Project data & BIM
About BIM-based management of attributes, schedules, templates, favorites, hotlinks, projects in general, quality assurance, etc.

Forum Posts

Uniclass2 adoption for Building Materials and Composites

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...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2924 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 0 likes

Libraries

Hello I'm getting kind of tired having to load my libraries each time i work on a new computer. I work normally on an office computer but also allot of my work is done from home. Being the sole architect in our firm i don't need to share the archicad...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4259 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Automatically updating pen sets

in 18 is there i way i can set pensets to automatically update when you open a file, like the libraries do? so - if I change the ConDoc 1/4" pen set- it will change in all of the projects that are using that?

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4539 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

AC18 default WE: Company Standards

Under the Work Environment> Company Standards Schemes the default Company Standards 18 scheme no longer has the "Check for Updates" box checked. In AC17 the default was Checked and for weekly checking of the ArchiCAD and Library. Anyone know why the ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 5337 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 likes

Making a start file (template)?

Hi I wonder if there is any tutorial on how to make a start file. We want to adapt this file with our walls and categories and send it to arkitekts.

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 6610 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 likes

transfer Layers name

Hi Everybody! WHen we get the model from the arkitekts we want to make new layer combinations. Everytime i have to rewrite all our layers in the new project and delete the architectlayers. Since our layerlist is pretty long I would like to transfer a...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1223 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

COLORS DISPLAYING IN FLOOR PLAN

Some what new to Archicad but picking it up. Would like to see black and white display of elements but getting a few colors showing up. This is a floor plan created using hotlink modules of the units. Would like to see black entirely.

COLORS DISPLAYING ON FLOOR PLAN MODEL.jpg
Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4991 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Lines between layers

I'm sure I have seen in a video somewhere where the tutor had placed lines between layers in the layer palette to separate groups of layers. Can somebody remind me how to do this, or did I imagine it?

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4125 Views
  • 9 replies
  • 0 likes

Section/Elevation Markers & Renovation Tool

Why is the renovation feature greyed out for the section & elevation markers? I would like to not display them for existing plan, but have them on for finished plan without another layer combination. Or is that the only way?

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1616 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Issue with zones not displaying in 3D

I hope that this is just a settings issue that I have misunderstood. We have a series of zones set up, but they will not appear in 3D view, unless I first select them in 2D/plan and then hit F3 or F5. What do I need to change to have them show in 3D ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2859 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

Changing the Revision Date in AC 18

I must be missing something using the Revision Manager in AC 18... When an issue is currently open, the issue date is automatically set to "work in progress". We cannot set the date manually. When an issue is closed, the issue date is automatically s...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 17307 Views
  • 15 replies
  • 0 likes

Problems with Archicad 18

Apart from the general slowness of Archicad 18, there is also issue with migrating from 17, and hotlink updating. To migrate a large project from AC 17 to 18, I had to leave the computer on all night, so much time it needed And now that I finally man...

Mac User and PC User - Dropbox Issues

Hi there I'm an Aussie living in Canada working with/for a MAC User on Archicad 17....I am on PC We are dropboxing pln's but I want it to set the MAC user up so she can share my basic library off dropbox and also set up the print directory in dropbox...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4791 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

V16 to v18 and dealing with Legacy data

Planning long term to upgrade the office to version 18 from version 16. This will require an OS upgrade on our client macs to Mavricks OS. Does anyone know if the new operation system will prevent us from opening legacy Data, ie. old projects from ve...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2925 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

Ability to 'hide' Hotlink modules

I understand the need to adjust layer visibility of modules with the layers of the rest of the model but sometimes I would like the option also to hide hotlinked modules on a 'per module' basis, saving the positioning data of the modules but turning ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 3292 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

CineRender Import Textures from Internet

When I download texture packs from the internet they are lib4d files. How do I import them into CineRender? Also, what is the difference between the pre-set scene and the pre-set scene (physical) I don't see one in rendering or speed.

Office Standard Libraries

I have sort of been given the task at my office of looking into how we currently manage our office library and libraries for our projects within the office. I would like to see what others are doing, the pro's and con's for each method proposed. We c...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4376 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

The lowly line tool

I've had the experience twice in the last two days of lines not being able to select lines on the drawing, even after turning on all layers. Once I was attempting to create a custom profile by drawing a series of lines, highlighting them and activati...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 7648 Views
  • 15 replies
  • 0 likes

changing layer settings after placing sections?

I have already placed 4 layouts of building sections (4 per sheet = 16) and this brings up a question that I have been working around for a while. If all the building sections have the furniture layer turned on when creating them and at some time in ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 6537 Views
  • 11 replies
  • 0 likes

Linking files and editing: How?

Here is my problem: I have a "base file" and other deriving from it. I sometimes need to change the base file - I normally realise about correction working on the other files which are the same base but with more layers. Is there a way I can link the...

Paopao by Booster
  • 1352 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Fill problem - Insulation

I am drawing in 2D and I have problem with the fill in one of the components, the image I attach shows insulation layer's problem - the hatch in the blue layer isn't exactly how it should be. I have changed the properties but there is no way I can se...

