1. Are LCF files faster than just loading the library folder in Teamwork 13? 2. Are compressed LCFs faster than uncompressed LCFs in Teamwork 13? I noticed there is an option to "COMPRESS" when creating library Container Files (.lcf) Just for fun I c...
Recently updated my library, cause GS said it was out of date. Just noticed that it doesn't contain the Pivot and Nanwall doors, something we use a lot! Why was it taken away? Also, would love some comments on the following: I get a strange message e...
hello to everybody, i am searching for Alexander Calder's Eagle and Bourgois Spider as objects .gsm or 3ds. Can somebody help me out. Thanks in advance
can you not set the door swing pen color on simple doors in 13 anymore?
hi guys, another GDL question im afraid. i have made a window out of lines and saved it as a 2d object, however when i stretch it, the frame size also enlarges. is there a script for just making the window longer and not changing the the actual frame...
Could we please add a parameter to the ArchiCAD library part "Vertical Ladder 13" enabling editing of distance from wall? I have come across many situations where the ladder needs to sit more than the hard-coded 7" away from the wall. Ta
So I've had this issue crop up with 10 and now it's happening again in 12!! Here's the story. We use Ben Cohen's 4D Library as a base and I have an open script version on my machine so I can edit these parts as we need. Anyway as part of the security...
Does someone know if realojekte.at still exists or if he only changes web adress ? The last known adress was http://62.218.20.157/ro/gdlLibList.do ? Some infos ?
Has anyone found a truss library part that has all these parameters: -Pitch / Angle / x in 12 -Overhang -Webs -Cut angle for ends -Heel height -Bird's mouth There are a few objects around (Like TrussPro) but none seem to have all the parameters we ne...
how to manage A,B and ZZXZY with other parameters? i would like to make something that in the end let me see the result and not the default values (A=1,B=1,ZZXZY=1)
Can anybody explane me how to add objects in library? I downloaded many of them from the internet, and next to each it wrote arhicad object, but when i am trying to add them it arhicad says only gdl object?!!
hi guys, i am making a new north marker and am trying to add the option of getting it to follow project north. is there some script that i can add to the object to get it to do this automatically? many thanks
Is there an easy way to upgrade a project from 11 to 13, particularly the windows and doors
Does anyone have GDL U.S. Military vehicles that I can buy? Please respond back by Private Message. Thanks.
Hi The problem looks like that: I found Libraryobject10.lcf, but i can't find library for 12 anywhere... Thank you for your help Lp, krasek
Hi all, can someone please explain to me how to import my archicad 10 libary into my archicad 13, because there is not all the textures and wall sizes etc in 13 as there was in 10
Is it possible to use the symbolic 'soft' insulation fills in GDL? I have made an insulated panel and I would like to a specify the 3d SECT_FILL to be a correctly sized and orientated insulation fill.
Hello, Is there a way to hide the joint between two groups that are either subtracted (one from the other) using the SUBGROUP command or added (one to the other) using the ADDGROUP command ? In the situation I am dealing with, the two bodies are co-p...
I am currently trying to modify a complex(for my level of gdl) object.It represents a chimney made by Antoni Gaudi.I am also going to try to make it parametric as much as possible,and use subroutines as i go as much as possible.The thing that i am st...
Hi, Is it possible to use a custom sink (or tap) in a default ArchiCAD kitchen cabinet? For example in Cab Base 1D or Cab Base 2D. Because when I read the Reference Guide it says that: A Dialog comes up where you can specify the type of Custom Compon...
i think this is yet another StairMaker/Embedded library bug, but anyone know a work around? If I take a newly created stair, which is auto saved to the Embedded library, and then select it and save to a folder in "MyLibrary" it want reload for furthe...
Hi. I need some help with free 3d models. I have downloaded some from archibaseplanet.com, but where do I put them? It's a zip/rar file, so I extracted the file. I have a 3DS file and some JPG files etc. What should I do to use the models in archicad...
So I've downloaded the 3D person named Omuncolo and I want to change the dimensions of it but when I enter a different dimension from the default, the actual 3D ( or 2d ) figure does not change. I've sent a PM to the creator but they haven't replied....
I recently dowloaded this library part from vis2real.de, tried to put it in a document but unfortunately a string of errors regarding the 3d script pops up. As I have no idea what the errors mean, could someone please help out? Cheers in advance
After 10 years with ArchiCAD and now on AC 13 I am at a total loss. 1. What are embedded libraries and why vs linked libraries and why ? (there is no explanation anyplace that I can find) 2. How does one delete embedded libraries (if they are for AC ...
