how to convert jpg files to gdl?

[Anonymous]

please help me to convert jpg files to gdl files and use them in archicad

thanks

[David Maudlin]

amin_nazifi:

More information is needed, what are you trying to accomplish? There might be other methods that don't require knowledge of GDL.

David

[Anonymous]

i want to take a picture with camera for example a book. and convert in to gdl object and use in archicad.

if you know how to use 3ds files in archicad too please help me

thanks

[David Maudlin]

amin_nazifi wrote:
i want to take a picture with camera for example a book. and convert in to gdl object and use in archicad.

There might be some simpler alternatives than writing an object with GDL:

1. Try the Picture 11 object, which can display an image file that has been added to the loaded libraries.
2. Create a slab the size of the book, make the top material of the slab a new material that has your image assigned as its Texture (at the correct size), then Align 3D Texture to get it started at the right spot.
3. If you want to go the GDL route, then the command you need is PICTURE, you can study its variables in the AC11 GDL Reference Guide. For an example of its use, open the Picture 11 object.

For the 3ds file, search this forum, it is a frequently asked question.

You should add a Signature to your Profile (click the Profile button near the top of this page) with your ArchiCAD version and operating system (see mine for an example) for more accurate help in this forum.

David

[Eduardo Rolon]

amin_nazifi wrote:
if you know how to use 3ds files in archicad too please help me

thanks

Can you be more specific?

What do you need to know?
-Import 3DS
-Export 3DS
-Edit 3ds in 3DStudio, Maya, Cinema, Archicad, Microstation
-Assign Materials
-Remove Materials
-Edit Materials
-Reduce Polygons
-Clean up of 3ds
-SEO and 3ds
-3DS to gsm
-gsm to 3ds
-3ds to dwg to gsm
-3ds pen settings
-print settings
-point editing
-convert a 3ds to a door, window, slab
-save as 3ds
-etc???

Please do a search after reading the manual, then we may be able to clarify your question

[Anonymous]

import 3ds files or if better convert 3ds files to gdl

[Eduardo Rolon]

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