RetinoJPG.jpg
Paopao by Booster
  • 6478 Views
  • 7 replies
  • 0 likes

Huge BIM model

Does any one has a suggestion for PCs which can handle a 140,000 sq.me BIM model ?! do I have to use a Farm ?! I previously have some experiences with up 20,000 sq.m BIM model !!! I am not sure if Achicad can manage as much as hardware as hardware wh...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 5280 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

Hotlink and references

Hi all, I am working on an apartment complex and the units are hotlinked into the master file. The units are being completed separate. My question is, with my interior references in the unit plan, can I link reference back to the master file that sho...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1270 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

File Management - TW and Solo Mix Up

We are having a terrible time with everyone mixing up whether our latest and greatest file is our team worked file or our solo projects. we try to archive which ever is not most recent, but it doesn't always happen and inevitably some one always end ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4936 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

Unwanted layers after saving .mod file

Hi, I'm saving a module file of my project with a desired layer combination active. When I later hotlink that module in another project objects from unwanted layers comes along that hotlinked module. On the ArchiCAD website it says: "Module-type file...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1561 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Company Template

Hi all, I am currently setting up a new company template. My issue is that after I delete all unwanted fills/surfaces/lines etc, when I reload the library or reopen the template file, all of those previously deleted fills/surfaces/lines etc reappear ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 3760 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Release MEP Modeler Licence

Hi all, we are trying to work out how to release the MEP Modeler licence from one machine, so another machine can use it. Anyone know how this is done? Thanks, Mike

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 7080 Views
  • 7 replies
  • 0 likes

Pen Sets and XML files

Hi All, Is there a way to save XML files in a format / Data Scheme that works for Pen Sets? In case you're interested in the context of this: Inspired by Revit's BIM Link Add In, I tried this: Export a Pen Set from the Attribute Manager as xml. Open ...

Convert zones to dwg

Hi! When I convert AC files to DWG i want every symbol and text and everything to be "by layer" so that when I open the dwg I can change the color of everything by changing the color of the layer. This works fine except for room name and room number ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1520 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Individual Storeys Not Hotlinking

My colleagues and I are starting to find we can't hotlink individual storeys from various files - has anyone else experienced this / suggest any fixes? Example; working on a ten storey building for which I have created repetitive floor plates in a fi...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 875 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 0 likes

Why do they call it the Attribute Manager?

Seriously, why? You can't do any serious 'management' of anything with it. In the near decade that people have been asking for a fix for, or better implementation of, the attribute manager, it appears that nothing has happened. Has anyone got any ide...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 7421 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 likes

overwriting layer combinations

How does one overwrite an existing layer combination with a current "custom" layer comination? sort of like saving a custom layer combination as one that already exists and thus replacing it....

Creating MASTER TEMPLATE ?

Hi all, Coming back to forum after a while away I am looking for an efficient way to work and knew that Master Template is one of them. I would like to learn your best experience in 1. Creating this Master Template 2. Applying it to project Many than...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 16216 Views
  • 10 replies
  • 0 likes

Problem Hotlinking Module

Hi! I seem to be having problems hotlinking a .mod file into my model. After selecting the file as a new hotlink and selecting a multi-storey hotlink, the OK button gets greyed out. I can hotlink renamed copies of the file, or the file in a different...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 7190 Views
  • 8 replies
  • 0 likes

Building Material - Default Numbers are incorrect

The default BM numbers are all incorrectly formatted. The CSI-MF Division number should be the first number not the second number. For example: Incorrect number in AC, 22-07 24 | EIFS The correct number for EIFS is: 07-24 00 | EIFS This list shows th...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 8464 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

Zone problem

Hello, i'm having problem with zones on my model. I don't understand why Archicad can't sum area in defined zone (it displays 0m2). This only happens on top floor (roof is above this floor). In stories below there is everything O.K., area is calculat...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1874 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Document>Layers>Layer Extras>Active Layer

I'm not getting the "One Active Layer for all Element types" to work as advertised. I have an active tool selected, then set the choice to "One Active Layer for all Element types". If I'm reading things right, other tool settings should open with the...

Automatic Zone Recognition Issues

working on an iMac 27 I can't get my single button Wired mouse to create an Automatic Zone even though the pallete directs me to click on an area enclosed by surrounding walls. The mouse works perfectly fine otherwise.

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 3336 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

pen set matrix for ArchiCAD USA vs INT

I am in search of a graphical matrix showing how ArchiCAD (im using archiCAD 17) sets up the pens on all library objects, modeling tools (walls, windows) and annotations by default. I have found a couple of graphical matrix drawings, but they correla...

archicad-pensets.jpg
Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 7300 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

layer combination changes

I am having an issue in a number of files, since upgrading to AC17. I am looking through layouts, and say I go to an elevation or a section page and 1 out of 4 of the drawings updates then looks wrong because it's somehow changed layer combination (t...

sarahric by Contributor
  • 2294 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

?HowTo: Change a layer's intersecNum in all LayerCombos

I want to change the intersection priority of a layer, but have realised that it needs to be saved in a Layer Combination(s) if it is to be anything but temporary. Surely, in LayerManager I don't have to go through clicking each of the many,many AMT ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 3213 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 likes

Zone Volume Calculation not including Window Recess

Hi there, can anyone help me with this issue:I am trying to get accurate Volume information from my ArchiCAD model to use with PHPP (Passivhaus) spreadsheet. With the right Zone Preferences settings, I see I can get the measured area to include the a...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2490 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

upgrading older templates - PBCproblems AC 17

Hi all, I have dragged my composites with me for many versions (maybe since V9 or 10). Now however I cannot get the PBC working. Any composite I have created or modify from my composites and new composites I make in my template will not work. However...

composites and PBC.JPG
Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 6597 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 likes

archiCAD v11 to archiCAD v16

howdy we recently upgraded from v11 to v16 i was asked to put on a small presentation showcasing the new features and various workflow enhancements etc i have compiled a list of things i would like to discuss... but thought i would pop on here and se...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 8675 Views
  • 7 replies
  • 0 likes

Hotlink not displaying correctly

I know there must be a simple answer but I can seem to find it. I have created a file (a site Plan) and hot-linked it to my House file though for some reason everything else is showing correctly BUT the north arrow.... it is slightly tilted an not sh...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 779 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 0 likes

Holes in Zones

Hello Everyone, I need help! how do i create holes in zones? Can one draw into an existing zone using the polyline tool zone creation to create a hole into the zone, much like creating a hole in a slab?

