Libraries & objects

Read articles about Archicad and BIMcloud libraries, their management and migration, objects and other library parts, etc.

Articles

Archicad Legacy Library

As Archicad evolves, certain older elements are phased out to make way for new features and improvements. However, some of these older elements from the Monolith Libraries are still necessary for specific regional standards, particularly for 2D drawi...

Global Libraries: Introduction

The traditional Archicad Library system, now being referred to as the "Monolith Library," was the standard for versions released prior to Archicad 28. This system was version-specific, providing all necessary objects and tools within a single, compre...

Modernized GDL Editor

The GDL Editor is essential to many users' workflows, allowing them to create objects customized for their project requirements. The GDL editor was modernized in Archicad 27, and it now includes a range of improvements that enhance the interface, nav...

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How to Simplify Floor Plan View of an Object

This article explains how you can simplify the 2D Symbol Floor Plan View of a custom Window Object in few steps. We have a custom Window placed in the project. The 2D Symbol (as it appears on the Floor Plan) of the custom GDL Objects is automatically...

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How to detect and clear missing Library Parts

Also see: Example for detecting missing Library Parts in Archicad Why My Library Parts Are Missing? In Archicad, you can store objects and textures inside the project (Embedded Library) or in external locations (Linked library). To check and manage t...

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