When I make a custom window with a non-rectangular form (say an arched top) and use it in a wall, the opening that ArchiCAD makes does not match the outline of the window. Is there a setting that controls this?
How to make, that the length of a line of object at dragging changed correctly - according to command STW (string_expression)? !Master Script n = REQUEST ("Elevation_dimension", "",ed) ePOSy=STR (ed,SYMB_POS_Y) unID=0 HOTSPOT2 0, 0, unID, tx, 129 : u...
Does anyone else out there use the Marvin Windows & Doors library from Marvin Windows? We use it pretty extensively. I like the objects and my firm uses Marvin a lot, so it's nice. However, I came across an interesting issue. If the Marvin Windows & ...
Hi guys! I am a new user of Archicad 11, I am in my 4th month now. I have problems understanding GDL Making, i am overwhelmed with the scripting and stuffs... I am doing an office walktrough and I cant seem to understand how to go about opening doors...
As a continuation of my previous post http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=24430 I've attached some images illustrating a problem about the 2D representation of windows' casing. It occurs when applying both left and right ganging, alon...
Hello everybody, I've attached a few images illustrating some strange behavior of windows' casing in AC11. Basically, after applying inside and outside casing, if I turn on both left and right ganging, the head of the casing disappears. Has anyone el...
Hello, I am trying to create a new clean working Template for ArchiCAD 12. I started with a new & reset file and brought my previous template information over. I then started getting this error. Since this is an AC 12 Library part and it works fine h...
Greetings! Sorry for the question... Please help me. I understand nothing in Libraries of any ArchiCAD. I used ArchiCAD 9 and PC before, now situation changed - ArchiCAD 11 and MAC. THE QUESTION IS: how can I fill in my ArchiCAD 11 with the library o...
Hi, do you know how i can make an U staircase, so i can join 2 floors? My library has L stairs, cuclic stairs, straight but not U. Thanks in Advance.
dear freaks: the thing is: I want to use some pic from my own in the "custom picture name" showed in "people libraries", I can`t find the way to do it, some help could be fine. the second: I need the fantastic "mesh to roof" for my 11 version or mayb...
I have been using AC12 Casework and have run into a few issues that I believe could be bugs. Cabinet Base 2D 12 - Example when you have a sink and 1 draw turned on and you door style is 1 for some reason the draw under the sink is beveled even though...
Hello. I keep running into this, not only when sharing files, but when I open up AC more than one instance with different plans: Where do we put custom GSM parts (like staircases) so that it SAVES IT WITH THE FILE/Plan (vs. us having to reload all th...
Hi, can you help me with the library? I want to put in my library new objects and textures like colors or materials for stones, walls, water, carperts etc. but i dont know how. Any help. THanks in advance Thanks all of you for the help that you give ...
I've been trying to work through the Archicad GDL tutorial Alvar Aalto Coffee table example. My problem is that I am unable to paste the image into the Picture Preview window of the GDL Master Window. Every time I "Copy" "Edit" the 3D image I get the...
I downloaded the AC12 demo and tried to open (at home) a project from work, where we have only AC10. There are only standard library parts and none of them are recognized by AC12. I have missing doors, windows, objects, zone stamps, surface textures....
I think that object has an error, something with below pen 1 above pen 255 or the like.....i have solved this in the past but no time anymore........Eduardo please dont send me to page xx, etc...just to inform
Hi every body & Good morning i have a one problam when i open 3D model.The script error window will appear i got this image can you help me. Please check jpg .file
In v9 and earlier there was an Accessories tool which allowed you to select a roof plane and attach to it a roof surface like corrugated metal. It could automatically read the roof pitch and location and "mount" this new surface on top. I see where I...
Hi, I can't find the "missing comma in parameter list" [error message] The error message highlights the last two lines. It's in front of my face, but I just don't see it. poly2_b{3} 13, gs_frame_fill, gs_fill_pen, gs_back_pen, 0'-0.0000", 0'-0.0000",...
Furniture layout in AC12 is very nice. Is it possible, to use this one with AC10? Is it allowed? Thank you for the answers.
hi guys , i have downloaded some objects from archibase.net and when i import them to my archicad11 they only appear in grey, have checked the colours and they only recognise GENERAL and not the true colours of the objects. how is it possible to impo...
Archicad 12 USA I am trying to change the UI for listing parameters for doors without editing all of the individual doors. I was able to change the parameters in the main dialog for parameters for listing by changing the Door Base Subtype, but I coul...