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 6526 Views
  • 9 replies
  • 0 likes

Archicad 17 custom template and LISTS

Hi everyone, I've been working on our company's AC template (using the .tpl format), and I'm trying to add custom lists to implement takeoffs of elements in viewpoints other than the plan view. I created several custom lists (both "base" and "graphic...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4476 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Building Materials and Objects

The new Building Materials in ArchiCAD 17 is great. We are now redeveloping whole new methods and improved processes and systems thanks to this advancement. However.... Why wasn't this implemented across all elements? Why did walls, slabs, roofs, bea...

Set Defaults

Hello all, How do I set defaults "Global" to my design toolbox? I need to reflect actual doors and windows and would like to set a default so I don't have to tweak the parameters all the time, I find it time consuming. Specially windows, we mostly us...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4009 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

is there a way to rotate the entire plan view for convenienc

I thought there was a way to rotate the entire model / paper space for convenience - I'm working on a large home with quite a few different angles and it would make it easier to work on certain spaces if I could rotate / orient the plan view appropri...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4391 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

Want to open a old file

I would like to open a old old file (not 100% sure as to when it was created, I think it was in 2000), but it wont let me into the file. I keep getting the error. "Cannot read old document version. (6.5)" anyone can help me? or know how to get into t...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 5082 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Hotlinks not updating.

Hi there, some what a new user to ArchiCAD, using version 12 (I know its a bit old but the office plans to update to v.17 sooner or later). I am working on a project where we have a site with 3 dwellings to be designed on it. I have read topics about...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2168 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

Mystery dialog box

I pressed the keystrokes to get my Layer Control box, then the attached dialog popped up, which I've never seen before. Anyone know what this is for?

Mystery DBX.jpg

AC17 - RCP - Still deficient?

I was hoping to use the 3D Documents to make an RCP. It seems like Graphisoft is simply designing this tool based on requests they get, rather than doing a ground-up design of RCP Views. It's so piecemeal and backwards. When I went to finally create ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1830 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Auto change tools as per layer combination?

Does anyone know a way to set up the tools to change what layer they on? Like I mean I go to my bracing plan with all my layer combinations and my line tool changes to "Documentation Bracing" and then I go to eletrical and my line tool changes to "Do...

Zone doesn't calculate areas properly under the roof

Hello everybody! I am trying to calculate some room surfaces using zones. As these rooms are situated under the roof, and partially their height is under 1m, in order to calculate the using area I have to substract that "unused" area from the total. ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 3365 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

Layers

Is it against ArchiCAD's protocol to delet the already given layers when you open a fresh ArchiCAD project, and instead create your own?

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 8294 Views
  • 15 replies
  • 0 likes

Archicad 17 template

I just opened our customized Archicad 16 template and saved it as a 17 template. Are there any disadvantages to doing this-should I start from scratch with a new template with our custom layers, fills, favorites, etc.?

layer not unlocking

hi all, I'm trying to unlock a layer on a section. no matter what i do, unlock all layers, single layer etc, as soon as i pan/zoom select anything it reverts back to locked. I've never had this before and its a bit confusing. anyone have any ideas? t...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1751 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

limiting layers in infobox

the info box has a drop-down menu with all the layers. I cannot remember how to limit the layers that show up in this drop-down to only unlocked and visible layers. Can anyone remind me?

Working with BS1192/uniclass and ArchiCAD?

I work predominantly in building services and as such I have to juggle the different standards in the world of architecture with the world of mechanical engineering. Part of my current job is to help our company set up some standards which are up-to-...

Nested module layer not turning off.

I have a site plan on which the buildings are modules, on a master layer called "Modules" Now I'm creating a larger master site plan, and have referenced the site plan as a module in this larger site plan. It's on a separate master layer called "Site...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2896 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

Hotlinks?....auto-updating? is that possible?

In this new office I'm at...they have a "method" if we can call it that...of using lower lowest stories to place their condo unit types on. Again...I'm always learning new things with this program so...perhaps this is a valid way to use "hotlinks" to...

rob2218 by Booster
  • 7987 Views
  • 11 replies
  • 0 likes

Calculating Zone Volume

I have attempted to use the zone tool to calculate the volume of a room. I have the calculated area of 19.30m2 and the ceiling height of +2.74m. The zone tool lists the volume as 49.80m3. This is not correct. I have updated the zone, and it does not ...

sarahric by Contributor
  • 4649 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

create 3 views of this one plan, each view showing a differe

Hello. I hope some one can help me with this question. I have a level with my plans. i have 3 sets of notations on this plan. I need to create 3 views of this one plan, each view showing a different one of the notations. I have each notation saved to...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1409 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Special Characters

Just out of curiosity do Special characters seem stable to use within names like layers? We are using "|" as a space separator for example "A | Wall | Interior". I know this could have been an issue in the past and I wonder if it is still an issue. J...

ares997 by Contributor
  • 1104 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

Hotlink Module

Simple example: 4 story building, all identical. Can i hotlink 1st level and use the module IN THE SAME FILE for 2nd 3rd and 4th floor? I have tried saving the 1st as a mod file, and place it on the other floors, BUT now when i modify the 1st, the ot...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1478 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Exporting buggy model to a fresh file

I have a file which appears very slow when working on the model. It contains a lot of surplus information which is proving awkward to delete. I would like to export my model to a clean template file. In both files, I've selected all layers, switched ...

