Hi, I'm finishing our internal AC21 template and kind of can't decide upon which strategy to use for hotlinking IFC-files. The normal case is that we get MEP fron MagiCAD and struct from Revit/Tekla. I'm tempted to create one translator+building mate...
Hi, Why is it impossible to classificate composite walls by layers? Is it any used method for this? Do ARCHICAD developers think about to make an option to explode composite walls in order to make it possible to classificate it by layers? Thank you f...
I can't discover how to apply the finish of the wall at the end of it. As an example, when I draw a single wall, straight with no curves, at the end it shows the core but I don't want that, I want to see it finishing with the plaster. I tried the wal...
I need a tutorial on pen setting. Coming from AutoCAD background, I'm used to having a ctb file with specific layer, lineweight and thickness that's associated with it. Here in ArchiCAD I'm lost. I have been googling and reading discussions here and ...
Hi everyone, I wonder why I keep having this weird problem with F3 shortcut key. But it does not show if I click on the 3D tab. It keeps repeating making my kitchen wireframe when I use shortcut key. In fact, it hides my other layer also. I find this...
Hi, after a really looooooooooooooooooong absence i decided to come back to the community... must be honest, the new layout looks more inviting While I was working on developing a strategy for separating files in big projects, I came across the issue...
I am working in a concept design and I want to surface the area of the different zones in two levels, is Iam working in a hotel, so I am looking for totalizing the square meters for the space dedicated to rooms, and then distinguing between subtypes ...
Short story: I have 3 teamwork files. one for site plan, one for phase 1 of the project and another for phase 2. Site plan is hotlinked into the other two files. I Have some notes and drawings in WORKSHEETS that need to be shared, is there a process ...
HI: Is there any option to rename fields in door schedules? Default are in english and I´ll like to write them in Spanish. Thanks.
Has anybody had this problem and know of a fix? We store our BIM Server project data on a drive called DATA. DATA drive must have gone offline or not mounted very quickly after a restart and the BIM20 which is set to store its data on the DATA drive ...
I’m starting a project soon that has 4 phases, they all have separate contracts and project numbers but its the same campus inside of the 1,800,000 Sq. ft. Site. (We will have a 6 person team running teamwork. phase 1 - includes site work + a small b...
I have scheduled wall only -- even tried with element type "is not " doors -- Any ideas ? Thanks in advance
Hi all, Is there a way to exclude a layer from a module? By not loading select layers, files containing hotlinks would be leaner as content that is not required would not be loaded into the parent file. eg. I could exclude furniture and concealed str...
For some reason some of the grid markers have disappeared from some of my section cuts. They are visible in plan and were visible in the section cuts until they, seemingly without any reason, disappeared. All the markers are in the same layer and I'v...
I need to display Volume in Cubic Feet in my Zone Stamps, however, I also need to show the Volume of concrete as Cubic Yards in my Interactive Schedules What are my choices for doing this?
Hello! I'm wondering if Graphisoft or any other AC resources have ever produced a graphic or diagram that explains the basics of AC's internal organization? For example, Layouts [are made up of] < Drawings < Views < Model Views < Model itself < Compo...
Hello, I would like to produce a few plans where the "zone stamps" will have different information in each case. I am looking for a function like "graphic overrides" where I can hide, for instance, the zone ID in one of the cases and show it in the o...
A project with several bimserver files, and lots of linked modules and drawings (PMKs, PDFs) has been moved to a new bimserver and new file server. Most of the paths were set as absolute, instead of relative, because I thought that made sense for the...
Hi, I know there are many conversations on here covering dealing with attributes in projects that require multiple pln files due to their size. I have done a search and read much, and been overwhelmed by the number of posts, but so far not found one ...
I cannot seem to get my room finish schedule to populate with information input into each zone. I am using Zone Stamp 02 21, and where in the stamp do I put information for it to show in the schedule. The finishes are not coming from the model, just ...
Hi Is there a way to bulk change a layer's settings (visibility, locking, intersection number) across multiple layer combinations? So I have a created a new layer, and want it to appear as intersection number 55 across all my 20 odd layer combination...
The firm I work for has recently started to do more of the interior design for our projects. We have noticed some display problems in modeling the interior elevations. Our main problem is the modeled interior stuff shows up in floor plan and messes w...
Hi guys.When placing the field "Issued date" in an index the value will be showed as both date and time... Example: "27/11/2017 13:59" Anyway to edit this field so it will only show the date... Workaroaunds will do as long as they´re automatically li...
Hi, Is this a confirmed bug? I have experienced this on a few machines at my office where a saved view shows up with a "Custom" layer combination. Even after I manually right click the View, set the layer combination in the View Settings to a saved l...
