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About Archicad and BIMcloud libraries, their management and migration, objects and other library parts, etc.

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Free object. Quad Sphere - subdividable.

As an exercise in using GDL primitives I made this Archicad object. It's a sphere with six faces, just like a cube. All faces can have separate materials. The smoothness can be set by increasing or decreasing the number of divisions. Texture projecti...

AC21 / AC22 Rhino 3DM to object import problem

Hi all, When trying to import a 3DM rhino file as object we are having problems. In AC21 the message is displayed within the Library 'Invalid 3d symbol' in AC22 only part of the geometry is visible. any help would be appreciated, Thanks in advance.

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Resolved! GDL: Edges & Centre Points

Hi all, Is there a way to get edge and centre line snaps when using a Project2? Or do all the lines need to be scripted in 2D? Ling.

Architrave on angled door

Is there a way for the architrave to follow the wallhole shape on an angled door? There is an angled window object but not an angled door. This is an AC20 project. Any ideas? Thank you[

Spaceless objects - IFC quantities

Hi, A common situation is when we model a door accessory (in the attachment a curtain). The zones doesn't extend in the opening and because of that the object has no related zone. When the builder use Solibri for quantites this object has no zone and...

Show "active" door on pair of doors?

Hi, for a pair of doors (door object D2) on a floor plan, I would like to show which one is the "active" door. Can the door swings be shown differently? If I was hand drawing this, I would show one door fully open and the other one barely open. I hav...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Resolved! Rounding Lengths UP/Down in GDL

Hi every one, I would like to know if there is a hidden function in GDL to round up or down a length parameter ? if not, what is the best way to implement it ? Thanks in advance

Resolved! Set Fill Origin

Hello, Is it possible to be able to set a fill origin? Like the slab cover fills? Thanks

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Resolved! Tapered Wallhole

Hi all, How would you go about making a tapered void in a wall? I am wanting to use a window but it would appear that you cannot use a morph(?) as your WALLHOLE. I just get a box hole when I try... In GDL you could probably use a cutting object of th...

Resolved! Subroutine Defining a Parameter

Hi, I am trying to define a parameter (Boolean) either yes or no depending on the result of a subroutine. Here is a simplified bit of my script. line1X1 = x[10]: line1Y1 = y[10] ! S1 segment line1X2 = x[1]: line1Y2 = y[1] line2X1 = x[8]: line2Y1 = y[...

JGoode by Advocate
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How to Change GDL Defaults of Zone Stamp Object?

How to Change GDL (stFloor Covering) Defaults of Zone Stamp Object? You know it's like carpet, ceramic, etc. Also is it possible to connect these options to the properties so that there will be an easy & editable solution?

Resolved! Select smallest value from an array

Is it possible to use the MIN () command with an array? I am trying to do something like the script in the image attached, but I get a strange error message (something like "incompatible arrow dimensions on line 8...", in Portuguese). How could I get...

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Is the MJO - Modular Joinery Object dead?

Hi, I'd like to revisit an old subject: In Archicad 12-13-14-15 something I was using a fantastically superb Door/Window/CurtainWall object written by Ralph Wessel and distributed to AC subscribers (commissioned by the British Graphisoft representati...

Issue with overwritten library objects

Hello there, I hope someone can help with a frustrating issue i am having. When i place library objects, some place OK whilst others are overwritten by a seemingly random mixture of textures/materials. I cannot seem to change this. I have tried to de...

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Back referencing in custom title block

In creating custom title blocks using lines & fills with auto text, how can I get the option to back reference text in the marker? It's not an option in any of the available auto text fields and the Reference section of the auto text fields is greyed...

dmc by Participant
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where archicad put my gdl objects?

i made some gdl objects, saved using the archicad prompt in a folder located in the same directory of the main library. everything is fine, the objects are loaded in every project i open... BUT... now i want to share that objects, i go to "C:\Program...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Error Loading New Image

I have downloaded some images fro surfaces from the internet. They are jpeg files that open fine in other applications. When I import them into my library I almost always get an Errors occurred during the last operation window. I will close the windo...

Slanted riser tread floor plan display

Hey guys, I have created a staircase with slanted risers. My fist question is why does the thickens of the suport (structure) change. It does so by a minimal value less than a millimeter but still, wtf. In my case I have to look at the stairs in sect...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Section Part Maker NCS_22 No fill

I can't figure out how to add a white fill to the Section park maker NCS_22 section marker, or how to add a tail to the built-in section marker. I tried file/libraries and objects/open object to try to compare parameters on both markers but could not...

mi_jan by Enthusiast
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Archicad 22's stair tool not affected by marquee stretch

Is the Archicad 22's stair tool unaffected when stretching with the marquee tool? And I don't mean when partially selected, I'm asking about the situation when all the stair's hotspots are within the marquee. I'm afraid I know the answer, so in that ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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How do you do extensive interior design using ARCHICAD?