Is it something I'm doing, or is it inherent in the system. I've got an old part created some years back. Yesterday, I wanted to update it and SAVE as an AC12 object. All works just fine until the next time I open the file. The old part AND the new p...
Hi Guys. I am trying to place a door, I have tried all doors, in my Complex Profile, and have the door show no casing. Once I tell it I want to show no casing I get an error messege that says "index value greater than array dimension at line 262 in t...
Attempts to download objects returns the following error message: Could not check statistic data DEBUG MODE SQL Error : 1194 Table 'object_repository_download_statistic' is marked as crashed and should be repaired SELECT COUNT(package_id) AS DOWNLOAD...
I need a lil help, I am trying to do some calculations for decking coverage by using the slab tool, May not be the best way to go about it but I did not start this calculation I am just trying to update it. I need to know is there any command in GDL ...
Hi! I have downloaded some objects from archibase.net. I want to use the in a scene but when I open it in 3D, the materials of the object do not appear. The object appears to be gray. It happens to different objects...couch, chair, table... Thank you
Has anyone seen what appears to be an hidden feature in the script of AC 12 doors and windows? The way I see it, GS is bringing Demo/new capabilities to ArchiCad. Maybe next version?
Does anyone know how I can create a library part to look like the attached image? We are using sliding folding doors that either stack to one side or both sides. The closest object in AC12 is the Bi-Fold object, however we need the option to set the ...
Folks, Here's a puzzler (at least for me).. I have a few custom door panels made of butted together CPRISM_ 'planks'. In AC9 sections (which I also used for elevations), the seperate planks were always distinct in the section / elevation views... i.e...
I am not able to change the diameter of this symbol in AC12 library. I assume this can be solved by modifying the GDL script. I can change the 'N' letter size though. Appreciate help in this area. Dave
Can anyone explain what this scary message means and what might happen if I click "update"? How would a new custom component be "found"? Where could it come from? If I say "update" will all the custom dimensions for my curtain wall mullions, etc. be ...
Does anyone know where I can find Add-ons for builds of AC 11 prior to 1200/1210? Specifically 1114. I haven't upgraded everyone to 1210 since we're spread over 3 offices and 1114 seems stable for us all. And I don't want to upgrade only half of us. ...
Hi. When we save Archive files our custom door objects and panels should save with it right?
I'm looking for a way to have a called macro calculate a value for a string parameter and then pass that value back to the parent object. Up till now I have always used a GLOB_USER variable. The macro sets the GLOB_USER and the the object reads that ...
Hi folks... I'm in the process of switching our office over to R12 from R9. I did a search of the forum before asking this... What happened to the roof surfacer??!! We need that thing back! About 75% percent of our jobs have pan & barrel tile roofs, ...
Can anyone tell me if a arched storefront GDL will be in AC12?
So many questions about the windows, and casings and shutters........ The window on the left is a W1 Casement 12 window from the library with shutters as selected in the parameters. The window on the right is the same window without shutters, and I'v...
I can't seem to figure out how to offset a pocket door so that its cavity is actually in the center of the wall, AND the casing is the way I want it. Unless I have a reveal chosen, the offset option is greyed out. When I try to offset with a reveal, ...
Pardon me if this has been asked before, but I could not find it searching the database: when placing an object (library part) is there a method to allow it to rotate freely, according to mouse movement while placing? I have a situation where I need ...
Without my assistance, all my windows (AC 11) have become corner windows. Anybody seen this? Solution?
Everything was working fine until I had my G5 tower stolen. So I had to reinstalled everything. I did have a back up so that was great. Now I'm on the 24" Imac with the latest operating system (Mac OSx 10.5.4) and I'm trying to create a container. I ...
Can anyone share the information on how to find free a closet hanger library. I think I saw similar thing on the gdl depository, but can't find it any more. Thank you inadvance
Hi Guys an Gals, greetings from Bulgaria:-) how to change the photo in the frame of the picture object? I have tried all sorts, but AC12 keeps telling me that the picture doesn't exist. Regards
Good morning. I am new member in the forum. I am working in archicad the last month to built a project of 3 storey detached house. Where i can find libraries to make more realistic my project. They have suggest me to learn the allplan as its better.....
Hi All, Can anybody recommend any good GDL tutorials or reference guides suitable for beginners? Thanks
I can't make the upper section above the stair break invisible. I tried changing it in both the selection settings and the open object settings. Both did nothing. Could someone please help. Deadlines tommorow! Of course. Jeff
I am currently having an issue with getting my walls in archicad to work with custom/irregular shaped windows. I have seen this fixed in tutorials before but it doesn't seem to be working for me in this situation: I created a custom window as a (wind...
