As an architect working extensively with structural and architectural coordination in Archicad, I would like to propose an enhancement to the Model View Options (MVO):
🔹 Feature Request: Add an option to "Hide Beams Below Slabs" in floor plan view
✦ Reason:
In many documentation standards, especially during schematic design and architectural drawing production, beams located underneath slabs are often intentionally excluded from floor plans to maintain visual clarity. While the current MVO allows for beam display as solid or hidden lines, and even centerlines, there is no built-in option to completely hide beams that are located below a slab.
✦ Suggested Behavior:
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A checkbox or filter within MVO:
☐ Hide Beams Below Slabs on Floor Plan
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Archicad would automatically evaluate the Z-position of the beam relative to the slab above and suppress its 2D display if it lies entirely underneath.
✦ Benefits:
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Improved drawing clarity: Avoids clutter on floor plans where beams are not structurally or visually relevant at that level.
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Time-saving: Reduces the need for workarounds using layers, custom MVO combinations, or Graphic Overrides.
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Better control for architectural vs. structural drawing outputs.
This would be a highly practical addition that supports real-world documentation workflows and improves model-to-drawing fidelity.
Thank you for considering this enhancement. I believe it would be a valuable improvement for many users around the world.
Sincerely,
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