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Bug? Can't offset particular polyline.

I am working with polylines in AC21, using "offset all edges" from the pet palette while holding down command and option keys, and I can offset the line as many times as I need to. Very useful for drawing sets of parallel contour lines on a site plan...

R Muller by Enthusiast
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Detach and Unload

I am trying to bring in a dwg file. What is the difference between Detach and Unload?

Llian by Advocate
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complex roof problem

Hello. I drew a complex roof and, when I open it into 3D view, it will not let me heighten the ridge or modify it in any way, as I know it can. What could be the issue? Thank you.

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Railing Tool

Hello, I'm trying to create a post and rail fence which follows the contours of the terrain in my model, but I am unable to edit the elevation of individual nodes in the placed element. Any help much appreciated.

Morph loft

Is there a way to create lofted surfaces on a morph? I have a circle at one end, and a square at the other. I need to create a loft between them, and though maybe the morph would be able to do this.

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Bruce by Expert
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AC20 - Detail/worksheet markers and callouts

I'm still new to Archicad so sorry if this is a silly question but am I correct in thinking that detail/worksheet markers make a copy? Is there an option within archicad that means any changes to 3D elements within a callout relate back to the main m...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Non-horisontal roof ridge

Hi. I'm struggling with how to make a roof ridge that is not horizontal. I'm just beginning this BIM model and will naturally be working on it for the next 2-3 years so the solution has to be practical in terms of future skylight, sections... What is...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Nemetchek acquires RISA

https://www.nemetschek.com/en/presse/press-releases/detail/nemetschek-acquires-leading-us-software-provider-risa-for-structural-engineering-1/ ... hopefully we will get structural design tools inside Archicad for a better BIM integration

alemanda by Enthusiast
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Can't enter the house in 3D

I have a problem, I can't enter the house I have created. The house is normally shown in 3D but I can't go inside, I can't access the interior. Does anybody know how to solve this problem? (I have ArchiCAD 20 Educational version)

Anonymous by Not applicable
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