Phased construction and renovation filter - Workflows?

Hi all, Currently working on a renovation project and it's looking like it will have to be built in phases. For ease of output etc I think it would be preferable to keep it all in one file. Anyone have any advice as to the best way to structure this?...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 6878 Views
  • 11 replies
  • 0 likes

ArchiCAD 16, customising default settings

We have used ArchiCAD for years now but recently moved offices and had a complete re-brand of our company. I have set up a default template for our new logo etc. BUT, 1 thing which i have never been able to sort is if you can set the default settings...

Screen shot 2013-01-03 at 09.38.19.png
Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 17427 Views
  • 7 replies
  • 0 likes

Measured Area Zone Tool

Hi, I am making adjustments to zones and the area isn't changing? Is there a trick to get it to automatically change on the zone stamp? when I look in the tool settings I can see the correct area but it doesn't show on the drawing. Assistance gratefu...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 5781 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 likes

How to import a layer from another pln file

Here it goes: I have by chance deleted a layer with elements which I need. I have a backed up copy of th efile: can I import the missing layer from the old file? How do I do it so that it all the elements are put exactly where they are supposed to? T...

Paopao by Booster
  • 4184 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

Using Zones to Calculate Building Weights?

Can you use the zone tool to calculate the weight of the various components which it encompasses (i.e. wall weight and slab/roof weight? Has anyone tried to use zones to calculate the weight it encompasses? Thanks for the thoughts/inputs.

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1940 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

Upgrade 12 to 16

I am finally back working with ArchiCad full-time... I have been using 12 since it was released, and now I am wondering if it is worth the upgrade to 16. What key features would make it worth it that have been added? All opinions are welcomed! Thanks...

Red by Enthusiast
  • 4962 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

ZONE PROBLEM

Am having a problem placing zones. Can do it with manual boundary but when I try with boundary settings, nothing happens. Walls are set to boundaries. Odd.

Need to get our hands on an AC9 hardware key

Folks, One of the offices I work with has some version 9 files we want to edit and we don't want to bring them forward to later versions. I own a hardware key for 9 thru 12. My buddy owns a key for versions 10 thru 16. Is there a way to get GS to mak...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4738 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Locking project file

Hello, If I created one company standard project file having customized attributes, libraries, pdf documents to be linked and some other settings done in Navigator ( Vew map / Layout book / Publisher ), Is there any way to lock all these settings or ...

Layers won't delete

I can't delete layers created from an imported or merged Autocad drawing from a surveyor. They list below my main customised layer list, under a horizontal dividing line. They have names like '376502|1_Traverse' and there are dozens, perhaps 100, of ...

KeesW by Advocate
  • 3262 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

dwg x-ref not visible

Hello and please help me with this: I am trying to x-ref a dwg file into a worksheet to use as a trace and it is not visible. The x-ref manager says that it is there but I can't see it. I unlocked all the layers both for the drawing and the x-ref and...

Migration to AC 16

I installed AC 16 when in came out but have not used it until now. When I started AC up I don't have any of my office standards (Master layouts, favorites, custom palettes, etc). Did I miss something in my install? I never had this problem with previ...

Dimensions on various rapresentation scales

HI, I'am an Autocad Architecture user. In this software we have the possibility to create a linear dimension and choice at what rapresentation scale whe want to see them, and not...i'm searching a similar possibility on ArchiCAD (i'am a good user, bu...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 3193 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

Merging two differnt projects

Hello, I have created one factory building with actual ground. Now I want security cabin & toilet block on the same plot in different file. Now I want to show all three structures in Factory building file. As I know merge command , can do it but what...

Standards Checking

Does anyone have a method they have employed that constantly checks a file's compliance to a template? I envision something (an utility or add-on command) that checks the file's layer list/combos to a company's template. Other attributes could be che...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4941 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Export Renovation Filter Options - ArchiCad 15 & 16

I have been looking around on the forum for a solution for this one. ArchiCad 15 & 16 can supposedly: "Export Configured Filter Options to Another Computer From the Renovation Filter Options dialog box, export your preferred settings as an XML file. ...

Lost my layer combinations after opening an AutoCad file

I am using a module file to work on a smaller commercial project (8000S SF) in a large building. I am using a BIM server to manager all libraries. On another project (a separate, residential project not in this building) I created a PLA file so I cou...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 8751 Views
  • 7 replies
  • 0 likes

Optimizing your own custom template

Hi everyone, I finally have time to work on our custom project template. I started "cleaning up" our latest project (.pln file), which contains the latest version of our old template. I deleted any project-specific element (walls, slabs, zones etc), ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 23002 Views
  • 16 replies
  • 0 likes

Default Line Settings Changing

I was at work today doing some very tedious line work (2D). I wanted all the line work to be on the same layer, however, the default setting I set for the layer of the line would not stick. Sometimes two or three times it was okay. After that it defa...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 6679 Views
  • 12 replies
  • 0 likes

merging - elevation notes

Hi folks, when merging a model into our template file how do I get the elevation and section notes to merge aswell. Thanks

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4064 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

multiple layers to one

Is there a faster way to to a selection that contains various things, on multiple layers, and move them to one layer all at once? I am sick to death of having to select the same layer over and over to move everything to one layer. so far, this is the...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4799 Views
  • 8 replies
  • 0 likes

Hotlinks and Layer visibilities

In AUTOCAD an Xrefed file allows for its layer visibilities to be turned on and off independently of the home file. Can this be accomplished in AC with a Hotlink or something? For example: My base file is a site plan it has a "curb layer" (whatever),...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 6483 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 likes

"BLOCK" - GDL - Hotlink ?