I migrated a project from 10 to 12, but the 10 library has not loaded again except for the during the first session I worked on it. I have checked and it is added in the library manager, the 10 accessory library loads, but not the object .lcf file An...
I have tried a search, but couldn't find any relating to the problem i have… so here goes: When I go to the "Save custom component" function, the drop down menu that should give me the options for door/window panel etc looks like like the picture bel...
Hello everyone! I'd like to write about a problem I met, while using AC12. A wanted to make an D Arch Opening, quite a big one. 5,4m wide, 2,5 m tall. I experienced a strange bug (i guess it is) that curve's resolution is only 3. I tried to chage to ...
how can i make an object with a hole inside it..example, i would like to make a lamp..i am going to use a cylinder but how can i make a hole inside of it where i can put my bulb..thanx....
Hello : I have a "beam" GDL object which allows me to add a tenon to each end and adjust the x, y & z parameters and the offset up/down and left/right. I need a way to report the length of these objects. Can someone suggest how this might be done? Th...
Hello! How can you work out the polygon count or number of polygons in particular objects? I am exporting to Cinema 4D and having serious trouble rendering out animations - i would like to compare the poly count of an object I created in ArchiCAD to ...
I was wondering whether there was an object which could be used as a hatch cover to an opening in a floor slab. The cover (ideally) would be hinged on two sides with two lids meeting centrally.
I am having major issues with creating custom objects using the graphic creation of custom objects method and saving the 3D model as Object. When I use the object in an Archicad model and export to Artlantis 2 (or 1.0 for that matter) the reference m...
I have an object that is filled in purple but within the setting I have empty fill selected and the outline colors I have green selected. I dont know how to turn the purple off because I dont even have that color selected anywhere within the settings...
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I'm trying to get our V10 objects working in V12 and I get an error "Duplicate unID:1" when I load this object. How can I fix it? I think it was an error in V10 but for some reason we did't see the error box come up (we might have turned the error bo...
The new 3D Document feature in AC12 is pretty cool - (I've wanted to apply dims to a 3d view for a while.) Can anyone think of a nice technique for attaching a graphic Marker in the 2d view to point to a placed 3d Document view? (since the 3d Documen...
Hi guys, I don't know if I'm too tired but I can't figure this out. I know I can use "Poly" in 2D script, and bring to front in plan to have my object obscure what's behind it. What I want to do is....New Object..Draw a line, then, place a fill in th...
ArchiCAD 12 has changed the way that library parts are matched up with placed objects. This affects all users worldwide. Depending on your country-specific library, there may be some specific library changes as well. I recommend that all 12 users go ...
Hi everyone. I would like to "label" slabs (by clicking on the "label" option on the slab settings), but i want to have the material name of the slab, or the cover fill name be shown on the label, instead of the ID. It should be possible, because tho...
Just checking out library parts, (first time using V12). Tried to make a base cabinet. As you can see by the pictures, for whatever reason the side panels won't extend to the doors. They want to line up with the toe kick, which also won't display rig...
I have a simple question - I've been searching for an answer but found none: How do I modify the plan symbol for my custom panel (for example custom glass panel should show glass in plan). I tried drawing a simple 2D Symbol in the GDL editor (in xy p...
Hi All, Something that has bugged me for a long time. Why or can we not move the Cross Section Marker head in plan and not effect the resulting section view extents? The heads need to be unlinked from the actually point where AC draws the section. Is...
If i give the measurement to exterior window or door .
It appears that now the closest thing is an oval and while I guess I could be convinced to switch our office standards to an oval, the oval resizes based on the number. Our standard is so that the marker is the same size everywhere. Additionally it l...
Hi, could you please give me the informations about the parameters leanthe & width
I just got my upgrade copy of Archicad. I am missing storefront doors and windows in the default library. Shouldn't they be there? Justin
hi, im an working on a CDP project for my 3rd year of architecture designing a music center i was wondering if anyone had an links or free objects i am looking for the following:- guitars drums people playing instruments people singing on mic all hel...
...and please give me feedback. This tag reads the room number and the door ID.There are options to read the opposite side room and adjust the markers position to a 180 deg swing situation. Does anyone know how to read the 2D swing or the door in the...
Hi there, I am trying to create a script to draw pipes along an existing path composed of intersecting lines in 3D. Creating the pipe itself works well, but I have a problem getting the path in. Does anyone know how to retrieve the information from s...
Hi Guys, I have an object that needs to be restricted to a minimum length. I used a statement in the 2D script(IF A < 2" THEN A = 2") that keeps the object in plan at 2" or more. The problem is that if you type anything less than that in the length b...
