Copy and Paste in 3D

[Karl Ottenstein]

We need the ability to copy elements from the 3D window of one running AC session and paste them into the 3D window of another running session.

Since I'm talking about two sessions (two files), I'm putting this wish in the Cooperation Wishes forum, rather than User Interface. 😉

I managed to delete some elements in my model (first time, knock on wood) and could see them clearly in 3D in an old file. Without wanting to figure out which stories these elements were on, I wanted to just select them in the 3D window, copy, and paste them into the 3D window of the screwed-up model. No go.

It is surprising that we do not have this ability to copy from 3D via clipboard since we can do it from plan. [We do have the ability within the 3D window to drag copies of existing elements by tapping Ctrl/Command during the drag.]

So, how about it: copy/paste from/to 3D window anyone? 😉

The corollary wish is for save-selection-as-module (and merge) to work in 3D.

Karl

[Scott Deisher]

Checking back in on this, just found out this wasn't possible and am struggling to find a reasonable workaround for my specific use case.

[hmartell]

19 years...

[Martin Jules]

I wish I could see this feature in ArchiCAD before that of the artificial intelligence. It would be very useful for architectural practice.

[_Miles]

Copy and paste between AC sessions in 3D would be really helpful. Just submitted my vote for this.

[Shaun Coomber]

Thank you for the suggestion and comments. Due to UX challenges of determining where in 3D space, and to which storey these elements would be placed, we don’t have current plans for this development. For now the status has been changed to "on hold" and we are focusing on other wishes.

[Space_Agency]

@Shaun Coomber You have got to be kidding.  You are putting this on hold because "it's challenging?" That is an absurd approach to development.  This wish was from 2005 ! The Graphisoft development team has had 20 years to come up with a solution for this. Think about that, two full decades. This wish is a basic need in a 3D software and essential functionality that other BIM and 3D programs have had for years.  The Graphisoft development team and decision makers are focusing on the wrong things in your development with respect to new features as opposed to fixing basic items that were either unaddressed or ignored and that your customers need and area asking for.

[Karl Ottenstein]

Wondering why this wish is "On hold" - which prevents any further votes... and gives no idea whether it is under consideration or to be ignored forever?

[thesleepofreason]

@Karl Ottenstein  - I agree but it is quite clear that GS has no real interest in using the wishlist as an integral part in a user centric development process . Instead it is just another pseudo effort used for consumer retention and marketing. The frivolous use of 'on hold' with vague statements that avoids dismissal is a symptom of this. (But I think it still is possible to vote on wishes put on hold?)

[Karl Ottenstein]

Thanks, @thesleepofreason  - would be good if people could still vote, at least.  I was basing the 'unable to vote' on the Wishlist Guidlines here:
https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Our-Community/Wishlist-guidelines/ta-p/631148

which say "The development of the wish has been put on hold for the time being. Depending on which stage this has happened, it may change back into that state or get closed. Wishes with this status may not be voted on."

So little transparency, much less any real listening/interaction now that the wishes have been moved to this new forum/format...

[Laszlo Nagy]

Yes, it is still possible to Vote or "Unvote" for a wish, even when it is "On hold".

The line talking about this has been corrected on the Wishlist Guidelines webpage.