I'm having trouble downloading the new library. It cannot automatically find the AC13 library, so I manually point it out, and it still comes up with the attached error message. I haven't changed anything, or renamed anything, as it asks. How is it e...
i tested all the options in the OBJECT SELECTION SETTINGS on a bar joist 13 but cant figure it out... is there a way to change the depth of the bar joist seat.. typically its either 2 1/2" or 5".. see attached file.. "N" is what we need to change (ju...
Is there a way to edit the sink size in millwork cabinets? I need a large single sink or a small bar sink and they don't exist in the selections. A single sink would work fine if I can edit its size. The dimensions I can edit are for the cabinet itse...
New to Archicad and have a question regarding division of a parameter. Working on a roof truss model and i want to convert the span of the truss in to and interger ie 16' in 16. If my education serves me correctly 16'/1' equals 16. In my GDL script h...
Hi, Is there some istruction to request the parameter in the attached picture? Thanks Regards
Hey guys and girls, something very strange is happening with a particular archicad (12) object - "dp_sidelight_panels.gsm". certain computers in the office are recieving the error (shown below). The strange part is, the error in the object only occur...
Hi, I made my own custom CW frame. Script. I used the cprism function but I'm sure that I have to use the sprism{2}. In fact when I make a CW along a polyline my transoms are not cut properly at the extremities. My problem is how to define the "tangl...
Hello! I am using Archicad 13 for a couple of months and i have recently discovered its potential to work with imported models from other softwares like Rhino or Cinema 4D. I am trying to find a workflow where i can create models in Rhino (and Grassh...
I just installed the new ArchiCad 13 64-bit version. I tried to add a door to my wall, I noticed that the library doesn't have any doors. Any fixes?
please help, i just upgraded to ac13 and i can't find a swing line pen setting for the doors. if i could get help finding the macro, i could change the defualt pen from pen "3", to my desired pen "6", but i can't figure out where to change it. thanks...
I am trying to create a Niche Object in ArchiCAD with the sides folding back. As the base object to modify the script I would use the niche object in ArchiCAD Fig01. Can anybody help me with the script to get something similar done as shown in Fig.02...
we can figure out how to draw a standard bar joist.. please give us some direction on how to make the bar joist slope.. for example.. a 28k10 bar joist w/ a 2 1/2" seat.. one bearing point is at 28'-8"... the other bearing end is at 26'-8".. i am on ...
Hi, I'm wondering to put Finished Floor Level (FFL) information into the AC Zone object, either it is parametrically or just a type in format,, Does any one know how to put a simple script on Zone GSM? Much appreciated for the help,,
I'm working with fixed windows (wood frame) and I can't figure out why the glass material is expressed in 3d as wood. I've looked through the parameters for materials and it's set to glass. Any suggestions?
Hi, not sure why this isn't working. Trying to make an L shaped poly that lets me change the width of the 'L' arms, as opposed to the overall dimensions of the L. This is my 2D script: line2 a,0,a,c line2 a,c,d,c line2 d,c,d,b line2 d,b,0,b line2 0,0...
Hi to all. Is it possible to asssign some pars of an object (2d or 3D9 to a layer and other parts to other layers?
I am currently modeling a 2200 room hospital, for coordination and management puposes. Having all the architectural drawings in 2D, we are trying to write into the zone stamps the finishes information (floor, ceiling, walls, skirtings, etc.) This has...
Is it just me or are the US library doors and windows simply hopeless? The main problem I am having is that when I select "custom" as the door panel type I am not able to enter anything into the custom field. I have tried in both the AC13 and AC12 li...
i've looked all over the unforgiving script-wroughten ArchiBam website & i could not find any wall mounted fans. does anybody have any idea where i can find them? Thanks.
I have finally found the time to migrate to AC13. Never having being much of a team player and wishing there were more new features for a soloist, I decided to create my own new feature by entirely reorganizing my default materials list and surface t...
I'm trying to have the objects ID set based on the parameters of the objects, but the naive GLOB_ID = param doesn't seem to change the ID for the object. I've put it in the master script and the parameter script to no avail. Can this be done by some ...
Does anyone know if there is a way to rotate the 3D object symbol of a light switch or outlet independently of the 2d symbol. I'm having a problem that when the 2D symbol is placed on the plan-in proper orientation, 3D object is placed at a 90 angle ...
I created a w double sash 12 window but there seems to a level difference between frame and sash frame. what i need is the frame projecting outside so as to fit the window grille on the frame(see fig).i think i'm missing some settings.
Hi, In the Interface script there appears to be a problem with the UI_INFIELD{3} command. I have searched the wiki and forum, but it has never been documented as far as I can tell, so this is a stake in the ground for other lost soles who encounter t...