I'm trying to create a double panel door that uses a solid panel on one side and a panel with an opening on the other. (See attached PDF) I'd really appreciate any suggestions on how to set this up. Thanks in advance!
Hi, Using the object Label 11 on rafters joists etc. Using the straight arrow.Is there a way to make it snap to the middle of the length and not to one end, and have the two lines of the arrow a length that I tell it? Spent two hours reading GDL Help...
I have just built an arch-top door and saved it as a .gsm object. However, when I place the door in the wall, it cuts out an implied rectangle using the overall height of the door. This leaves holes over the actual arched areas. What am I missing?
Let's talk about the Automatic Annotaion Tool. Notes, Dimension, and other selected parameters are generated (based on the materials dispalyed in the selected drawing or detail) and placed in a Detailer Template. An alpha/numeric or ID label is added...
Am using a metal building panel for some parts of a building wall. Any way to actually model one. I've taken a pic and applied a texture to a wall, but it would be nice to actually model one that would have depth.
Help says it's easy to create drawing titles, just whip one up with 2D elements and save as a drawing title, and voila! Help lies. Such titles are not editable in any way. Such titles do not even show all bits (graphic scales) drawn in the first plac...
Anyone ever have problems with the Archicad object "plotter 11" where one of the dimensions is always 76% smaller than the inputted dimension? Image is hard to read, object should be 6'X6'. Know of any other objects with similar problems?
Hi All, Could anyone tell me how to request the swing side of a door? I'd like to place a custom marker always next to the door leaf no matter which side the door swings. Thanks! Adam
Hi, I get massive error messages every time i add, or edit a door, i have found some minor threads concerning similar problems but not quite the same. Im running archicad 11 on a macbook pro, and the following errors are what appear. Fill not found a...
I need some BMW cars as I am doing a new show room for BMW -does anyone have any??
If a GDL Object is created in a higher version of Archicad(example Archicad version 10 or 11) can it be opened in a lower version of archicad (example Archicad version 9 or 8.1)
When Graphisoft will bring to us (inside AC) a graphic GDL editing interface for fast creation of 2D and 3D parametric objects ?
hey, I use the 3ds to GDL converter, but after converting the object I created in max to GDL, it doesnt look good at the hidden lines mode. but when I downloaded some ".3ds" from the web and converted them to GDL, they look much better in the hidden ...
Hi All, After reading and replying to a recent post asking about a lag bolt I decided to script one of my own. The person that posted said he was willing to pay for a working object. This got me thinking...What is the criteria used to determines what...
Hello all, The AC11 documentation is very difficult to understand when it comes to the XML extension and I have had no luck finding further information on the internet so I hope you can help. I am trying to script a drawing title block object that op...
Do you guys know if I can switch the swing direction of casement windows? Not in or out- but left or right?
Hey, Who can tweak the code on a 2D bolt that I have so that the nut and washer doesn't' shrink and stretch when I adjust the length? I'd appreciate some help on that. I see that it works on a great bolt that you can make into a carriage bolt and suc...
I would like to turn off the fill of the library trees in plan so that I can see just the outline. I want to see the design of the planting design and architecture below. How is this done? I did a search but didn't see anything. I might have been sea...
I have been pulling my hair out trying to find the "QUOIN" object. I searched and searched but then realized that it was misspelled as "COYNE" SO, if you are having a similar issue finding it, search in your object library for COYNE. quoin /kɔɪn, kwɔ...
I wonder if anyone knows how to control the size of images in parapictures. I've got a mural which is 5.65m wide and 2.8m tall which I want to cover a wall. The parapicture is sized accordingly but I can't fill the picture with the image which has bl...
How do you use objects and favorites that you created in AC10 in AC11? Some show up in my favorites palette but some dont, especially my doors and windows. Thanks for the help!
I need to have a railing follow a curving pline in Arch 10. I would also like to vary the starting height and ending height of the railing. Is this possible? thanks
I've got an issue when using the Marvin Window and Door library, possibly with regular windows (not sure) that pops up randomly. The windows seem to link themselves to other walls and when the window is selected in 3d, the other wall gets selected. Y...
I'm sure someone has struggled with this before but I could not find mention of it here or in the wiki (OK, I didn't search that much)... When I save a PLN file from AC11 Leopard and then try to open it in AC 11 XP, I get library loading report error...