ArchiCAD 21 - Break Hotlink button In previous ArchiCADs you could Break a Hotlink Module by bringing up the Hotlink Module settings. Now in AC21 however that button has gone and seems to been replaced by a context menu item but it doesn't work as it...
Hi All, Im trying to set up a common attributes file to manage multiple teamwork files. I have been using the graphisoft tutorial: https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/tips/archicad/attributes/attribute-management-of-hotlinks/#Keeping_Attributes_consist...
Hi there - Pretty new to ArchiCAD and I can't seem to figure out how to show the 2D property lines and setback lines on multiple stories? I put them on their own layer but they only seem to want to show up on the main level they're drawn on and not o...
Recently started working on a file that was created in Dutch on an Archicad version 18 file, I was able to translate all the layer names and some user created things using google translate. 1.The object library is in Dutch will replacing the library ...
Hey, I want your opinion about what is the best way to keep doors/windows settings synced. The problem is that whenever I open up schedules there is one or two window that somehow has one parameter different and ends up in a separate column. We are u...
seem to be stuck with "decimal feet" in this schedule. Have tried to change in global project preferences, but it doesn't change in this schedule of components by layers? Seem to remember coming across this before, but can't recall the solution, if a...
Hey all, Is there a way to have different layer combinations per hotlink instance? When working with a multistory building consisting of replicatable units using hotlinks streamlines the model. The issue is that units on some levels / in some locatio...
I seem to be missing something fundamental here.For exampleI have a number of door favourites. I use them to place doors in various situations but when I go back to the project a couple of weeks later I don't seem to be able to check which doors were...
Hi, I encountered an issue with zones. For some reason it won't measure the area with roof substraction in the right way. For test I made a small building with two identical floors. One has only slab above it, and the upper floor has roof. Area of bo...
This is one of my frustrations and I am wondering if anyone has any solution for it. Problem 1. As far as I know ArchiCAD can't search across full project, only from floor plans. Same goes for schedules. If you have hundreds of details, sections, ele...
Hi I just started using Archicad 20 and I can't get drafting fills to show up in elevation. I'm not doing anything fancy- just trying to get some brick hatch to show up on a CD elevation, and also trying to get a fill hatch to hide unwanted things in...
Morning All, Just wondering how to go about setting up reflected ceiling plans. Using a single storey dwelling as an example, should I set up the ceiling plan on the same storey as the ground floor plan and customise the view using layer combinations...
Dear all, I have a "hot links" question. This is the situation: I have approximately 200 Hotlinks in my AC Data and I have extracted Room numbers and descriptions. I would like to have a matrix including a Room list and the Hotlink source. Is this po...
Apologies for a long post, but the move from AC20 classification to 21 is giving me a huge problem. I have raised this with GSUK who are very concerned, but maybe someone out there has some ideas? I'm trying to move AC20 properties into AC21. I have ...
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 ArchiCA...
Has anyone had this happen? In the palette that allows you to switch layer combos.... I select a combo.. it changes to the proper layers, but the palette quickly changes back to CUSTOM... If I open the Layer Dialog, it does NOT show any LAYER COMBO s...
Hello, Where can I find the "element ID manager" FILE in the computer installation ? Thanks
When I create a zone, I see it's area, but the apartment consists of multiple zones, like kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc. Is there a way to have all relevant zones be subzones of a greater zone? ..or how do you do it?
I have a four layouts and one of them contains a schedule. Schedule is automatically splitted into multiple layouts so the actual number of pages is 5 or more. I want to add a page numberings in each page (1/x, 2/x, etc.). I do not even imagine that ...
Have some questions/issues with converting from Archicad 20 to 21. What is the best way to transfer my working template/favorites from 20 to 21. When I import the template to 21 and open the file, there some icons/items missing, i.e. the stair tool d...
I am trying to wrap my head around the uses of the classification manager, because its potential has not been described very well. I suspect that this may be like the Property Manager. Initially, I had no idea what it could be used for, until I under...
Hi,I was wondering if anyone knew how to open an old Archicad .pln file after downloading the 6.5 file converter, I'm not sure what to do next?I need to convert it to Archicad 20...Thanks,Naomi
Hi, I'm totally new in archicad. I'm intressted in BIM. And in my free time i would like to model my private house in BIM. Could any body share me a european template file to model my house
Hey all, New to ArchiCAD and having come from Revit I'm still trying to wrap my head around this layers thing. I have an existing building. In the EXISTING plan I want to take a section, let's say Section E1, to show something. In the NEW plan I want...