Hi, interior workflow is really interesting inside Archicad. It's not easy but in my studio i'm implementing it not bad. Actually we have devided the workflow in two part: -the part of the finish, we usually manage them with the composite structure a...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Spiral stair in v. 22 with more than 360 deg. rotation

Is it possible to create a spiral stair in version 22 that has more than 360 degree rotation? So Far I've not succeeded to get any close to that. For example - a "narrow" 900 mm evacuation spiral stair for a story that has a height of 3700 mm and wit...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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2D representation with Project2 (any version) + trim

Hi there, Is there a GDL function that with it I can hide / trim a specific 2D area generated by "Project2" (or any of it's versions) ?? And no, a white fill with white lines will not do the trick. Scenario: I have create an upright panel with many d...

Resolved! Issue with Project2{4}

Hi there, I have found a special case issue related to the use of "Project2{4}" that needs to be reported ... where should I comment it to the developing team of Graphisoft ? Thank you in advance

Library Migration

Hello, When opening an AC19 project in AC21 you get the option to migrate the libraries which will swap the ArchiCAD Library 19 for ArchiCAD Library 21... Is there any way that I can include our own library within that library migration option? Thank...

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Resolved! Always readable text when rotated 270 degrees

I am trying to get a GDL object with a "always readable text" in it. To this, I have found a tutorial, which seemed like the thing I want to do, but unfortunately, it does not work for me. The text is just not displayed correctly when the object is r...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Creating Gate Schedule for Fences

How do YOU make Gates? I work mostly in schools, and designing the site is nearly as important as the building, especially in Arizona. The gates are not simply chain-link hinged panels, but security access perimeter parts that have complex components...

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Sort library by Subtype view

In the Object Settings dialog box, there is a option to browse the library by object subtype. Although the IFC entity structure isn`t the best, it's great to keep objects on the same subject folder, even if they are actually in different file folders...

Object textures

Hello, Is it possible to align textures on objects, like on the example? Document -> creative immaging -> align 3d texture -> set origin / set direction, does not work. https://photos.app.goo.gl/S7hbydLiMyGygAzu6 Have a nice day

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Easier Way to Create GDL Objects

I am fairly new to AC and am trying to get a handle on creating objects similar to creating families in Revit. I opted for AC instead of Revit for multiple reasons (and I don't intend this to be a topic about that), but I need a fast way to grasp cre...

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Door problem

Hello everyone! Can you please tell me why I cannot change the material of the leaf of all my doors? I select glass and I see wood. To all the doors. And I cannot find the material of the case. Vivi

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Defining Extrusion Geometry in GDL code

I am trying to create an object which is an extrusion of a profile (too complex to define manually with user input code). Is there a way to implement 2D geometry (from polyline or fill) and use within a 3D GLD code of PRISM_ (or something more suitab...

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different size sashes for W Sliding3 22 window

How do you make the window W Sliding3 22 middle fixed sash be 2x the width of the outside sliding panes? I have never seen a window in real life where the two sliding sashes have to slide into the same space. Is there another sliding window that does...

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Resolved! LIBRARYGLOBAL - mess up

Hi there, I was trying to work my head with LIBRARYGLOBAL in an object that I´m creating, and although I have followed the required indications by the GDL manual, it fails miserably to update the object's parameter that I have destined for that matte...

Custom Component Type

Hello, everyone! I am trying to create a wall gdl object comprised of different layers (gypsum board and insulation) and metal profiles. I want this wall to act as a curtain wall, having in mind the possibility to label all the components within this...

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stretchable part

Hi! how can I avoid the 2D stretchable part that gets deformed when stretched? Thanks

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Resolved! Desctivating a cutplane from 2D script

Hi there, I´m creating a complex object that is being controlled by a myriad of parameters and conditions ... to which I have used cutplane and project2{4} to generate it's cut view in plan. So I tried to generate an elevation view on plane of the ob...

Closure at head of window

I'm probably missing something obvious. The standard windows (Archicad 22, Windows) have settings for the wall closure at either side which works pretty well. What I can't see is any setting for the closure at the window head. I'm not expecting it to...

Resolved! POCKET DOOR LINE WEIGHT

Good evening, Archicad 22 USA 5009 See attached image, checking to see if anyone is having this problem with the pocket door. When the true line weight is on the inner pocket lines are very thick, and I have tried all settings within the pocket door....