I am looking to create a basic 2d "block" (as autocad calls it) I want to be able to edit the "block" once and all instances of this be updated through out the project. i would prefer not to have this as an externally linked file. what have you found...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4041 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

separate floor plan / elevation reference grids?

I use a floor plan grid a lot while drafting. is it possible to set up a different elevation grid? they are not the same dimensions. i am about to set up a layer or something and manually draw a grid but did not know if there was a better way. thanks...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1445 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

Strange dialogue box warning??

Hi all, I've started working on an existing ArchiCAD file as part of a group assignment, I started off (and so it seems, foolishly) by purging all the unused layers, i've never done this before but there were so many layers i thought id give it a go ...

Info box.JPG
Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1761 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

Renovation Tool

Like the Renovation Tool, but it has one perplexing bug that Cadimage does know about. Because the existing and finished floor plans use the same layer combination, any section lines and detail references show up on the existing plans as well as the ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1600 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

font problem

hello. I've downloaded archicad16 trial. and i use window7 korean version. when i open archicad, the fonts in loading diagram displayed as '??????' and in interface, when i name layers in korean it's O.K. but degree sign is displayed as '?' sorry for...

font.jpg
Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1127 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 0 likes

Plumbing fixture bug?

All plumbing fixture library parts when placed on floor plan go gray out and can not be edited any more. Layer is not locked. Any ideas what's happening?

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2566 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

'Archive' Project?

Hello, I plan on purchasing the retina Macbook Pro in a month time (whenever Mountain Lion is released), and I have projects from ArchiCAD 14 and 15 that I will need to transfer. The projects used non-archicad objects and components such as OBJECTiVE...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 9517 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

wok environment switches to custom

Hello! I have my own work environment customized to my needs. All my schemes stored in work environment are named marko (my name). Problems is after I assign my work environment and press OK, I go back to settings and I can see that palette scheme an...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 7414 Views
  • 10 replies
  • 0 likes

I lost my hotlinked modules

Hi to all, I changed computer and transferred all my files to a hard drive and when I opened my files in the new computer, my archicad files are all fine, but I can´t find my hot linked modules. I need to edit them, but I am unable, the module (with ...

Captura de pantalla 2012-05-23 a la(s) 10.21.53 (2).png
Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1570 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

how do I bring in fill patterns from a version 11 or older..

into version 13 or newer? I'm way behind on upgrading and I just loaded version 13 and am trying to bring in fill patterns and templates I created in older versions and it appears the file name extension has changed or something. Please push me in th...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4538 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

Well, back to renov filter and editing composite graphics

well, i was happier than a pig....think that i had solved all of my graphic issues when showing whats new, existing, demo, etc. by using my renovation filter to darken elements and lightening others. went to print and yes they are darker, and yes the...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1373 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

importing site dwg

Hello all i've gotten myself confused. i've been watching some tutorials and now i'm not sure how i should be using the dwg supplied by the surveyor. i need to prepare a site plan with my new building locations etc. i have been merging the dwg on it'...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 8948 Views
  • 13 replies
  • 0 likes

Interior Elevations - Layers and front/back Keep Changing

We're experiencing serious interior elevation woe's at my office. For some reason the layers in our int. elevations keep changing on us. For example: For an interior elevation of an accessible bathroom with grab bars (the grab bars are 3d objects). w...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2368 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

ASSIGINING LINE TYPES TO LAYERS

IS THERE A WAY I CAN ASSIGN A LINE TYPE TO A LAYER. FOR EXAMPLE MY A-FLOOR-OVHD LAYER CAN ALWAYS HAVE A DASHED LINE WHEN I SELECT THE LAYER TO DRAW WITH? THANKS

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1824 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

fixed layer combination with the 3d view ?!

how can i make fixed layer combination without change layer combination for each time when i need to see my all project as 3d "a certain layer combination where all layers is visible "

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 5547 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

Presenting drawing options

relatively new to Archicad - though I have v.14... How do I easily set up a base drawing that then allows me to have several different architectural layouts that can be present ed as options to my client. I have been doing this the hard way by duplic...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 6479 Views
  • 12 replies
  • 0 likes

SNAPPING TO CORE ONLY - Oldie but a goodie, sorry guys

i know that i have beat this to death, but after upgrading from 10 to 15, it was one of the first things i was testing. i have set preferences to the correct "test" wall composite and dimension setting that i know of. it snaps to the core fine, but s...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 3106 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

Layer combinations/ cut fills

Maybe someone could help... The story: I have different floor plans and I`m curious how can I make, for example, that on the fire plan specific wall fills are shown as red, green or anykind without making a change to the main floor plan. Basically, h...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1289 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

visual tagging of LOD in the model?

Hi, I have a very interesting thought about how to visually tag elements by their readyness for quantity take off (just an example). We're in a project where the builder is using Vico and in our early model we need to tell the builder which quantitie...

How do I become a BIM manager

Hi Folks, I've recently seen alot of jobs advertised for BIM management. Having only worked in small firms of say 10 or less people there has never been a Bim Manager. Can you please tell me what exactly the BIM manager is responsible for and what i ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 23847 Views
  • 13 replies
  • 0 likes

BIM/ ARCHICAD TRAINING - What to do when there is a lull?

