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Resolved! Subtract Objects Using PARAM-O

I'm playing around with PARAM-O to create some basic objects instead of using GDL. I'm trying to cut one BLOCK from another, same way as if using Subtract command in Solid Element Operations within Archicad. Attached is what I have done but it does n...

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GH Connection Lag

Hi there, I've seen a post from 2018 regarding lag for the AC Connection tool when dealing with large GH scripts, and the reply mentioned there would be an update/trick to avoid this. Does anyone know how to reduce the lag between making adjustments ...

Object dimensions from GH to AC

I have a very basic Grasshopper question. Is it possible to access dimensions for the existing AC Objects from Grasshopper? Dimension 1/2 and the height. I want to import a bunch of trees from Grasshopper to Archicad, but I would like to have them in...

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Story plane component in Grasshopper

Hi! I recently installed Grasshopper for AC26 and I've got a question: I don't know if I'm the only one facing with this problem, but it seems like the "Story plane" component in Grasshopper can't be connected to the GH plane component anymore... I'm...

Sq_TMO by Contributor
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AC-GH Connection Mesh node - APIERR_BADINDEX

Hi, I'm trying to clean up some meshes with Rhino + GH and I would like to use the GH connection to generate a cleaner topology in Archicad instead of relying on the "import surveyors data". However, the Mesh component gives me the following error: I...

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Add a profile in PARAM-O

I'm trying to create an object using a profile but i just can't find how to connect the profile to make it appear on the screen, does anybody knoows how to do it?Thank you!! Isadora

Resolved! Zone Category in feasibility study in ArchiCAD

Hey guys,I've been trying to develop a feasibility study script using Grasshopper connections, following an example I saw in a Youtube video. However, the video didn't have many details regarding the script, so I tried to replicate it, and now I'm st...

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Grasshopper-Archicad Import Attribute parameters

Hey all! I am just getting familiar with the Grasshopper-Archicad livesync functionality. I have a project in mind I am trying to achieve, but the plugin don't seem to have all the functionality I would need built-in. The main question is, is it poss...

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Grasshopper AC26 -Profile Settings with modifiers Issues.

Dear Ladies & Gentlemen. Facing issues when attempting to use AC26 grasshopper connection, to produce custom profiles with modifiers. The issue arises only when parsing "multiple inputs" into the modifier's settings, which produces numbers not associ...

3llan by Participant
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PARAM-O Crash after change amount to 0

I started with Param-O and when I downloaded exempel from Archicad Website with Table.I started little bit play with code and when I did mistake obviously and click to the 0 = with Deck Width.Whole Archicad CRASHed. I understand thats fail from me bu...

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PROBLEM CONNECTION GRASSHOPPER-Archicad MAC

Does anyone know why this error happens on Mac?What happens is that I need to use rhino-grasshopper and make the live connection with Archicad 25-26, I download and install the live connection plug-in and when doing something in grasshopper it is not...

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Modelling fully parametric columns

Hi All,I wanted to ask whether it is possible to model columns which has a lot of joints, joist elements and so - I am able to model everything separately, but the question is whether it is possible to model all of those (see attached screenshots) as...

Param-O - Lines removal?

My first attempt at Param-O. It is cubes stacked on top of each other. Is it possible to remove the black lines visible on the image? They are visible when I use other surfaces to, so telling me to change line color will be apliccable to this view on...

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Grasshopper - Archicad Live Connection stablity

I'm just using the 90 day trial for Rhino-Grasshopper.Finding Archicad to be very unstable.I have the latest updates for each software package.Getting a crash about every 15 minutes.Have tested on two PCs and get same result on each.New files, new se...

Resolved! Problem installing the Archicad (v25) -grasshopper connection

Hi everyone, I've installed the latest version of the connection. At the end of the installation I get the following message even though I've installed the right package for the right rhino version (7) Then, when I start AC to begin the connection, I...

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Erick by Participant
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PARAM-O Reference Guides/Tutorials?

I've been creating and modifying GDL objects for my firm for a couple of years now and have recently been tasked with checking out the new PARAM-O tool. After playing around with it, I think this could be a great tool for quick 3D objects or more com...

Resolved! Grasshopper - AC23 live connection links NOT WORKING

Hi guys! New AC user here. I was trying to download and install the Live Link for Grasshopper on AC23 version but both the links for Win/Mac are not responding on the website... Any ideas where else I can download it from, or an update/fix on those l...

