column grid in elevations

[Anonymous]

Is there any way to have a column grid automatically show up in elevations - or do I need to draw these in manually? Ideally, I want the grid to shift in the elevation view if I change it in the plan views.

Thanks.

[Laura Yanoviak]

That depends -- what version of ArchiCAD are you using? You can do this in AC10 with the Grid Element.

[Anonymous]

We are working in AC10. Is this Grid Element part of the Structural Grid Add-On - or should I be looking somewhere else?

Appreciate your help!

[Laura Yanoviak]

Good question. It is not the "Structural Grid" add-on, but the "Grid Tool” add-on available from the Goodies download webpage (you actually don't want the two add-ons loaded at the same time). There are instructions for it's use on the webpage as well -- but the tool can be a bit fussy (as can be witnessed in other topics on this forum).

[Anonymous]

Thanks - I guess I now have to decide if I want to delete the grid I have using the the structural grid tool, and start over with the other one.

Thanks again for the help!

[Laura Yanoviak]

It probably is worthwhile -- depending on the size of your project and how far along you are...

[Anonymous]

Thanks again for the tip. I did go back and redo the grids and it was definitely worth the time investment.