Well, I'm finding myself "looking" (feverishly) for something BIM related to do in our office. I've been told here that in D.C., the winters are "strange" sometimes with regards to work. Sometimes there's LOTS of work and sometimes there are LULL's i...

rob2218 by Booster
  • 4686 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

Unable to delete layers

I have a large project containing layers created from a surveyor's autocad drawing. This drawing was imported into my AC14 drawing because I used the survey for creating my site contours. I am now unable delete any of these layers. Any suggestions?

Layer box.JPG
KeesW by Advocate
  • 13112 Views
  • 12 replies
  • 0 likes

"ghosting" or reducing opacity of layers (FROM IMPORTD FILE)

will AC allow me to select certain layers (that might contain alot of elements) and gray it out? for example. on my site plan, i want to show all of the site lines and the subject residence at 100%, but all other houses (that will be on a different l...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1255 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 0 likes

"ghosting" or reducing opacity of layers

will AC allow me to select certain layers (that might contain alot of elements) and gray it out? for example. on my site plan, i want to show all of the site lines and the subject residence at 100%, but all other houses (that will be on one layer) to...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 17355 Views
  • 10 replies
  • 0 likes

Flythrough with changing Layer Combinations?

Hello-- I have created a model with a number of layer combinations which I would like to toggle on/ off as I move from camera to camera. Is there a way to save layer combos as part of a camera to incorporate into a flythrough? I know that I can save ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 774 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 0 likes

Random elevation tags showing up?

in the drawings i have pulled into the sheet views i have elevation markers showing up and i have no idea where they are coming from as i have already deleted them from they are coming from. i turn all layers on, making sure all are turned on and not...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1143 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

Deleting hotspots

Am creating a new template. Deleted a small project from a v15 pln and am using that for the template so I can have all my layers, view sets, layer combos, everything in place. I have discovered several hotspots on the empty workspace. They can be se...

File conversion process for updating legacy files

We have a large project in our office that was drawn up 5 years ago but was never built. The project is now potentially going to see the light of day again, but before we can start celebrating, the horror show of file conversion raises it's ugly head...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 6558 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

Nested Module's layer on/off has no effect

Hi all, i am working on a project with the following structure: boundaries.pln & housetype.pln moduled into lotnumber.pln then, lotnumber.pln moduled into masterplan.pln module housetype.pln is on layer 'archicad layer' module boundaries.pln is on 'b...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1309 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

AC filfe freaking out !!! dim tolerance, size of publ. files

not sure whats going on or if these two issues are related. hope someone can help. first. - i set the dim tolerances to 1/2" now when i edit anything it freaks out and lags terribly. not sure whats going on, but, while its lagging and the little cloc...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1284 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

reloading xref problem

When reloading an xref from the xref manager it always (when a change in the xref has been made) adds the same layers over and over again as copies. Does anybody else has the same problem? The xref itself was opened int AC14, corrected and saved as a...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1106 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

3D View Mode anomaly

Attached is a 3D view of same area, working with MEP. The View is in Shading Mode, however, the larger pipes remain showing in Wireframe fashion. All the pipes are properly connected to each other and are all part of the same MEP System How is it pos...

Archicad 15 - The "NEW" Office Template (it's that time)

Well...once again I've been tasked to create the our office template. We are now using AC15 (latest update). And I'm debating on whether to take an "existing AC15 project" and use that file as the template or simply use the stock "out of the box AC15...

rob2218 by Booster
  • 5871 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

Best practices: Layers, terrain, exterior and interior etc.

I´m new to ArchiCad and also CAD in general. So help is very much appreciated as to your experience and best practices in regard do what to put on what layers. I´m drawing an extension to my 10 year old house, and feel sometimes there are lots of unw...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 7936 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 likes

layer in PDF

hi When I export from autocad to pdf the pdf file contain layers and ability of turn it on or off how cad save from Archicad to PDF with layers directly thank all

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2363 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

new GRID wont show in new layers.

I just created a new grid system and it showns on the first floor plan that i had opened. but i cant see it any where on my other floor plans ? what am i doing wrong ? Thanks guys. Ian

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1882 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

lod (level-of-detail) vs productivity speed in archicad

admittedly i'm pretty new to the bim approach, but after almost one year of bim execution of the project a few questions emerged. the one i want to talk about is the level-of-detail according to the model progression specification (by vico) reduced t...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 6071 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Turning off layers in one LEVEL and not on the others

I have a building with 3 levels. i really want to have certain LAYERS turned on in 2 and turned off in the other. It seems when i turn off a LAYER, it turns off in every layer and even my Perspective View. any help would be super. Thank you. Ian

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 14837 Views
  • 22 replies
  • 0 likes

Cant Update Layer

Im working on a teamwork project, but it seems that i cant update layers when i choose to turn them on, unlock certain layers. i reserved all the elements and layers both in view map and project map. Even the setting have the right layer combination....

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1605 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Zone area enlargement

Every time I try to enlarge my zone the area doesn t change.How do I make the area to change every time I change the shape of a zone?

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 3479 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

too many layers!

it seems that i am always wrestling with layers / setting / etc. i am wondering if there is a better strategy for this. i find that i am always creating another layer for something...1st floor notes, 2nd floor notes, also when i switch back and forth...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2370 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

Layer visibilities - on sheets.

i am hoping that AC has a function sim. to cad or revit in that.. ex. i want to use the same floorplan, showing different information, on different sheets. like plugs on power sheet, lights and such on rcp. BUT: i would like to change the visibility ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1509 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

Slow updating of Hotlink Manager window

In the last few days or so I have noticed that AC14 is now very slow to update the Hotlink Manager window. It's also very slow at just doing the File Menu "Open" command just to go and open another drawing. Whether these two things are related I have...