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Resolved! Set size limits in param-o

Hello, I'm trying to create a simple cube (to evaluate how flexible param-o is) with only two size options, 1m and 2m but I cannot find a way to do it, if any.

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Param-O and Hatches

Hi everybody! I've created my first Param-O object and I'm very happy but I have a problem: I want the object to have a covering hatch but I cannot reach how to do it. Do you have any suggestions? Is it possible with Param-O or do I have to learn adv...

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Archicad / Grasshopper Zone parameters

Hi, i Built a code in grashopper that load Zones from an excel sheet, the code loads Zone name, number, area , and creates zones in Archicad, Categories in the zone settings can't receive a text node, is there a possibility to make it work ? Thanks

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Create Building Materials from Excel with Grasshopper?

Hello, I've encountered a situation where I'd like to parametricelly modify the properties of building materials in Archicad. Preferably, even create entirely new building materials from within Grasshopper. I have a long list of material properties i...

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Archicad 24 Grasshopper Live Connection fails silently

Hello, I'm using Archicad 24 build 6004 (in German) and Rhino Version 7 (7.13.21348.13002, 2021-12-14), Grasshopper 1.0.0007 on macOS Catalina 10.15.7, and trying to get them to communicate with each other using the Grasshopper Live Connection plugin...

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Archicad 25 Grasshopper Connection Crashing

Upgraded to AC25 today (along with the AC25 update for the Grasshopper connection) and found that my Archicad crashes every time I try to enable the link. As soon as the "receiving incoming API" dialogue comes up my program crashes, no matter what Ar...

hpattullo by Participant
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Grasshopper - Archicad connection - Object problem

Hello to everyone. I am new in the forum, so apologise in advance for not knowing how to best use it yet and where to put my topic correctly. Regarding the Rhino-Grasshopper-Archicad connection, is anyone experiencing the same problems highlighted on...

Rhino inside Revit & Grasshopper Archicad connection

Hi, Are you keeping an eye on how fast Rhino inside Revit is developing? It is maturing really, really well. When I first saw the Grasshopper Archicad connection it was long before the Rhino Inside Revit project started. Unfortunately, Archicad GH de...

AndrewGO by Participant
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Param-O Value of a variable in range

Hello Community!I am looking for a way to lock the value of a parameter in range without going into GDL code (in Param-O). I would be grateful if someone could share the solution to this problem,Best regards,Rafał Rucki.

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Grasshopper Rhino7 does not reference AC 25 Geometry

Hello, I have connected my AC project with Grasshopper successfully. However, Grasshopper won't reference AC Geometry. E.g. when trying to set one AC Morph in a Grasshopper AC Morph Parameter component (Rightclick-menu) Grasshopper/Rhino3D won't swit...

How to use Param-O Conditional Math Nodes

In Param-o, there are "equal", "not equal", "Lesser", "Greater" and orther Math Nodes that evaluate two values and return a true of false. What can I do with these? They seem to almost look like "if, than" conditional statements. Can I use one of the...

Select multiple objects in Grasshopper

Hi! EDIT: Managed to solve it, but keeping it here if anyone else needs help with this. Apparently groups need to be enabled for preselect to work, whether or not the elements are grouped. EDIT 2: I thought I solved it, and it worked with slabs and w...

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Help! Grasshopper-Archicad Design problem

I'm using Grasshopper in Rhinoceros 5 and Archicad 25 EDU version. I had calculated the load of a beam which is linked to specific beam I profile in grasshopper. Is it possible to program algorithmically in Grasshopper, through "Grasshopper- Archicad...

Resolved! Archicad-Grasshopper Live Connection Problem

Hello, I'm having problems with setting up my Archicad-Grasshopper Live Connection. Once installed the menu item for the plug-in looks weird ("%%$GrassHopperConnection.STRS.32500.1%%") and is greyed out, as seen in the attached photo. Both Archicad 2...

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dynamic element transfer

Is it possible to make AC elements sync into a GH container automatically - as in "all walls" or by some find&select criteria? Setting it manually after every new drawn AC element is tiring. thanks

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Resolved! 2D Fill Sync Freezes ArchiCAD 23

Hey Guys! I'm Working on Ceiling Panels for a large number of Rooms, for which purpose I wrote a GH script to automate the drawing. I use a combination of 2D Fills and 3D Slabs for representation both in Plan View as well as in 3D View. My Problem li...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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RGB Mesh GH Object

Hello! I'm trying to use the RGB Mesh GH Object (https://bimcomponents.com/GSM/Details/23681) to transfer colored mesh geometry from Grasshopper to Archicad. I've followed the workflow created by Dániel Kovács presented in this video: Unfortunately, ...