I have been trying to find a way to create an automated drawing issue sheet in ArchiCAD 20. I have started to get my head around the issue history schedule but I am struggling to find a way to translate the capabilities of this into a reliable automa...
I wish we could access the Hotlink manager while in 3d view! Please, Raoul
Hi, in Archicad 20 INT Build 5025 I have a problem while in section and Elevation views. While a section or Elevation view is open (double click) then press Layer Settings button. The active Layer Combination is not selected. Instead the very first L...
Hi, I started using teamwork in ArchiCAD 20. I work on one project with two of my friends. We dont't know how to unlock everything in file for everyone. For ex. I can work in all storys but my friends can't select, move, change enything. Then they se...
About half a year ago I moved back to Hungary. The office I worked at in Sacramento, CA wanted to keep working with me. The plan was to go with VPN. Unfortunately what works OK locally doesn't work across the pond. Although I was their BIM manager in...
Hi Friends, I am working on a multi-unit development with different floor finish levels for each unit as the site is on a slope. I have realised from browsing around that so far what people are doing with multi-unit project is to utilise hotlinks to ...
Hi! I'm working on a project template for AC20. And i'm noticing some differences to AC 19. I have created some favorites like doors, walls etc. For example: I have a door on favorites, with measurements 910x2100, ID D9a. When i have that door select...
In ArchiCAD 20 the Find & Select is a little different, making it particularly useful to create one's own Criteria Sets that one can use over and over rather than having to manually click through all the options every time. It appears as though we ca...
Maybe I’m just having trouble changing my habits, but its been almost a year now and I’m still struggling with the logic of Tabs and Quick Options. I get that these are great for offices that do a lot of similar projects and have produced a set of te...
I have never had this before. As you see there are 3 extra grid lines in the North Elevation that do not show up in the South Elevation or Sections that run the same way. Even though the Grid layer is unlocked these 3 extra Grid lines seem to be lock...
I have a site file in which a building file is linked as a hotlink. We accidentally over wrote the building file and so now the only place a model of the building exists is as a hotlink. Is there a way to import or detach or unlink or something so th...
Hi, Does anyone know how or if it's even possible to make an automatic Publish from a TW-project on a set interval? /Mats
Hi, I'm trying to resolve an error which removes background fill when I'm hotlinking a detail. I have drawn a bunch of details in separate files and saved them as PLN (and MOD for testing purposes). Many of these details have fills with the 'Fill Pen...
Hello Everyone, I have a dire problem. I have made some changes to some modules (kitchen and bathrooms) that I use on several places in a file. When I go to my external content manager ALL my modules are showing as missing.... which in it self is wei...
Hello! I am experiencing slight difficulties with Zone Stamp tool and Mirroring. The project I am working on, is essentially (100%) the mirror version of a previous project. So, the original project (attached a picture) has all of the stamps being in...
Hello- I've updated my layers settings and am able to have them display in order based by extension in the "Layers Setting". However when I want to change the layer of an item I've selected via the drop down menu, it is in alphabetical order. I made ...
I am relatively new to Archicad. I just joined a firm about 4 months ago that uses it exclusively. I'm getting pretty proficient with it but some things still baffle me. This on in particular I think is maybe a bug? BTW using Archicad 18 on a mac. So...
Coming back to an older project for some revisions. Looking to update my zones and none of the zone reference points are visible. Could somebody nudge me to remember how these get turned on or off? regards,
Why is the status showing as '? Manual Check' even after I have relinked them to the modules?
I must again complain about the complexity of default pens and colours in the Australian, and perhaps other, templates. What genius dreamt up so many combinations and how are users supposed to remember them? Do they even make sense? Let’s look at tex...
On previous versions one could have colors on cut Zone
Hi All, After updating our ArchiCAD 18 template file to ArchiCAD 20, and cleaning up all missing objects and textures, after a few open and closes I end up with some duplicated library parts popping up out of nowhere. I can delete them but they will ...
So, this is my mission, up to now. I have to model 1 big home with 3 main parts. 1) Meeting place for friendly reunions. 2) The actual home 3) Extension of rooms in 2nd floor. I am experimenting with schedules listing all materials involved. I want o...
My virus protection software (symantec) has taken exception to an executable file nesting in the Archicad 20 file. We have just installed the update. I assume it came from there. Would you chaps confirm that this is an ok file to run? Cheers Jo
I'm trying to remove a hotlink library but i'ts greyed out. The thing is that I have no longer any hotlinks in my project. The hotlink library interferes with my project library so I have to remove it. I know there are previous posts about this but n...
Hi All, I'm fairly new to Archicad, having mostly used Revit in the past. I am currently working on a project consisting of several scattered building volumes on a complex terrain. As I have limited performance on my PC I decided to model the project...