I recently noticed that under the HELP menu in AC13 the Library guide that has been there in past versions is missing. Is it just me? If not, will it be ready when you do the next library update?
Hi there, I have created a custom north symbol for our company & have got it to rotate to project north: ROT2 -w~ + GLOB_NORTH_DIR -90 however can i get the symbol to control the project north?? ie. I rotate the symbol, & the project north rotates ac...
Hi to all. I'd like to have some 2d parts (texts in particular) to be added automatically in the sections of 3D elements without adding manually another object to do that. Imagine to have the section of a stair and I want to add the numbering of the ...
Hi, it's a couple of weeks that I'm working on a project with ArchiCAD 11. As soon as I started adding windows, when I switch to the 3D window I receive massive error messages claiming missing fills. The popup says: Fill not foundat line 430 in the 3...
Hi, I am preparing a library with quite a lot of material options - and I do not want do add them to the normal materials as they are strictly binded to the objects only - so master gdl file is out of the question. I would like to make a call from th...
Hi, Is there an easy way to stretch a part of a custom object? Or should i learn GDL to be able to do that? (For example a U shaped object composed of walls, which i can change the length of the bottom part without scaling the wall width)
Hi, does anybody have some experience with the function VOLUME3d(). In order to have the volume of a 3d shape, where do I have to insert this function? Thanks
Does anyone have a horse in 3D?
I'm trying to allow the user to input an arbitrary number of strings and then aggregate them into a single string with custom formatting. Is this possible? The two limitations I have at the moment are allowing the user to expand the array as needed, ...
iv done it before but completely forgotten how to get it to work.. i wanna put a fixed glass corner window in to a job. i just want the 2 pieces of glass to but together in the corner.. want it to look like this http://www.chiefsymbols.com/corwinR.jp...
hi all I need to change color of door swing with out change the color of windows swing in ac 13 I think the way in ac 11 better ( we can change every door swing alone)
Is anyone having problems showing it in elevation. I can't get the contours to show?
Hello all, How much does the nested macro calls affect the responsiveness of the object? I mean that if you have ten arrays of [50][150] in the first objects and you pass them to the first macro and then to the nested second macro, does such operatio...
I am having difficulties with the PARAGRAPH command, specifically with the name definition. In the Cadimage Tools GDL Handbook it states that the name "can be either a variable value or a constant enclosed in quotation marks." I am trying to create a...
Im trying to model a wall with internal insulation as a part of a renovation. It is a 30cm wall with 5cm of insulation glued onto the interior surface, wrapping round the reveals of the windows and openings so that it finishs up against the window an...
Does anyone know where I can find french electrical symbols? Ive done a search and cannot find this. merci
I was working on a project and was shocked to discover that the trim had disappeared from all of my doors. I have changed every parameter I could find but none of them made my door frames return. Does anybody know how I can get them back?
I have an object I made a while back and have never had problems with it, now all of a sudden I'm getting the error message: "Numeric type expression required at line 4 in the 3D script of file Shelf_16in.gsm" Does anyone know what this error is, why...
This is a simple but universal frame for drawing sheet with markers to help folding ( if you don't have any folding machine in your office). The markers allows you to fold any sheet to any target format (default A4) according to rules from the Neufer...
Hi, I just downloaded some objects as lighters for my projects but they are not working and there is no kind of lights in my work shining. what can i do ?!
Does anyone have a download link for the ArchiCAD 13 International Library? Thank you~! Caitlin
I'm having a minor problem getting the smoothing to work reliably on both the circular holes in this prism. It doesn't seem to like having different masking codes to the outer prism boundary. Even if the prism boundary is changed to 79, the problem s...
does anybody know online object and texture libraries as good as archibase.net with all working gdl objects (no script errors for AC13)
I have created a 15 tier Card newsagency Library part. Using AC's interactive Schedule i want to grab a parameter from that library part to calculate a total number of Cards through the whole job when i use the unit over and over. i need to create a ...
We just upgraded to ArchiCAD 13 and I would like to set up my library so that base and wall cabinet sizes reflect what is out there for standard cabinte sizes. Base cabinets come 3'-0" wide with 3" units of variation in width, and the cabinet depth i...
I happened to use the credenza 13 object last week and it's fine as long as you use the default two shutters. However, as soon as you extend it and add another pair of shutters, the handles start disappearing into the woodwork... The same thing happe...
How the hack you put a picture on wall in archicad so it can be rendered later. I have some images that i want to place on my walls instead off textures/colours that are available is this possible.
I am working on creating an object that will read in an xml file and allow the user to place a checklist next to the layout of what needs to be checked for the drawing. It is still pretty rough, but the framework is there. The file is read in. My pro...