Quick Layer Palette

Not sure if it's my computer or what...the Quick Layer palette doesn't stay active for long; meaning that it will not response if it's opened on the screen. I've to close and open it in order for it to work. Has anyone this problem ?

Llian by Advocate
  • 1615 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

how to hide camera in archicad ?

Hi every one as you know in archicad we can hide most of elements by putting it into layers and hiding it but in the camera set i can not put camera on the layer neither to hide it in camera setting so what is the solution for this i need not to dele...

Capture.JPG
Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 13725 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

Layer Intersection Group numbers

How do I make the Layer Intersection Group numbers quit changing on it's own? It wont stay the way I change it. How is it useful if the layer combo has an group number that overides all the other group numbers for every layer in the combo?

Architectural 100 Penset

Does anybody use the architectural 100 pen set? It is supposed to be an internationally developed combination of lines and colours. Cadimage use it as the basis for their tools but are there any others doing so? Whilst extremely rational, It is also ...

KeesW by Advocate
  • 5097 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

How to find missing library part?

Hi Everyone, Every time when we open a project or log in to TW project the library loading report will show you how many missing library we have for this file but i just could find it anyway even i turn on all the layer. Has anyone know a simple way ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2080 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

Cadimage and Archicad 15

For those migrating a project from 14 to 15. I would like to use my 14 work environment preferences and modify it to incorporate changes in ArchiCAD as this is typically less extensive and also serves as a nice exercise to figure out what is new. My ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 6760 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

Maintaining preferences

When I was installing AC 15 I checked the box to use previous preferences. When I opened AC 15 with the AC 15 template for the first time none of those preferences (i.e. my office standards) were available. I tried to open my office standard AC 14 te...

opening lower version from archicad 14

i have archicad files, version 6.5. the problem i am facing right now is that i couldnt open them in archicad 14, the one and only version i have. is theres anywhere to open the version 6.5 files??

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4706 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

Interior Elevation Marker

Hi everyone. I'm working with a floor plan which contains interior elevation markers, as well as, all other types of markers i.e. grid lines, detail bubbles, exterior elevation markers, section markers, etc. My problem is with the INTERIOR ELEVATION ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2264 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

OPENING OLDER VERSIONS OF ARCHICAD

There has been some discussion about this lately and many users seem to think that being able to open about 3 versions back is OK. I think that the issue has changed with annual upgrades. Large project often extend over 4 or more years and when we ha...

KeesW by Advocate
  • 8123 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

different languages on plans

So I need to have 2 versions of all the plans for a project, one version with French text, another anotated only in English. Im wondering what the best and easiest way to go about this is. Layers? Do I need to create a duplicate set of all my layer c...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 952 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 0 likes

Large drawing file of a building with many smaller projects

I just upgraded from AC12 to AC14 and the BIM server. I am about to start working for a client with a large (1M SF) building and I will, hopefully, have many small projects within it. How do I keep each project separated so that I can do complete pro...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 46348 Views
  • 35 replies
  • 0 likes

NTERIOR ELEVATION SYMBOLS GLITCH

Does anybody knows if there is a glitch with the INTERIOR ELEVATION SYMBOLS is AC13? I can't change their layer. By mistake I placed them in the regular A-ELEV layer and now I want to change them to A-INT.ELEV layer and they won't change. Also if I t...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 1700 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Resolved! Purge layers

Hi everyone, I would like to know if there is a purge option in Archicad to delete layers that are not been in use, (like in Autocad). Thanks for your help.

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 20189 Views
  • 14 replies
  • 0 likes

Synchronizing network share paths across platforms

From the Cross Platform page of ArchiCADWiki If you plan to work from both Macs and PCs on the same projects, make sure that all external content is placed on a network drive that both platforms can access with the same path. We store all of our proj...

ZONE tool

Is it possible to add a new category to the zone tool? I want to see: Name of the zone (terrace) floor material (polished concrete) story level (for example npt +3.00) i know I can use the Level dimension tool.. however I want to know how flexible is...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 3795 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 likes

Pen sets

How many pen sets do you use? I can't see good reason to have it more than 2. 1. Colored pen set for model and views 2. Black and gray for output, sometimes I add colored pen for section line marker and grid system in output...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 14426 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 likes

Origin of cover fill of a component of composite structure?

For a project we are working on, I have created a series of composite structures, all of which have the same finish, tile below and painted wallboard above - each has a different substrate/framing/insulation condition, but the finish layer is consist...

fill_adjustment.png
Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2246 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

Accessing license remotely

We have an office on the other side of the world "HQ in Dubai\UAE, office in Manila\Philippines " trying to share the license with them " not ready to purchase licenses at the moment" . Is it possible using VPN connection to share the WIBU key licens...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 8763 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

Cut plane and hotlink modules at different levels.

I have a pln file set up for a unit development with 6 hotlinked modules inserted. I have lowered the modules from project zero to various hieghts to suit the floor levels needed (2.8m between highest and lowest) and so I can model the site terrain/r...

Module Display.JPG
Arcadia by Contributor
  • 5625 Views
  • 8 replies
  • 0 likes

Layer extension

Hi everyone, I know it may sound like a silly question, but what is the goal of the layer "extension"?

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 30530 Views
  • 25 replies
  • 0 likes

Filtering by element type in 2d view

Hi everyone, I was wondering if it's possilbe to set a 2d view to filter the visible elements by element type. Is it possible to show only some element types (say text and dimensions, but no labels) if these elements are on the same layer? Thanks!