Hi I have a lot of window a door favorites saved on my templet I use to start new projects. The migration has certainly made things easier but I do end up using an older version of windows doors or having to go though manually and re save all my favo...
first time poster: It is great that there is a capability to export zone categories as a classification reference to ifc. But proper coherence would propose that you could import that property in the same way. Best regards
Hey everyone. I would like to talk about a problem i'm facing for some time now. Although i'm working on archicad all of my partners work on autocad. I've been facing problems while sending them a .dwg file for them to work on. After some trials I re...
When I try to intersect two identical lines...same story, layer, that lap one another, yada yada. I get the following warning. Bug? what am I missing? Win7 archicad 20
Hi guys, I am wondering if there is a way to link line types and colours to layers. I am using a Temp layer where I keep all my construction lines (not the ones AC automatically displays), so I am wondering if AC can default automatically to a specif...
Hi, I have imported a .dwg file and the only way I was able to read it was to open it directly, which means I have all the layers of the file. I was wondering if there was any way to merge all of the layers into 1 layer so I can differentiate that dr...
Dear all, I have multiple layers, each of them representing different type of areas (green area, buildings, roads, paths, etc.). Each of these should be disjunct. How can I find the overlapping layers in the easiest way? I would like to get a warning...
I am trying to find out how the majority of users are calculating their gsf for a building. In the past I have always used a drawn a shape exterior finish to exterior finish to encompass the entire hvac area of the building to get to my gross square ...
I have a question regarding the International Pen Set Actually, I have several, but for now I'll focus on question #1: What is the intended use for pens: 38-39-40 58-59-60 78-79-80 98-99-100 118-119-120 The International Template (I refer to this non...
Hi Helpful Peoples, I have spent a lot of the previous week building templates after the bounce from AC15 to AC20. I am now trying to make a legacy template to aid with opening old files. My local AC office suggest I use "replace attributes" command....
Some doors appear to be not accepting the zone into which they open, while some do. Bug? Have the same type of door being used D1 Commercial Door 19, and one will accept the Zone, while the other one doesn't. For scheduling purposes I've had to creat...
Ok so I have another question that I'm sure has a simple answer. I'm working on creating my own project template and when I open an new project using my template the Project Map Story views keep defaulting back to HVAC layer combination. This is real...
I understand the benefits of having a template. I have tried over the last 14 years to maintain templates to work with on each new project. However, I keep having the same frustration: If working on multiple projects at one time as I always do, how d...
Typically drawings are are completed w/ various colors pens and are translated to black and white to PDF via publisher settings. Any way to do the same thing with BIM docs. I can do it by creating a new layout I guess, but it's going to get confusing...
Im drawing up a set of townhouses where the layout of them will all be the same. (some mirrored). I came across hotlinked modules and thought this would be a good to use as it would be fast and save time. If you place a hotlinked module and then you ...
hi my name is Philippe I have a problem with my settings of a mudule The mudule for an apartment interior shows the richt things on the layer of my drawing i put it but shows parts like furniture and kitchen also on al other layers When in the module...
I have a problem with my settings of a mudule The mudule for an apartment interior shows the richt things on the layer of my drawing i put it but shows parts like furniture and kitchen also on al other layers When in the module file i can not set the...
Hi All. Quick question. When I double click my view map to activate a certain story view i'd like Archicad to default the next tool, such as a line, to a layer associated with that story. Such as this; Double click first floor plan I also have a laye...
I'm working on a project made of different modules. In each module I used the billboard plants provided with the standard library of archicad. My problem is that I'm not able to rebuild the objects in the different perspective views when I work on th...
I am trying to place a zone using one of the automatic recognition methods, but when I click inside a room where the walls are part of a hotlink module, ArchiCAD does nothing. (No zone is drawn, no error message, no error sound, nothing of interest i...
How can I modify the ? Specifically, I would like to change/remove the WIP that gets appended to any change in an issue that has not been created yet.Thanks!
Hey guys I have been looking for a similar post but couldn't find it so here goes: I tried to make an object using polylines ( activating the zone boundary ) but when i make it into an object, it doesn't act as a zone boundary anymore. is there a way...
Hello, I find it hectic that every time we need to upgrade to a newer version, we need to do it manually each project individually through the migrate procedure. Am I missing anything? Thank you...
I replaced an old hotlink with a new one, which is now misplaced in the floorplan. I want to grab the whole hotlink and move it to its correct position but when i try to select it, I just select the single objects that are locked to the hotlink. Any ...
