like the migration libraries provided in AC17 only go back to AC11. After a media crash where I was using AC 14, I am back up and running on AC17 from a pla file I was lucky enough to have created. Problem is some of the parts used are from the...
Hi folks, does someone now what this is??? This is a brand new ArchiCAD 17 after merge-ing with some ArchiCAD 16 template... The problem is that this message appears on every start and every time when I try to do copy/paste operation... Best regards
The newest GDL Object based on User Wishes has been released: It can be downloaded from https://bimcomponents.com/ INT version: https://bimcomponents.com/GSM/Details/16026 USA version: https://bimcomponents.com/GSM/Details/16027 GER version: https://...
HI ~ I have several custom IFC project data. That the GDL editor, how to get the data set item? Request master help answer. Thanks ~
I would like to have some common features in the sliding doors settings. For example, I would like the option to add a Threshold to the Pocket Door also. The rail option that is available to the Pocket Door should be available to the Sliding door als...
We have a few "custom door leaf" objects in our template. Some of them are redundant and I was hoping to remove them but can't find a way. Does anyone know how this can be done. They do not show up in the library manager. Thanks Jakub
This is a complicated scenario, but I have decided that i am going to try and strip all of the materials within a specified library containing parametric GDL parts. I have heard that you can somehow extract the parts into XML formate and then you mig...
Need some 12' tracks for track lighting, is there any track or track lights in Archicad 16? All I find are silly curved spotlights, not what I need.
Ok, I am sure this has been discussed, but a quick search found nothing... I've looked thru the GDL Reference Manual, but cannot find a global variable for the UCS rotation.... I've got some old 2d objects that try to orient text always horizontal.. ...
I had created the new Door In 3D Script With Parameteric Control. I had used the Project option in 2D Script . And created the Door with (Wall -open - Door) as Sub Type. So, automatically the Wall opening is created. However The Door Projection is no...
Need to show folding doors on a 90º track without the track showing in plan. Perhaps part closed, then turn 90º and folding...any ideas? When closed, the doors will form music practice rooms, when open will allow the area to be used for other purpose...
I'm having problems deleting objects from the embedded library. The Library Manager shows that it has 2 libraries embedded that are associated with 2 Hotlink files (see screen shot #1), but when they are clicked on, the 'delete' (red X) button is gre...
What is the suitable MEP terminator to end the duct? Any suggestion?
hey guys, i am trying to make this custom window below by profile manager, but i can't make it! please heelp! thanks in advance
I've drawn the stairs which go from the basement level to the ground level, and on both floor plans they don't show correctly.
Is there any way I can hide the Bifold Door in my floor plan, as I would like to use the fill ones I've drawn in blue?
Hi All, I am trying to work out if I can use the same subroutine (I hope Im using the right terminology) with different variables within an object. I am using this for a reasonably complex custom door for my office, but I will give a basic example be...
I am trying to create the New vent Window in ArchiCAD using Gsm Script. I had created the all frames and louver blades in 3D Script. In 2D script at present i am using the 3D Projection concept. In this case I am getting all the 3D objects projection...
I seem to have this great big green fill on my plan views. Opening the door setting, there doesn't seem to be any color representing that green in Floor Plan & Section settings?
I am looking to create (or modify AC16 window) some windows so that one side has a pitch to it. There are may old topics about how to create a Custom window, but many lack the Casing & Trim parameters. What is the best way with AC16 to create this wi...
I have used cavity closers on my doors and windows for ages but when you cut a section it is never there and it does not return the plaster / render. Is this an object issue or is there a way to sort this?
Is there no way to add a cill to sliding bifold doors in AC16? I use slabs instead but surely this is just a mistake! Maybe AC17 will sort this issue.
I remember seeing a part many years ago that would display all of the fills, pens, etc. that were in a project. If anyone can remember the name of it and/or where I can find it please let me know. Thanks!
Trying to use the folding DOOR as a folding WALL that can be open to add a practice room and/or closed to open up the area. Is there a possibility that the runner could be moved to one side or the other (this is what will happen in real life)? so tha...
