Hello, I was having a problem with an AC 8.1 project. When I would go to the library manager and try to add a folder, remove a folder, or just reload libraries, as soon as I hit reload or done AC would immediately crash. This happened about eight or ...
Hello, I have an annoying problem where sometimes the glob_user variables are not getting set. Any help would be appreciated. The scenario is as follows: I have a library part which exists on all our plans. It contains a parameter which states whethe...
I have been asked to design a new War Memorial for the National Servicemens Association (Australia). Part of the idea I have will incorporate the rifle with bayonet attached stuck into the ground with the helmut on top to represent the fallen soldier...
A message popup (snapshot attached) when opening Archicad 9. This only happened after I've run "Update Library Parts Advance" from Special Menu in previous session. It won't affect running archicad though but I find it annoying. So, what actually cau...
I know it's only just been released, but has anyone bought / had a try of BeamMaker 1.0 which is being sold on Objects Online? Any comments on what it's like?
Hello, Is there somewhere a list of GDL subtypes with a description of the special functions or handlers associated with some of those subtypes ? We all know what functions are associated with the "Opening" subtypes Door(Wall), Window(Wall), Skylight...
we have a series of general notes that need to appear on our plans & have noticed that can only save labels to favorites. When we try text, it only saves settings, not the actual note. Is there a way around this?
Hi all I am doing a door schedule with home made doors, it works great with one small catch. I am getting Left hand doors when they are right handed and vice-versa. Could someone please clarify for me, in case I am trying to fix something which is no...
I have been trying to use the doors found in the AC 9 library and with the Builder Dimension option. Can the dimension label be easily moved to be more out of the way? (like you can with dimensions text). And why do some of the labels read upside dow...
Hello I was testing the label tool using one of the custom labels, specifically the "Label Wall" label, supplied in the AC library and discovered that it doesn't work as I expected. I assumed it was supposed to display the thickness and fills of a wa...
Hi I want to create a openable window as shown in attached image. I can able to create whole window except those 2 symbolic lines (tirangular shape lines). Please give me a solution. Suresh
I'm trying to create some GDL objects that use location awareness to point to different subroutines of varying complexity. The script below comes direct from the GDL Cookbook, but I'm not having any luck with it. My SmartObjects are still really dumb...
I am trying to localize a library part that I have created for steel section beams to US standards. Would anybody know about a good source of commonly used steel section designations + dimensions? What would be actually perfect (being a little bit de...
Hi gang, Wondering if anyone has any ideas as to why the glass portion of the Australian Essential Libraries "Swinging Door" casts a shadow even though it's the same transparent glass material as the library parts own sidelights and transom window? R...
I'm trying to create a new Door Id symbol with three text inside a circle. Let said that we take the circle divided thru the center and one of the half-circle is divided in two. I want to represent Door No. Hardware No., and Door Type. I tooked the D...
I am a first time user to ArchiCad (I have Ver 9) and have been getting around pretty well until I decided it was time to add to the library of GDL Objects and Materials that was provided with the software. I have a ton of stuff I have scavenged from...
See attached image... Each time I load AC 8.1, the ArchiCAD Library 8 is shown as missing. I'm a student running the .edu version of 8.1 and seeing this error message each time wouldn't bother me if I had access to all the pre-defined objects in Libr...
Can anyone explain why this works poly2 4,7, 0,0, 10,0, 10,10, 0,10 but this gives "missing parameters" error? poly2_b 4,7,1,1, 0,0, 10,0, 10,10, 0,10 Similar result with Poly2_A Is this syntax incorrect or is there a mistake in the GDL manual?
Can anyone direct me to a library (free or very cheap) of good 2-D symbols of people. The ones provided in the AC libraries just aren't cutting it. Thanx. Scott
how do I get .3ds objects into ArciCAD? I have ADT 3.3 and the GDL Objects Editor add-on for it and 3ds max 7 demo. I am also having trouble getting 3D .dwg files to open in ArchiCAD now. I used to do it. Is this still an option?
My fellow GDL gurus, I need to develop a Room Tag that is separate from the Room Tag that comes with zone placement. I took the current "Room Identifier_NCS" GDL object in ArchiCAD 9 and tweaked it to allow me to place it on a separate layer and drag...
Does the Standard Detail Marker (which is now quite a comprehensive tool) not have the abilty to modify the pen of the text? I can't find a setting anywhere. This is quite annoying. Has this changed in 9? I'm on 8. Another drawback of all of the deta...
I'm looking for a window planter box. Does anyone know of a window planter box that is adjustable in size? Thank you, John
Missing comma in parameter list at line 5 of file Office Cabinet 03 tg.gsm.
Hello all, I have not yet started to explore the option of writing script on library parts so I have landed here for some help. I would like to place some 3d text. I have been using the 3d text library part. I have noticed that with this library part...