Hi, In an Archicad file that is set up in millimeters, GLD script (codes) values should be written in millileters parameter table values should be entered in millimeters too kindly confirm or correct Thank U in advance Femi
I asked this in another thread but didn't receive a response, so I figure I'll ask it here in the proper forum. Is there any difference between the Commercial Door and the Metal Door library parts in AC11? Is there a way to get a mullion in between t...
Definition: Scripting is not a macro language. Its just an interpreted language with the same (or almost the same) capabilities of the C++ api extention. Why we need it.? Because it is much easier to develop applications for AC. Why its easier? For t...
Hi Talkers, Came across this Stumble! ing and thought it was an interesting idea. Don't know if this is the right category or not. Cheers,
I am using a casement windowand I would like to use the ganging option for the top. when I selct that option it shoots trim up a couple feet above my window opening. This happens sideways too actually. I am putting an arched top custom window above m...
Good morning! I have this problem, a friend of mine built a project for me in her computer, AC v.11 English but in German windows (I dont know if this is important). Now she sends me back the project to make an animation and when I load the project, ...
Oh My Gosh- I am having a hell of a time here. In my AC11 windows I use "glass- general 01" for my glass. In these windows it shows as slightly transparent and you can't see through them in elevation. This is what I want. In my custom panles the same...
Whenever I open the 'Drawing Selection Setting' window after I had place a bldg. sect. dwg. on the layout sheet I get a warning message (please see attached). The building sections do contain couple of of custom Library Objects in addition to those t...
Hello... Can anybody please help me with a mathematical problem? I'm trying to transform (2D) the coordinates of a point from one coordinate system to another. I know there are equations for that but I can't find them... Thank you in advance
hi I've programmed up the attached zone stamp. Trouble is when it's used it repeats the new bb_roomnumber field. I think I've screwed up a loop somewhere. If there's any GDL guru with 5 minutes on their hands and knows their way around zonestamp_02_1...
Argument of ACS or ASN is not in range (-1 ... 1) at line 116 in the 2D script of file da_leaf_2D.gsm I believe this is a door, but how do I find it and fix it? It has my program jambed and this note keeps coming up and will not let me do any work.
What can I do to increase the arc resolution of my library parts. It looks fine in 2D plan view but changes when I make it into a library part.
Hi, In the pics above the author is explaining how to get the curvature to apply to the chair back rest, I will appreciate if someone can explain how he got the expression :- angle= 90degress-ATN((A/2)/B)/B))*2, What is and where does he get ATN ? Al...
I have searched but did not find this exact issue and am not seeing anything to solve it in the reference manuals. Is there a variable or request that I can add to a title type so that it can get the view id of a drawing placed on a layout? Obviosly ...
I have used AC 10 & 11 for a couple years but this is my first posting on this site. I created my first GSM object. I thought I added the new GSM to the library, however, it does not show up in the "Other Objects" folder in the Objects tool dialogue....
I'm looking for 2D Electrical Symbols. I imagine the various plug socket, light, light switch symbols etc. with key or index table that can be inserted on the layout drawing. I couldn't find anything like this in AC11 or on the web. I see that there ...
I'm just learning how to use these tools. We're considering buying the following from objects online, since we can't seem to place doors in the storefronts easily: http://www.objectsonline.com/customer/product.php?productid=115865&cat=0&page=1 http:/...
hi, any one know where i can find a dentist chair
I made curved bleacher for a stadium we are designing. I made it using a custom profile and substracting the peripheral curved wall. Then I proceed to save a top view and saved the part as a gdl object. The problem is that in plan you see the vertica...
is there a way to adjust the default settings of objects in the standard Archicad library?
Hello everybody, Has anyone experienced this problem in AC 11? (see the attached image) It's a fixed window (W Direct Glazed 11), sash style set to . It seems that no matter what I do, the mullions don't reach the frame. Could this be a bug or am I m...
Hi, I need special kind of wall - like the white wall on the pictures bellow.
I'm currently working on a project using windows by Marvin. Unfortunately, the library found here: http://www.marvin.com/default.aspx?page=3D_CAD_Symbols_ArchiCAD does not seem to contain any windows which are not rectangular. It seems very odd to me...
Hi! Anyone ever seen object for coffee shop or any restaurant display case. (the ones that hold the pastries, pies ect.) Please direct me on where you found it. Or any suggestions
Hi guys, I have made a hundred custom door panels and never had a problem- but in one project I make the panel, save it as a custom component, and I get the dialogue that says it will show up where it is suposed to , like I did it correctly, but when...
Does anyone have a dutch door they would be willing to share- or know where I could get that library part?
Anyone have Models for Thermador Ovens, Refs, Mwaves, etc?