Rhino 7 Live connection

Hi, Are there any news regarding the AC live connection for Rhino7? It is quite troublesome that there is still no sign of the appropriate AC-GH connection....

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Get Opening

H Guy, I make a wall with opening, I deconstruc this wall. How I can select opening into Grasshopper? Thanks

Get Column Curve

Hi Guy, How I can get the curve of column from ArchiCad column model same as Beam I use Deconstruct Column with Column selected from AC model. Thanks All

Using Param-O to parameterise old dumb objects

Is there a way to drag or import an existing GDL object (or a selected group of elements from an ArchiCAD window) for parametrization in Param-O?Otherwise Param-O looks like a pretty excruciating way to assemble an object with complex geometry if it ...

Elliptical profile surface, thickness

This is a (proof-of concept, test) zero-thickness morph, brought into GH from Archicad. Its profile is elliptical. It was generated in Archicad with a 0-thickness shell on an arc profile, saved as object, modified zzyzx, saved as morph, SEOed out ope...

Ignacio by Advisor
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Param-o HotKeys

Are there hotkeys for paramo?A faster way to disconnect a node connection would be very nice.

gdford by Advisor
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PARAM-O object partially showed in section

Hi!I made a foot anchor for wood pillars with PARAM-O. The metallic part is made completely with nodes, instead the concrete foundation is made starting with a profile (cause I don't know how to make it with nodes). The problem is that in section the...

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Run energy simulation using GH live connection

Hello Everyone! I am new here and I hope I will get some kind of help. To cut a long story short, I am trying to run an energy simulation of the building in GH using climate studio. To achieve this, I use the zone component, then deconstruct it and e...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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PARAM-O

Hello everyone, Have you started using PARAM-O? What are your impressions, experiences so far? Any examples to share?I am curious to hear what do you think about it.Kind regards, Gordana

Param-O learning Resources

I've started working with Param-o and think it's great!However there are a number of things that really aren't covered in the help documentation. This really is rudimentary and needs some tutorials. Even the basic command reference guide isn't terrib...

Missing archicad-menu i Grasshopper

Hello, I downladed an installed a grasshoppper plugin for archicad 24 yesterday. But I get a error message when opening grasshopper. Does anyone know the reason?

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PARAM-O Minimum Accuracy of 10mm?

Hello,A quick question re: units in Param-o.It seams that the smallest unit that the Length parameter etc. can go down to is 0.01 which is equal to 10mm?Not quite sure how to get it down to 1mm?Seems silly that it wouldn't have this level of accuracy...

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Param-O Subtype

Hi,I hope this post is in the right place;).1. Can I define the subtype in param-O or only in the gdl-editor?2. Is there a command to implement some GDL-Scripts in param-O like python in Grasshopper?Thanks;)

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Rhino not showing

I have a problem. When I chose the hexagon on Archicad , Rhino not showing it on the perspective or another view.There is no problem for connecting grasshopper - Archicad. Rhino and Archicad .All software is licensed .How can I solve this problem. ?

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Multi-Segment Beams und Columns - Grasshopper

Hello, I am a very big fan of the new colomn/beam tool since AC 23, amazing development. I want to use it with the GH connection, but there is no way to reference multi-segment beams or colomns from AC or design them in GH yet right? Greetings Eddy

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Resolved! RHINO 7

Hi, I can see that Rhino 7 doesn't recognise ArchiCAD live connection. Is there a way to make it work or how shall I do it? Frank

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PARAM-O development roadmap? (with Survey)

[Note by Moderator: Please make sure to fill out the Development Survey. Link to the Survey can be found in the 3rd post of this topic.]Since PARAM-O is described as a technology demo of sorts, what is the development roadmap for this plugin? There a...

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Favourites and script/python/c# component

I'm playing with the connection (I'm a newbie in Rhino/Grasshopper), and I'm a bit confused about what is possible to do programmatically. So, I read in the connection manual that for most elements, the parameters available are not complete, and if w...

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Grasshopper = Archicad workflow

Hi, I have started digging more and more into workflows in Grasshopper and was wondering about one thing. How do you manage the connectivity between your newest Archicad built version and Grasshopper? As far as I have seen Grasshopper works always wi...

agroni by Contributor
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Modeling curtain wall organic panels in grasshopper

Hi guys, Im kinda new to grasshopper and was trying to explore some specific features for my next project. Unfortunately i havent really found any tutorial on modeling curtain walls in grasshopper, more specifically generating organic structural line...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Assign random materials to Archicad model

In an Archicad 24 model with a pattern of 3D bricks I want to assign 4 materials spread randomly over the bricks (about 500 bricks, modeled with the wall tool). Is there a way in Grasshopper to connect (import) a complete AC 3D model and just assign ...

