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Shell Reference Line

lukegolesh
Participant
Hi All,

I'm checking to see if it is possible to change the reference line of a shell when using a composite. Unless I'm missing an easy command (which I'm hoping I am), a shell with a finish on both sides of the core will have the reference line attached to the finish (unlike walls which can reference the core). Flipping only flips the entire shell- always referencing the top of the composite. Hoping I'm missing an easy command. Thanks much!

-Luke
Archicad 24
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Barry Kelly
Moderator
You can only flip a shell so it is entirely above or below the reference line.
There are no allowances for core and finish as with slabs/walls).


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lukegolesh
Participant
Thanks Barry, I appreciate it.

Are you able to move this to wish list? It seems like a necessary basic function to me or anyone who likes using shells.
Archicad 24
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB
Laszlo Nagy
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Please make a wish in the Wishlist, then post its link in this thread.
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DGSketcher
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The workaround in case anyone hasn't considered it is to redefine or create a new composite with the materials reversed. I does go against the obvious guidance in the composite of inside / outside face, but if necessary these can be safely ignored!
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