2004-03-18 05:56 AM
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2004-03-18 03:02 PM
"Matthew Lohden" wrote:
I have always used the multiple file approach. Setting up the stories to work with several (or many) buildings is a nightmare (unless the buildings all have the same floor to floor heights and are all at the same elevation).
I would (and have) used the multiple file approach for this very reason. Also, if you're doing 16-25 houses, unless they're garden sheds, the file size is going to be enormous and very unweildy. I would flip through the hotlinking part of the manual quickly to get a general idea and then do a quick experiment or two to get a handle on it. It works great. I have also saved out each building as individual objects. The main disadvantage is that the objects become one material. (you might want to verify that - it's been a while since I've done that).
Tom
2004-03-18 04:29 PM
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2004-03-18 09:10 PM
Sergio wrote:This is disturbing news. I read the other notice about this but haven't had the chance to investigate yet. I assume that it is a problem with incomplete implementation of the SEOs. If so, it is not really surprising. It is a major new feature and these typically need a couple of revs before all the kinks are worked out.
Keep in mind though that if you do use modules (and I guess hotlinks also), the SEO information apparently doesn't transfer. See this discussion athttp://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=1928&highlight=
Then again, maybe/hopefully hotlinks are different.
2004-03-18 09:15 PM
Matthew wrote:That, or use "trim to roof" type features. I know that won't work all over the place, but you could possibly use that at least for the exterior features since that's probably all you're going to be concerned with in the main file.
Perhaps it is safest to stick with the saving the buildings as objects until the SEO stuff is sorted.
2004-03-18 09:26 PM
Sergio wrote:I would hate to have to remember when to use SEOs and when not to, since it becomes possible not to notice until an elaborate site rendering is printed and the client is walking up the stairs. If you are in sole practice this may not be a big issue, but I don't want to have to explain to others all sorts of conditional methods. "Use SEOs on this project but not that one." "Use trim to roof for exteriors but it is OK to use SEOs inside." Stuff like that.
That, or use "trim to roof" type features. I know that won't work all over the place, but you could possibly use that at least for the exterior features since that's probably all you're going to be concerned with in the main file.