Hello Archicad Professionals, Please help, where can I get direction on how to drop in a laundry sink into a cabinet. What sort of cabinet and how do I do it. Thanks, Manuel
Hello, I would like to detect the used ArchiCAD version by GDL and wonder if someone has seen a documentation of GDL versions in relation to ArchiCAD versions as used in command REQ("GDL_version"). Thanks.
I downloaded the garden works library from the object depository and everything loaded fine into the archicad library except for the objects in the garden lights folder (which is the one I really needed). Can someone help me get this folder loaded?
One of my guys is using the Rail Simple Bar 11 object to build a rail. It looks great in the floor plan, but the 3D view is wrong -- see below. Has anybody experienced this before, and how do we solve this problem?
I've customize the IE Marker 1 and applied Rob's bug fix per this post. We are now experiencing a problem with the Marker referencing the wrong placed Drawing, and I'm wondering if it is related. Regardless of the first placed Drawing, the order of t...
I think I remember seeing a page with all previous AC libraries, but can't find it now. Where can I find the AC library 70?
Hello everyone how are you going. I've finally convinced the bosses that we should be expanding our archicad libraries but what do you guys (and girls) recommend that we get? I've had a look at objects online and thought what a bunch of over priced j...
For the life of me I can't figure this out. It's looks like there is some part of the lamp casing blocking the light, because when I set it to no shadows, the light works as expected. Even if I set the d1 variable to 2 feet away, well outside the cas...
Can anyone help with a 6 panel or multi-panel sliding door that slides to each side. I have a multi-panel sliding door object, but it only slides to one side. Thanks in advance
I keep getting these error messages and a "stop" or "continue" option when trying to access, change, load or SEE my usual library parts when I first open or change anything in an old drawing: "Incompatible types in expression at line in the Master sc...
Can anyone tell me where I can find pivoting doors in gdl? thanks
I realize that GDL Object Subtypes are based on IFC entities. Because the "Furnishing" Subtype is hardwired into AC, I've created a copy ("Furnishing_OSL") so I can customize the listing parameters. Does anyone know if changing the name of a Subtype ...
I need ideas. I am trying to model a modular demountable partition system. We need to have the system work in rendering, interior elevation and in section. Should I use Window builder add on? Objects? Parametric Objects (way beyond my abilities) Comp...
Does anyone now, if there made any VELUX CAD files available for download? And is it possible to import and use them i ArchiCad?
I need some help. I am drawing a set of stairs that have a straight run with a 6 foot outer radius arc at the bottom. i have used slabs and walls to make the stair case, but am having difficulty with how to make a railing. Any help? It would be great...
I added fireproof spray to the column enclosure. I can’t seem to get the txt file to work with it. An error keeps popping up in the Parameter Script. The object also doesn’t properly read the txt file because the distance for the fire proof doesn’t c...
Hi all, I m trying to use a bifold (D1 Bifold 11) door, but I am unable to get 3 panels on it, I think that it is only possible to have two. Would any one have by any chance have done a custom one with 3 panels before? and with it being able to be ad...
Hey folks, I am teaching myself the ins and outs of creating an interface script. So far this has gone well. However, I ran into a small issue this afternoon when I moved a radio button from one page of the script to an earlier page. Now all the page...
I'm a really recent user of archicad, I'm still catching up, very slowly. I'd like to know if someone could help me find a gdl pivoting door (I think thats the name, I'm portuguese and we call it "porta pivotante"! Thanks in advance!
Is it possible to globally change the outline pen of all library objects in Archicad 11? Thanks.
Question for the math masters here; What would the script be to determine the angle 'x' in the attached figure. Thanks
I'm finally migrating a rather large project from v10 to v11 (don't ask why it's taken this long - there are reasons) However, I've hit a snag with the detail markers. 1. I can't just select the marker and change it as, for some reason, the border di...
How much different is the Cadimage cabinet maker tool than the built in Archicad tool? Are there any advantages over someone that does basic kitchens?
hi guys, sorry if this is a daft question but im new to archicad.. i have created a custom .gsm of a window surround saved it off and imported it using my library manager, it is shown as been stored in my other object folder, but when i go to import ...
for the toilet and vanity objects, the fill is set to "air space". yet when i draw a hatch, the white fill shows up. is there a way to set the objects so that when i draw a hatch, i only see the lines and no white fill? tried messing with set model v...
Attached I have a print screen showing you this issue. We have a curved wall. @ the horizontal diameter points of the wall we have a window, and we have one on either side of this window as well. The window's marker on the upper portion of the wall s...
i need to create a single tread for an intermediate landing. When i change the stair settings to indicate this i ether get an error message or a single black dot appears on the screen. any ideas???