Hi, I have some trouble with door elements in curtain walls... In 3D everything shows up fine but when looking in plan mode the elements are sometimes drawn shrunken to half the width and they look out of proportion. is this a bug or is there somethi...
Indoor Plants ArchiCAD object available for interior design and decoration on BIMcomponents portal. enjoy it! INT (metric default): https://bimcomponents.com/GSM/Details/16006 US (imperial default): https://bimcomponents.com/GSM/Details/16005
Hello y'all! Is it possible to have a zone request materials from its bounding walls, or am I just smashing my head against a concrete wall in vain? Big thanks in advance!
Does anyone know an easy way to find a library part's GUID? Aside from using XMLconverter that is (which I'll go to if I have to). Is there some way to use the FROM_GUID and TO_GUID to get the actual values? The subtype directory doesn't list all the...
Hello, I've imported a SketchUp file to Archicad. It was nice that I could edit the symbol of the object so I did not have to see all the lines that are created in sketch up. But When I make a section of the building I see a lot of lines which I will...
Hello everyone! My problem is where on the internet to find a library of materials (floors, walls, roof), and to download and install in archicad 16. Is that possible? Thanks for your response!
Dear all, Is it possible to create a Type catalog in archicad GDl Library like Autodesk revit for different sizes? regards saravanan
here's a front elevation of the custom cabinet we are trying to create. basically: 1. be able to lift the lip of the sink up a given dimension. 2. base cabinet to have a deep 8" tall toe kick 3. 4 doors with 2 sinks 4. 6'-0" long x 2' deep. 5. option...
Estoy haciendo un proyecto que trata sobre un hostel, y mi grupo decidio colocarle un minigolf en la azotea, hay alguna manera de que pueda conseguir un objeto que sea un minigolf? (Moderator edit: English Translation by Google Translate: I'm doing a...
Does anybody out there know how to get values from the default GS library globals? I've been trying to scratch this out for over an hour. I just need to find out the value of the Model View Option for door minimum space. Is there any decent documenta...
I'm trying to revise and update some parts for a client and it seems that Find & Replace is not working for text in scripts. Can someone please confirm if this is a general problem or just me? I don't see how it could have been missed if it is common...
I'm trying to track down an Australian "Cooleroo" sail shade type object. It needs to be a triangular cloth "sail" with adjustable heights at the rope attachment points. A 4-point sail would be welcome too. Thanks-
hello, i was wondering if anyone out there knew how to write a script so that an object has NO shadows in open GL.. see attached image. i want to make the downlights have no shadows on the floor this is just a screen shot straight from open GL.. i us...
Hi! I'm trying to create a door label. I'm having trouble determining the label origin and direction behavior. It seems to there isn't enough global parameters to define the door direction in the label script. We have left, right, reference side rela...
Sorry if this has already been asked previously but I did look and couldn't find an answer. I'm trying to draw a box/frame (POLY2_B) around text based object. I can do a bad job using this sort of script: !!!Request text height of style and name it x...
when using wall lamp 16 the 2d representation of the lamp is 90 degrees off from the 3d orientation or vice-versa, so the 2d plan of it cant be used if you want it correct in 3d. is this a bug in AC16?
I am currently producing a project where the renders have a 'hand-drawn' quality to them which is replicated throughout the diagrams and graphics. However I really want to trees in plan and elevation to have the same quality as the watercolour trees ...
I'm trying to get a file list from a folder. topFolder = open( "FileMan", "MyFavouriteFolder", "files, dialog" ) the manual gives an example of: folder = OPEN( "FileMan", "c:\\\ opens the root directory of the C drive (on a PC) for file-scanning. tha...
Bear with me on this... I am struggling to find this answer.... I've got an object that was created a while ago... I need to simply change the PEN assignment of the 2d....(to parametric from fixed).. I open up the part from FILE ONE... 1. The part op...
Hi, I have a whole bunch of materials created that have textures associated with them. Now I want to use these materials in a library part, however I cannot work out how to set out the start point for the material. It seems to relate to the global co...