This Renovation-Existing is driving me crazy...I am spending so much time in changing my objects to new. How do I set the project as New Construction? My drawing layer combination is New construction...
There have been some back and forth posts here this week with the official unveiling of version 20. How about lightening the mood a bit, but still ArchiCAD related? We had a new hire start this week and I posted some images in our IM chat for him as ...
Hi! Im an ArchiCAD beginner struggling with a hotlinked module. Is it possible to move/rotate/mirror an already hotlinked module? and how? because once ive placed one, its stuck there, cant move it/copy or anything. Thanks!!
Is there a quicker way to change Layer combination intersection group numbers other then one by one?? Thanks
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First I would like to say hello and thanks in advance for any assistance. Please note that I am not a BIM manager but I do want to use the BIM Server feature. My issues have to do with the libraries. Please also not that I am using Archicad 19 on Win...
Hello everyone, so, I draw some trees on my plan and deleted it after, because I wanted to to some changes. However, they exist in 3D. I can't even select it to delete it, and I checked layer also, it's not locked. Help someone?
HI guys I search for an answer to this but I could-t find it. is there a way to display the zone stamp in the 3d window along with the zone ? thanks in advance best Luis
We have a slow BIM Model - Which has over 3 million polygons in it having run the Polygon count tool on it. Is this excessive or is it that other consultants files most of them are Autocad DWGs but also PDFs which have been inserted for references ma...
I assume there is some simple solution to this .. I use ArchiCAD 18. When I use Trace & Reference and change things on ACTIVE story (adjusting facade drawing to section drawing on visible reference) the plan on REFERENCE (so my section drawing) chang...
Is it possible to duplicate a layer combination so that I could be able to only change a few show settings? EDIT: or is it when you create a new combination it duplicated the one currently selected already?
Hi everybody! just a simple question : is it possible to duplicate layer? EX : i've got a layer named A, i would like to duplicate the layer A and create layer A copy with the same objets ant cotations. I don't want to select all the objets, copy the...
Im a new Archicad user...coming in from 20 years with vectorworks. Exited to see all the things vectorworks shoudl have had to us by now, in Archicad. anway...KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS. first thing I do when learning is put critical keyboard shortcuts withi...
Anyone know where I can obtain ArchCad19 UK Template? I expected to find it in MyArchicad.com/ profile/my products, but it's not there.
Hi, How can I transfer a schedule settings, as the one shown to another project? Thank you in advance. Scott
How to find overlapped zones ?
All;I just noticed a mistake in numbering on my door schedule - went in to manually change the ID of the garage door. It shows the properly updated ID on the schedule and legend, but the view and all corresponding plans still show the original ID. An...
I am not english native speaker so i have not clear which layers I have to use when i draw for example a bathroom . Toilet, bidet, sink, shower are A-EQPM or A-FIXT ? P-FIXT or P-EQPM ? What is the difference between Fixture and Equipment in draw. Ca...
We need to provide floor plans showing areas in both square meters and square feet, does anyone know if it is possible to customise a zone stamp to do this? If there is a way to take the measured area in m2 and multiply it by 10.764 then display that...
Does anyone know of a good video tutorial (or downloadable print version) that addresses these issues. I have been using the v19 Help docs but do not find them well coordinated and keep ending up with strange results - i.e. "Date Issued" is always "W...
I'm a solo architect. So making a new template with every upgrade of ArchiCAD is a huge time suck. If I had 50 employees it would be worth it to re-create our template every year, but by myself, it takes a much larger percentage of my time to create....
I know that I did this a few years ago, but - and I have tried a number of methods I have found in Help, and in this forum, but - I need a fill pattern that is a 11 13/16" by 1'-11 1/2" grid. I can't seem to get it to work using the New Symbol Patter...
Help Center, Sun Study indicates to enter geo. location at Options>Project Pref>Proj. Locations. There, the "Cities" button indicates that the list of cities can be edited in the Attributes Manager. However, If you select the Cities button there, the...
First things first,, I've been asking a lot of questions lately so thank you to everyone for your patience and help, the advice and experience on this forum is invaluable so just a quick thank you for everyone's patience and help! On to my question :...
Please refer to attached file. What is causing the addition of 10 or 12 digit numbers after material names? Thanks for the assistance.
Hi I just wanted to show everyone a series of detailed blog posts outlining how to create a pre-linked ARCHICAD template system. This is not an ad to buy our templates but a step-by-step guide to making your own. I hope you'll get some value from the...