I get this error every time I try to import a 3ds. file using the A9 add-on. Then I also get the same error except instead of "Create" it says "Save" error. Is there a fix to this, am I doing something wrong? Please help
Hi all Can anybody please tell where Can I get gdl tutorials and help. thanks Suresh
We use the section elevation tool for our interior elevations. We use the elevation marker in floor plan so it looks like an interior elevation tag instead of a section marker. Some rooms are very small like toilet rooms and we need 2 arrows instead ...
any thoughts or ideas how i can use the WALL_DIRECTION parameter in a door/wdw marker to adjust the positon of the marker relative to the outside of the window its lableing???? I've noticed that depending on the direction i draw my walls, the label j...
We use the section elevation tool for our interior elevations. We use the elevation marker in floor plan so it looks like an interior elevation tag instead of a section marker. Some rooms are very small like toilet rooms and we need 2 arrows instead ...
What would cause text to shift upward in the same object when it was brought into AC9 from AC8? (SEE ATTACHED PICTURE)
Is it possible to add a hotspot (a point where you can click or select the item) to a custom object? Thanks in advance for any help.
After creating the GDL object (Door) and placing it, the door is getting placed but appears like a window in floor plan. The door swing is not showing in the floor plan. Where as the view of the GDL Object (Door) is perfect in elevation as well as in...
Anyone use a double hung window where the height of the top and bottom sashes can be adjusted independently of the opening height? (eg a 1/3 to 2/3 top sash to bottom sash ratio) I've tried fiddling w/ gdl with some success, but more frustration.. Th...
I'm creating a custom zone stamp to automate light and vent schedules. In the process I have noticed that when I assign an addtional parameter using a "boolean" parameter type I lose my check mark when I place the schedule. The check mark displays in...
I thought I saw a library item somewhere that had all the welding symbols in it, similar to the electrical symbols, but I can't find it, is this somewhere else or is it not in ArchiCad?
Does anyone have a jet or prop plane object? Thanks
has anyone modeled one? is there a texture availible for a copper standing seam roof? thanks, donald mac donald
Forgive me this has already been addressed, and if so , please direct me to the correct thread. I am trying to create a symbols library for my various schedules (electrical, mechanical,...etc.) . I am hoping to learn how to create a menu item that wi...
This must be something very basic I am missing: I am inserting the 'Grid vertical' object (in the US library inside Doors-Windows>Curtain Walls) and I cannot drag the editable hotspots around. Is it some preference, some 3D window or engine setting? ...
Howdy, I have a 3D joist object, based on one of the joists from the library. My goal is an object that can be placed in plan and show the proper 2D representation for dimensional lumber, blocking, etc. when viewed in section. The object looks fine w...
How do I get the W Gliding2 window AC 9 to behave like a simple vinyl window? That is. no casing, trim or sill. I also have a hard time getting it to be flush with the outside wall. When I try to eliminate the casing and sill I get a "polygon degener...
I just started work on a hunting lodge. Does anyone know where I can get a deer head object (to hang on the fireplace, of course)? Thanks, Steve
Hello all, We are pulling out our hair here trying to fumble through customizing our Zone Stamp. We like the Zone Identifier 2 and have been able to manipulate the variables we want to see in our Room Finish Schedules/Info Box. Our problem is that we...
Hi, Hopefully I am posting under the right section this time. Peter and Wes, your help was great. My door in 3D is working fine. 2D is another story. I am unable to get the door panel itself to show rotated. Arc swings operate just fine, but the door...
I dont have a problem with making a specific stair- but with how to turn off numbers that graphically define the stair in 2D - floor plan (no. of treads, number of risers, depth,..). I dont like the colour and the font and its size... Im working in v...
I'm sure someone out there knows how to do this: I am importing a bunch of Autocad blocks and converting them to Archicad lib parts for scheduling purposes. I want to set up a number(5-10) of parameters in each imported library part has the same para...
I downloaded the most recent copy of GDL Publisher. Its very impressive in the speed and quality of the page so created - put the GDL objects in one folder, specify a destination folder - and Hey presto! Its done. THE GDL List is written, little prev...
Dear All, Our office is participating in a competition for a new Scientific Research Building for the American University in Beirut. I am looking for Laboratory furniture, more specifically for Chemistry labs… tables with gas pipes… hoods… etc… can a...
My library parts are not working right. When ever I select one, say a window, and place it into a wall I get several messages that files can't be found in the GDL script and a couple others. What could be wrong?? Here is the report of everything wron...
Query regarding the placement of the GDL object in the model I have created the object (Window) in a new file and while placing that perticular GDL object in the desired model, its not getting placed in the required wall face(elevation) rather its ge...
Any new objects or api's out there that allow for ceilig grid and light fixture insertion?