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Resolved! Unclear script of project2{4}

Hi everyone, I was investigating project2{4} using the downloadable example supplied by Graphisoft in this page. So by simple editing of the original script for i = 1 to iCutPlanes put cutElevation + (i-1) * sliceHeight next i for i = 0 to iCutPlanes...

Creating a GSM, then missing object right away?

Anyone have this problem after creating a new GSM 2D object, then testing Object Tools, then the object doesn't show up but the "famous missing Dot". What does that mean? Wondering if anyone have this problem. This is my first time noticing this. How...

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Window / Door Rolling Sunshade

Hello, I am trying to place a rolling sunshade at a window. I am working at an old stone house and want to place the sunshade box on top of the window. 1. on facade option doesn't work for me as i want the roller inside the wall thickness. 2. to wall...

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Resolved! UI_INFIELD Text Type Parameter

Hi all, Does ui_infield not work with text type parameters? When I use it with a Text Type parameter nothing happens, while when I use a Real Type parameter it creates a numeric input box as expected. Ling.

Corrupt Library message on one user

Hello, We have a AC22 Solo version installed on a shared mac. On one user (user A) the office library opens without issue in our office template, however the other (user B) seems to prompt a message stating that the library may be corrupt and needs t...

door surfaces not working

no mater what I do I cannot change the surfaces on this interior wood door. for instance you see in the screenshot it should be all red. any ideas?

ganging problem in AC 22

Hello when I use ganging for any special windows it does not work and casing still appear but when I use it with any sliding windows it works correctly. is there any hidden option or just AC 22 bugs thank you.

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closure in customized windows

Hello every one , I have customized a window . it looks good but I have problems I made closure for other default windows How can I add closure option to my customized windows even by GDL scripting. thank you in advance.

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Reading info inside the PLN from GDL

Hello everyone! I wonder if there is a way of reading a list, or schedule inside my project file, from a GDL object. I am aware I can do something like this with Text I/O Add On, but the dream would be not having the job of exporting a schedule, savi...

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How to lock the values of an array parameter ?

Hi there, I have a number of array parameters that are used for graphical editing hotspots, and I need to know how to block the values in the array parameter so that it doesn't change if a certain circumstance is met ? I have already been able to mak...

Resolved! Question about hiding hotspots

Hi there, I have an object with many graphical editing hotspots. And I have programmed a condition that in case it is met those hotspots becomes inactivated, in favour to static hotspots. Is there is a way that can be implemented for not repeating th...

Zone 3D Volume

Hi all, Anyone know how the Zone Tool creates a 3D volume when the object scripts themselves do not appear to contain anything related to the generation of a 3D object? How is a 2D symbol creating a 3D shape? Would this be going into the API, the too...

Zone label

Hello, I'm trying to create a label, which takes the zone name from plan view with autotext (with #Relatedzonename), and place it in section. I tried to edit the Skin label list and replace the element id with this autotext, but it doesn't work. I'm ...

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MISSING LIBRARY

" THE LIBRARY CONTAINS ONE OR MORE LIBRARY PARTS WHOSE PATH IS TOO LONG; THE LIBRARY CANNOT BE ADDED TO THE ACTIVE LIBRARIES" - I have the missing libraries and I have tried to add them. Basically search with browser and add the library. However the ...

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adding new surface from .icf container error message

Hi, I am testing at the moment to create material surface.icf containers. I did follow the instruction as per Graphisoft Website. Everything works fine apart from when I click ok, after choosing my surface ( new from catalog ) from my own .icf contai...

Archicad 15 - Creating object from 2d sketch

Hi there, I am using Archicad 15 and trying to create a new object from a sketch (am trying to make a ridge vent for roof ventilation). Once saving it, and placing it in my project, it will not come up in the 3d window despite being able to see it on...

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Zone Stamp angle

Hello, Is there any way to access the zone stamp angle that is set in the zone settings from GDL? even if you can only read it.

JGoode by Advocate
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Is gdl very difficult?

the question is whether having to create library objects for example of mep is very difficult in gdl, as opposed to the way in which they are created in revit as families, it would not be easier to create archicad objects with 3d and 2d modeling and ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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PLA as a Library Folder into a new PLN

I have a PLA a client sent me. I'm in need of using that PLA as a Library Folder cause if I don't....I get the 'BLUE DOTS OF DEATH' in missing lines, objects, walls, etc...on and on. My question is as follows: 1. How can I continue to use the PLA (ca...

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Missing Library Parts

ISSUE: Showing the purple/black checkers for surfaces, missing parts showing as dots, etc. Tried deleting and reloading the missing library parts Checked other projects shows the same issue. Opened up same project on different computer - shows librar...