Hi Archicad-talkers, I completely redesigned my old website and in the new one I decided to include some objects (some are very old..) and texture for downloading. I hope you like them.
I need to have a prefix option as well as the suffix option in this marker. Can someone add the prefix script to this for me and send it back? Are there any Markers that do have a script for prefix that could be just copied and pasted into the script...
I am having trouble ganging Windows, specifically the Double Hung windows in AC13. The Windows are input with the Stud Wall Reveal if that matters. Anyways, when the Ganging is selected, the wall trim is relocated (instead of being cut in half like i...
Some time back an A.C. user posted the code for inclining any object and the process for adding all the information on a new object. Does anyone remember this and where to find it? I have searched with no luck.
i'm trying to make a script of boxes that automatically puts one near one and if they're more than the master side they go on the next line. actually i got the error of making more lines then the needed ones. this is the actual script for i = 1 to o_...
I searched through the forum, but couldn't find an answer to this: How do I find out if a user input (integer) parameter is odd or even in GDL script? Basically I want to do something that says If num (user integer input) EVEN then GOSUB:A, IF num (u...
Can anyone help me? what is this? Its only started since i upgraded to Windows 7
The base cabinets in the MEP equipment library (objects in MEP library) do not have the "Listing and Labeling" tab that the standard cabinet objects have. Is there a way to add this feature to the settings dialogue box? AC12 2675, Mac OS10.5.8 G5
I have been reorganizing my own library of different parts on an external harddrive. Today when attempting to load a newly created folder, some of the folders and files within are not loading. They also only show up as grey when attempting to load th...
Can some1 help me, ive been looking for 25 minutes where i can turn off pivot lines on W1 casemant 13 window and i cant find it Can some help ? Am i blind ? thx
Hello, This is probably pretty trivial & apologies if its been on before. I have created some objects in v13 which arent even visible in loaded v12 libraries. Therefore not available in v12. when dragging & dropping from explorer the error message: "...
Hi, I have a client that wants a stand-behind bar in his house. I haven't found a cabinet that will work well for this and don't yet know enough about gdl to build my own. Does anyone have any good ideas about how to go about this? Thanks!
Hello everyone, I have a common brick wall plastered on both sides. Whenever I insert a wall hole, window or door i can't make the plaster cover the tops (something like wall ends!). I know there's a turn plaster option but it seems to me it's only r...
I had this problem with GDL , simply scripting is not my favorite thing ! anyhow I had to model some -kind of - complex shapes with Mesh tool, rotate and save as an object (exterior shell) . however another problem is there that this object will not ...
How do I convert dwg symbols (blocks) for use with the archicad library?
I have been looking for a PDf, or tutorial on how to make custom doors, and all I keep finding is how to make Custom Door Panels. Would anyone know of a link that I could find this how to guide? Much Appreciated
once I download an object to use in my project, the object look grey!!!! how can I change the object`s color???? look at the first picture I imported an object but it look grey!!!! I want to change that cactus green and the vase red!!!! Another probl...
Hi all, I am trying to figure out how to create a limit range for an object with parameter arrays, using a loop. basically it is just a grid with adjustable grid line lengths controlled by loops: for i = 1 to nGridLines add2 gridLineX, 0 gosub “Grid ...
guys I get this message on a PLN file I've created. the pln file contains two hotlinked files. therefore the message comes up twice so it leads me to believe it's door issue that got mirrored or cant figure out the geometry of the door or something t...
. Hej, I'm sorry if this have been already answered but I've searched the forum and couldn't find it. Also I'm not sure if that's the proper name, but I'm looking for a library object window double (or triple) glazed and I can't find it. I'm using ar...
Hi, I have a file saved (.pln) on my desktop and now I've moved it to the documents folder on my Mac. When I go to open the file it says there are library parts missing, more specifically OBJECTiVE library parts as this was used to create the model. ...
Hi. I need to rotate some Objects in x,y,z but in Archi, i just find rotating in X or Y. How could i rotate in X,Y,Z?!!
I'm having trouble making transoms or circle top windows over a window or door not show up on the plan. Can anyone tell me what I might be doing wrong? I've tried every setting in the "Floor Plan and Section" settings of the window dialog I can think...
i searched for this but didn't come up with anything although i'd be surprised if this hasn't been discussed before, and i'm even more surprised that i've waited so long to ask! can i change more than one material at a time? say i have a door and wou...
Perhaps a silly question but... Is there a way to replace all occurrences of a particular GDL object in a model with another similar object similar to the block replacement command in AutoCAD? Or is their a better way to accomplish the same thing by ...