My work environment profile -when opening an existing project-defaults to an older version of a profile I have created. If I select it in the WE after opening,it opens the current version. Have deleted all the older profile versions already in the WE...
not sure if this has been asked before, but i was wondering if there was a way to set up one Surface (say a paint colour, Dulux Vivid White) with multiple vectorial hatchings. If i use that one colour on a concrete tilt panel, i'd like to associate t...
HI, is it necessary to have separate .pla, pln and .bpn files? I understand the .pla contains the library but often is it the same size as the .pln file, the .bpn is often also a similar size. that means for each version I have three files taking up ...
Where do I find this particular zone tool and load it into my project
Hello, Recently I've faced a problem in AC19 new project. I have a project with hotlinked file. The building has different floor plans depending of level but the scape of the building is the same on every floor. I want to make a hotlink of that scape...
Hello, We have a project in ArchiCAD 18 where we have set up two extra floor plan views rotated to be orthogonal to buildings that are off axis from the rest of the project. When we dimension in these rotated views (same layer set/dimension settings/...
I'm not sure if this is possible and after doing quite a bit of research I have not been able to find a way, but I thought I'd ask here. We have a shared network drive that contains tons of organized GSM object files and we add to it constantly. What...
Is there anyway I can set up a layer combination which changes the line weights for 2D drawings? Otherwise, I am just going to have to copy the whole floor plan, then change it to a 93 pennyweight and place it directly under the main floor plan. It w...
Is there any way to see a list of Embedded objects that also shows if that object is Used in the Project or not? This is because I want to delete all the embedded objects that are not used. When I try to do this in the Library Manager though I have t...
Is there a way to see what parts of your ArchiCAD file are making the file large? For example is it the model itself? Is it the Views? Is it the Surfaces? Is it the Building Materials? etc. Is there a way to see these things so I know what to get rid...
I may have pushed the limits of how many cloud files to import in a blank ARCHICAD file in attempts to find a workflow on how to use them. There was a total of 8 files e57 with roughly 10GB of Data. Are xyz files better? I made an independent layer f...
I think I have messed up my Archicad somehow, now all objects and layers are random, I would like to try to load an empty file and store it as standard before having to reinstall it. My files seem corrupt and I am in the middle of a project. Archicad...
Hello, our office it's ArchiCad preferences aren't the most optimized/structured. So i've assigned myself into creating a new office template/custom library/layout setup/structure etc. Before I start doing this I wanted to ask you guys for your input...
I've placed an external drawing into archicad and then exploded it into the current view to edit it. I can edit elements (change pen colours and fills) but as soon as i delete something, it deletes, but there seems to be a background layer of the sam...
We have a project file that will not let any of the team members reserve the hotlink manager. We have a project file that has two building files hotlinked to it. We have for team members who access of the file and suddenly none of use are able to res...
Hi, In Version 4013 USA FULL, Story "matching" is not happening properly when importing point clouds. The USA version does not use 0 (zero) Story. The first floor is "1. 1st FLOOR". I believe that this is one of the key differences between North Amer...
Related subject to my last post. Maybe there is something wrong with hotlinked modules and AC18 that I'm not aware of. I'm unable to update a "hotlinked" module. Has anyone experienced issues with this?
In AC18 I am experiencing an issue with complex profiles in a hotlinked module disappearing in the 2D and 3D windows. The Profile Manager sees them, but they do not appear in the model anywhere. Has anyone experienced this problem? I would appreciate...
Hi, Ive done some searching and not found a solution to this. My plans go through various stages right, concepts, resource consent, engineer, building consent etc. I'd like to know if there's a way I can hide the layers not relevant to the phase I'm ...
I am still using Archicad 18 and one of the new features I have noticed is the presence of a massive quantity of layers each with a code and a name. I am interested in understanding the coding behind the naming so that I can navigate the layers manag...
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Layer is unlocked Reserved element from teamwork Still Gray? Any other reason this could be gray?
Here are the reason's I know of. 1) If the element's layer is locked 2) If you have not "reserved" the element when working in teamwork. Can anyone think of any other reasons? I ask this question because of the many times I have been unable to figure...
Can you change the units from inches to feet and inches for the Ceiling Height in Zone Stamp_2 19? I cannot seem to do it.
As title indicates, am trying to get layers and layer combos into the new template. Have layers and combos that I have used for several versions; favorites work with them. I can import both the layers and the layer combos, but not the setting for the...
Not sure what category this topic should be in. Anyone tested this or using it with 19 ? http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bimobject/pressreleases/bimobject-r-mosquito-wall-systems-new-cloud-based-tool-for-construction-solutions-1243530 Objects are create...
Thanks Master Script. http://www.masterscript.nl/epages/78066077.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/78066077/Products/101 This is far more useful to me than the conventional idea of what a Template should be. As I have said before on this forum, Templates a...
