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Refreshing Template in Project

I'm new to ArchiCAD, and I've noticed something that would become a problem later. When I change something in our template file (lets say add a new complex profile), that change will not show in a project that had that template as a basis. How can we...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Shift constraint angle off hor. and vert.

I have and issue with using the 'SHIFT' constraint to place elements vertically or horizontally. Sometimes, the constraint puts the object just off vert. or hor..The off angle is around 1 degree or even less and it is often too close to notice. It is...

KeesW by Advocate
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How to get a "texture" without 'joints' on the lengths?

what I'm looking for is to create a texture map that I can make whatever length I need as a brick so that I DON'T get that joint seam in the textures "length" direction. I've tried adjusting all the aspect ratios, the lengths of the JPG in a photo ed...

rob2218 by Booster
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Custom Brick Pattern staggered?

how do I get rid of that vertical line that's being created when I copy/paste the linework into the "fill editors dialogue" box? I "almost" have the pattern created properly but....there seems to be some proportion/scale issue that it creates this "v...

rob2218 by Booster
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Wall ending representation in 3D core-only

Hey! I have a situation when Wall End objects are shown with all structural parts in 3D window. But my options says to show Core of Load Bearing elements only, so only core structural parts should be shown of complex wall end. P.S. Structural functio...

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Anonymous by Not applicable
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What my employer says about Archicad....

take it for what it's worth folks....but it appears he is getting frustrated. We are trying to create "study elevations" with brick patterning. seems that the windows/doors/trims/casings/shims, etc...are giving my client a hard time. I'll need to som...

rob2218 by Booster
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Profile manager

Hi! I have a question, there is a way to choose the direction of the profile manager when is used with a magic wand around a circle? Thanks

Anonymous by Not applicable
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snapping important problem

I encounter a new bug, very disappointing for normal use of AC19. After the last archicad patch (ArchiCAD-19-Update-4006), the snapping system became completely mad. If I try to click a ref point, for example to create shape of a polyline, it simply ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Snapping angle

Hi, I am trying to find a solution for a snapping problem. When holding shift key you can draw along specified angles. I did try every possible combination in the input Constrains to solve my problem but I have a feeling ArchiCAD can't get rid of thi...

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6 Panel Vertical Window

Hi, evreyone, I'm trying to do a 6 panel windows, but the panels are not one next to the others, they are one on top of the other, But I want to make it with only one window and not two or three windows one on top of the other. Also two of the Panels...

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