Hello, someone knows what I can do with the intsect=ISECTLINES("OBJECT1","OBJECT2") PLACEGROUP intsect Would be great to have the 3D path of the resulting line... regards JL
I just created a custom window and want to use it as a corner window, but it doesn't rebuild on corner (leaves parts of walls). Is there something a noob like me can do about it? I'm trying to make a corner window without a mullion on corner. If noth...
I'm trying to script a much simplified version of interior elevation reference symbol and am 90% there. I've gotten everything else to work and am trying to replace the "LayID" and "DrID" place holders with something a bit more redline friendly, ie, ...
I am using James Murray's Shape Tag and would like to add a parameter to call the ID of the Zone that it is placed in. Is this possible and if so how? I am trying to work around not having overlapping zones as this causes problems with schedules. And...
Hello. I'm using GDL Object Adapter 8 and Autocad 2005. It worked good for a long time, until yesterday. When I'm clicking "Place an object" or anything from menu, I get this error: Download Error:file://C:\Program%20Files\GDL%20Object%20Adapter%208....
Hi there I face a problem in adding an object to my library,I dont know how can i do this after downloading... tnx
anyone got a quad bike object that they would like to share?
i have inserted Skylight Dome Circular 11 rooflights from the Archicad 11 library into a roof, with gravity on. the result is that the rooflights have carved slices out of the roof and created overhanging strips i some areas. i have recreated this se...
Folks, Can anyone explain to me why I am getting the strange conversion number (highlighted) in my GDL to get a part to display correctly? FOR i=0 TO thrdlen*tpi*39.4-1 POLY2_B 7, 3, 6, 91, shnk/2-H, 0, 1, -shnk/2+H, -yht, 1, -shnk/2, -yht-P/2, 1, -s...
i am using the window "W Storefront 5 11" on archicad 11. unfortunately the transoms, frames and mullions are all showing up in a green line pen and i need it to be black, even though i have gone into the objects properties and changed all the pen co...
Looking for GDL object for Red Apollo Amchair. Please mail me at hakan.w@m2b.nu if you can help... //Håkan
heya, i would like to change the picture on the tv and picture frame in my model. when i go into the options and try to change it it comes up with file name, but when i type it in it just says error. do i have to drag the file into a certain folder? ...
Hi, I'm trying to write a property GDL that makes the 2D drawing of windows and doors. It will (hopefully) design the elevation with the floor lines (so I can measure the sill height), but I'm stuck at this code: ! draw the elevation drawing3 -3,90,2...
Hello. Does anybody have eames plywood lounge chair, bertoia side chair and george nelson bench I could download for a project I am doing?
Hi all, I've looked in the library that comes with ArchiCAD. I've looked at the GDL files uploaded here. I spent a great deal of time searching the internet today... all to no avail. I'm looking for a basic exterior light fixture. A simple coach-type...
Can any one help me with text file input into a GDL program. I have a text file with one letter in it and that file is sitting in the Arhicad Data Folder. I want to read that one letter and have it as a variable in my GDL program. I have been going r...
Dear GDLers, I have created my first HelloGDL parametric table. However, instead of the BLOCKs I used as chairs (that are parametrically laid out around the table) I would like to use one of the many chairs from the built in library. I could certainl...
I am trying to import .3ds files into ArchiCad 11. I have followed the directions in Help (Help/Goodies) to download. I have no problem downloading, but when I restart ArchiCad it tells me that the Add On is old (dated 3/19/08) and won't work w/my ve...
Has anyone ever seen this? The only thing I've done that is out-of-the-ordinary is assign the Zone Name a values list -- maybe AC doesn't like that? Or perhaps the Object is somehow corrupt?
I overwrote my whole AC11 library with the 2008-03-06 library update file. I'm missing all of my surface textures and fear I've overwritten other important info. Is there a way to restore the original GS AC11 Library? Thanks a lot...
Hey folks, I am trying to parse a string output into useable numbers and need a little help. The string, "dep", is of variable format and can contain numbers such as 7-1/2 or 9 or 10-1/2. So far I have the following command: nvars=SPLIT (dep,"%n-%n/%...
Hello, I need to make a freight elevator. I love the elevator standard 11, I just want to make its dimensions a little larger so as to pass for a freight elevator, but the areas are grayed out. There's another elevator here that's customizable, but i...
