Architectural Model displays differently when hotlinked

[LFBIMMAN]

Hi All,

I am having an issue where our architectural model looks different when hotlinked in to our structural model.

I have checked story settings, composites, deleting anything far from origin & wall linking but cant seem to make ground on fixing the problem, has anyone experienced this problem before? 

The architectural model was made by our sister office that has a lot less experience with ArchiCAD than we do, I didn't know if they have changed a setting that is causing this as I have never come across this before after 8 years of working with ArchiCAD. 

Pictures Attached. 

Thanks

 

 

  

[mattsharon]

I completely understand your frustration with the architectural model looking different when hotlinked into the structural model. It's certainly puzzling, and having a less experienced ArchiCAD user involved adds another layer to the investigation.

While I can't diagnose the exact issue without more information, here are some steps we can explore together to narrow down the potential causes:

1. Deep Dive into Hotlink Settings:

• Compare Hotlink Module Manager settings: Double-check that both models share identical settings for Layer Combination Options, Merge by criteria, and Operator Elements. Even minor discrepancies can cause visual differences.
• Verify Layer Visibility: Ensure all relevant layers are visible in both models and their layer combinations within the Hotlink Manager. Sometimes hidden layers can create unexpected results.
• Check "Filter by Level" and "Filter by Story" options: Mismatched settings here could lead to missing elements in the hotlinked model.
  

[Barry Kelly]

The bulk of the model looks fine.

It just seems to be those 2 larger skylights.

What is different about those compared to the 2 smaller ones?

Barry.

[Lingwisyer]

Your storey settings are the same between the hotlink and host file? Though in the hotlink settings, you can set it to retain the original storey heights.