Urgent: ArchiCAD 23 update 5005

Hi, My company is doing an update for ArchiCAD 23: 5005 and I wonder if I could continue working with the live connection? From previous version I remembered that I got problem if the live connection version doesn't have the same update as ArchiCAD. ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Grasshopper + Python json Addon

Is it possible to write custom GH python nodes that could use archicad module? GH works on Ironpython 2.7.5 and 'archicad' python module works on python 3.7. Any ideas how to combine it?

A lot of crashes

Hello Community ! I am using the GH-AC-Connection to AC23 quite a lot, but with the recent update, my Rhino 6 is always crashing (sometimes AC also...). I tried it on a different computer, still crashing. Even if I just place a panel ( not an AC-Comp...

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Slow connection and crashes between ArchiCAD and Grasshopper

First off, I'm on a MacBook Pro with the following specs: OS: Mojave (10.14.3) Processor: 2.9 Ghz Intel Core i9 Memory: 32GB Graphics: Radeon Pro 560X 4096 MB Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB Storage: 190GB available of 371GB I've been experiencing sev...

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WISH: Make input components more "grasshopper" like

The fact that one cannot list all stories and then operate in a standard grasshopper way to decide which story to place an element on is not exactly grasshopper like. I think this goes for all of the the components in the "Input" category as well as ...

Materials in Grasshopper

I deconstruct a composite wall. The result could be a lot of breps, each for each material in the composite. Has anybody any idea how to select the brep with a certain material, to select it in order to continue working on it?

AC23 grasshopper connection slows down Grasshopper (Rhino6)

Hello, our office shifted recently form AC22 to AC23 and from Rhino 5 to 6. We have been using grasshopper connection for a while now. But after getting AC23 GH connection to Rhino 6, the grasshopper became slow. I mean really SLOW! Just launching em...

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Parametric pavillon design

Hi guys, i had some free time, so i decided to make a live on facebook while i'm working, I designed a parametric pavilon usin archicad and the archicad grasshopper connection Hope you like it, any suggestions or questions are welcome  https://m.fac...

Generate more complex beam and columns from Grasshopper

Hi guys, as i'm at home, coz of the corona virus spreading around, i'm working on this project, i scripted it in grasshopper, as i do all the time i generated morphs to create the modules in archicad BUT i want more parametric controle, i could't fig...

Computer generated design

Hi, I would like to create building layouts generated by a computer. Given the input data Grasshopper creates the most optimal layout for apartements and show it in Archicad. Is this possible?

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Wall Position

Hello, I need another Tip. Please see attached image. There is no effect, if I set the number to 0 or 1 or 2. Same position. What did I wrong? Hope, I get a little help again. Best regards, Hanse

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Archicad Live Slab from Boundary Curves (mac)

Hi, I am trying to make a slab with a hole in Archicad using the surface from boundary curves in grasshopper. Grasshopper and rhino crashes when I connect the surface to the polygon AC component. This is described as possible on AC (https://helpcente...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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'Baking' Elements from GH to ArchiCAD

Hi folks, Yet another simple (and basic) question. I have a written a script in Grasshopper that basically generates a façade in front of a wall. I am happy with the result and now want to 'bake' the objects into ArchiCAD (as I would in Rhino), that ...

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Window/Door Geometry Brep

The way I understand the window/door component it uses a gdl Element from my Archicad Library and thus the dimensions etc. are set in the settings dialogue in Archicad. Is there any way to extract the bounding box or rough dimensions of the opening (...

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Resolved! Wall

Hello all, I have another question. A very simple question again. I have made a wall in ArchiCAD. In Grasshopper I started "Deconstruct Wall, as you can see on the attached image. Is it possible to change the lenght of this ArchiCAD wall in Grasshopp...

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A simple question: Window into a wall

Hello all, I am very new in grasshopper , so I would be very thankful if someone could give me a few tips. Please see attached image. Where is my error Just a test to insert a window into a wall. Thank you, Hanse

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Transformation of Object using Grasshopper(Move/Rotation)

Hi All, I have rhino block. Using GDL I created copy of archicad .gsm object similar to rhino block. Now I wish to place this object to various locations in Archicad, There are many instances of this object therefore I wish automate this process some...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Properties/Classification Component Bug?