Hi, it's the first time i'm writing something here so here it goes... I'm building a portfolio and i need to open my old projects in archicad 12, the problem is that the objects from the old files (these files are from archicad 7, 8 and 9) don't appe...
Downspout Complex shows the gutter head below the offset. In the options you can turn off/on gutter head and elbow, but no options for offset to be turned off. Even if I were to require the offset (but not in my current application) it is above the g...
I'm sorry, this should be obvious, but I can't find the 13 migration library? One would think it would be with the 11 and 12 versions on the 13 web page??? This library stuff is a pisser thank you
Hi there, I tried unsuccessfully to remove the fill in the pocket door (please see attached image for reference) I tried changing the fills in the Floor plan symbol but with no luck, currently I am using a patch to cover this up, but sometimes when I...
I have found that in AC 13 that if I have my door marker ID Text Orientation (under marker settings>marker geometry) set to horizontal instead of standard the text becomes offset out of the marker. If I set it to standard, no problem. This only seems...
I was tinkering with hotspot-based editing commands and I ran into an annoying problem. I have a 2D script and I want to be able to call the same macro several times based on parameters of the object calling the macro. The macro defines and places th...
I have objetc and what to change type of dimension i what to have arrow insted of line in agle 45'. I open my gsm object in open object and can access parameters, an need to add new variable to contrl what marker typeof dimension i want.
Hi, I'm having trouble specifying a solid fill for a simple 2D Circle script. The code I'm using is: PEN 1 SET FILL "Solid Fill" CIRCLE2 0,0,0.03 Unfortunately all I get is the outline of the circle - I'm hoping for it to be filled black, but from wh...
After I migrated from AC12 to AC13, everytime I start AC the Library Loading Report pops up and tells me that I am missing 1 Library part which is under Property Objects. This is labelled as CSlab04 12. I have performed series of CTRL-F to locate the...
Following the 'Intro to object making" guide I have reached to a point with my gdl object where I can't understand the mistake I made, which causes a error message concerning line 31, at the master script check. I need some help here.All I did was to...
Where is good place to find high quality FREE 3d Objects to import into AC13?
An recent & unsuccessful attempt to import office favourites from 2 years of accumulated database work in v10 to v13 has prompted this post. ArchiCAD makes a point of marketing IFC & interdisciplinary information exchange capability however the attem...
Hi when i check a object information such as wall, beam or column ~about quantity data information. there are many things separated for example VolumeAskin, VolumeBskin, surface1_condo, surface2_condo, length12_condo, length34_condo minHeightASkin ,m...
I am attempting to customize the standard cabinets in the ArchiCad Library to function the way we would like them to. I have been able to edit the original part to accomplish 99% of what I needed to do, but I am stuck on one thing: It seems to me the...
Hi, I'm using archiCAD interactive training. When I clicked 'create rafter', there's a pop-up says, 'Rafter object not find in any libraries'. I checked with New drawing, uploaded all the libraries I have- latest version of 12 & 13, but still can't c...
I've recently had the good fortune of starting with a firm using ArchiCAD and was hoping the community could help me get my feet wet. I've worked through the tutorial but I haven't been able to find a few piece of information. So without further ado....
The gingerbread man is a gift from our colleague Ms. Olga Balázs. The fractal snowflakes are my children. I'll post the GDL objects soon. - Happy Holidays!
I have to admit one thing - I am not exactly a real expert when it comes to importing/exporting label tools or such action. My issue is this: I have been working with the Shape JM9 Label in AC12 due to their multiple shape options and after migrating...
ive started a project in archicad 12,and i upgraded my archicad to 13,and now when i open that file an error of missing library files appear. i add the archicad 12 library folder that i have,but still the missing parts is the surface textures,and it ...
Im a network Administrator, and im supporting a company that works with ArchiCAD, and one of them is having the problem bellow, when he tries to access the program. Can you please explain to me what is happening Problem: ArchiCAD could not be launche...
Can anybody help me in choosing a right window from archicad libarary? I need a wooden framed windows in which the metal grills are fitted on the frame from inside. Thanks
Hi! I like to use the objects and the standard used in this web site: http://www.woodworkinstitute.com/index.asp so I can use this standard to build my cabinets. But I like to have this in 3D How can do that? Thank in advance for your help Merry Chri...
hi,am a gdl newbie and i am currently working on creating a parametric gdl chair,the one which is instructed inside the gdl guide of archicad 12.Everything went just fine so far, the guide is pretty helpful. My problem is that I 've reached to a poin...
Hi, I've been drawing some cadimage cladding but I can't seem to find how to define the claddings 2D object parameter. The parameter tab is blank and in the floor plan and section tab I can disable the object pen and fills but the modifications don't...