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GDL for gradient fill

Im struggling to create a fill in GDL and the manual is rather vague. Any suggestions or examples on how to implement this? Thanks

Making object from whole building missing parts

I am making a site rendering, so saving buildings form the 3D view as a library part. It is not including roofs, slabs, and maybe a few other things.. columns (from column tool). Walls and objects are all fine, but unusable without the roof and floor...

Mapping the layer value to an object?

So this is what I need to accomplish: I need to somehow map the number defined by an objects layer to a Pset I have created. I need this to happen automaticly. Say, if I create an object,that by norwegian standard is on layer 287. I want 287 to appea...

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Displaying 2D CAD import in 3D view

jaaneman: It is possible to save the dwg file as an Object which will create a 3D version of the file. Use the Open Object... command, and select Browse for file... at the top of the dialog box. Navigate to and open the dwg file, this will open the f...

Resolved! Door representation 2D Help

I'm new at ArchiCAD so i'm still learning what i can do in the software. I would like to know if i can make the 2D door look like this one i used to draw in autoCAD. Notice that the door itself is closed and the dashed line shows it's opening path an...

BIM Components: Cant upload

We keep getting an error when trying to upload an *.LCF file onto Bim Components. Is there any specific reason for this that we can resolve, or is the issue on the BimComponents. Or is the issue on the web side of things?

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ROOM_... not showing any values

Hi, I'm trying to get the following to show a value but I can't seem to work out what they do or why they're not showing values: ROOM_ROOF_TOP_SURF Surface of zone top where trimmed by a Roof ROOM_ROOF_BOT_SURF Surface of zone bottom where trimmed by...

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Door/Window Opening Side

Hello, Lately I was trying to differ my Windows in 2d Script depending on opening side ("Left", "Right"). Script is used in GeneralWindowUnit (module). I found suitable parameter - ac_OpeningSide. This is a string value eigher "L" or "R", so I tried:...

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Rise and Run in stair label

In Canada we use rise and run for stairs , but the archicad - Stair Dimension label 22 uses "going" I have received compaints about the use of this word -- is it possible to change "going" to "run" by just doing a search and replace in the script of ...

RandyC by Enthusiast
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ISSUE_Style - ArchiCAD GDL Reference Guide

Hi there, In "ArchiCAD 22 GDL Reference Manual" page 494 under "Variable names" it states and I quote: You should use a prefix in generally used variable names to denote general categories. This can spare time when someone needs to find out the type ...

Door leaf object-materials

Have created a new door leaf; able to insert the leaf in a door and place on plan. However, the leaf materials will not change per the model attributes settings, but stays with the material it was created with. Is there any way to make the leaf mater...

Resolved! IF-OR-THEN Statement

Hi all, I appear to be unable to create an IF-OR-THEN Statement. When I try, the statement is ignored... If _clean = 1 then If GLOB_VIEW_TYPE = 4 or 5 then _status = 8 else _status = 15 endIf endIf I would rather not need to duplicate the statement f...

Resolved! Delete an item from a Parameter Array

Hello everyone, If I have a Parameter array that is filled with different values, but I need to delete one specific item in the middle, how should this problem be handled using GDL ?? PS: I´m not talking about a variable array.

Resolved! ROOM_POLY_STATUS

Hello, I'm trying to use room_poly_status to determine whether to display something in AC21. However archicad doesn't seem to recognise it and says that there isn't a parameters called that. How can I get this to work? Thanks

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Resolved! out of place

Hi, When I draw a morph object or something in front elevation view (in green marked with red arrow) it looks in place but in reality it is not. https://yadi.sk/i/NgEalL-QYfI4tw When I look to it in 2D or in 3D it is always out of place. https://yadi...

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Detect Viewport Scale

Hi all, Is there a way to have an object that when placed on a layout detects the scales of viewports on that layout? Ling.

convert inches to a whole number

Hi All, I know this is a very basic GDL question but I can not find it in all of my searches. I have a dimension in an object that is in feet/inches, I would like to convert this to a text (without the ") Example: (Length) A = 0'-6" Convert to (abc v...

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Resolved! Script 1D

Hi there, When I use LP_XMLConverter to convert GSM to XML files, I usually find the part (section) of "Script 1D" but I can not relate it to anything that I know. Would anyone please tell me what is "Script 1D" and what are the usual cases to use it...

Custom CMU Blocks

Hi everyone, First time posting here, but I have a modeling problem I need solved and not sure the best way to go about it. Trying to create a new cmu wall type with a specific wall pattern. We are using the angelus hi-lite mark I cmu block. It has a...

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Mirroring an object

I have made a basic welding symbol object. How welding symbols work is you can not mirror the weld symbol because the info will be backwards. The size of the weld is always the first number therefore you can't just mirror the object in plan. I have a...

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exterior window casings don't work with reveals?