I have an old definition created with the AC22 Grasshopper Components => it used to work alright. Now after the update to AC23 I am not able to use the function of selecting classifications anymore … Whatever I do, if I create the Components new they...

JSN by Booster
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Sync only reshaped Components?

In general the latest release of the AC23 Grasshopper Connection seems to be a bit unstable as I have described already in another post. However this question is about the synchronization of reshaped elements. Goals: I just want to sync e.g. some Sla...

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Resolved! Synchronize Bug?

Hello, I noticed in Grasshopper that when I disable inserted DESIGN components or set Synchronize to FALSE, ARCHICAD still displays the inserted components even when they are no longer displayed in Rhino. I tested this with WALL, WINDOW POINT, and OB...

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Converting Zone with Hole in to Slab with hole in...

Hello, I am trying to create a pretty basic script to be able to convert my zone (with a hole in due to a column) to a slab that also has a hole in. I can't seem to get it to work as it just creates a slab without a hole in. Any help would be much ap...

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Resolved! Rhino 6 has stopped working

Hi, My Rhino keep crashing whenever it tries to send to ArchiCAD 23. It isn't a complex script and the same script was working. Is there any way to fix this or does anyone else have any experience with the same issue? I've attached an image of my scr...

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macOS Mojave 10.14.6 // AC23 // Rhino6 connection issue

Dear Forum, I'm new to Archicad but planned to dive into the program with some basic grasshopper play-arounds, starting with the official Archicad tutorial about algorithmic design and the grasshopper-connection. But for some reasons Archicad can't s...

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delete elements when connection is off

Hi, I’ve deleted some elements in grasshopper when the connection between Grasshopper and ArchiCAD was off. Actually the ArchiCAD wasn’t open when I deleted elements. But now those elements are still in ArchiCAD and have no any access to them. I can’...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Control of existing object parameters

Can someone please confirm the following....... Can I edit the parameters of a selected object (already placed) in Archicad through grasshopper or do I have to actually create that object from the grasshopper interface first? I just want to use the g...

gavinNZz by Advocate
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story view

Hi, I've created some columns in grasshopper and then i connected the grasshopper to Archicad. the columns height are up to third floor but I can see them just in one story view according to the home story input in columns setting component in grassh...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Crash course in GRA?

Hi All, I am wondering if anyone is proficient in GRasshopper Rhino Archicad that would have time to help me learn a crash course in the operating the connection and grasshopper rhino. I am willing to pay for your time. I want to do something like th...

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Resolved! Composite wall and window orientations

Hello, I just started testing Grasshopper-ARCHICAD Connection and it looks very promising. I have two questions concerning ARCHICAD Wall and Window orientations in Grasshopper: 1- What exactly controls the outside/inside direction of ARCHICAD walls t...

mawadhi by Beginner
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Set the story using number

Is there a method to set the story of a wall for example using a number? I have a wall starting 60 cm below the 0 of his real story; it's a wall of a balcony. Grasshopper set automatically the story below but I want it belong to one story above.

Grasshopper-Archicad without Rhino

I am currently working on a research project with a local firm where we aim to develop a grasshopper script that could color visualize energy use (from data extracted from the Archicad energy evaluation report) on building volumes/forms in Archicad. ...

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Resolved! Grasshopper-Archicad connection not connecting?

Hello, I am totally new to try this feature, so I am using Archicad 23 EDU, and Rhino 6. I have installed the connection plugin, and the 'archicad' tab on grasshopper is already shown up. Then I did a test by making a slab in Archicad, and in GH I pu...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Rhino.Inside

Hi all, I have been informed about Rhino.Inside and apparently you can directly use Rhino inside Revit and other products. I was wondering if such tool will be available inside ArchiCAD too? Best regards, Frank

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Grasshopper connection?

i've just installed grasshopper connection on both of my workstations. its not working for one of them. it says grasshopper is not running when i press start connection even though it is. i have archicad 22 and rhino 6 on windows 10 on both workstati...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Parametric facade

Hi, I am currently working on a project in which i have to cut holes in a wall using a parametric pattern created in grasshoopper. I know how to create the pattern and establish the live connection, but i don't know how to actually cut the holes in m...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Extract Wall Properties from Archicad

Hello, I'd like to ask if there's a way to extract surfaces from an imported wall in grasshopper based on its different materials. I wanted to separate the interior faces from the exterior ones in a regular wall for example. As far as I could see, th...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Resolved! "Grasshopper not running" message when in fact it is