When prompted to download an AC program/library update, should it be RUN or SAVE? What is the difference? Thanks. Win64 AC13
Aloha, Please let me know if there is a way to copy window (or door) marker settings from one window to another without changing the other settings of the other windows (such as size and style of window). I need to universally change the markers for ...
Just updated my library with fix v 3419.137, and now my bottom window casings have dropped a bit. is this my problem or the library's?
If the interface script for an object creates a button (ui_button) of type ui_function, the parameter script is called with the global variable GLOB_UI_BUTTON_ID set to the button ID when the user clicks on it. The parameter script can then respond t...
Hi guys. im having trouble using the garden furniture library. i have downloaded it but cant seem to do anythink with it. im guessing it needs to be saved as somethink else?? please help, cheers Tim
Have the change the ability to turn off the swing indicator lines in the 3D model? I can't find the toggle anywhere in the object files parameters anymore... ????
Hi All, I've scripted a simple, office standard casement window. It works perfectly except for one thing. The user has the option to choose: Left, Right of Fixed as the opening direction. The problem is that if the window is mirrored it still shows t...
Can some one give me a good Flint and brick match for a barn .Thanks you[
I recently downloaded AC 13 and deleted the old version of AC12. Now I cannot find any objects in my libraries. Windows and Doors only have an option for Empty Door or window. No stairs, objects, skylights, etc. Is there somewhere to download the AC ...
Hi! Why in the library Archicad 13 when I choose a pocket door, D1 Pocket USA, and I try to change the number of panel horizontal or vertical, everything is gray out, any suggestion? Thanks
Anyone know of a source of 3D objects for Australian market plumbing fixtures (ie caroma, posh etc) particularly basins and toilets and kitchen sinks?
ArchiCAD has a Corner Window tool, however it works only with straight walls. How could I make a corner window, when one of the walls is slanted? Please look at the attached image. I placed Empty Opening (Opening plane: Vertical) in the slanted wall ...
Hi I've downloaded several objects from archibaseplanet, and used them in a project in archicad. Almost all of them work perfectly fine, but all the "people"-objects I've downloaded are completely metallic gray when I see them in 3D view. Is there an...
Yet another GDL question... I'll be creating a Fire Exit sign as a GDL object. It'll take the variables inputted by the user and draw a block in 3D with a series of relevant textures (arrow, man running, etc.) Depending on the parameters picked, the ...
Hi, I'm learning GDL and practicing to create a rectangular by writing code. The script was reported ok but it's not showing any lines. Does any one know the reason ? By the way, where is the best resource to learn GDL? I've been following the GDL he...
I'm trying to create a object that will number itself in 2D, but the starting number is not always 1 (similar to Parking Place 10.gsm). for j=1 to n-1 add2 a/n,0 text2 0,0,j+start_num-1 next j del j-1 start_num is an integer variable. It works unless...
Hi, I'm sure there must be a simple command that accesses the Project Info variables (Client, Project Name, Project Number, etc.) in GDL - can anyone please tell me how to do this? Thanks, Derek
anyone an answer on this question? I've been searching for that quite a long time already.. I have there a triangular skylight I created as an object... but I want it to be slanted to direct it mor to the sun... how to do without using the slanted wa...
Hi, In a object (auto_dim_a), we have a parameter (ovlp_coords) which is 50X2 Arraytype of APIParT_Length type. We used to have in over master script ovlp_coords[1][1] = 0.00 : ovlp_coords[1][2] = 0.00 ovlp_coords[2][1] = 1.00 : ovlp_coords[2][2] = 0...
is there a down load for 7,8,9,10 lib. for version 13, to load old pln files?
Hi! I've been using some of the "ready-made" furnishings for my design. Firstly I had no problems with changing the sizes of the objects as I wished, but now there has appeared CHAIN SIZE, which blocks me from changing just one of the measurements ( ...
I was wondering if there are any thoughts out there on how to manage movable elements in a building model. I'm working on a project with a series of adjustable louver panels. The panels pivot from a hinge to provide shading. I'm trying to find a way ...
Hi, I'm having trouble gettting an alpha channel to show up. I sit possible for a PICTURE to use its alpha in both the internal engine and openGL, and also Lightworks? I'm currently using PICTURE 'FE_sign_border_a.tif', 0.6, 0.15, 1+0 which does the ...
Hello, Where could I find US electrical symbols library? I'm using ArchiCad12 International, which I bought in Finland. I'm back in US now and need to find the right symbols... Thanks!
I’ve created a GDL object by importing a 3DS file. The mesh was quiet complex so the code is very very long. How can I control X,Y,Z scale without adding a scale factor in each point (impossible)? Thank you all
Hi ArchiCAd team, When I am trying to close the louvres on windows using the angle option of louvres it is not working properly.Can you help me out, Thanks in advance Binoj
Is there a reason why the "empty opening" doesn't have the cavity closure option? I really do not understand this. I saw the tip of using the "arched opening" to have an opening without door frame that behaves like an actual door, but this is a reall...
Hi Forum, I'm experienced with creating fly-throughs in ArchiCAD but whenever I create a fly-through, I've always wandered if I will ever check that 'Rebuild Model for Each Frame' box Can you help me which objects can change per frame of a fly-throug...
Hello, can someone tell me how to make a corner window? i read like 3 tutorials about it but it doesn't work, im using archicad 13 greetings
For Doing a twisted cube Mr,Ralph explained for me!!! But what about if we want to do some thing like what is in the attached picture!!I would like to do one of the walls starting from zero and has a special angle!!!
I've made a little wall label which serves as finishes marker. This reads the material of the wall but after a couple of hours research I'm still struggling to figure out how to determine which side of the wall I'm looking at (as different materials ...
I am trying to use the D1 Pocket 13 door object from the AC13 library. In AC12 I was able to pick the wall type I was inserting the door into - now I only have the choice of "reveal" or "no reveal". The issue is that in the past I would set my wall t...
Hi! I'm a student and I am no expert in Archicad. But I'm getting better and better In my assignment I need to model this Tea Trollie from Alvar Aalto: http://www.unicahome.com/p11149/artek/aalto-tea-trollies-by-alvar-aalto-for-artek.html But I have ...
Hi all, I have a room label which, when exporting to autocad, doesn't preserve its line breaks. a 4-line text block at 1:50, for example, appears in autocad as a single line. Is this a typical problem? normal multiline text blocks seem to export just...
I have been working on this one project which I believe I started in AC12 - I am now in AC13. Anyhow, I keep getting this dialog bellow about missing libraries. Is there a way to fix that? What does it mean? I am a Revit convert so I have never dealt...
I have created an .gsm object using a Truss maker. Saved it as .gsm, and then imported into a .pln drawing. The problem is the background fill: when i enter to the objects dialog settings, and edit it`s background fill, it seems like it is not workin...
Hi All, Here's a problem that's driving me nuts. I need my markers to be "horizontal", and of the "oval" type. When I combine these two things in the Door Marker 12, I get the attached image. I tried looking into the coding, but can't wrap my head ar...
Aloha, anyone out there know where i can find scaffolding as an object mahalo dean
Is there someone willing to show an example of use of the "polyoperations" functions? Please!!! I can't find my way in using this function.
how do i find the TEXT 3D tool in ArchiCAD 12?
Hello, after searching a lot everywhere, i finaly ask here if you know where i can find a trimless GDL light like : 4 one : 3 one : 2 one : and one : Thank you
This is a spin off of the topic Custom GDL objects for FREE. ztaskai wrote: Master wrote: Zsolt: no problem, I think it is better that GS takes care of its own library, than there is more time for developing ArchiCAD. I do think though, that a little...
Hi, this might be an easy one but I'm not sure how to set a default (but user-editable) value for the object's relative base height. I.e it's at 0 as default when I place the object - is there any way to make sure it starts at 100mm? Thanks, Derek
Hello, I was creating an eliptical-sphere with the roof-dome-tool (2 domes putted together to a sphere... saved as an object, later then just streched to en eliptical shape) The problem I have now is following: I cannot rotate the object in the Z-dir...
ok, so after receveing the object from Erika, (thanks!) i have this question... how do i incorporate the object to my library? If i extract the object and place it to my library folder, i get the error message "Can;t find Macro: xxxxx called at line ...
Hello, We have just upgraded our office from ArchiCAD 10 to 13 and are having a major display bug with all of our door and window frames and panels not showing up in plan view. Our doors and windows are from version 9. Here is a screenshot of a door ...
Can we control the ganging/spacing width at the jamb, head, sill of AC12 windows as we could in prior releases? If so, how.
I did something real stupid. Saved a nearly empty gdl-description over a gdl-description I had worked with some hours. And, I try to figure out wheter there by some chance can exist an automatically generated backup file. But I could not find any inf...
Hi, I'm trying to find a list of project variables that can be referenced by GDL objects, such as its distance from the project origin, for example. None of the guides or manuals I've found seem to list these anywhere - any ideas?! Thanks, Derek
Hi Any idea how I can make 2 panels in my curtain wall unit with louvers. Should I be using the curtain wall here in the first place?
I get a missing item when loading rel. 11, zone stamp 2 is missing When I go to add zone stamps to any area , the box does not appear only the area and name. Also the area calculator in the drop down dialogue box has no numbers in them. Please help
Hello…. I want to create a ceiling light. Is it possible to automatically subtract the “slab” when a place it or move it? I want the light to behave like a window on a wall…… Thank you…
Dear All, I wonder how i can make Twisted Cube in ARCHICAD? Appreciate your help
Is it possible to have a door without the top frame? I need to place some doors in exterior spaces (gardens etc) that are only 1 meter high, and i dont need the top frame, just the two side frames (see attached sketch) Is it possible?
Can anyone (GS please?) tell me what needs to be added to the window (and door) objects so that they can have the automatic dimension annotation added in the schedules on version 13? In the diagram below I have three standard GS windows. The storefro...
Before I go and make a whole new fresh template, can I fix this? All the files I've created from the template I labored over last week have this problem. When changing, say, a door's flush-panel to one with glass, or when changing a window from no mu...
Anybody know what mean GLOB_CONTEXT = 30 ? I saw it in the "grid element marker" script ( AC12 ). PS: May be discussed or I missed it in the docs. Oleg
Just a quick question. How do you get the standard ArchiCad 12 bitmap people / tree / car objects to keep facing the camera? I have looked through the objects for an option to check but can't find one. The objects only align themselves with the camer...
I'm having problems with the way edge lines are displayed in elevation. This example is a simple square with the corners rounded off. material mat pen edgepen crad=0.02 !corner radius wid=0.1 !width hi=0.1 !height put 0+crad, 0, 15, wid-crad, 0, 13, ...
I am looking for a Turnstile barrier 3d object. Are there any around? Of any kind?
Hi All, I'm looking to develop an office-standard section/elevation marker, much like the one in the attached image. I was hoping I could just tweak the built-in one (since it does work pretty well) to display the marker this way, with a semi-circle ...
I edited the attached Section Marker & saved it, but the edited 2d symbol doesn't come across into the full view or the preview. Not sure what I did wrong and can't find anything here or on the wiki that is specific to this. Thanks in advance.
Hi All, Attached is a revision object which I acquired from archicad.ca. It's great! But it's not quite perfect Could anyone help with adding the following? - ability to create a p-line cloud... it will only do rectangles, and I'm working on a projec...
Does anyone know where I can get a craftsman column GDL? I'm mainly interested in the squared tapered column, either with or without a base.
Has anyone written a routine or object for replacing a door or window with an infill to match the wall? If the infill could be shaded distintinctively it would be extremely useful in alteration drawings to show patched walls in elevation. I can see h...
Does anyone out there know the magic behind the VERT, EDGE, AND PGON commands. It seems straightforward, and I was hoping to use it to make a small part that can't easily be made from the primitives. I just can't get it to work though. For some reaso...
Can anyone help me? I have master file of tall building where every story is imported as hot linked module. When importing, warning massage pops up about missing library parts /doors, windows and objects/. Instead of it, there are orange dots. Can an...
1. How do I add new librairies, and where can i find them? 2. And how do i add a custom picture? I know where to change it in Archi (as to where I'm supposed to write the name of the picture). But where do i save it in the ArchiCad12 folder?
Hi, I'm trying to get my head round hotspot to make my object stretchy, but they seem to stop working at random... This is my 3D code: HOTSPOT 0, 0, 0 HOTSPOT A, 0, 0 HOTSPOT A, B, 0 HOTSPOT 0, B, 0 HOTSPOT 0, 0, zzyzx HOTSPOT A, 0, zzyzx HOTSPOT A, ...
I've made a spotlight that is going to hang in a rail down from the ceiling . I've started at the upper part (the part that is going to fit into the rail), and worked my way down with PRISM_ 's and CYLIND's, rotated axes a.s.o. At last I write DEL TO...
Archicad has bifold doors with one and two panels...I need a 3 panel folding door....I guess it would be a trifold door or accordian door.... How do I create one of these for floor plan and 3d? thanks
its an umbrella column !! we are making an umbrella column using a beam and with angled columns, but it will NOT make a library part. I think its some thing to do with the beams used at an angle ? Ant thoughts from the audience ?
How do I make a corner window with no column where the windows meet? I know I can click on the box that makes the corner windows empty, but then the frame is gone. Help please!!
ok so iv been a AC user for 3 years now.. and my library is starting to piss me off a bit my library looks like this AC11 Library AC12 Library AC13 Library AC11 Australian essentials library AC12 Australian essentials library AC13 Australian essentia...
