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2017-07-28 02:36 PM
2017-07-28 09:43 PM
Steve wrote:Wrote "start from…" then the project is set up.
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There is no need to "sett up" a new project. You open a similar project or two if needed, and let the new one evolve as you assemble it, mostly via copy and pasting pre-modeled building ststems that are simply placed and adjusted for the new configurations to make new buildings. There are unorthodox "Workflows" that are exponentially more efficient than the start with a Template idea. There is one Template I do like to use on occasion. It's called the Clear Template think it can be found in a search on this forum.
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2017-07-28 09:44 PM
2017-07-29 01:50 AM
Link wrote:Templates are great for beginners, for people who have little or no imagination for how to use ArchiCAD more efficiently, and people who are constrained by the need for strict and static standardization.
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If you're not using a dedicated template you're doing it wrong! :winkI:
Cheers,
Link.
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2017-07-29 02:16 AM
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2017-07-29 03:16 AM
Steve wrote:Right Steve, everyone here is beginners, lacking imagination. Christ, think a minute before you hit Submit.
Templates are great for beginners, for people who have little or no imagination
2017-07-29 04:25 AM
ejrolon wrote:You disagree with what exactly?
Steve are you really using the "my way is better, it is the only way and everyone else is wrong argument?"![]()
Not a begginer, lots if imagination, not constrained and I have my dedicated template. So I disagree totally.
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2017-07-29 04:28 AM
James wrote:They are good for beginners, those lacking in imagination, and those who need to comply with strict office standards. Those are objective facts are they not?Steve wrote:Right Steve, everyone here is beginners, lacking imagination. Christ, think a minute before you hit Submit.
Templates are great for beginners, for people who have little or no imagination
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2017-07-29 05:05 AM
If you are not assembling new projects with pre-modeled assemblies from completed projects - you are doing it wrong. WinkThis is the part I was refering too.
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2017-07-29 05:34 AM
Steve wrote:Steve I am late to the party but am very passionate about BIM workflows and the use of ARCHICAD. Firstly before I start critiquing you on your views I want to understand where you are coming from. If you are a sole practitioner then feel free to stand by your views and keep doing what you are doing. I personally think your process is flawed in going from project to project but hey once again I don't know the type of work that you do. It may be cookie cutter stuff where you keep doing the same stuff over and over again. I suggest you watch your attribute mess you are creating and the library mess also.Link wrote:Templates are great for beginners, for people who have little or no imagination for how to use ArchiCAD more efficiently, and people who are constrained by the need for strict and static standardization.
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If you're not using a dedicated template you're doing it wrong! :winkI:
Cheers,
Link.All of which are legitimate reasons to use a dedicated Template.None of those things apply to me.
If you are not assembling new projects with pre-modeled assemblies from completed projects -youare doing it wrong.
2017-07-29 05:42 AM
Steven wrote:In response to the original query. Steven depending on the new features that come with the new release I determine how much I rebuild from scratch. I always try to roll over and see what is broken and also open the OOTB INT Template and see how the new features were intended to be used (built from GSHQ) then cross check against each other. If things are fundamentally broken on bringing a template across I rebuild. Also if I have significant workflows that I am changing over then I will rebuild those parts from scratch as well. This year we made significant changes to our pensets to align with our BMAT so that meant attaching new pens to our 1000 BMAT attribute list and surfaces. With the introduction of classifications this year and the IFC export we are also completely building that from the ground up. There are no real rules that I have it all depends on what happens each year.
I created a great template file in our office that we've been using for quite a few years now. My question is; is there a point where I should start from scratch and create a new one? I've always migrated the template from the last version of ArchiCAD. Creating a new one from scratch is quite time consuming (though I know it pays off).
If starting from scratch, how much do I have to recreate? Can I bring in building materials, pen sets, composites, etc? I understand that starting over can remove potential bugs in the software... just wondering what is ok to migrate over and what might create problems.