Hi I have an error in this object, please anybody knows how fix this object? Thanks
Hi all, I'm a programmer and I'm familiar with archicad, but I have no idea if it's possible to do in archicad, what I want to do now: I work in city municipality and we need to make database of traffic signs, traffic lights(date of installing, date ...
Hello, How to center a text according to its length? I modified the script to add MASTER_BAIE_X01.gsm a text but I can not focus my text window. Thank you in advance. code: DEFINE STYLE "own" "arial", 1.5, 1, 0 IF texopt then SET STYLE "own" string =...
Don't see a setting for door marker for a door placed in a custom panel in the curtain wall. Don't tell me it can't be done. Tell me I missed a setting someplace. Tom
Hi everyone. I've been using the typical parameter settings (ac_bottomlevel=0 and ac_toplevel=ZZYZX) for most of my objects, and they work all right as long as the object is confined between those parameters. Now I'm trying to do what is displayed, i...
looking for an object, pline, whatever you can muster that can function in the folllowing manner: 1. should have the ability to have an "arrow head" on one end. 2. should have the ability to have a "circle" on the other end. 3. can add custom text to...
Hello I'm trying to create a dashed line on 3d with GDL but I'm getting many errors with this subroutine that I copied from GDL cookbook, can anyone help me please? I'm getting Missing Keyword (or smthing like it, I'm translating from french) on line...
Hi! I tried to load a label to indicate a roof slope, from ArchiCAD GDL Object Depository but this error comes up. any help will be appreciated Thanks
I created a GOSUB as follows: 35: !!! Thing GROUP 'Thing 1' cPRISM_ ....... ENDGROUP GROUP 'Thing 2' cPRISM_ .... ENDGROUP result = SUBGROUP('Thing 1', 'Thing 2') PLACEGROUP result KILLGROUP 'Thing 1' KILLGROUP 'Thing 2' !!! Thing 3 cPRISM_ ....... R...
Is it possible to get the value of the GLOB_MODPAR_NAME, when you do not know its name in the script? E.G. IF GLOB_MODPAR_NAME <> "" THEN name1 = GLOB_MODPAR_NAME : PARAMETERS name = name value1 = .... ENDIF
Dear All, (1) Is there any way to create the Railing as shown below and Is it possible to customize that Railing in ArchiCAD 16. It should be controlled through Parameters settings. (2) I would also like to know, How to customize new Window family wi...
I have placed a CW door in a panel in a typical curtain wall. It shows up in 3D fine and yesterday it showed up in 2d Plan view as well. Today, no door in 2D. Can't figure out why. Tried to check all possibilites such as MVO, floor plane cut height, ...
Hi, I'm needing to edit the Door Marker component of the ArchiCAD door element so that it uses the IFC data as opposed to other parameters. Before I attempt it, I was just wondering if anyone had already done this?! Cheers, Derek
Hi all, Can anyone help me how edit the railing in the script? regards saran
How to Customize a New library object with Parametric Control in ArchiCAD 16? As I explored the internet documents, which describes that it is only possible through GDL Script Method. Please confirm me Is there any other methods available, except GDL...
Please refer the attachment, it shows the Stairs with Railing. In ArchiCAD 16, is it possible to customize the railing as shown in attachment. If so kindly guide me to parametrically control it.
I am a new user of the ArchiCAD 16 Software. I want to know whether is it possible to customize the new style of Railing in stairs with Parametric Control. If yes, Please let me know the Steps to archive it.
Probably it's to easy but... Why can't I change fills angle to 45 degrees??? poly2_b{2} 5, 3, penAttribute_1, penAttribute_2, 0, 0, 45, -1, 1, 1, -1, -1, 1, 1, -1, 1, 1, 1, 1, -1, 1, 1
Hi, everyone I had to modify some structural dimensions in one of the railing macros that come with ArchiCAD (Rail Posts with Balusters). Now I have a standalone railing object and a modified macro loaded with my custom library. Is there a way to inc...
Hi, I've learned that dragging a 2d selection to the 2d script window and a 3d selection to the 3d script window, archicad codes the gdl automagically! My issue is, with the same object the 3d part of the object is always offset from the 2D part. (I'...