I have a version of Eric Batte's zone tag that has 2 lines for the title of the zone tag by using a / where you want the break. I don't want to use it because then your room names in the schedule has a bunch of / in it and I don't want that. Does any...
Can anyone give me advice on tree libraries that give reasonable output when rendered in ArchiCad. Current using Garden Works Library. Have just looked at OnyxTree.com they look great. Do you need to use these with Art.lantis or can you just use with...
Archi BAM from Garden Works can not be used for AC 9. Is it just for me? http://www.gdlcentral.com/
Someone knows some webpages where I can download gdl objects ?
On some of my doors and windows, some elements dissapear in section views, and they are OK in the 3D view . The problem I am looking at now, is a sliding door, where the door panel does not show in the section view. The door panel is in a macro, and ...
I used to have an interesting trick in ArchiCAD 6.5 (WINDOWS platform) to place all library objects on the floor plan by once, while holding the SHIFT button starting the program. Recently I discovered having problems to do so in ArchiCAD 9. Who can ...
I am new to this forum and tried to find help for myself but without any luck. Post is probably there but I cannot find it. The problem is simple I am trying to rotate an object around z axis. The objec itself had parameters for inclaination but not ...
I have built a part that comprises of several beam sizes. I am trying to write another script that references a component that I created in the database library. The name of the component is "4x6x8 Spruce Beam" The Key Code is "80000" and the compone...
I'm having trouble with the canted wall (ac8.1). I'm not sure how widespread it is used, but i've found it has some potential, as you can trim it to roof. The best way i've found to use itl is to access it through Extras>Accessories>Wall extras. This...
Does anyone out know some hidden global variables and/or functions for slabs, roofs, fills, mesh, etc…… We have come across a few of them throughout the years that were not published in the GDL Manual and other helpful GDL books. The reason I’m askin...
I have taken the joist tool from Archicad 8.1 and have saved it as a beam tool. I set up a beam size parameter and created a set of IF Then statements. I am able to set width and height. I want to add a length limit for each beam size i.e. a<=21'-0",...
I downloaded the free 'Tentmaker_2004-2', which is Frank Chin's Tentmaker updated/upgraded by Georg Weber and Olivier Dentan, from http://opengdl.org/gdl-de/obj00011e.htm and I am having lots of problems which I think may have to do with the 'use of ...
Can anyone offer an explanation or solution to this Masterscript in a label object I am attempting to write: ch1=OPEN ("PROP", "gnrl", "'AC_9_NT_KEY.txt', 'AC_9_NT_COMP.txt', 'AC_9_NT_DESC.txt', 'AC_9_NT_UNIT.txt'") N=INPUT (ch1, "COMP, 002, 818", "Q...
I created my own North arrow symbol awhile back out of lines and fills and added some gdl so I can adjust the arrows in the symbol for project and true north. The arrow works except I would like it to appear the same size regardless of what scale I h...
Are Favorites saved with the File. Example : If I load my Favorites from a Favorites.prf file, edit the favorites but do not re-save the favorites. Once file is saved and re-opened, what favorite scheme is being used? Also is there a way to see what ...
I have 2 gdl objects I made...a keyednote and a column grid marker...that show up in the library loading report as multiple versions of eachother...any ideas? -------------------------- Multiple Versions ------------------------- ColumnGrid {56950DCA...
I am having a problem with archicad 9 in which my library parts ie. cabinetry is coming up in wire form, rather than solid. Any solutions? Thank you
in time i have gathered a prety big amount of gdl objects, and the point is ... i'd love to find the duplicates, perhaps reorganize the directory structure, etc. is there an aplication that would alow me to preview gdl files? cos' opening in archicad...
If I save a file from 8.1 and have created library parts, and put it on another computer, how can export the library parts from the computer that the file was created? Jim
My instructor ask as to use door and window label on the contruction plan. The problem is he ask the lable need to mave window (door) number, window (door) type, window (door) hardware type. the lable looks like the attachment. Can I make my own GSM ...
is it possible to have an object check for certain objects in the library? I would like my object 'X' to check to see if objects 'Y' and 'Z' are loaded before doing executing part of the GDL script... kinda like a check for a control statement If [ob...
Hello People, I'm trying to do the lower part of the curved wall (attached) its an extra piece were Profiler may be used, but when it comes to bending it to follow the lower curved edge of the wall, its not easy, any advice?
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Granted its a little thing, but I'm caught up everytime I try to close a GDL editing window and am prompted to save my work, even though the object is not "dirty", i.e. there is no unsaved work. I guess I need to get in the habit of not hitting comma...
In the Basic Librbay of Archicad 8.1, there is an object called SHELL. It can be tilted, but we want to be able to rotate it through each axis to use it as a fully flexible curved structure. We added some lines (experimentally!) to the 3D script to m...
