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The file open window is too large to fit on screen

Does anyone have the issue where the file browsing window is too large to fit on screen. Ie, when I try to open anything and the finder browsing window pops up (or drops down), I have to drag the window left or right in order to see the ends of the w...

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Miner by Contributor
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Is it possible to open multiple Archicad .pln files at once?

I recall being able to open multiple .pln (project) files at one time in the past. I'm using v25 after many years of not using Archicad. I no longer se an option to open multiple .pln files at one time. I'm trying to have two open so I can copy and p...

Miner by Contributor
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Resolved! Label Pointer problem

The Lable pointer ( Skin List Lable 25 for example ) constantly has to be updated because the pointer arrow line moves out to a different position on its own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBVzjCaioB4

Creating a 3D crown detail tool

Hi guys, was just wondering, how would you approach creating such a detail in Archicad? Different lengths depending on the building. I was thinking about the rail element, but we're using AC21 and it doesn't seem to work well. Any ideas?  

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Solid Element Operations ( subtract)

Is there a way to clear subtract(gaps) from windows? A lot of windows so it is hard to arrange the object to the windows.

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SEO bug with polygon-heavy elements

Hi everyone! I've been having issues with SEO lately (appr. since AC 25, but I couldn't swear to it). I use SEO to create different materials on a mesh (First "Intersect" a slab with the mesh, then "Subtract with upward extrusion" of the same objects...

Kaj_AL by Booster
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Layer Intersection Group Number not working.

I tend to use some amount of SEO for variance designs. We just switched completely to A25 from A24 and for some reason, the layer group numbering is not preventing intersections/ SEO's anymore. Anyone else having similar troubles? In the migrated pro...

MikiArch by Participant
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Resolved! Multiple Shed Roof

Hi all, I am having trouble to create a multiple shed roof. Could someone help me with this?Appreciate your help!Best, Rob

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Robert H by Contributor
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New face surfaces in SUBGROUPed GDL

These precast slabs are a single GDL object, a series of “concrete” PRISM_s for the slab themselves with “hard air” PRISM_s for the holes (hard air because I would like these slabs to subtract by material priority from any slab element which would be...

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Ignacio by Advisor
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Merged files and IFC-export

I have a building that consists of four merged floors, alle with the same template.I have discovered a minor error in the IFC mapping, but after I've corrected it in the main file, it persist. So, my question is wether the IFC-exporter must be fixed ...

Kamelite by Enthusiast
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