Hello, When i print the plan (pdf or paper) the doors and windows are disappered. But when i draw, on the plan, they are there. Does anyone know how to fix this?? (( thanks!
I am having problems with inserting glazing bars in the square bay window object. If I use the default settings, the glazing bars display correctly in elevation and in 3D. I need a larger bay window (approx 2.4m wide x 2.6m high). I've left the thick...
I have been on a label making spree. Trying to be clever I am atempting to combine 2 labels into one. One label is for walls in plan, the other is for walls in elevation. The label needs to know when it is in plan and when it is in elevation. I have ...
Hello, I would like to create a parameter like integer but with text, Like: Option a: Left, Center, Right. and then use it for my 3d script. with integer i can only do it with 1, 2 or 3 not with text. Is there anyone that can help me please? Thanks
I created an object that when you change it's size it keeps adding or removing seats. My question is can I (and how) create a parameter that provides the total amount of seats so that I can list it on a Schedule? I can create the parameter "internall...
I was wondering if any of you guys knew why a large portion of external objects I import to Archicad always render like this? I always include the entire folder when importing the object, and it only appears like this during render.. not when working...
OK, I give up. Is there any way to show the minimal space on a plan view. Several library items such as toilets, sinks, etc have a nice dialogue box for minimal space, but no way to show it on plan. Am I missing something? Thanks, Tom
Hi everyone. Again i've been tasked with more gdl wishes. Today the issue I'm looking at is requesting a wall's finish material. I've used the REQUEST command before and to great effect, however I'm not sure what the correct GDL name to use in this c...
I've opened an old AC12 project in AC16, consolidated the libraries, etc. However, I get 3 "Warning!" messages stating "Normal vector and edge 317 is not perpendicular in pgon 142" How do I find out which object, or objects, are causing the problem?
Hi, I am not sure if this is the bet place to ask this question, but does anybody know there are some chairs available for ArchiCAD like in this picture? Or how this type or chairs are called? http://www.ramseysonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/08...
Hi, I'm having an issue with lots (couple thousand) of duplicates in a library, I did not create just arrived and trying to get a grip on things! Is there a way to see the path of the duplicates? I think most of the time they aren't even objects but ...
Ok, I know I must be missing something here, so I'd appreciate some direction. The James Hardie, Accel folks have sent me an exciting email saying they have NEW! content for ArchiCad. Fantastic! Sounds great. Let's go have a look..... When I go to th...
Why the fill of the sidelight is always dimmed in the Door with Sidelight? And it also doesn't appear in the parameters tab
Hi, I know you can save your own custom objects by File -> Libraries -> Save selection.... BUT it only saves the object in this project if i open a new project (new archicad) then there is just the embedded library and no objects in it what i have ma...
Hi Just had a search for IKEA objects on Sketch UP 3D warehouse. A good number probably a few hundred items. Had a look on BIMComponents, there were 2 (both coathooks) Might spend a day downloading and converting to Archicad for own use , but just wo...
Is there a cadimage door/ window alternative? Tested it and the issues are - to expensive to maintain with the yearly updates - it's a bit fiddly and involves a lot of constant clicking to get the pens right - was a bit buggy The main need is being a...
Hello again! I would like to know if it is possible to prevent solids in gdl from intersecting so that when I create a section I see a line between the solids ie: I created this with PRISM and PRISM_ and I don't know if I can do it with masking!
Hello everyone, I'm trying to learn a bit more of GDL and I would like to know if it's possible to view the 3d coding of a slab (saved as an object). I made an irregular polygon and would like to use it as subroutine on my 3d script but when I open t...
Hello there! I have downloaded furniture from Archibase.net .. I just don't know how to use it in Archicad.. any help?
I'd like to attempt in drawing some custom cabinets for a kitchen, and from the information I've managed to gather, it seems I'd use walls for the side panels, and slabs for the tops & bottoms. As for custom doors, would I create the basic shape usin...
Any idea how to make such curved window? (look at the attached sketch). There is no Custom Panel option in Curved Window 16. Many thanks for any suggestion.