I'm using AC22 USA to design Passive Houses, so i need to have the windows set back in the wall with a reveal. the trouble is that the exterior casings don't seem to recognize this and are placed against the sash not the surface of the wall. as far a...

External corner sliding doors

I'm trying to create something like the attached - perpendicular sliding doors meeting at the corner to reveal a corner opening. Any thoughts on how I would model that? I don't have CAD image but I have a library part called "AUS_WinDoorBuilder"

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Resolved! Glazing not showing in garage door

I have a stock AC library garage door and have selected a panel with a row of windows and selected clear glass for the windows but they don't show. in fact another door panel from the library will only create very thin slit windows no mater how many ...

Resolved! Insert Object's Name as a parameter

Hi everyone, I was wondering if there is a way to get object file name (without an extension) and insert it as a parameter using GDL script. Example: Filename: generic_object.gsm param_name: generic_object Thank you in advance

Morph to GDL Object fill issues

Hello all, I'm trying to create some custom objects via the morph tool and save them as GDL objects, however, it seems that no matter what settings I have I cannot get it to appear other than wireframe as a GDL object. Looks perfect in plan as a morp...

Resolved! Zone Label will not display on plan

I have two instances of AC22 open. Each has a different plan. One new Plan A that I create a Zone and it displays just fine. In the other Plan B is an WIP plan where I want to use the same zone stamp so, here are my steps to create. 1) Imported the Z...

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Offset / Single Vent Sliding Window

Is there a way to make an offset slider window? IE rather that the fixed and sliding portion be in the middle, the fixed portion is twice the size of the sliding panel?

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Good GDL content

We are trying our first project in Archicad, looking at transitioning our office of 20+ staff over from Vectorworks. We are struggling to find good GDL content to build a library of interior elements such as furniture, light fixtures, plumbing fixtur...

Change the sizes proportionally

Hi, I created an object with archicad20 with the size "B" locked and the other 2 sizes (A and ZZYZX) that were modified proportionally with the symbol of the chain. I lock size "B" with script parameter lock "B" The same object, in archicad 22, I can...

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electrical symbols

Hallo, I'm wandering if there is a specific library for electrical symbols. I need to draw an electrical plan project and I would like to have symbols to be seen both in plan and in elevations . Thank you

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Resize a object with a fixed profile

Hi, I drawing an arrow with morph tool and save this as a object. How can I resize proportionally the arrow (A and ZZYZX) without changing the arrow profile? Thanks

mest79 by Newcomer
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How Many Bricks in an Arch?

Hey all, I'm doing quantity takeoffs for brick and I'm trying to figure out how to get the computer to figure out how many bricks are in an arch. The arches are all based on a circle, but the arches do not start at the diameter. They start at a chord...

toman311 by Enthusiast
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Standard Library Objects Not showing properly

Running AC22 Solo, i've ran the updates last week after not using for a while, and now all my standard library objects are playing up. This is particularly noticeable on Windows and Door Objects, only the default objects are showing So if i choose a ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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library adressing for cloud/nas syncing

hi. Can somebody tell me, how to make a proper nas syncing, so libraries on all machines would work without additional loading of pdfs etc when opening projects on different machines? For what i roughly know, same root structure (and partitions by na...

izo by Contributor
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3 Panel Patio Door

Hey All, I'm having issues trying to model a 3 panel sliding exterior door where only 1 panel (either end panel) is the opener. I've found work-arounds using Cadimage but I can't seem to model this properly and it is starting to irritate me after num...

merg more one windows in one

hello, I have this window shap. I have made from 4 windows using ganging options it looks preferct but the problem is that it appears 4 windows in schedule and I need it to appear as one . I can`t use curtain wall and i tried to convert it to morph a...

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UI_PICT_PUSHCHECKBUTTON{2} with boolean array?

I'm trying to use UI_PICT_PUSHCHECKBUTTON{2} to set values in a 3-dimensional boolean array. This doesn't work correctly. When switching to a 1-dimensional array it works as expected. Is there a limitation that is not mentioned in the GDL Reference G...

Saved and replaced objects..

I make changes to a custom object but the placed objects are not the same. I have to manually select them and change them. They get distorted, fill color, etc. How to avoid that? Also, my custom objects are fairly simple with three pen color without ...

Llian by Advocate
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Element ID...

Is there a way to attached element ID to an object so that I don't have to enter it each time I place it on the drawing? It just makes find and replace easier.