Hi guys, I have a big problem with using the Life Connection. When trying to establish the connection i get the following message in Archicad "Grasshopper not running" when in fact it is. I am currently using Archicad 22 Built 6001 INT FULL and Rhino...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Grasshopper Issues

Anyone help me with this error? When I tried to create any wall/beam/column in grasshopper with ArchiCAD componet, I received error message as follow 1. Solution exception:Method not found: 'Void Grasshopper.Kernel.IGH_DataAccess.AbortComponentSoluti...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Rhino 6 for Mac

Hello all, People from mcneel announced that Rhino 6 will finally be released for Mac in a week. Someone could say if we'll have an updated version of GH-AC connection that works with it? Thanks,

CURTAIN WALL

Hi, I'm currently working on importing curtain wall into grasshopper and I've realised that curtain wall have less parameters to extract than the window. For example, we can't have the insertion point which is very important for me. Are you going to ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Missing tool on Archicad

Hello! My problem is that I have installed the grashopper live-connection with no issue on the instalation whatsoever. but when I look for the tool in archicad it doesn't appear, ive searched for this issue in various post with no sucessfull answer. ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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About some problem with grasshopper live connect

Hey guys I have some problem now yesterday I use the grasshopper connection in Archicad but the slab position is very far away from my model that have been build in Archicad and then grasshopper cracked ,the item that I build with grasshopper was loc...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Column anchor point+rotation bug?

Hello everyone. I got into a bit of an issue with my Gh definiton, in regards to columns and the rotation angle if the anchor point is not in the middle. What i`m trying to do is have a prafab module that repeats itself along a direction. This direct...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Skylight

Hi, I've realised that we can't import skylight from ArchiCAD to Grasshopper. Is this element will be implanted later on? How could we do now to import skylight into Grasshopper? Does someone find a way? Best, Frank

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Set structure of column

I was going to ask the question, but figured it out partway: to set the core structure of your column, right-click on the icon in the centre of the Column Settings panel, then choose Structure of ARCHICAD Column. I've also noted a strange behaviour w...

Bruce by Expert
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Message opening Grasshopper

Hello all, I didn't notice before, but Rhinoceros give me this message when I run Grasshopper: The ArchiCADConnection component library was build against an older version of the Grasshopper SDK: The current SDK: 1.0.6967.16077 The referenced SDK: 1.0...

For ArchiCAD marketing teams -

Hi there, In other forums (either inside or outside ArchiCAD-Talk), many ArchiCAD users complained about the absence of the different marketing teams in the internet, and basically most of the work is done by those users who truely love ArchiCAD for ...

Invalid Brep

Hi all, I have a problem with the deconstruct window component. I'm getting some invalid BREP for the frame of the window. Attached there is a picture of that illustrate my problem. Let me know if you need the Grasshopper script. Best, Frank

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Rhino crashes when I turn on live connection

I am using the latest version of ArchiCAD 22 and Rhino 6 The live connection was working well. I installed an update for Rhino - Release 2019-2-27 I had some issues so I uninstalled Rhino and reinstalled the older version of Rhino 6. Rhino now crashe...

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GS, where are the basic inspirational tutorials?

Hey ArchiCAD-zone...look how I can find you in Grasshopper. And look how much I know and use. And even morr fun...look what I can do to you and send back to you. Well ...stupid example but I lack basic tuts for the discoverers. Is it in the works. Ar...

curtain wall in grasshopper

Hi Guys, So, i guess Archicad suffers from a HUGE LACK of tutorials in terme of complex and correct modelling, i saw this two buildings in the archicad Conference and wondered how they did model it using grasshopper and curtain wall i use grasshopper...

continious crashes

Hi mates , i'm using the Archicad GH connection since 1 month, every day i encounter several crashes when i try to exchange data between GH and Archicad, ( when working on GH only all is fine) I have all archicad updates installed and latest GH conne...

Work with existing Elements and Data management / controlling

Hello I'm quite new to working with Grasshopper, so I have some questions. 1. After some research I think I understand that at the moment it is not possible to change the Data or Parameters of Elements that already in Archicad exist via GH (without d...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Label placement via GH

Hello everyone! I wonder if it is planned to support label placement and other annotation possibilities to the GH add-on. It would create huge opportunities in more “traditional” projects!

Anonymous by Not applicable
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pipes in grasshopper lead to bloated archicad pln file sizes?