Hi, I have some problems when trying to embed images in .gsm files. Documentation of LP_XML is so brief... I have AC15 gsm with extern pictures in separate path - so they have to be loaded in AC15 Lib manager - i dont want this, i want 1 gsm with bui...
Hello everyone, i have a problem creating UI_PICT. All my pictures (jpg or png) are so unclear. I created the png. file directly from ArchiCad, missing something when creating the png. file?. I will attach something to be easy to understand.
If there is someone interested in my Sewer - Library Part, i woult translate the setting-Parameters to English. Workflow: You have a 3D-Surface of Your enviroment. You use the normal way of putting new points at the polygon-way of the sewer in Your s...
Is there a global parameter that i am missing that tells the dimension marker for doors to be on/off? Or is it a behind the scenes command that GDL doesn't have access to? I am scripting my own Curtain Wall Door and was going to build the dimension m...
For planning drawings I am required to put a scale bar on my location plans (typically at 1:1250) If I use the standard scale bar in the object library , it is too small at such a scale. Any workarounds? Thanks in advance
Here's the deal... I was feeling ambitious and scripted an empty window opening where the skins of the composite wall automatically return around the jambs, head, and sill similar to the "turn plaster" feature of all the stock window library parts. S...
Im using Wall Lamp 05 15, on archicad vs. 15 US. The lamps RCP symbol is offset from the actual model. So if I move the symbol in the RCP to be adjacent to a wall, the 3d Model appears inside the wall. And if i move the 3d model, so the lamp is back ...
Does anyone know where I can purchase good quality presentation objects. Looking for: A range of vehicles, furniture, plants (low level shrubs). I am not looking for massively high resolution high detailed, as we are not running high end machines, ju...
Hi all, I've been searching for ages but can't seem to find a good home theater seat. One that resembles a Lazy boy with some cup holders. Any ideas where to find one? Or if you have one that would be amazing! Thanks guys and gals.
Hi all. Just a few quick GDL questions. 1: Dashed Lines in 3D. I'm trying to create a dashed box to use in 3D to show objects that are removed for clarity etc. Is there a way to create a dashed line in 3D or do I need to resort to creating a series o...
I am searching for a possibility to include movable horizontal sunshades as seen in the Morphosis project "Caltrans District 7 Headquarters". Till now I could only find sunshade elements that flip or slide in the vertical axis. Is there a window sett...
When I save fills or slabs as an object, I get a different 2D view. Object that was made from fills looks OK, however object that was made using slabs loses hidden edges effect. Is it a bug? Does somebody know how to fix it?
I keep getting this error, I have no idea of what it is "Divide by zero at line 93 in the Master script of file m_Rail Horizontal.gsm." It appears when I open my file and when I do other stuff.
Door/Window Preview and Positioning Panel AC 10 is not displaying a thumbnail, so that I can see the window I am building before placing. I can do a new/reset and everything is then wonderful. But I do not want to start this project over.
I've downloaded some DXF files of toilet accessories, and I have figured out how to open them, save them when in the 3D view as a .gsm object, and then add them to the library... works nicely. But, when I list them in my interactive toilet accessorie...
Is it possible to script an object so that when scheduled it would auto dimension like a window or door?
Hi! I'm kind of new in making archicad scripts and i have a little problem when writing interfacescript. I want to have a little logo (image) in my interfacebox. The problem is that i want the image file to be merged with the object file. My code goe...
Hi All, We need to write out some data files from GDL objects to specific locations depending on network connections to office servers etc. I would like to be able to use the File Manager Add-On to check if a UNC path exists, if not then to set the f...
Hi ... I couldn't find any way to change my story level marker head ! when I want to use Load other story marker .. what should I prepare ?! it doesn;t accept .gsm or .lcf !! thank you hamed kassaei
I have been trying to install the Accessories Library for AC16. I continually get a message saying 'The Installer package is incomplete or damaged'. I have re-downloaded a few times, and even tried to run directly from the site but still get the same...
Please Help. Building simple parametric formula. Hi guys. I have a little challenge from my boss today. Using GLD in archicad, I have to create a simple table of contents with 3 columns under each other, taking parametric information from the project...