Llian by Advocate
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Archway Door

Hi, Please how can I insert a 2.5M archway door. And I also want to know how can I insert open doors (without any doors installed). Thanks Eman

Eman by Contributor
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Thumbnails

I want the image of gsm (thumbnail) in the library to be displayed in the window folder

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Detach morph faces

Hello everyone, Is there any way to detach any face from one morph object . As example, I make a push pull face and I want to detach it to another element. I think about copy the morph and delet the additional faces of two morphes but it is very unpr...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Resolved! Script 2D: visualize custom parameter

Hi, I created an object with a custom text parameter "name_family" that indicates the category of the object (external, internal, etc.). Can I view the text of this parameter in 2D? For example, for the height of my object, in the 2D script I have th...

mest79 by Newcomer
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Custom Door Panel Behind Door Frame

Good Day I have an issue where I have created a Custom Door Panel**, but when I use it, it places itself +/- 4' behind my door frame. (** create using slab, etc.. save as Custom Door Panel) I have checked the door settings and cannot find any place t...

G Ahern by Newcomer
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Creating custom Zone stamp

Hi, Sorry - all new to Archicad, fighting with some basic features Can anyone show me how to create a custom Zone stamp? David

D_BRANDT by Contributor
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Preview picture GDL

Hello everyone, Please, i would like to personalize the previwe picture of my .gsm objets. I'd already copy and past my image in the previwe window but nothing is happening . is there some type or specific size of images ? Thank you.

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Furniture Library

I work for Australian furniture manufacturer and have built a 3D library in Revitt and am now doing an Archicad version although I have no experience with Archicad. I have commissioned 3 designers to build 5 basic objects in hope that I can work out ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Zone Object?

Hi All, Is there an object (zone object maybe) available that you put in a plan view to show room names with room sizes and will also show up in cross sections that cuts through it? So in cross sections, each room it cuts can show the name of that ro...

Resolved! Window / Door Editable Hotspots

Hi all, I have a set of 3D Angle Hotspots but in Plan View the Moving Hotspot becomes inactive for some reason. To remedy this I thought of overlapping a set of 2D Angle Hotspots but realised that since the object is a window, there is no way to assi...

Bugs in the current ARCHICAD 22 INT Library

Hello, I've discovered some bugs in the current ARCHICAD 22 Library (build 4029.54, the latest, released a few days ago). I'm using ARCHICAD 22 (4023 INT EDU). I'm not sure what is the best place to post bugs, so I'm posting it here. ARCHICAD Library...

Gramos by Newcomer
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Wanted: Custom Mesh Object/Tool and Slope Object/Tool

I am trying to find a solution to quickly and easily model sidewalks and parking garage ramps. Currently we are using the native ARCHICAD mesh, roof, and slab tools but they require a lot of calculation and extra steps to get the results we are looki...

graphic hotspot length + rotation

I would like a graphic hotspot that can extend in one direction and also rotate around the base. Is there any way that I can achieve this with one hotspot? Thanks

JGoode by Advocate
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Wall Accessories Not in Library

So, I installed the Goodies package and I've gone through the Library Manager to load it in too. PolyCount works, but it keeps crashing ArchiCAD right before it finishes. I've tried twice already. So, I just was hoping someone could explain how to ge...

toman311 by Enthusiast
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Library part Maker v2

I installed LPM v2 this morning from the UAS Exclusive downloads. Well done Graphisoft! I did try v1 but just never got the time for it to click, v2 is quite simple and provides level of detail (LOD) options for both 2D & 3D which work with MVO or ma...

how to pass a whole array to a geometry functions?

Hey everyone, is it possible to pass all values from a one dimensional array to a geometry generating function without referencing the index of each single element? simple Array: dim sides[] for i=1 to 3 verts = i next i This is possible: block verts...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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GDL library object problem

I have a problem with my objects' library. When I add them to my 3d view (perspective view) they failed to view their original texture OR material and all of layers get one color in which selected in object default setting/model/override surface and ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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AC 22 - Incorrect wall closure at sliding doors

Hello everyone, I'm questioning here at the first time, so sorry if the topic is stupid )) I had some strange image at the slidang doors D3 & D4 floor plan. Actually, I need the pocket doors, but with 3 and 4 door leaves, so I'm failed with simple po...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Project2 query

Hello, I want to be able to control the 2D pen but I also want to be able to control the 3D pen for elevations separately. However, when I use project2 3, 270,2 in my 2D, the 3D pen overrides the 2D pen that I want to use. Is there any way around thi...

JGoode by Advocate
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'Flip' button parameter name

Hello, I am trying to use a glob_modpar_name for the 'Flip' button used with doors and windows. Is there a anything that I am able to pick up from it to use in my glob_modpar_name statement? Thanks

JGoode by Advocate
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Objects Auto Rotate in Elevation

I posted this elsewhere over a year ago with no response... ++++++++++++++++++++++ I want some 3d CUTOUT PLANTS (made with lines, not a picture) to rotate automatically to the ELEVATION... Obviously this means they'll need to rotate differently for e...