I have a building I want to recycle onto a new project. Anyone know the best way to clear the change and issue data to reset layouts etc?
This has probably been asked before but is it possible to open R18 drawings (not 3D just simple line drawings) in R12? If so, how would you do it. I don't really want to save everything as DXF from R18 open in R12 and save as PLN which all I can thin...
Can anybody explane what computer parameters are most important while working in Archicad 19 with pointcloud (.e57). Currently I have i7-5930 CPU 3.50 GHz, 32GB RAM and Nvidia Quadro K2000 graphic card. What parametres I have to improve or change. I ...
I am having trouble with hotlinks. I updated the hotlink file and tried to reinsert it into the file. It goes through all th emotions, but then nothing shows up. I deleted it and inserted it again, but nothing shows up - any ideas? Thanks!
What setting could be causing the volume not to calculate for the zone stamp ? I hope this is not another Bug.
Is there a problem with the interior elevation tool? I am still using 18 & tried using it today, it seems to lock me out of half the functions, I couldn't change the layer or the marker settings. This isn't a new tool, so why is it so flawed?
I am trying to get my zones to calculate areas & info to the core elements of my walls (instead of the finish) and cannot find any settings to do so. Any ideas?
hi all, Problem: We make a AC template for our colleagues which are working around the globe. They all have different file server addresses in their offices Idea: We use our ShareFile with a dedicated project address to publish our drawings directly ...
To make sure that module files have the same settings (layers, surfaces, building materials, storey settings, etc.) as the other files on the project we have always saved a master file and then deleted the model content so that the resultant file has...
Anyone solve the mystery of translating a BIM file to Revit. My clients are perfectly able to use ArchiCad's BIMx but some want an ACAD file. The ArchiCad translator keeps looking for Revit '15. Autodesk's support is- ahem- not worth the $8K.
This may be resolved in AC19, but for the time being it's creating a massive headache for me... I've got the revision tool and issue manager working nicely, but the only problem I have now is trying to manage the space that the revision box is likely...
Anyone else pulling their hair out over Attribute contamination in AC19? Attached is a screenshot of a straight-forward example of what has been happening with my Line Types, Fills and Building Materials. Line Type Attribute #4 out-of-the-box is “Das...
Hello all, I just opened up 19 for the 1st time. Can anyone offer advice on bringing in my old keystroke shortcuts to 19? Also wondering how I can set it up as a multi screen (plan view on 1, 3D on another). Thanks, Leif
I am trying to update my template to ArchiCAD 19. Over many versions and many years of working on a wide variety of project types and scales my layer set and combinations list has ballooned into a crazy beast. Rather than build from scratch I am hopi...
Hi, I have some problems importing a hotlink module Archicad file (.pln). Im working on a project connecting two big houses and i already have exicting house in Archicad, but when trying to import it to my new project it doesent work. It just stop th...
Having become very excited about the prospect of Revision Management in release 18, and only just getting round to learning how to use it, I discover that the process is linked to Issue Management - which makes perfect sense. However, I was disappoin...
I have created a project in Archicad-18 but I want to open it in Archicad 12 How can I do this ....Thank you...
Hi I've recently migrated a project from AC 16 --> 18 and now have issues with zone stamps. The base model file migrated fine and all zones and stamps are displayed correctly. The master file with hotlinks to the base file has changed all the zone st...
Hi I am trying to set up some simple surfaces for our residential projects, (the office is using version 18 start edition....) and and am having a hard time getting a shingle wall. Plenty of clapboards in the library, but-no new england style shingle...
I update my office template with new versions of AC, but each update is based on the prior version's (in some cases skipping a couple of versions) template. For all I know, there is data embedded in there going back to AC 6.5. Each updated template s...
Hello everybody, Does anybody know how to get an ArchiCAD template that follow the AEC (UK) BIM Protocols (https://aecuk.wordpress.com/documents/) Thank you
Hi, I am wondering how I can make a zone stamp with separated areas in one. For example, there are two office rooms, one is office 1: 6m2 and another is office 2: 4m2. I want to show only "Office 10m2". It must be very easy but I cannot find the func...
In the midst of modeling an existing home, placed section lines and then pushed 'open section' and nothing shows. My layers are correct...using the Bobrow template, never had this problem before.... ok, i figured this out, the "renovation filter" kee...
I am working on an apartment building project. The layouts of the individual apartments are referenced to a hotlink module. The file is getting to be too big so we want to break the file into modules (west wing, east wing, etc). However, when I selec...