I wonder why in stair objects created with archistair the hotspot are not placed at the correct height. Who knows?
I download gsm objects which are having some textures, but when I try to use them I can't find the way to put on the textures. So objects stay plain and white. How do I fix this?
Hi there, I am creating a pile layout & want the piles to cut away the footings. I can do this easily within the script using groups, & a operation but it doesnt work within the loop: The Solid Operation works fine on the first pile but none of the o...
All the files appear to be in the correct places, see attached 2pg. pdf, yet the final dialogue tools are faint and not available mahalo dean
Hi, I'm working in a file that has had numerous projects dumped into one file. I'm trying to clean it up. One thing I would like to do is change all my windows and doors into cadimage 16 doors and windows. If I select all the cadimage 15 types and se...
When exporting a model of a building we're designing and the GLD parts of a neighbouring buildings, the GDL part materials are all renamed from something like "brick" to ":" when imported to Artlantis. I built one neighbouring buildings in Archicad, ...
I have made a title type styled pretty much as I want. I have the auto-text inserted, and the appearance is satisfactory. I have a custom title I paid to have made some time back and have been copying some of the parameters in attempts to gain the be...
Hi all, I'm having the following problem at the moment: I'm drawing 2D Symbols in the Object-Editor and overwrite the standard anchorpoints with custom ones via GDL code: hotspot2 0,0,0 hotspot2 -1,1,1 hotspot2 1,1,2 fragment2 all, 0 Now I insert som...
Did maybe somebody of You ever find/program a rope or cable as GDL - with hotspots at its end and the possibility to draw down the curve in 3d?
Hi everyone, I'm starting to learn about interface scripting. I found out that , with ui_outfield, the result is not the same on Windows and Mac. Text that looks fine on Windows shows up clipped or missing on Mac. As a Windows user, I can go to reged...
Is there a way to transfer the properties of a windows' dimension marker from one to the other without having to go into the window/door and manually adjusting it.
I have not been able to get the Zone tool to display the Square Feet and I had to enter it manually as one of the two options for Zone Name. I think these two options are one for name and the other for number of Zone. In a previous version other than...
I am designing a facade and need an exterior gooseneck lamp object. This is the type that would illuminate a sign. I can't find one anywhere. Help!
Does anyone know whether a library part for a television aerial is available?
When placing doors in ver. 11 we set the "minimal space at jambs to give us hotspots to place doors next to adjacent walls. In ver 16 I see where one sets the "minimum space" in Parameters but how do you turn on those hotspots on the door symbol in p...
I'm in the process of updating some of my companies PLN files. I'm removing third party parametric objects and replacing them with the new objects. I was wondering if there is a easy way for a relative "newbie" to archicad to discern whether the old ...
Hi, I've made several objects where I've drawn the plan in the 2D Symbol view, then dragged the linework on to the 2D Script screen, generating the code. I find that even if I use neat, round dimensions (in 5mm increments, for example), the resulting...
Hello. I have an idea in mind, shared by most in the office. Within the scope of trying to automatize everything that is a bore to do, we ran into maximizing the automation in door and window schedules. The idea was to create a list of possible windo...
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Hi! I had this part for a long time. I used to show it in the floor plan the slope of the roof and for some reason it does not work anymore. Please any help?
Hello! It has been ages since I have written a GDL object, however I'm back in the archicad saddle and looking to get going again Basically what I'm looking to create is an object that: - has an overall outline - is subdivided in one direction, with ...
Hi everyone, I am having some problems with converting a 2D dwg file into a gdl object. I need to show a 2D site map together with my 3D project in the final rendering, but it doesn't seem to work. This is what I am currently doing: 1. File > Librari...
After updating a few of my older objects to AC16, I noticed a bug with the CUTPOLYA command... The "d" (the distance between the local origin and the end of the half-infinite tube) gets ignored/reset when the object gets mirrored. This sometimes even...