Hi everybody... I'm a interior design student at UCLA and would like to know if there are additional furniture and lighting object libraries other than the ones that came with my student version of archiCAD 9.0. Can ya buy them somewhere? download 'e...
Hi, Below my drawings I write "ID#+date", like "12345 050307" for administrative purposes. Then I link the .pln-file via ODBC into MS Access and it would be great if my label could generate a table in the database like: table LABEL Id | date | storie...
I am a college student who recently purchased ArchiCad 9.0 Student Edition. I tried to open up a project I worked on at school, using ArchiCad, and no objects will show up. I get a missing library parts error, and if I try if I go to the object tool ...
Has anyone purchased or used this tool from objects online. My question would be " Does this tool have a crown mold option for fascias and friezes for historical design". If not are there any tools out there that I can utilize.Any assistance would be...
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Can someone direct me to a beam object that is tapered as opposed to one that can be inclined at a set angle? I know that I can make one, but thought that there might be something from a previous library. Am getting old and forgeful. Today at any rat...
I need to show a double panel french door that stacks to one side. Can anybody help me.
I think I saw a thread about this some time ago but can't find it. Any idea where I should go for sitting people GDL objects?
Although the News Screen at CADImage's Website doesn't announce it, DWBuilder R14 is available for download as of Feb 25.
Every time we open a file with steel beams (TS and W's) in them, they look like those delightful splotches we get when library parts are missing. The libraries are loaded. We have to in essence relink them; select them and then find them in the libra...
To all designing houses were the model must be precise, not just for construction documents, but equally so to produce realistic renderings, we are looking for good door and window libraries beyond the AC9 library. We do have SmartParts library too. ...
I am trying to take some rudimentary steps into the world of GDL and was hoping for some advice. I am working on a rafter tail object that is really quite simple, but I would like it to be fairly flexible. I started the object by building it in Archi...
Is it possible to get a part to return the value that is typed into the listing ID? Maybe using the REQUEST function? For example if a drafter types in "3046" in the listing id I can have that number return to another variable of my choosing in the p...
I am trying to place a lamp, wall fixture, hanginf pendant, etc. in my project. The documentation shows a folder called 'light sources 9' withthe parts i need under '16 electrical 9' but in my object browser I see only 'electrical symbols 9' under th...
Is there any trick to save an object created in AC9 to be used in AC7? The script of the object to be converted is AC7-compatible, of course (new commands were not used).
I am building a Bill of Material database. I have created a few "super" parts, is there a way for me to script in the part to select the correct properties based on a set of parameters? (i.e.- a window ID of 3046 will choose a 3046) What is the varia...
Could someone please tell me if there is a way to add/assign materials to a certain part of a library part. For example, I have recently being constructing 3D library parts using the wall and slab tools etc, and then convert them to the 3d library pa...
I used this option on the roof which makes the roof look pretty real, however it absolutely murder trying to rebuild just elevations and sections.Does anyone have any idea on how to reduce the rendering time using this library part. I am using the
Howdy folks, Newbie with his first post here. This is hopefully a simple question to answer for some of you... How do I ensure that all the gdl objects and textures that I use in my model "follow me" when I work on the model on another computer? I've...
This weathervane rooster's body is made from two mirrored MASS objects, like a plastic model kit. The mask value is set to 21, all ridges smooth, so it looks okay in shaded 3d. However, the contours show up in sections and elevations. Is there any wa...
I created a staircase (with ArchiStair), then used the "multiply" command with "elevate" selected and a 15' increment. In the 3D window, all the stairs show up just fine, exactly where they're supposed to be, but in the 2D window, there's absolutely ...
I've got a couple of stairs and a separate railing I made in Stairmaker (I believe), and for some reason, they're showing up in my model, but I can't select them on any story I can see them on, at least not in the 2D window. This would be nice to be ...
Hello: When I moved my GDL scripts to v8.1, I found many parameters had been quietly added by AC. These appear in blue text in the editor and fill up the parameter window. I can't find a way to get rid of them. (When one is selected, the 'Delete' but...
I am using ArchiCad 6.x I am attempting to create a round column ( or post ) at an angle (18 degrees to the horizontal). And I need the ends of the round column square to the sides. Any suggestions is GREATLY appreciated.
Within the section marker tool, one of the marker options is "load other section marker....". When attempting to select another section marker, none of the .gsm parts are selectable. What is it looking for and how does one create a selectable custom ...
Does anyone else see this problem when you open and older project with 9 ? To fix it, you need to select it and change something, then change it back, and it will correct its self. Doing a rebuild or redraw will not fix it.
I'm opening a file in v9 that was done in v8.1. the report shows that I'm missing some objects. This is the same report that comes up when I go to 3D window, with the pop-up that says "warning, stop or continue" See below. Can't find picture file: AT...
I am looking for an ArchiCAD library part/object that I can use to model a curved stair railing as shown in the attached image. Does anyone know of an object that can model a curved stair railing like this one? Thank you, John
Is there a way to make library parts follow my office standards, i.e custom penweights and linetype standards screws up the default values on library parts. For example, after changing linetypes, stairs now show up with the "Water Line, cold" linetyp...
I am looking for a lattice and fence ArchiCAD object(s). I have attached an image of the fence that I would like to model. The portion that I'm showing is a simple shower enclosure but it is typical of all of the fences in this project. Does anyone h...
for some reason we are having trouble saving a library to a file....we have to constantly reload after a design session...anyone else running into this problem.....we are running 8.1/9
I'm trying to get GDL to come up with the adjacent angle of a right triangle for which I know the base and the hypotenuse. SINa = Opposite/Hypotenuse. Cool. How do I solve for "a"? All my old books assume I'm going to go look it up in the tables. Is ...
Hello, Recently, I had GS R&D look at an object that I made which looked strange in the S/E window, specifically, there were section contour lines drawn where they shouldn't exist. The problem turned out to involve the CUTFORM command. Something in t...
I need to **** in the face of the **** from Budapest that had screws up this library part so that is does not appear in 9 as it was in 8.1
Does anybody know: Is it possible to write text files with the GDL DATA Addon or the GDL TEXT Addon on Webservers (ftp.mydomain.com/newfile.txt)? I have tried it, but it did not work; maybe I used the wrong path naming.
Hello: I have a feeling I may have asked this question some time ago althought I can't find any record of it in the database. I find AC will process a subroutine placed after the END: tag. This means I can't put a conditional branch in the main event...
Does anyone know where I can get a chippendale railing library part. Thanks
What is the process to convert an AutoCAD and .MAX models into a GSM? The reason that I'm asking is that there are some manufactorers websites that offer AutoCAD object models that I'd like to bring into ArchiCAD. There are also sites like www.mr-cad...
Why not a parameter "AC_show3DHotspotsIn2D", for objects using project2, when axis are rotated. (I tried it just in case if it was a hidden feature, but without success) In such a case, quite impossible to script 2D hotspots This could give better pr...
I'm looking for furniture Objects (.PLAs) or Fruniture libraries. I've scanned the Objects Online website and found some good stuff. I'm wondering if there are other places that I can go to find Objects that work in ArchiCAD? Thank you, John BTW The ...
Does anyone know the status of the US specific library that was suppose to come out I thought last month?
Hello, For the longest time I have noticed that, in the 3D window, many objects when placed next to each other lose the common edge lines at the joint between them. I always assumed that there was something wrong with my machine, but recently I disco...
Our office has recently upgraded to ArchiCAD 9. We are using a symbol from v6.5 and the symbols are reseting. The symbol from v6.5 is a keynote: circle with a text # inside. These are reseting to default (text :#1). This is the only library part that...
I have created some GDL objects and included them in a new library folder. I have been able to load the new library into ArchiCAD 8.1(R1) but I am having problems opening the library in GDL Explorer and publishing it with GDL Publisher. There seems t...
I've created a new material; actually a wood texture that is rotated 90 degrees so it goes vertically instead of horizontally. I'd like to put it in my personal library, because I'm assuming that the next library update will overwrite the materials l...
I am looking for a Electrical Installation Graphic Symbol Library for AC9. Does it exist somewhere? Thanks...
Hello, For some time now I have noticed that some of my library parts do not show a corner or joint between two instances placed such that they touch each other. For example, I have a library part that makes some standard profile moldings and I use i...
Hello I'd like to insert a SAT PERSONAGE in 3D but I have only stood personages... How can I do? can I modify one stood personage, or where can I find a new sat personage? does someone have one to send me?... Thanks very much for your help!
sorry didn't know what to call this one....this error message occurs on a particular project that is in teammate....it only occurs when several people are on the project....if someone is logged in alone and as a team leader the message does not occur...
Hi all, as answered here: http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=21202&highlight=call+id#21202 is it possible to call a placed object from another object without using the advised method mentioned before? Each object has a unique ID: is ...
Aloha, We are looking for a scalable pick-up truck object. Both the F-150 pickup truck in the ArchiCAD 7 Bonus library and the Alphaville Toyota pick on Objects Online are very good looking model objects. Unfortunately, neither of them are scalable--...
I have been unable to find a set of parameters that will work with "W NICHE Round" found in wall extras in AC9. Has anyone used this object and if so how? Thanks for any help, Craig
I am trying to make a door that pivots not at the side of the door but in the off-center. Can some one help me with how to do this? thanks,
I am trying to get CUTPOLYA to cut a half-infinite tube. It seems that no matter where I move the cutting plane relative to the coordinates it wants to cut both ways. (Using Version 8.1r2) Any ideas?
I am using the "Window - Door Marker 70" to label my windows in plan. I'd really like to replace the sill value option with the rough opening height distance from the floor. I looked at modifying the marker 70 object, but I had no way of evening know...
How do you convert a real number to string? The reason I'm asking is that I'm trying to get the width of the real number so that I can place a fill behind it. But everytime I use "fillw = STW ('pitch') / 1000 * A_" its giving me the width of "pitch" ...
I have the problem, that on the web published gdl objects are bulid and rebuild very fast with the Internet Explorer (GDL ActiveX WEB CONTROL), but with the Netscape Navigator and other Mozilla Browsers extremely slow (GDL WEB Plugin). This only appl...
Some thoughts about AC windows parts: Does anyone know why on earth AC windows don´t open in 3D like doors? Shutters that stay always open are very limited. Why not able to rotate it? There are still no up down (vertical) blinds availible. Why there ...
I am trying to punch holes using CUTPOLYA in a dome shape created with the REVOLVE command. I cannot mask the sides of the cut holes. I cut the same holes in a flat prism and the sides masked properly, so the problem must be in the revolve command. N...
Hi all In my infinite wisdom when I wrote my library parts I put V8 behind them, now that I am updating them to V9 I want to get rid of the version number. Now renaming the objects is working fine, no problems, however the doors and windows are givin...
In an earlier version of the code shown below, you could stretch length A using one or the other of the hotspots shown in red. In the process of making a few changes, this functionality went away. I have tried everything I can think of to get it back...
I've been playing with GLOB_SCALE in GDL to control the amount of detail in the plan symbols of some custom windows I've created. I've noticed that the 2d full view does not display at the same scale as the currently opened *.pln file and seems to de...
I've created a GDL element from a3Ds object [from application "silo"] . It comes in as VERTs EDGEs and PGONs. These can't be made to render smooth..... or can they????
I have a problem i try to find an objetc but i didn't how this objects noum in english (because my nature language it's spanish) the objects is the base where the painters put their project when their still painting in spanish the name of this object...
I have modified some libraries in AC9 and saved over and I forgot that now I can´t use them in AC8.1 again. Is there a way to convert back libraries v9 to v8.1? Thanks, Ricardo
Hi, I´m trying to understand the RGB to GDL conversion, From the GDL reference manual: Example: DEFINE MATERIAL "water" 0, 0.5284, 0.5989, 0.6167, !Comment surface RGB [0.0..1.0] ...code... ...more code... How can I translate RGB to GDL?
In Archicad 9, it seems the Empty Opening object no longer respects Pen 91 as its Fill Pen, resulting in visible hatches showing on window sills where it is used. I attempted to edit this object, only to find that it is in ArchicadResourcesLib, which...
i am working on a coding project where i am taking a slab, drawing a fill around its perimeter and a variable distance offseted. i am currently using put and get to hold my outside variables, but cannot seem to be able to use something like "put offs...
There is a nice demonstration for solid commands and movable hotspots on http://www.gdlcentral.com/files/zoli/solids/index.html. Does anybody know how to activate those movable hotspots, so they can be seen in the WEB Control 2.0 by default? This mus...
Hello, A shape is made from several GDL commands such as PRISM_ that have been made to act on each other using solid geometry commands. Is it possible to then use this "assembly" by declaring it as new GROUP and use it to act on another GROUP in a so...
Hi all... here is a new 100.000.000 euros question Is it possible for two objects to interact themself via GDL??? I mean: I wrote an object, say a box1, that has a cylinder that comes out from a side; I place another obj., say another box (box2) but ...
Hello, Is there a way to get an object to substitute a default image when the one called by a libray part is not currenlty loaded into the library? I get the following warning when a specific image is not available. "Cant find picture file:testpic, c...
Dear all: We are finding a ferry-type boat or similar (big catamaran) for an important project/user in our country. If somebody have any ready made one, would be great to know how to share/obtain/buy it. Thanks in advance.
just wondering does archicad library contain adjustable glass louvres or do i have to model it myself. please help link to glass louvres http://www.shuttersrus.com.au/products/louvres/glass/glass_profiles.htm
Has anybody else noticed that most or all of the library parts under Object Library 9 -> Special Doors 9 -> Sliding Doors 9 have been really buggy in the way that they draw the doors inaccurately and without detail in plan and 3D since version 8? In ...
Greetings fellow Mac users, I've posted in Working in AC, and have had suggested that I test on a faster 'box'. I have tested on a dual 1GB G4 and notice little difference to my box. The query again for Mac users with similar hardware to mine. Since ...
Yes, just what i putted in the subject, is it possible to animate a car? i mean, can we assign a movement direction or path to an object and see it moving in a rendered .avi or .mov file? Thanks in advance for your help!! Pablo Uruguay pdavila@adinet...
I just updated to ArchiCAD 9 from 8.1 and some of the cabinet objects have stray hinge lines that show up in 3D, also the knob is not showing up in the right place. How do I fix this? [/img]
I reload the library with a new GDL part in it but it wont update the library?? What should I do?? I cant wait Three freakin days for the tec to call me back!
Am I correct in thinking that there is no way I can get a sun study snapshot to show the 'Sun' location and date-time settings? There are globals for sun altitude and azimuth, but displaying those would not help a lot.
my question is how do i do this? do i insert all the custom library parts into my AC plan file then save as an archive file? This is the only way i know of. i would appreciate any help.
Hello, I made a library part in AC 8.1 v2 that works fine in that version. But in AC 9.0 it fails to process in 3D. In the library part editing environment "Check Script" for the 3D script returns "OK" but when I go to the 3D window the following err...
This is kind of a strange problem. I am reading a Text file into an Array: DO n = INPUT (ch1, i, 1, keynote) IF n > 0 AND VARTYPE (keynote) = 2 THEN sarray = keynote j = j + 1 ENDIF i = i + 1 WHILE n > 0 ...which I am later in the script trying to re...
Hello everybody. If I create a object like that: BLOCK 2,2,2 ADDX 2 BLOCK 2,2,2 I'll have two blocks side by side. Ok, but when my section pass trough the object it will not show the line that separate the two blocks. What I need to do to have parts ...
In the last few days, every time I import/update an AC drawing into/in PM, the process goes fine but I get the error message shown below upon completion. There were no library loading errors, and all seems fine in both AC and PM. It's happended with ...
Hi all, as described onto GDL CB3 by David N.C., the ON_ERROR command is not present in GDL... So, is there a way to emulate that command...??? It's useful when, for example, the path of a file called by the "OPEN" command is wrong, without Archicad ...
Dear Talkers, Recently we have revised our GDL tool portfolio and as a result we have decided to discontinue GDL Object Adapter and Explorer. For the Adapter this means that we will slowly phase it out (we will issue one last update this year), for G...
I am not really sure but I have encountered with strange behaviour of data addon. if I opened the database like n=OPEN("DATA"... ,and store some values there, so I have records in a file like: aaa,1,1,1 bbb,1,1,1 ccc,1,1,1 Now, when I try to delete b...
I am trying to create a library part that shows lines and text when a "text layer" is turned on in the layer settings, but only show the lines when the "text layer" is turned off. Again, control over the visibility of the text must be dependent upon ...
When you plan to open a file (using "OPEN" GDL command), if you're working on MAC on or a PC, the path syntax is different for that platform... so, isn't there a way to tell the object what is the platform to use...??? IF ON_MAC THEN PRINT "you are o...
Any replies within the next hour (I'm going out for lunch) would be MUCH appreciated ... I am developing a GDL object and having written about 60 lines of code - and forgetting to 'save', I have accidentally 'previewed' the UI script. Unfortunately I...
Hello, Recently I spent a lot of time making a mesh in the shape of a sailboat hull to test the SEO capabilities of AC 8.1. The mesh has hundreds of points all needed to force AC to model the shape correctly. The mesh was saved as an autoscripted obj...
I dowloaded the new Garden Library version 9 at GDL Central. They do not cast shadows for me. Other plants and objects from the typical ArchiCad libraries cast shadows when placed right next to it. The "shadow" is on under the parameter catagory. Any...
Could anyone tell me the coding for the name of a composite? Like GLOB_ID is the coding for the global id. Thanks, Michele
I've got a gdl terrain model (developed as an experiment for something else I'm working on) however I'm not quite sure what it would be useful for? All the points are stretchy in both the x-y and the z directions, and the triangulation between the po...
Is there a stand alone software that lets a user make and edit GDL objects? I experimented with the GDL Explorer, but that doesn't have any options to edit or make a GDL object (i.e. 2D script option, 3D script option, parameters, etc.) Thanks.
By chance, now that Theometric has tanked, does anyone have a PDF copy of the latest DoorWindow Builder manuel that they could email me. I just read in the liner notes for DW_Builder_35 r8 that the manuel has been substantially rewritten form the 35 ...
I have imported a lamp into archicad as a 3ds file. But how do you convert in to a lamp, you can adjust in archicad with intensity an so on.??
I am having trouble with a missing bit of this tube (see attachment), can anyone help? thanks e=.01:a=.1:b=.1 PUT 0, 0,900+15+15+15+4+15+15, a/2, 360, 4000+13, (a/2)-(e/2), 360, 4000 PRISM_ nsp/3 ,b, GET (nsp) To be honest I dont know why the first l...
A very simple object (a circular fill) with scripted hotspots at the center and centers of top, bottom, and sides (that is: 12, 3, 6, 9 hs) is also showing hotspots at the bounding box corners. This must be some very obvious AC object setting I am mi...
For those who can remember,.. Still working on AC7.0r3v3, and I have created metal roof deck (which is exposed) in Profiler. Problem is, I can't get it to slope in the long direction. I realize that Profiler only extrudes parallel to the plan view, a...
was part of the v9 announcement to expect new v9 us libraries in november? of course, i cannot find that announcement now.
I'm kind of surprised this has not come up before: A person in our office is trying to place a Hollow Metal door frame in a Masonry wall. This condition usually requires a 7'-0" door, with 2" frame at the sides and a 4" frame at the top to match up w...
I haven't found an explanation to the in the screenshot red circled button. The german tool tip gives a tip I don't understand. My last english prerelease gives no explanation. The german manual section (page 282ff) and the english manual (page 295 f...
I thought this had been discussed before, but a search didn't come up with anything. Forgive me if I missed it. Since AC v8 it we have been able to leave libraries as PLA files to use. However, problems I was having with Theo's CabinetBuilder were on...
Can anybody help me with furnitures for a medical praxis. I'm looking for a high bench and a gynecologist chair.!!
We custimized a zone tag with additional paramters for what we need. I want to make a schedule using them but I don't see the zone tag in the additional parameters list. I see alot of the other objects we have but not the zone tag. How do I see it? D...
Excerpt from GDL TECH STANDARDS: "...7.2 Drag and Drop technique This ArchiCAD feature allows you to easily define complex 2D and 3D shapes in GDL by drawing them on the plan and dragging them into the 2D or the 3D script of an object...Note: Curved ...
Dear Sirs, I downloaded GDL object explorer. I easlily browses included in the package library. But I could not open single GDL with it. Is it how it's supposed to work? How do I organize my GDL objects to allow them to be viewed by GDL object explor...
1: I've loaded up some extra library folders but now find that I have a large number of dublicates. How can I delete these without actually trying to find each one within each sub-folder within the 'extra' library folder? ie. when I open a project I ...
Hello, I was looking at the 2D script for the AC 8.1 library part called "Cab Base 3d" and there is a macro call: CALL "Resize_A_B_ZZYZX" PARAMETERS ALL I can not find this file on my computer using the "Find" function. I checked script to see if I w...
When we updated to 8.1 R2 some of our objects would move up 1 2 or 3 inchs when they were stretched. Is this a known problem that can be fixed easily? (SEE ATTACHED PICTURE)
What is the best bit of code to use to avoid "divide by zero" errors? I run into this issue often when using circular functions such as in the following piece of code. ratio=b/a ang=atn(ratio) If "a" happens to be zero there is an error. Usually I re...
It's been a long time since I've done this, and seem to have to relearn it everytime I try... How do I define the file path to an image I want to call in a Picture2 command? I thought using the filename by itself, with no directory structure, would p...
I know this is a not directly related but... Can anyone tell me what software i should be using if i want to build 3d models of things like a door handle, or a bottle or other such product design. I'm kinda working with 3Dstudio max but it seems just...
We need better control of door and window labeling. I need to use a 20/62 triple.. if I use a triple unit, it is labeled "6-4 x 6-2". Then the label orientation has a mind all it's own. This was supposed to be a great timesaver.. How are others handl...
I read about the possibility of adding a URL address to any object in the "Library Design" guide - has anyone had success in making this work??? http://download.graphisoft.com/ftp/techsupport/documentation/developer_docs/BasicLibraryDoc/LibDevGuide/L...
I have collected a number of old and useful non-Graphisoft library parts from the AC 6.5 & 7 days. Can I safely use these old library objects with AC 9?
Hello all, I'm attempting to create some library parts that report their XY locations and calculated Volume in the I.S. Unfortunately I've run across some limitations: XY COORDINATE ISSUE: The pieces need to report their XY coordinates but I can't ge...
Does anyone have an example they can share that would show the following. Story information GLOB_HSTORY_ELEV B_ elevation of the home story home story is the one the object is placed on GLOB_HSTORY_HEIGHT Q_ height of the home story home story is the...
Hi all. We have created some custom doors and windows that we would like to give to some ArchiCAD users. Is there a way to lock the GDL code to prevent it from being manipulated by users and also, is there a possibility to lock it to single ArchiCAD ...
Hi, I created some custom panels for a door with sidelights on both sides. In 2D they look fine. The problem I am having is that in 3D they appear shifted to one side parallel to the wall they are in, see attachment, by half their widths. I have trie...
Could anyone tell me, how is itt possible to get the property (description&component) information in a GDL scrit? The problem is: I've got an object with an associated propert object. I would like to use the the property object's descriptions in the ...