Hi, In the Zone_Stamp_2 18, is there a way to have the room number with automatic text (story) or/and a mix of custom text + automatic. What i need is to have the room number like this: Zone No.// for example: 02/3/4 Why? If there is a hotlink with a...
I'm having some issues with a mirrored hotlink in ArchiCAD 17. The door markers appear fine on the original hotlink, but as soon as I mirror the hotlink, I loose the markers, which are then replaced by a dot! Please see screenshot attached. (original...
Hello all, I start my drawing today and it shows every part in 2d but when i switch in 3d , i saw only the top of the parts that are higher then they other. I am suspecting that my level is wrong and i saw somekind of white layer over my drawing so i...
Hello all. Is there a way to break a hotlinked module without breaking the link of the nested modules?
I am combining several apartment buildings into a plan to generate renderings. Am bringing the building in ad modules. I dont use mods alot bur am finding that the mod comes into the project with all layers on and all elements on them. They are not o...
How do you control the layer visibility of a hotlink module once place in a file? Thanks.
Hi, I am working on a file that was created using the standard office template. For some reason, I cannot create zones on this files. It is not a problem with the wall's connections as I have double checked this. When trying to create the zone, nothi...
Hi, we have several files in ArchiCAD16 that inherited 100s of mark-up styles from various places. Can I somehow mass-delete them? The Mark-up style dialog only allows deletion one-by one. Thanks, BP
Archicad 18 - Build 4020 Windows 7 - x64 (all up to date) Nvidia Graphics - GTX570 (latest drivers) Am I the only one with this annoying delay, when I use a Multistory hotlink to my model?! It takes ages when you select the model on plan to activate,...
has anyone else found this to be a bit of a major problem? Usual setup, central mac server with shared (AFP protocol), access by individual logins and passwords to server. everything was fine until we got a new computer with Yosemite on it. Now we fi...
What does your company included for deliverables for clients/contractors? Currently I include floor plans, elevations, framing plans, sections, structural details, door & window schedules, & a light/vent schedule at the most basic. This is all that i...
I migrated an older project from v11 into v18. Most of the customizations for the stamp seem to be disabled. How do I get ne v18 zone stamp to load again? I want to be able to turn off the room number and area.
Let me preface this by saying I am a brand new user to Archicad, and am still learning the archicad-specific vocabulary, so I hope my question makes sense. I've developed a newer, cleaner template for projects I will build in the future, and am now a...
Surely the user has previously been able to DRAG multiple elements on multiple layers simultaneously… For some reason this command appears not to be working …. with bold marque on, layers unlocked, unlock checked. Even tried the 3D grouping trick, to...
Is there an easier way to manage layers? When I create a new layer I have to go through the full list of Layer Combinations to set visibility etc, and in particular to set the intersection numbers. This has always been a bit of bugbear for me, even w...
I'm working on an AC 18 Teamwork project. I've set my zones to look the way I want them in the Mod file. When I hotlink the mod into my main file, the zones revert back to their original settings. I've tried altering the zones in the mod and the main...
Any way to get the length and width to show up in a V18 zone....automatically based on the actual length and width of the zone. Seems like it should be pretty easy.....but I don't see it in the parameters and don't know how to program it. Very valuab...
I have been using the revision management at long last, but need help. I did revisions on 2 jobs and got different labeling of the change markers. I prefer to have the change ID only as in the left hand screen shot, but on the 2nd job ended up with t...
Hello all, Does any one know of anything special you have to do with Grids in a Hotlink Module to get them to work 100% correct in the Master File? We are losing our dimensions to grids in our Master File on our hotlinked modules. (The remainder of t...
In a project I have placed (read hotlinked) several modules. In this case I have an apartment building with several types of apartments. Type A, Type B e.g. The modules have the same dimensions, but a different layout. On a floor I have 5 type A's. H...
How can you tell who and how many people are on your network codemeter license? I couldn't access my work yesterday and I think it is because all of our available licenses were already being used. I didn't think there should be though - like maybe so...
i know how to update each 3d view individually by adjusting various visibility settings then saving that view. but is there a way to simply tell AC that "hey, this layer is ALWAYS priority 3!" unless set otherwise. thanks
I was wondering if there was a way to have multiple revisions running at the same time. I do a lot of MEP coordination work and will sometimes have a revision going for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing at the same. What would be the best way to ju...
Hello All, I tried searching but didnt find what I was looking for. The situation is in our office we have four computers connected to a bim server on a mac mini that also houses the license keys. One of the users usually forgets to quit archicad at ...
Hi there. Since Uniclass2 was released, we've begun to think about it implementation in ArchiCAD environment. Especially, we wanted to unify corporate building materials, composites and profiles according to it and even to make this unifying template...