I've known from past experience working with pipes in grasshopper and sending them to Archicad via the grasshopper connection that Archicad files increase tremendously in size when I do this (that's a lot of surfaces). I just upgraded to Archicad 22 ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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ERROR IN AC22: GRASSHOPPER-ARCHICAD LIVE CONNECTION

I am having an issue with installing the updated Grasshopper Live Connection in ArchiCAD 22. I get the error that it is detecting it is already installed. I tried the terminal command listed in the article below for this same issue with AC21, but it ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Change ID of ArchiCAD elements

Hello, I am thinking of writting a script which would automatically change ID of my elements based on certain criteria, which would speed up documentation process. I am wondering if we can change ID of existing wall for example from grasshopper (I do...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Ugly Breps

I was happy when I discovered that in the last connection update Brep extraction was finally added. But why are they so ugly and useless? I wonder why this is made like this. Is this just a strange looking mesh translated into polysurface? I can't ev...

Czaja by Participant
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Wall reference line location

Is there a way to control wall reference line location through grasshopper? I wanted to use the same curve for creating a slab underneath the wall. Without specification of the wall position towards curve, the slab is too small.

Czaja by Participant
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Parameter Collector error

I have been getting the following error when setting a parameter (of any sort) by selecting objects in Archicad: "1. The former layer of the slab has been deleted. Please open the Slab Default Settings dialog in ARCHICAD and choose another layer." Wh...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Resolved! Grasshopper live connection big problem

Hello I work online with 22 archicad and rhino, grasshopper, but I have a big problem that when transferring a project through grasshopper live connection to archicad22,Everything in the archicad22 is uneditabel and even the story setting of the proj...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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EXTRACT GDL CUSTOM PARAMETERS' VALUES

Hi there, How can I extract library object custom parameters' values in Grasshopper to be able to inject them in Object's Properties Settings component ? If not possible, what C# / VBA / Python Script should I use in Grasshopper script component to h...

Resolved! Extract GDL Parameter Values

Hi there, How can I extract library object parameters' values in Grasshopper ? If not possible, what C# / VBA / Python Script should I use in Grasshopper script component to have the ability to access their values ?

Resolved! "Rhino is not found" install error

Hi, Title says it: macOS 10.13. (MAS release, due to GPU driver issues), AC22 INT 4023, Rhino 5.5.2. The GS website specifically says, that only Rhino5 is supported, the WIP isn't, I've deleted the WIP just to see if it interfered, but no luck. Any h...

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Grasshopper Installation failure with archicad 22 EDU

Goodmorning everyone! I am a student that use the student license on Archicad 22. When trying to install the Grasshopper archicad connection an error messagge appears about the impossibility to find Archicad 22 itself ( as you can see in the images a...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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RhinoWIP support? (Rhino for Mac v6)

Hi, I'm not sure if anyone else is having this problem, as there is not much of a Rhino related buzz either here, or at the McNeel Discourse. I'm using the RhinoWIP (on macOS 10.14) with the ARCHICAD 22 – mainly via hotlinking Rhino files, or merging...

furtonb by Expert
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Modify GDL Object Parameters in Grasshoppers

Note: By default, Grasshopper cannot access the internal parameters of ARCHICAD Library Parts - they are grayed out on the interface. To allow Grasshopper to access the Library Part’s internal parameters, you must modify its program code. Hello every...

Export daylight results from Grasshopper back to ArchiCAD

Hi, I'm doing a daylight analysis through Grasshopper from ArchiCAD drawings. I'd like to send back my results with the daylight grid but it seems not possible to export my daylight grid from grasshopper to ArchiCAD. Do you have any idea of how to de...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Rhino 6 SR10 and 11 crashing

I have updated Rhino to 6 SR10 but the latest Grasshopper connection for ArchiCAD 22 4023 crashes Rhino every time. Additionally, every time I start Archicad I am now getting the Rhino evaluation licence dialogue box... weirdest.

chrrev by Newcomer
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ARCHICAD-GRASSHOPPER 2.2

Hi everyone, I have tested the new release of ArchiCAD-Grasshopper live connection 2.2 (22.0.4027) for ArchiCAD 22. I have some suggestions in my mind that I would like to share with you. We can now get the ArchiCAD elements as a BREP in Grasshopper ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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BIM and Visual Programming Survey

Hi All, I am a part time student in the U.K. and I am conducting research into BIM and visual programming and I would be very grateful if you could complete my survey. I am told by survey monkey that it should only take 15 minutes. I will also be pos...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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No reaction in Property Settings component

I connect a Wall Settings component to a Wall Design component. With connected number sliders I can change Height and Slant angle so everything works. When I connect a Property Settings component and connect it to the related Settings input I cannot ...

Free form design process

Hi guys, i just installed rhino and archicad to grasshopper connection, for some testing purposes, so i wan to create a simple nurbs free form surface in rhino and see the surface updating in archicad ( without using grashopper, just a rhino surface ...

export single surfaces objects

Hello It's about MORPHs. I just inserted a surface MORPH created in Archicad in Grasshopper, I deconstructed it and tried to use it - as a support for a set of objects. But it comes not as a single surface, it is a random succesion of faces. Has anyb...

Can't install plugin fro grasshopper in 21

Hey, I am having trouble installing the plugin for 21. It worked well for 19, but I can't even load it fro 21. Not sure what to do. I have removed the add-on in 19. Also I am wondering how to un-intsall and completely remove the old add-on, so i can ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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"Grasshopper Connection" button greyed out

Hey guys, i didnt see a similiar post to my issue so Ill present it. I downloaded the latest versions of both Archicad and grasshopper connection and installed both sucessfully, But when I go to FILE - INTEROPERABILITY-GRASSHOPPER CONNECTION , the bu...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Change property of a wall from Grasshopper

Hello, I am trying to find a way to change a certain property of a wall from a grasshopper. To be more precisse, every wall will have a custom property I predifined, and I would select all of the walls, deconstruct them in grasshopper, find surface a...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Solid Operations

Hello, any news on implementation of solid operations in Archicad GH? Looking forward to that

joimagg by Contributor
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Windows/Doors Width input not available in Settings Component

Hello all, I am wondering how to set the width and height of windows and doors in Grasshopper before sending them to Archicad. I saw some screenshots here where the Window Settings Component shows a "width" input. However on my version it is not ther...

quantx by Newcomer
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Resolved! Referencing ARCHICAD geometry through Python or C#

Hi! I'm looking for a way to activate/simulate the "Set one 2D curve in ARCHICAD" through Python or C#. Anyone familiar with the Grasshopper.Kernel SDK https://developer.rhino3d.com/wip/api/grasshopper/html/723c01da-9986-4db2-8f53-6f3a7494df75.htm an...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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"Grasshopper not running" when, in fact, it is.

I can launch Archicad 21, Rhino 5, and Grasshopper all like normal, but when I run the connection it shows that Grasshopper isn't running. I'm a student and use the education version of Rhino 5, and primarily Archicad 21 for students, but I have this...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Select archicad object

Hi All, I have one question about archicad live connection with grasshopper how I can select stair in archicad convert into Rhino via grasshopper? I select grasshopper component but I can not select stair object in Archicad? Thanks

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Grasshopper not found install issue.

Hi all. I've recently upgraded to AC22 and now having a problem with Grasshopper-archicad connection. I can't install it since it says 'Grasshopper is not found'. Previously I used connection for AC21 on the same PC and it worked fine. I have removed...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Live Connection Curtain Wall Setting

Hello, I was testing a few things in Live Connection to accelerate my firm's SD modeling process, and found that "Curtain Wall" component is very useful except it is almost impossible to control all the settings in Grasshopper (too many variables). A...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Grasshopper Connection 2.0

I am using ArchiCAD 21 / Rhino-Grasshopper 5.4.2 / Grasshopper Connection 2.0 on OS 10.13.5 (High Sierra). I am able to establish a connection, initiate curves in Rhino, manipulate in Grasshopper and send to ArchiCAD. However, when I use the curve pa...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Questions from a beginner (Grasshopper Connection)

Hello, I have just started looking into Grasshopper/Rhino/ArchiCAD and I have a few questions about the functionality of it. 1. is it possible to get/send data to and from Project info or Layout info in ArchiCAD using Grasshopper? 2. Is it possible t...

JGoode by Advocate
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Window/Door Width

Hi, I'm playing with new deconstruct components. I have a pretty simple question. How can I get width/height and all the other gdl parameters? I was trying to pass it as IFC prop - but they not supported by AC connection- as far as I have noticed I w...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Morph Tool Bugs!

When I create solid object in Rhino, connect it to Morph component in Live Connection (I changed it "mesh brep" before connecting it to Morph) and change the location or the shape of rhino object, rhino run into clash. It's definitely bug....serious ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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what is the correct way to set window width?

Hi, I've been playing with creating a series of windows in a series of walls. The walls are 600mm long, and I'm placing the window point component from the endpoint of each wall and I even sampled a window instance in order to get the same settings e...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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