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2233 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

ArchiCAD Start Edition 2011

Hello, Just wondering if anyone could enlighten me on full set of limitations of the Start Edition? Product page says... Limitations of ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2011 compared to ArchiCAD 14 include: * Collaboration limitations: No Teamwork / Hot Link...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 5977 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 0 likes

Project migration

Hi everyone, I'd like to ask you for an advise. Last year I created a project as an Archicad 13 teamwork project. Now I need to import this project into our company template (still in AC13). I mean, I need to import the actual virtual building into t...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 8138 Views
  • 8 replies
  • 0 likes

Place Module>Choose Hotlink cleanup

hi, Is there a way to clean out unused Hotlink links stored within a file? ArchiCAD seems to remember any hotlink module that has ever been placed in a file - not only those that are currently placed. This can be seen in the Place Module>Choose Hotli...

owen by Newcomer
  • 1830 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

Hotlinked dimension positions resetting

hi, i seem to remember a discussion that touched on this but cannot find: I've got a facade grid made of lines and hotspots on a single storey which are all then dimensioned. Some of the dimension strings have been dragged to custom locations for rea...

owen by Newcomer
  • 2395 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

Layer Isolate - ? Does it exist in Archicad?

In Autocad (sorry, had to use the bad word), there was a function that was a "layer isolate" function. what that did was you could on the screen pick 3 or however many layers you wanted, select them, and isolate them to only show the selected layers ...

rob2218 by Booster
  • 10988 Views
  • 8 replies
  • 0 likes

Update All Zones - multiple stories?

I must be missing something subtle with the Update Zones (all) command.In a test file, it is only updating the zones on the active story. I cannot seem to find a way to update all zones on all stories. I thought I'd just go into 3D, turn on zone visi...

Select multiple elements and fill them

Hi guys, I am new to Archicad (I used Autocad before) so sorry for the simple question: I am working on a large urbanistic project where I need to edit a lot of elements at the same time and I don't know how to do it. I need to select all the element...

Paopao by Booster
  • 21312 Views
  • 12 replies
  • 0 likes

shortcut for the magic wand??

I need help finding magic wand in archicad. I heard that some of you use a shortcut for magic wand by pressing spacebar but it doesn't work in my case. I am trying to make a terrain based on layers exported from dwg file. I watched a youtube video de...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 18760 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

Display question in 3D and Elevations

Hello, I am having problems displaying elements correctly in 3D views, elevations and sections. When I put elements of de same class and material close together, the line separating the disappears. While I understand that this feature can help many t...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 3367 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

Rogue line showing in intersection of complex profile walls

Hello, I have this problem I can't seem to solve. I've wandered about some posts here, but even after checking priorities, fills, reference lines and layers, I can't solve this. These are three walls with all the same properties, same complex profile...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 7999 Views
  • 9 replies
  • 0 likes

Expanded ID?

Hi, We are thinking of a complement to the ID field. Other software use a swedish classification system. A wall should thus have ID=W1 and classification A27C. Any other countries that have similar situation? Regards, Mats

ArchiCAD Layer turn itself off & messes up layer combination

I believe it's linked to the 'Story Display' into the Section/Elevation settings. Although I've been working on that file for months and always had that setting off, as soon as I turned that off, the ArchiCAD layer went off and I could not turn it on...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2511 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

How the changes in the template will effect in the drawing.

If we created a drawing (ex: drawing1) with a template (ex: Template1). Then if we modified template and saved as same name (ex: Template1) how the drawing (drawing1) will modified with this changes in the template? (how the modifications in the temp...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 9257 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

Setting up AC to document 'Stages' of work

Hello all, what are peoples experiences with setting up ArchiCAD to document a project that will be built in 2 or more stages? In the past I would use Layers and Layer Combinations, with Extensions of Stage 01 and Stage 02 etc, but I am now at a new ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2024 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

Transfering rasters and materials from ac 13 to ac14

Hi all, I created a .tpl file in AC13 that contained rasters and materials I like to use often. Yesterday I installed AC14. Is there a way to transfer these rasters and materials form one version to another, whithout needing to re-create them? Cheers...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 3908 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

HOW CAN I ADJUST THE "STORY NUMBERS" MANUALLY?

Come on folks...GS with all it's infinite wisdom must have made a provision to adjust the "story numbers" manually......please say there is a way. This is causing major havoc on our teamwork/hotlinked files. Please...tell me there is a way. If not I'...

story-numbers-small.jpg
rob2218 by Booster
  • 17392 Views
  • 12 replies
  • 0 likes

Recover file from hotlinked module??

Somehow one of my AC14 files got overwritten and ruined my model, but I have it hotlinked into a master plan file and was wondering if there is any way to recover the version that is hotlinked? I have tried just copy-pasting it from the master plan f...

templates

New user still learning looking where to obtain a template for residential home design. Can anyone give me some guidance? Thanks!

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 4078 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

method of working on a large project

what I'm doing in a file I have the model in another file I have the document and another file I have plans, but what I want is to avoid having a long list of layers and elevations, where loss of control of the project, as it should be the best metho...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 7560 Views
  • 5 replies
  • 0 likes

hotlinking

is there a resource, tutorial or something that will explain how to actually do a hotlink? i'm not sure i even understand what it is. there doesn't seem to be anything in the wiki and there is nothing at all in the tutorials that came with 14 wb

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2048 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

dimension visibilty

there is something simple that i'm missing here, but i've placed a dimension that won't show up on the layout. i have it on the same layer as other text which is visible on the layout, same pens, display order is front, so i'm at a loss. why won't it...

Anonymous by Not applicable
  • 2176 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes