Libraries & objects

one object

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!!!

What side of the wall am I looking at?

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 ...

AC13 Pocket Door

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...

A good gdl training program?

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 ...

exporting text to autocad, with line breaks preserved

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...

How do you get rid of MISSING LIBs?

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...

problem with background fill for newly created .gsm object

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...

Door-Window Marker: Can't get Oval to rotate?

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...

3D Scaffolding

Aloha, anyone out there know where i can find scaffolding as an object mahalo dean

Polygon operations

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?

Trimless Light

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

Become a registered object developer

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...

Setting object height relative to base

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

Rotating 3D object, then saving

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...

adding object to library

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 ...

Windows and doors not fully appearing in AC13 plan views

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 ...

AC12 windows GDL object – ganging

Can we control the ganging/spacing width at the jamb, head, sill of AC12 windows as we could in prior releases? If so, how.

Are there an automatically generated backup file of gdl obj

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...

Referencing global values

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

Louvers in curtain wall

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?

Zone Stamps

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

ceiling lights.....

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…

how to make twisted cube

Dear All, I wonder how i can make Twisted Cube in ARCHICAD? Appreciate your help

garden doors

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?

Automatic dimension annotation to windows in schedules

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...

"Fill not found at line xxx in the 3D script of file xxx."

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...

GLOB_CONTEXT 30 ?

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

Bitmap People & Trees Not Turning

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...

Edge line control on a prism.

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, ...

Turnstile barrier needed

I am looking for a Turnstile barrier 3d object. Are there any around? Of any kind?

Modifying the built-in Storey marker

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 ...

Editing Section Markers

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.

revision cloud object - almost perfect, need help

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...

Craftsman Column GDL

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.

window & door infill

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...

VERT, EDGE, and PGON

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...

Hot link module problem

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...

Libraries and custom picture

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?

Hotspots stop working

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, ...

My GDL turns up-side-down in 3d

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...

3 panel bifold door or tri-fold?

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

making a library part

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 ?

Corner Windows

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!!

managing librarys??

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...

English units in GDL script?

Im not sure if this has been talked about, i couldn't find it by searching. I just learned how to use GDL today . One of the problems i ran into is that when i want to set coordinates for lines and i use a number like 2 expecting to get 2 feet, it en...

Section Markers in AC13

Why do my section markers have a series of machine font '0's instead of the ID or name? These were AC12 items that were archived, then opened in AC13. I have tinkered with the settings and can't get them to change with any option. I have the same pro...

Custom Door Frame

All, I am trying to use manufacturer door frames into my doors but I couldn't find a way import a custom door frames. I have only style 1, style 2, style 3. Is it possible to customize the door frames? Thank you DDJUSA

Creating Objects with Archicad

Could someone help me with creating custom 3d Objects for Log Homes. I need to create a purlin for a house that I am drawing. The type of purlin that I am talking about is 10" dia. round with flat top. I have been an autocad user for 15 years and my ...

Australian essential library for version 13

For all those Ausies with select agreements the Aus Essential library for verion 13 is up on the Arkiklub website. Just to let you know in case you weren't aware. Barry.

3-part detail markers

How can you create 3-part detail markers? Use an existing marker symbol or create a custom symbol. But will it still be able to link to sheets and window an area (e.g. wall section)?

pocket doors?

I may be missing something entirely - in which case I apologize - but I can't find pocket doors in the standard library anywhere. can anyone give me some assistance? many thanks!

Dialog Box / Graphics problem

HI, Lately I have been having problems where dialog boxes have been very temperamental. ie certain things just deciding to not show up. I cant describe to i have attached an image. sometimes switching out then going back in resets it. also sometimes ...

ArchiCAD Object Library Defaults

Hi At our office we have a typical template for pens, lines, etc. How do we alter all the defaults in the ArchiCAD libraries,eg. so that whenever we select an object ALL the line outline is the same colour, & the fill background colout & type is the ...

3D Text In Section?

Hi all, I am wanting to create an object which reads a room name from floor plan into the cross section/ ie. if i put a label into the floor plan eg ' Meeting Room'. then cut a cross section through that space there will be the equivalent text in the...

Efficiency of imported objects

Hi, I'm just beginning to get my head round GDL for the first time. To create a cube, obviously the BLOCK command is the simplest. However, when I open a GSM object that's been imported from a 3DS file constructed in other software, cubes come in as ...

Library Objects

Hi, I have been trying to create a library part. The steps I have followed are: Put object in 3D mode, view in perspective and adjust the settings so the object is viewed from above. Make the object straight and square, then click OK. I have then gon...

How do i save a Detail Title?

How do i save a Detail Title? I have set up a detail title with autotext which should be good to go when i fugure out how to save it so i can load it from the drawing selection settings dialog box it only searches for "Drawing Title" to load and ther...

Wink

I'm pleased to see GS working hard to fix important issues. I'm confident that they will fix this tiny one.

Circle rotation in space. Can't calculate x coordinate.

I'm trying to make a circle that has a center in origo. Se the illustration below. I first put the circle on the horizontal layer (XY-layer and z=0). Center is origo (x=y=z=0) That works fine. I tilt the circle with an angle to the horizontal layer. ...

GDL Scripting in 13

I have been trying to create some scripts in 13. It has been very painful. Whenever I copy and paste errors occur. If I type the same line from the start, the errors do not occur. This never happened to me in 12. To copy what I have already successfu...

13 W Doubel hang window - skin does not turn in

Is this a fact or I am not capable ..... HAs any of you encountered this

Problem with Openings

Hi everyone. Has anyone experienced a series of errors associated with the application of a standard opening onto a wall in ArchiCad? Whenever I try to apply any kind of opening from the standard AC 13 library I'm hit with a wave of errors like the o...

Objects on several floors

Hi, I'm trying to make an object to be visible in all the floors with the correct 2d representation. I mean, this object should be sectioned at each floor. In order to make the section, no problem. I use the CUTPLANE/CUTEND command using also the glo...

AC 13 is saving objects with huge MB

After working a few days with archicad 13 I notice that the objects I saved are coming huge. The same object saved in 12 is coming just a few .kb while in 13 is coming .mb. If the object is a lil more complex is going over 100mb. I save objects just ...

Wallends, Missing Library Part

I am working on a teamwork file where we are hot-linking a model only file into a documentation and views only file (recommended by our reseller to speed up working times). We are using wall ends for some of our walls and just realized today that the...

GDL object from AC13 in AC12

I found that if you will save the gdl object in AC 13 you can't see in AC12. Is possibility to save object in AC 13 that will by possible to use in AC 12?

window and door markers

There may be a simple answer but why doesn't the settings dialogue window in 13 show the dimension marker and listing and labelling drop down menu If I open in v12 archicad I still get them but not when I open in V13 thankyou greg

GDL Object in Windows Vs. Mac

If a GDL Object is made in Windows, can it be used on a Mac without any conversion software? Thanks in advance for any useful help.

libraries reload when updating modules

when updating modules, AC13 wants to reload every library. this was not the case in AC12. any suggestions as to how this can be avoided?

Libraries and objects - why do they get that "DOT"???

here the deal. i load Archicad 12 from one PC to another one. then when I open up a PLN file...I see these "dots" where the doors/windows/openings/furnitures used to be? How do get back all my doors/windows/openings/furniture without having to click ...

13 Windows: Where's the extra hotspots??

I always turn on the extra hotspots for windows (and doors). This allows me to easily place the outer edge of a window or door directly to the adjacent wall surface, and I can easily select the window. It seems as though the 13 windows do not have th...

Arrays and inputing values from a list

I have an array set up to define a grid of windows. The array contains the horizontal widths and vertical width. I would like to define what each window is in the grid from a list of values. The parameters h and v would be integers >0 and a global_mo...

Where to get Human Figures - People ?

Hi, I'm looking for a blank human figure ( no physical features, clothing etc. ) that I can show to represent the size of a model I'm making ( tent ). I also need the model to interact with the person i.e the human needs a back pack over his shoulder...

No panic bars on new storefront doors?

No panic bar option for new storefront doors? These I need. Am I missing something?

Moveable Hotspot automatically jump back

I try to make a script with a moveable hotspot, that shall jump back automatically. It should behave like a bell button: push the hotspot forward, then an action happens (another Parameter is changed), after that the button should jump back in the ze...

AC 12 object in AC13 bugs

I begin to convert my AC12 project in to the AC13 project. I found that some AC12 object, like WC12 or Basin12, is can not to modify or event delete. Did someone know what to do?

How to create vertical 3D text?

Hello, hello again! I want to create 3d text but want it to sit vertically on a wall surface rather than horizontally so you read it from floor to ceiling - a bit like how words are written on a book spine. Can anyone help? Someone did tell me that y...

Cut Timber Symbol

Hi, I have seen in a few Cad Image Objects notably the CT Floor Joists object, that when placing a section through this object the timber members are shown with the correct 'X' symbol representing that it is a cut. How do you think they would have do...

SHAPE JM9 TAG

Hi Archicad users, I have been using the shape JM9 tag for a long time now, but as soon as I installed AC13 and performing an AC to DWG translation the tag text disappear in AUTOCAD. It doesn't do it in AC12. The translation works perfectly. Is anyon...

merge library- sole practice

First time ever I elected to upgrade as soon as the box arrived, however I would like to merge or somehow integrate the old library parts with the new library in V13 so that there is only v13 library attached instead of 9,10,11 and 12 thankyou

HPRISM_ & Top edge visibility

This is an old feature, which I always found annoying. For the first solution (Left), top contour edges don't show in elevation. Am I missing something? Cheers R = 0.2 mat = SYMB_MAT for k = 1 to 2 body -1 s = 11 + 4*(k=2) + 64 hprism_ mat, mat, mat,...

2D Symbol of a downloaded Library Part

Hi, we downloaded a clawfoot tub offline and the 2D symbol shows up as this crazy mesh mess. I opened it up and saw that what I was seeing was the full 2D view and there was nothing in the 2D symbol, so I put what I wanted in teh 2D symbol and saved ...

custom door panels come in too small

hi, have you guys made any custom door panels yet in 13? I did, and when i put it in my model they show up too small.

A tourist bus .gsm needed

I need a .gsm Tourist bus file. I found one here. Is there any other one on the net? A bit modern, that the one there ? Thanks

creating custom 3d txt

hey guys im having a problem with creating 3d txt( 55 on a wall ), as on the pic... how to create such a thingggg.... : @

Rotation in 2d do not have any effect in the "Preview and p.

I have made an object. The 2d script works fine when the object is open. The display in the Parameters shows a rotated 2d object as it should. I put an instance of this object in the floorplan. I watch the display in the "Preview and positioning" and...

Archicad is so slooow

I'm making a GDL-object by scripting. Now I'm working with the 2d script. When I try to go from the script-tool to the floorplan, AC becomes terribly slow. Seem like AC is playing the 2d wholeview many, many times as the ill. shows. Do someone have a...

company logos needed

I need a 2d (in any format, .pln, .dwg...) or 3d company logos of any kind. Well, not of any kind, but at least logos of the well known companies (Siemens, Samsung, car manufacturers...) I have found logos for Shkoda and Citroen here . Any others ple...

display the name of a material in the 2D symbol.

Hi All i've been playing around with this hopefully someone can help. I want to display the name of a material in my 2D symbol. eg if a material parameter is set to "paint 1" how do i get that name to display in the 2d symbol?

Wall Depth Variable in Archicad 12

The wall depth variable in versions 11 and before is C_. Has this changed in version 12? My custom doors that worked in 11 and before are sticking out from the wall (photo below - The fireplace shown below is actually a "door" object). Thanks in adva...

AC13 Door swing pens and storefront materials

The pen setting for the door swing in the AC13 D1 door and the ability to change the frame material on the storefront seem to have gone the way of the dodo. Will they ever return? I've tried all the usual workarounds, already. Does anyone have a work...

how to correctly show an XOX glider

I am wondering if there is a way to modify the "W Glider3" window to reflect an actual XOX glider. The window I want is an 8' wide unit, so there would be two operable sashes at ether side, each 2' wide. These slide towards the center where there is ...

Using the 11 migration library in 12

I am having difficulty with a variety of ArchiCAD 11 libraries of doors, windows and curtain walls showing up in 12 after I have installed the "ArchiCAD 11 Migration Library". I have tried nesting it and un-nesting it in the ArchiCAD 12 library folde...

Custom GDL objects for FREE

Each month Master Script will make a customized ArchiCAD object completely free of charge! You can send in your request and each month one of them will be developed by Master Script. The ArchiCAD object will be available on the website http://www.mas...

View name or ID request

I am hoping to revise my zone stamp to allow it to move to different x/y locations depending on the current saved view (ie floor plan, finish plan, electrical plan, etc) so that it can be moved out of the way of notes and symbols in one view and not ...

Windows & doors not showing in plan only?!

I'm using AC 13. For some reason windows and doors that have been in my walls for weeks are suddenly not showing in plan anymore. They show up in section, elevation and in 3D but not in the plans. This is only happening on the 2nd floor, not the 1st....

DOORS in AC13

All, I tried to change the swing 2D pen color in the dialogue box and the choice for the swing 2D pen is GONE!!!! All the doors have the same problems. Please help THX DDJUSA

Definitions of "Lamp" and "Whitewash" materials ?

I've bought "the GDL Cookbook 3" and there is a sample that I try to do. The problem is that I do not have the 'Lamp' and 'Whitewash' materials in my material-list. I would like to see this sample with the right materials. Can someone help me with th...

Opinions: When it's as good as it gets is it good enough?

While 3D renderings are great for conveying designs and ideas the goal is the construction documents. At what point are commercially available objects not suitable for use in your projects because their 2D representation and section detail is not goo...

James Murray's Slab Label

I am having troubles getting this object to work. Anyone that has used this with success, I could really use your help. I have downloaded the part from the Depository. I click the label tool, and set to read the bottom of the slab, but all I get is a...

Gdl and read file

Here TXT file filling: K30.00K62.00K5757.13 K130.00K267.00K5493.25 K230.00K472.00K5229.36 K454.00K932.00K4638.25 K554.00K1137.00K4374.36 K654.00K1341.00K4111.27 And my script: !--> file names added f1= "ARMDATA.txt" !--> LIBRARY keyword added ch1 = o...

storefront window with various operating panes

We are using a storefront window system to divide up some of the larger portions of glazing on our building. One instance will look something like the attached image. I figured out a way to divide up a storefront window and adjust the mullions in 3d,...

GDL people needed

I am looking for 3D .gdl objects of people.

Header over windows in section

Is there a way to insert the framing above and below a window so that it shows automatically in cross section? The complex profiles work great for creating walls that have automatically generated sills and top plates, but I haven't been able to figur...

Objects (chairs) show up in 2D without any detail

Hello all, I don't know if I'm posting in the right spot but here goes. Objects that I place (chairs) seem to show up as blocks in 2D without any detail (e.g backrest). I have tried changing line-types and moving computers (ones with other libraries)...

increasing font size in gdl 2d an 3d script windows, ac12

Hi! Does anyone know how to increase the font size in gdl 2d an 3d script windows? After working for some hours on a gdl, it is a bit painfull to work with very small text. I found in ArchicadWiki how to adjust the font size in dialog boxes (registry...

Drag object from floorplan to 3d script in AC12. Possible?

I've bought the GDL Cookbook 3. And at page 1.37 the author tells me it is possible to make a slab in floorplan. And then I can open a 3d script window, and drag this slab over to the script window. But the script window disappears when I try it. I c...

Cabinet Base Corn-L 13 - Backsplash

For some reason the backsplash when shown on the floor plan (2D) shows a thickness of approximately 25mm where as all the other cabinets show approximately 20mm. However, in the 3D window the backsplash is displayed 20mm and melts into the cabinets o...

Meshes within Library Parts

I have downloaded a 3D toilet part from a manufacturer in 3D DXF format. The part opens and inserts into the drawings fine. I would like to get control of the facets or mesh created that make up the shape of the toilet to turn off the visible facets ...

Meshes within Library Parts

I have downloaded a 3D toilet part from a manufacturer in 3D DXF format. The part opens and inserts into the drawings fine. I would like to get control of the facets or mesh created that make up the shape of the toilet to turn off the visible facets ...

Old Library New Library

Im working on a project that had an earlier phase completed using AC10. This new phase is of course using the library from AC12. Is there a way to somehow 'merge' the old library into the AC12 library so that I don't have to load the entire AC10 libr...

Save new object as both a 2D symbol & 3D object?

I've been using some of Kohler's very nice 3D objects in my drawings. They supply 3D .dwg files of many of their products as well as 2D. I'm wondering if it's possible to attach 2D information as well, so the plan drawing would show up in plan view, ...

ArchiCAD 13 glitchy behaviour when copying n' pasting

In ArchiCAD 13 I'm getting glitchy behaviour when copying n' pasting in either the 2d or 3d script windows. What I've been finding is for example copying n' pasting a parameter name into a script will initially appear to display correctly but if you ...

car parking ramps

Hi Users, We are using the curved ramp tool 01 10 in a car park lay out - can any one tell me how to alter the gradient on it as it only changes the width in plan ? Any tips or advise on this part would be helpful. Thanks all Myles

Counter Thickness

Casework: Ex. Cabinet Base 2D 13 I want to turn off the countertop completly. However the library part defaults to 10mm min. I want to change this to 0. I've noticed that the backsplash displays:√ 0.0<= where as the countertop displays: √ 0.0< I was ...

problem creating custom gdl object using archicad tools.!!!

Hello, I have made a very complex model in archicad using many gdl objects I created from the standard archicad tools. At first all were fine but after two days of working in the project, archicad started to give me errors about the gdl 3d script in ...

AC13 Door swing angle per 3D setting only

I notice that despite setting the doors swings to NOT be the same in 2D & 3D that they still show per the 3D setting.

GDL XML Extension

I am having trouble working with the GDL XML extension. I am trying to read a XML file created with Excel. I'm having trouble navigating through the file. I can open it fine, and can get to the root node fine, but cannot do anything after that. Here ...

3D Models

Hello, Sometime ago, on this forum, I downloaded some good working 3d models, Homme and Femme figurine. During a recent reinstallation, it was not saved properly and I have not been able to find and replace them. Would greatly appreciate any informat...

Groups and transformations

I have an object that consist of a few groups. one group (groupA) consists of three parts that are called from subroutines. In the subroutines they are rotated to the proper orientation and in the main script they are placed in the "stack". Each tran...

How to get piano and chair in Art-Deco style

Hi! I'm a student and I use ArchiCad for all my assigments. This time I'm suposed to have this Art-deco piano and chair, but I can't find this objects on any library or on the net and I have no clue how to make this kind of objects. I use archibase f...

Change default materials of an object.

Hello everyone.. I want to know if it is possible to change the default materials of a gsm object. I use this free site archibase.net to download objects and I use some of archicad library but I dont like the default materials (in archibase objects t...

Need help with 2D script

Hi I have problem with my object. My friend had made me script for some object but it look it is not finished and i have no contact with him. I need help with 2d script and parameter script. Now i have one txt file in witch i can put dimension for au...

Window Depth in GDL

I am trying to create a window that I like in GDL. I am not that familiar with GDL, however. My goal is to make the window so that the frame of the window is the same depth as the wall thickness and the sash stays the correct static distance. The sas...

Where did the Door swing pen color setting go in 13???

It appears that all of the doors, at least the ones I tried, in the US version of 13 no longer give you the ability to set the color of the swing pen. Not only does it screw up our graphics but we use the colors of the doors to send them to particula...

Objects disappear

I am currently having similar problems with Archicad 12 as I had with Archicad 11, I continue to use Archicad 10 because of the problem. Basically I run 2 Archicad files, one file to build objects in which I save to a project specific object library,...

Parking Lot

Hi..is there any way to create in GDL an object made by lines in 2d and in the script configure some parameter to obtain an auto numbering of the object, so when i delete one the other objects placed in the floor plan automatically change?, this way ...

Blinds for skylights

Hello, does anybody know if I can add blinds to skylights and how in AC 12? Eva

Sketch up objects

Anyone what to export an sketchup files us so i can use it as an object in archicad?

Little 2d Shear Symbol object

I used AC12's (save selection as) to make the Shear Symbol you see on the left of the attached image, with the 3 as static part of it, simply using it as a stamp and I fill in the length of the shear wall in the square box that is attached to the tri...

Requesting Drawing Window Type

Hi Friends, This is a 2part question: firstly can you request the window type? (ie Section, Elevation, Interior Elevation, Details) I have created a simple text object but want it to be smart enough to know what kind of window its in & to change para...

Library 12 update?

Now that AC13 is out, does that mean the arch top doors and windows for 12 will never be fixed?

Space Frame

In very general terms, could someone please describe how one models a three-dimensional truss -- commonly known as a space frame -- with AC 9. Thanks.

Real types - precision problems

I searched the forum for some help, but not being a GDL guru, I was unable to decipher if there was any useful information that could help me out. I am trying to add text to an object so that when the width of the object is changed the text changes a...

Where do the output from PRINT statement go?

I'm trying to script a an object in gdl. Now I've generated some coordinates that gives me a problem. I get a run-time error. The problem is, I can't inspect them. I try to use a PRINT statement, but I do not find the output. Please help me before I ...

13 and library handling question

Hi all I just picked a little bit out of comment Fabrizio made in another thread regarding 13 and the way it handles libraries! I was just wondering if anyone involved in Beta testing or anyone using it already can tell me if this is going to cause a...

Roto roof windows library

Hi Everybody, I have published the whole german ROTO CAD 2008 roof windows library. You can to download it from: http://www.cadstudio.hu/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=49 or http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/object_depository.php...

Door Library Objects

Thanks in advance for any assistance. I just recently upgraded to V12. I know, I am slow to accept change. My question is this: In my previous version, when I placed a door object in a wall, I could clearly see the door panel, door swing & jamb thick...

How do I make something that resembles a jacket?

I hope someone can give me some advice upon how to make an object that resembles a jacket, because I've been struggling for a long time to do this, with no success. I have been trying to use ArchiForma mostly. But naturally it's an advantage if I can...

Concrete balusters

I must create automatically with AC 12 an entire stair (with a non-regular planimetric form) having marble/concrete balusters with a personal section profile. I think that's possible modifing some existing free add on or plug in about stairs, but I u...

Object to lamp

If I have a regular object I made or downloaded, how can I save it as a lamp object?

Building sliding doors

I am trying to build glazed sliding doors with CADImage Door builder. but It's really hard to make. is there any better options to make? Using AC12 AUS

Room Label - Can't get Paragraph/Textblock to work properly

Hi all, I'm at my wit's end. I feel like I've tried everything. Please Help! What I'm trying to create is a room label based on one that I found here in the Depository, by James Murray (called Shape Tag JM9). I want a piece of Centered Text over an e...

"Load other Window-Door Marker..."

Hi, I am intrigued by the last option in Door Selection Settings > Dimension Marker > ..."Load other Window-Door Marker...". Has anyone written their own window-door marker for this condition, and if so, how was it done? I'd like to make a door marke...

MultiLine Text in Script

Hello, Is it possible to get a "return" to work so I can have another line of text below what I've shown in the attached script? Thanks lec

Change default pens for Windows, Doors & Objects?

Does anyone know how to change the default pens for Windows, Doors & Objects? I have been manually been changing them and saving them as favorites, but this is still time consuming. Thanks for your help.

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Using the"Wallhole" command.

I'm trying to create a window with an arched top. In plan, I create a slab that has the desired shape, I give it an ID listing of "Wallhole", and I insert it into the wall using the "window" tool but I only get a rectangular opening without the desir...

Archicad Libraries

Hello, can anyone help me where i can find a library for archicad with texutres and objects? Thank you

Rotated window?

Does anyone know how to take a fixed window and rotate it 45 degrees?

The Elevator Object

Hi archicaders ! I find the elevator object interesting, the option to make the elevator "read" the story height is great BUT...this option causes problem too, if i want to have a different height for a special level (not the same of the story), the ...

How to get a scripted value update the variable value

I'm just wondering how I get a scripted value (a combination of a element ID, zone number etc.) to update the value of the variable so I can get it to schedule? Any help greatly appreciated, Thanks.

GDL & Marked Distance Area

Perhaps I am missing something obvious but it seems as though my scripted GDL objects do not respond to the Marked distance area in the same way as walls/roofs, etc. Typically I have my elevations set up with the Marked Distance Area set on, Fill Unc...

rotating a shutter

This is probably laughable to the GDL gurus around here, but I want to make the standard archicad louvered Shutter rotate, in order to create a shutter awning, so popular in these parts (gulf coast). Anybody have any ideas or and in addition to, I am...

Cannot load Accessories

Have moved to a different computer. Loaded accessories just as on old computer however I cannot seem to get them to work. I can select a wall for instance and the wall accessory dialog opens however there are no parameters and it indicates "Not avail...

Label Object that links to "Matching Properties"

I quite often use Property Objects to show me what the specification reference should be for my walls. What frustrates me is that you can't (well I can't) get the ID of the wall to pick up the Linked Property I just had an idea that it might be possi...

How to make door-window

I make door+window using floor plan & save as door object. when i applied to the wall, the wall below the window disappear ? how toavoid this ?

Interior Elevation Marker

I am working on a new High School (about 50% through Design Development). All of a sudden my options for Inter Elevation Markers have gone missing. I have reloaded the Archicad 12 Library to no avail. But, if I start a new project they appear. Anyone...

grape vine

Does anyone have model of grape vine, or sth like that.I need it quick...Thanks!

Multiline Text Box

Hi there, I have a GDL object with multiple lines of text in it, some of which make the box taller or shorter & wider depending on user variables. What is te best way to put a boundary box around the entire text, so it will automatically adjust? exac...

error messages when opening model

when signing in or out of a teamwork model in archicad 11, i get the following errors: - duplicated database name "roofmaker 2.1" at line 1 in the 2d script of file MASTER_GDLRoofmaker 2.1.gdl - multiple versions - duplicate cleaners sink object - Mi...

Curtain & roller blind GDL object

Hi, Anyone know where can get curtain & roller blind GDL object, or can shared with me?? Thanks.

Zone Areas into GDL object

Hi there, Can I bring in/ request Gross Areas/ from zones into objects? if so how about zones from other windows/ stories? This is for a floor plan stamp & also a coverage calculation stamp. For the site stamp The Site Area will be a user input. & th...

Object libraries from manufacturers

I think it's really important that ArchiCAD users around the world should help this survey from McGraw Hill about Manufacturers Objects Content to show how important our community is. This could help that we find something else than Revit or sketchup...

Problems with GLOB_FRAME_NR

I am having a problem getting the results of using the GLOB_FRAME_NR parameter to show up in an animation. What I am trying to do is get lights to flash. I have thoroughly checked the script and am sure that it is working properly. The light does go ...

Stairs, stairs, stairs...

Hi, I'm still quite new with ArchiCAD and I have a lot of issues in convincing the program to represent any flight of stairs I create the way I want it. In particular, I don't understand to which story should a flight of stairs belong to in order for...

level dimension modification

Hi all, can somebody suggest how design level dimension marker. I would like to have a marker how it market on picture.

Raised floor

anybody to know about the raised floor solution for archicad?

GDL Global ID as numeric value

Hi there, I want to use Global _Id as a numeric object. can i convert it to a numeric value? ie I want to enter a number in the global id field & i want to use it in a formula, m2 to sq.ft

gdl scripts problems

I can not understand what a script does not work in GDL on opening of file Here sample program with gdl.pdf pg 309 Example: Object of GDL, which copies content of file of "f1" in the files of "f2" and "f3", however here writes down values "f1", part ...

Object Wall Marker

Hi, I am trying to create a wall marker object that will allow the text inside to remain in a logical readable direction (not upside down) whatever angle that you place it. I am a beginner in GDL Scripting though have used similar in the past on othe...

GDL Objeck Download

Hi, I downloaded GDL object from archicad GDL object depository- Mikomax office furniture library & Bonnelycle furniture pack 01, but i can't open it in my Archicad 11. Pls help Is it the GDL object created on Archicad 12, can not open on Archicad 11...

GDL Object- Lighting

Hi, Anybody know where to download free GDL lighting object?

gdl learning

hi all Is the gdl important to learn ?? I like to learn it but it like not easy to learn I dont know any thing about it from any were I will star please help me .... tnank

Non visible label "tail"?

Hello, I've created a simple GDL label for displaying the SLAB_TOP_SURF -value of a slab. Is there a way to make the marker "tail" (the line with the arrowhead at the end) disappear, so that the only visible part of the label would be the text? The w...

Ideas for updating the Object Depository.

I notice there are many posts asking whether particular objects exist and where they can be found. In many cases they usually do exist but there is no easy way to find them. There are probably over 50 sites all containing various objects, so a lot of...

Bar table object

Hi there, Just wanting to ask if anyone could possibly help me find a bar table? I can't seem to find it in the library, and i've searched on google, but nothing comes close to it. Thanks for any help

Sliding Door question.

I'm using an interior sliding door for a bathroom entry. Is there a way that I can show it without being attached to either the left or right side just in the middle?

looking for special door

Anybody have or know where possible get roller shutter door object?

Church congregation

am designing a church and i need a GD L object that i can easily use to represent a church congregation of a big number seated or standing in prayer..., any help will be highly appreciated.

3D Grid in Rendering

HI. Do you guys notice that in rendering with the 3D grid on only the number or letter of the grid will show up, no circle or grid lines?

Tube Steel Columns Custom Sizes

Anyone notice that the Tube Steel columns in plan view don't seem to reflect a custom size? Any ideas on how to make the 2D reflect my custom sizes? Thanks!

Turning wall layers on a custom window

i've been trying to do this simple window with ARCHICAD LIBRARY and before trying time and time i think it's imposible. I'm refering to a window made with only a object not joining two windows. It's important because in windows schemes just a window ...

Archibase

is there a way to seach the "free 3d models" on archi base? other then the drop down catagory menu which is useless in actually finding exact items... like i wanna see all the "taps" is there a search feature there that im missing that i can just sea...

Doors and Windows are all empty openings, objects not shown.

Archicad 12, All my doors and windows went from having parameters to just empty openings. Also my objects are shown as just dots. Libraries have been reloaded etc. Also, it takes a long time for the project to boot.

Votive Candle

I am trying too create a simple Votive Candle Object to use in my renderings. I'v created a material that glows nicely when used in conjunction with the Wall Light Indirect. I have figured out how to control the brightness parameter but I would also ...

AC 12 and beyond Stock library parts.

Is there a way to get AC to output stock library folders and nested subfolders with images to Excel or other format? It seems that by the time I try and memorize the Hungarian 'hide and seek' version of things, they will change them again. Besides th...

Window marker offset

Is there a setting in the GDL script to correct this problem ? Shot at 2009-08-14

GDL prob with text anchor pt rot and maintain text orient

I am adding some graphical hotspots to some 2D symbols so I can move the text when necessary. I also have 3 options for text orientation horizontal, vertical, and 'smart' (rotates w/sym but mirrors so not seem upside down). When I have the text orien...

arched (church style with a pointed arch) Windows

Hi there: I am a student doing my final year interior project. I've selected a heritage building for my proposed design, however i'm having trouble building the windows in archicad 12 I couldn't find any GDL objects (windows tool) that has a point ar...

Wainscot Feature - AC Wall Accessory or OOL Object?

Does anyone have an opinion regarding the suitability of AC molding and wainscot wall accessory? I know it is a "goodie" that is no longer supported by AC. I noticed that Objects On Line sells a similar part. Any thoughts or suggestions greatly appre...

editing windows

How to edit window material?I want to change window frames, glass material. i just tried the following:- 1)selected the window. 2)clicked settings dialog 3)selected w double sash 12 type window. 4)clicked model. 5)uncheked used object's material. 6)c...

Zone Stamp Parameters

Can I access the floor plan parameters in a zone stamp i am attempting to write a zone stamp that changes fill & color when the drawing scale changes

barbeque library part

I am looking for a portable barbeque library part. Any ideas where I can find one?

Curved curtain glass wall

Previous message and this are due to that i'm developing the following existing building. Now i'm thinking how to do the curved curtain glass wall. I know how to do it manually: - Model on plan - Add a rotation variable - Place using sections But fir...

Add new functions to an object

I'm looking for a parametric curved rafter. Anybody know something like the image? It can be without 'anchor piece' but with circular section. (As you can see in the attached image, using trussmaker i can do it but i need to do a gsm to each differen...

Object Library

Hello .. I am pretty new to Archicad 12 , but i have managed to get the hang of it somehow , ( I think so .. ) I had just a slight doubt , regarding the object library .. I feel that the object library is limited and design has an endless creativity ...

Has anybody used the AUTO CURVE tool from the depositary?

I downloaded the AUTO CURVE tool from the depositary and is a great tool which I think I can get out a lot of use but it is in Hungarian and there are somethings that even with a hungarian-English translation are not clear. Has anybody has taken the ...

GDL using the call function

I have created an object that uses the call function. My problem is that the specified height I need the object to be set at is in the called object. and the I have it now is ADDX X_ but this must be put before the call in order to be set. This works...