Hello guys. I'm getting quite into GDL scripting at the moment. But I need some help from an expert. I have a Label that I am making. I'm hoping that in my RCP plans this label which will be associated to the slab, and that the height of the slab wil...
Do AC11 library updates overwrite the whole existing standard library? ie. will newly user-created texture jpgs stored in the standard ArchiCad 11 library (with new unique names) be overwritten and deleted, or will the update cleverly just add new it...
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I wonder if anyone knows where gsm object examples of the following may be obtained : · A crystal · A carbon molecule array · A dna spiral · A globe (the earth) · A microscope · A rock · A butterfly Regards Rob W
I'm having a few probs with creating mouldings. I have created some by using line tool to create the section and magic wand slab to it, then saving 3D as object. However the problem is that i want to mitre the ends to form a return - i have tried to ...
Hello We are new to the forum, Coppershoppe.com is offering Simplistic AC 7 Auto-Scripted Objects of actual leader boxes and downspout brackets etc. for your use in designing your projects. Most Objects are limited (no macros) and are assemblies of b...
Hi, Dose anyone know how to get GDL working. If so can you please give me step by step instructions. Also are there any other programs like GDL that I can use and then Import into the object library.
Most of our AC clients and students use free gdl objects downloaded from Archibase portal (http://www.archibase.net). Usually the objects from this portal are created as 3ds and saved as gdl. The problem is that 2D symbol of such objects shows all ri...
Ok so I'm using, or trying to use the metal door that came in the new AC11 library package. It's the GS Door 10_metal object. Everything is fine except for something in 3d. I checked all the scripts, and the 3d one reports: "Fill not found at line 71...
I would like to script an object that spreads out small sub parts inside of it first based on number or set distance and then I would like to edit (with hotspots) the position of each of those elements. The problem is that as far as I got the initial...
please help me to convert jpg files to gdl files and use them in archicad thanks
It seems that wall accessories can draw true arcs, while slab accessories cannot. I don't see anything in the polygon data from the slab that indicates a curve, and the default slab accessory objects use a chain of LINE2s to approximate arcs. If you ...
I should know better than this, but I don't. I've tried to search, and read the wiki etc, but no. Sorry - I need some advice! I have an old project, a local small community centre, that I designed in 1994 in Archicad. I'm not sure which version. Acco...
Hi all, Is it possible, and if so how, to have a cascading values list such that by selecting a particular value for one parameter you can thereby set the possible values for a second parameter? I have set up a values list for the first, unrestricted...
Im looking for a janitor sink (free of course ). None of the sinks library parts that come with archicad convince me for using them as Janitor sinks especially on interior elevations. I have been using shower bins but I would like to use a distinguis...
Does anybody know where I can find an electrical transmission pylon? Also called a suspension tower - or who knows what else. See picture. Thanks in advance
![200px-Pylon_ds[1].jpg](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/14533iDF23404676E1894E/image-size/medium?v=v2&px=400)
Just wondering if any of you people have the same output... I replaced the whole 2d script with the old project2 3,270,2 command...just to temporarily fix this issue. GS team - another item to add on your to do list note: just did the AC 1210 update ...
Hi, I have a problem which needs a quick fix please.. I have produced a powerpoint presentation for teaching students tomorrow how to use custom door components in AC11. I checked previous postings on Architalk and the Archiguide and all worked well ...
I am having trouble figuring out how to build a roof over my head. The rain and wind is really cold and bird poop is ruining my furniture, please, would somebody point me in the right direction for building a roof?
Hi! There is a way how you can change the shape of a Section Marker, like I show in the jpg? Thanks.
I posted the following in the "working with A/C" forum, but thought I might post here as well. I have been using " Builder Dimension 11" as the marker for identifying doors and windows in my drawings. These look like 4x4 or 4-6x4-6. My boss has asked...
Hi!! I have got a little lamp in 3ds max and I wanna import to Archicad.. I cant because archicad doesnt support 3ds or max format... I wanna create gdl object, but I dont know how.. =o/ can U help me please? (
Hi all. I was wondering if anyone knew how to script an object that can be stretched horizontally and vertically in section similar to the way complex profiles do. I have a script that was posted by someone a while ago (see below) that has a stretchy...
Hi I try to use the complex profile manager to do a perforated blockwall, but it appear that when i use capture profile of selection option,the profile editor's window can only capture the element (wall, i have on the plan) from the lateral posture, ...
I was getting inconsistent results with the "D SemiArch Opening 10" some time ago and had assumed I was doing something wrong at the time. Now, after further exploration, it seems that four out of the six D Openings (Arch, SemiArch, Horseshoe and Oge...
