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Copy & Paste and objects remain selected in version 9 ?

I thought the documentation of version 9 stated that objects once pasted "the copies remain selected" "leaving the original unselected" . Not having the objects that I pasted not selected after I pasted them was a thorn in my side. I really thought t...

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Right button drop down menu

help! Just upgraded to 9, and am working on project that requires repeated placement of items in a grid. ArchiCAD 8 had the "multiply" function available on the right click mouse menus. I can't find it in 9. Is there something I'm missing? Rip Weaver...

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AC9 enlarges text with Adobe multiple master font

I opened a file in AC9 that I started in AC8, and the Adobe Multiple Master font named "Graphite" does not appear correctly. The multiple master fonts allow you to adjust the width of the font, and it seems like that is not recognized by AC9. The nar...

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Space Frame

how to build a space frame construction on AC 8.1? thanx for your information...

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Objects

eag58 wrote: ... do you know any more websites to download objects...? http://www.gdlcentral.com http://www.archiradar.com/eng/links.htm ftp://ftp.studio-arkada.com.pl/english_files/ac_objects http://www.arkikulcha.com/GDL.htm http://www.3dgazpacho.c...

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Depth in Objects

Try making a hole in the 'chimneystack' wall. ie. a Window with 'Empty' checked. If you get this the same size as the fireplace you should achieve your goal. I would also recommend you pull the fireplace forward a couple of inches. HTH - Stuart PS. I...

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Sloping Terrain Block

There's no command… but there is a workaround. One way is to use the mesh to cut the wall top by duplicating the mesh, elevating it, converting it to thin roof elements because meshes can't cut, and trimming the walls "trim to roof"

Dwight by Newcomer
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Spell Checker on the MAC

Can anyone here help me with the spell checker in ArchiCAD 8.1 build 2275 on the MAC. We do as the manual tells us...but we are not able to select the MS Spellchecker. I have done a search on the list...but came up with a few posts but no solution. T...

rgarand by Booster
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measurment

I saw someone have measurment in 3D outline render. Could someone give me a tip to teach me to do that? Thank for your help.

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Profile around oval

The Profiler add on seems to only do things in a circle or using a sequence of straight lines (rectangle, line, square, etc.). Is there any way to use it making an oval shape. I'm trying to make a limestone casing (with multiple edges) around an oval...

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