Lift/Slide - Corner Door

Has anyone found an acceptable way of modeling a corner door as shown below? I have searched quite deeply and found very little. Around 10 years ago there was talk on here of a corner door being available from the new dead Depository. These are becom...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Window and Door niches - Zone calculation

Hi,while working on a project I have stumbled upon a problem and would like to ask about your opinion.It has to do with Zones and especially with the calculations of the area in door and window niches. This process is being done automatically by the ...

agroni by Booster
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Front and Side View of an GDL object.

Hi this is my first post in the community. I'm trying to find how to change the 2D FRONT AND SIDE VIEW of a GDL object that I made. By now it shows just a bunch of lines that from my 3D model. I've been able to change the PLAN view through 2D Symbol ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Set a maximum value based on glob_scale

Hello, I want to be able to set the value of a parameter but I can't use glob_scale in the parameter scripts and I can't use values in the 2D script. How can I work around this? Thanks

JGoode by Advocate
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Resolved! Circular hole in circular PRISM

Can someone enlighten me on the trick to create a circular hole in a circular PRISM? The usual -1 status code doesn't seem to work. E.g., by my reading of the GDL reference guide (page 27 for AC21) the code should be: PRISM_ 5, height, 0, 0, 913, rad...

Bruce by Expert
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Nonexistent channel + cannot modify the file error

Hello, I am getting an error with my text file output where it is trying to write to the embedded library but I want it to write to a text file that is already loaded into the library. Fullpath wouldn't work. chOUT=OPEN ("TEXT", "filelog.TXT", "MODE=...

JGoode by Advocate
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IFC to GDL saving

Hello, i import an object from REVIT 2017 to Archicad using the Archicad connection for Revit. but i cant save the GDL script after modify it. How coule i resolve this problem ? thanks

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Label Moving when Wall Angle changes

Hello, I am having an issue with a label that I have created. It doesn't seem to 'stick' to where I place it. When I adjust the wall angle, the label will jump around. I'm not sure how to stop it from jumping about. Thanks

JGoode by Advocate
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Preset Door sizes issue with D1 Garage 03 22

I have come across what I can only figure is an error in the door settings fro D1 Garage 03 22. For some reason when the Leaf Size presets are used it is adding an additional 6" to the Rough Opening opening size. I can to a custom size and fix it but...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Image Preview in GDL

Hello, I would like to add the company logo to the preview image in their 3d GDL objects. the problem is when i make a simple cut and past of my image in the preview, it appears is the object GDL window put later in the objet parametres , alaways not...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Display the GLOB_INTGUID of doors/windows in the d/w-marker

Hello folks, how can I modify the door-/window-marker so it shows the internal GUID (see GLOB_INTGUID) of the door or the windows the marker belongs to. I only found "ac_wido_id" in the marker-parameters, but nothing to display the GUID of the associ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Objects not converted when saving back from AC22 to AC21

Hello all, I've encountered problems when saving backwards a project from AC22 to AC21. All objects, windows and doors don't convert and are missing in AC21. All I get are the trees. I suppose it's a bug, very annoying when I have modelled all in AC2...

Moveable hotspot with glob_scale

Hello, I have an object which in 2D shows the physical object as well as a square box which has a code inside. I want to be able to move the box away from the physical object 2D but only along the Y axis. I have achieved this as it's very straight fo...

JGoode by Advocate
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Curtain wall tool

I just went to use the curtain wall tool for the first time in a while and I seem to only have the one junction option. I've tried opening a new document with default settings and standard template with no success. can anyone help?

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Set label_text_pen to be fixed

Is it possible to make it so label_text_pen is set and fixed in the GDL script? I'm trying to make it so I can find and select depending on the pen colour. Thanks

JGoode by Advocate
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Can this object be a Wall ?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior developper that just started in this company, i have no knowledge of archicad or gdl So the company uses this custom object in archicad as if it was a wall, except (my boss says) because of how the wall is on the inside we c...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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wall_direction vs beam_direction

I am having an issue in my object when outputting a wall direction and a beam direction. The issue is that the range for the wall direction is between 0 and 360 but the beam direction will go into negative numbers. There aren't any inconsistencies in...

JGoode by Advocate
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HELP ASAAPPP, HIGHLIGHT AROUND OBJECT WHEN NOT SELECTED

not sure why theres a highlight over all my objects when im not selecting it!! need gone ASAPPPP need to screenshot stuff and hand in really soon!!! please!!! and if you know how to hide the cutting plane (showing up as a purple overlay in this image...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Looking for roller shutter

Hello, I´ve been looking for Roller Shutter object for a few days and I´m amazed I havnt found any so far...I would have thought this was a basic object and would be included in the basic archicad library. This is the kind of shutter or blind (I´m no...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Resolved! graphic hotspot with 2 editable directions possible?

Hi, We have a simple prism object that is editable in the Z-direction via a graphic hotspot. Is it possible to have that same hotspot also editable in the x-direction? /Mats MATERIAL materialAttribute_1 resol 36 unID = 1 hotspot c, -b/2, 0, unID, d, ...

Resolved! INTERSECTING WALL AND CURTAIN WALL - HOW TO CUT AWAY??

Hey guys, the facade of my building is made from a bunch triangles using the curtain wall tool.. they are all at different angles. I have drawn the walls inside and want the walls to fit within the shell nicely.. SO Im trying to figure out the best w...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Resize Object

I'm not sure I understand how to resize an object in all three dimensions, equally. Somehow, it just stretches it in 2 dimensions, but doesn't touch its height. Any pointers?

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Double glazing in Archicad 22?

Hi all, I'll just get to the point: is there any way to make windows and doors with double glazing? I searched this online and saw that up until a certain version of Archicad (18 or 19 I think) this could be done easily from the Window/Door Selection...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Error in double door properties

Hi there seems to be an error regarding the double door library part in ArchiCAD 22. When a clear glass panel is shown in the dialogue box, the doors appear with a timber / opaque panel in the model (both elevations and 3D representations). Has anyon...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Transferring to Another Project

I'm trying to transfer a morph to another project. I've tried copy and paste. I've even tried saving it as an object and transferring by exporting then importing. I still haven't figured out a way to transfer it. Does anybody know why I cannot or hav...

toman311 by Enthusiast
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"Assemblies" of objects

Hi everyone, I'm doing interior shop plans (the architecture part) and my co-worker is building the units we use in the shops in Auto desk Inventor. Auto desk inventor works as follow. 1.) You build all your separate components of a specific unit and...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Resolved! How to not display 2D hotspots in 3D view?

Hello all, I'm creating an object and I've set hotspots in 2D script, but object insists in showing them in 3D Views. I've tried to apply the option "Ac_show2Dhotspotin3D" in different instancies, but it simply doesn't work. Any suggestions to avoid ...

Removing "Incompatibly Migrated" Library Objects

Hello! As we migrated our working template from AC21 to AC22, the attached library error came up when the program opened. Is there a way to remove--or better yet, successfully migrate the "Built-In Post" object into the template to avoid this library...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Door Hardware

How we can add door hardware to the library from any of the sites where they are already modeled and in gdl format without having to convert them into morph.

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Parameters in Lists

Hello! I have a problem with parameter that I need in Lists. I am trying to receive light width in window. I thought I may use 2d script and do some math in it: ac_wallhole_width - gs_frame_width - gs_frame_width_left = light_width. However this ligh...

rav668 by Participant
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2d bitmap people

I load a custom people image into archicad 20 as instructed...I get the man with the newspaper and choose custom image I select the custom file I see the custom image in the object window I place the object in my model and its the stupid standing man...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Up to date script but missing parameter

Hello, I created an object and it needed to be edited. I added a parameter and wrote some code in the master / 2d etc. When a colleague tried to use it, it came up as an error. I checked on my pc and it was working correctly but when I opened the obj...

JGoode by Advocate
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Solid Element Operations, Bounding Box

To be able to determine what a solid element operation does, won't I need to know what the bounding box of an object is? Like this example; the dishwasher is hollow when door is opened. Is the bounding box outside or inside this hollow hole? I'm not ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Change parameter with button

Hallo, I want to increase (or reduce) parameter with button on UI page. But when I push the button, parameter increased for +2 but I want just +1. I posted attachment. Where is the problem?

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Survey Point query

Hello, I'm looking into the survey point object. I'm having an issue where if I create my own object and give it the survey point sub-type then export as an IFC it doesn't point north but if I save a copy of Graphisoft's survey point object, it faces...

JGoode by Advocate
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TEXT I/O - user chooses path

Hello, I want to create a file that can write to a folder location that is selected by the user. I understand that there is FULLPATH, LIBRARY and DIALOG but what is the best way for the user to choose the folder path to create the file?

JGoode by Advocate
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Resolved! Wallhole Materials

Hi all, Does anyone know how the default doors and windows modify the material of the hole they create within a wall? Ling.

Resolved! Element not to drop shadow.

I have modeled an elevation that has to include a "tent", which is a shape that delineates restrictions. I have put the "tent" on a wireframe layer, but it keeps dropping shadow on my elevations. Originally, I tried to make it a transparent object, b...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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