I'm looking to obtain from zones an all around external surface, not depending from walls, doors, windows, etc... but only from the volume form, with cuts, boolean, ecc... I tried with ROOM_BOUNDARY_SURF but it seems not give me entry surface... can ...
i try to get the intersection point of two lines: line2 x11, y11, x12, x12 line2 x21, y21, x22, y22 is there a simple solution for this? I am not so settlet in vector mathematics.. and tried it over the angles but my brain now is boiling... I hope so...
Is there any way to make edges of RULEDSHELL generated objects make invisible? I have to eleminate the edges of starting and ending plane or the generating polylines. The normal RULED command has a separet mask parameter, which is missing in the RULE...
I've placed a Double Door with 2 Sidelights 16 and want to change the thickness of the transom to the side lights. I've put a horizontal division height of 900mm to the top hung sidelights (which are have a sash type - Divided). The transom shown is ...
Um, where are the light fixture objects in AC15? i've done a search, and a couple show up online, but there must be some in the libraries i would think. or maybe i'm using the wrong search terminology, should i be searching for something else? wb
Hi, I´ve built a spiral staircase. I need to change the material but ArchiCAD doesn´t allow me to change these materials (it is set to wood but I need a concrete). My second question is: Can I build a curved handrail? I didn´t find it in basic ArchiC...
Well I'm back again with another GDL problem. I'm trying to make a 3D sign that includes the Project & Client Names taken from the project info list. The commands to get the information are easy enough & . These work fine with the Text 2 command e.g...
Does anyone have a technique for catching the state of a hot-spot-editable parameter prior to editing it? I need to capture the width of a window object prior to stretching it to then compensate for its position as AC insists of expanding it symmetri...
Do we have a spark arrestor object anywhere?
I created an arched window following instructions in help menu called "Saving custom shape doors or windows" and have a couple of problems. First, the dialogue boxes in the directions appear to be a different version than AC 16 so am not sure if the ...
Does anyone know what the values for the parameter ifc_StairType are? I know it is an integer, and is now par of any object that is a Stair Type. I want to know what value to place there for the custom stair I have created, but this appears to be und...
I am having an issue with creating library parts, it seems that i dont have that option as set out in the manual (seen attached PDF) has anyone experienced this before, if yes what is the solution? the only alternative i have found is to open ArchiCA...
I am trying to add sliding track and door on surface and bulkhead much like wardrobe how do I do this? should I use cadimage for this?
I need some help in GDL documentation: In earlier versions (14-) the basic library macros have been part of the standard libraries. Has this changed or where can I find the exact macro name list of its containing macros. One older object of mine used...
Hello! The Patch object needs some developing. I tried to find it but it is somewhere deep down in librarytree.. can't find it. My purpose is to save changes in plans by creating a patch object by the marque tool. It is supposed to have cloúd linetyp...
Hi in Archicad 16 how I can change the 2d view of a door I made? Thanks
I programmd a Stick (cylinder) which can be easily rotated from one axis to another by simple grab the end-handle and drag it to the other point. So it is possible to follow complex 3D-meshes to build stuctures like this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/iv...
Hello, I'm just starting using ArchiCAD and watching lots of tutorials and trying things out. So far a great program! But now I want to create a custom window and I can't seem to save the window (made of beams and slabs) using the save library part. ...
I am trying to make an Electrical Symbol of my own. And i have tried the easy way: -Draw in lines the simple object/symbol -Select all the lines/fills -File - Library and Objects - Save Selection As - Object -Type Name - Browse for Folder But when i ...
So I just started trying to optimize a very massive library (970mb) that has a ton of legacy objects in it. Some of the objects are way over one meg. I have been trying to figure which is the best way to optimize this library for the office. So I jus...
Hello, I have found the ArchiCAD 16 GDL editor to be extremely slow. Too laggy for any productive work. Just opening any GDL editor window or editing 2D symbol makes the program consume a huge amount of memory and you have to wait a minute just to ch...
I need children objects that can sit, stand possibly dance, run. Are there any anywhere?
Made my own window/curtain wall object out of frustration with what was available (and their limitations). It stretches and adds panels as you go. All transoms and mullions are hotspot editable. Transoms are individually editable and each panel can b...
