Can we please have the option to lock the default renovation filter.

The common problem is when selecting New status as the default, it does not remain the default, at some point it goes back to existing status, however drawing work continues without realising the default his now existing.

Later in the day when this error is spotted, time is wasted going back over work and moving things onto new status.

Not sure why this happens, but a simple lock would be great.

I keep running into issues with Presentation files where 2, 3 or more files get hotlinked into a standalone file, and the attributes all go wonky due to Surface, Building Material and complex profile Index Clashes.

Rather than having an archicad file act as the receiver of all of these individual files...allow Bimx to add more archicad files into, similar to how Rendering Programs like Twinmotion can work with multiple files.

This will help limit some of the attribute chaos that is bound to happening with multiple file projects, since we can't have a Central attribute manager.

Could you please add an option in the model view info for merging two separate roof elements on different renovation filters just like the option for slabs? (when I have part of the roof on the demolition filter, it does not merge on the existing ren. filter anymore)

We need vertical headline texts in schedules.

Im struggling with large lists, especially if the list content is mostly narrow columns or tick boxes. The headline is often the by far

widest element. Adding a possibility to align the text of the headline verticaly would be a huge improvement while being a minor
adaptation.

My request is for the implementation of IfcAsset and IfcInventory as mappable subtypes within the IfcGroup structure in ARCHICAD's IFC Project Manager. This inclusion would significantly improve the software's capacity to handle complex data structures related to asset management and facility management within the framework of openBIM.

• Currently, ARCHICAD's IFC management tools do not allow for the direct mapping of elements to IfcAsset or IfcInventory entities.
• This limitation restricts the ability to leverage these entities' full potential for data enrichment and integration with external systems.

Understanding IFC Grouping Entities

IfcGroup and Its Hierarchy

IfcGroup acts as a generalisation for grouping objects based on non-geometrical or non-topological aspects. IfcAsset and IfcInventory are subtypes of IfcGroup.

Key Concepts

• An example of an IfcGroup is a system. An IfcDistributionSystem is an example of a group representing a system.

• IfcAsset is a group of elements that represents a single entity of financial value. Maintenance operations are usually undertaken at the asset level.

• IfcInventory is a list of items within an enterprise. The IfcInventoryTypeEnum identifies the type of inventory, including:

  • Space
  • Asset
  • Furniture

Related Entities

IfcSystem is another subtype of IfcGroup, grouping elements based on their roles. For example:

• IfcBuildingSystem
• IfcDistributionSystem

These are subtypes of IfcSystem that group building and distribution components, respectively.

Special Case: IfcZone

IfcZone is not a subtype of IfcGroup or IfcSystem but a spatial element that can be referenced by an IfcGroup using the IfcRelReferencedInSpatialStructure relationship.

Example: A mechanical distribution system (an IfcGroup) can refer to a building (which may contain IfcZone elements).

Benefits of the Feature Request

Implementing this feature request would offer several advantages to ARCHICAD users, particularly those involved in asset and facility management workflows.

• Improved Data Organisation: The IfcAsset entity enables the grouping of building elements into manageable units based on their function or financial value. This logical grouping facilitates better organisation and tracking of assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Enhanced Data Enrichment: IfcAsset allows association with various objectified relationships such as IfcAssignToActor, IfcAssignToControl, IfcAssignToProcess, and IfcAssignToResources. This functionality enables the linking of assets with actors, controls, processes, and resources, providing a more comprehensive understanding of asset performance and management.
• Streamlined Data Exchange: By mapping elements to IfcAsset and IfcInventory, ARCHICAD would align with the IFC 4.3 schema's capabilities for asset management. This alignment ensures smoother data exchange between ARCHICAD and other software platforms that support this schema, including asset management systems.
• Support for Existing Buildings: The IfcSharedFacilitiesElements schema can be utilised to manage both geometric and semantic data of existing and new IFC objects, aiding in the integration of real-time data. This is crucial for asset management in existing buildings, which often lack comprehensive as-built BIM data.

Integration with IFC Project Manager and Assignments

Integrating IfcAsset and IfcInventory mapping within the IFC Project Manager and Assignments function would primarily focus on:

1. Adding IfcAsset and IfcInventory as Selectable Subtypes: The IFC Project Manager interface should be updated to include IfcAsset and IfcInventory as options when assigning IFC types to elements or groups.
2. Mapping Elements to Assets and Inventories: Users should be able to easily select elements or groups within the ARCHICAD model and assign them to specific IfcAsset or IfcInventory entities created within the IFC Project Manager.

Note: Since ARCHICAD already supports the implementation of official IFC Property Sets once the IFC classes are properly implemented, no additional property definition interface would be required. The existing Property Sets functionality would automatically handle the standard IFC properties for these entities.

Implementing these changes would significantly enhance ARCHICAD's capabilities for managing and exchanging asset information, promoting interoperability and streamlining asset management workflows while leveraging the software's existing robust Property Sets implementation.

In the older version of USA libraries, there is a section for 2D details.

This is unique to the USA library, but now we have 'Global' libraries, there is no library pack for these USA details.

Could a library pack of these details please be created?

Barry.

if we need dozens of libraries with the new .libpack system, it would be really helpful if they were searchable. I'm bad with lists and this is a mess.

Being able to custom a corner connection with glass (instead of frame or corner column) for the sliding windows and trapezoidal windows.

Hello everyone,

We have created various logistics elements, such as conveyors, for our work as architects and logistics planners. In order to use these objects for BIM coordination, provisions for spaces were created within the objects. I would now like to output these two components as separate objects (see image 1), as it is possible with hierarchical elements like curtain walls, stairs and railings (see image 2).

Unfortunately, it is currently not possible to create sub-objects for custom GDL objects. I would be pleased if this could be added as a feature.

Image 1

Image 2 (Source)

Cheers,

Lucien

Hi!

Let's say you design a large warehouse with a rectangular floor plan of 120m x 48m. A nice grid for this would be 12m x 12m (or 6m x 6m). The layout of the whole plan would fit nicely onto an A1 sheet, if scaled 1:200. Inside this warehouse you need an area of 60m x 12m for offices, wardrobes, and different social functions, maybe on a mezzanine. The plan view for this would fit nicely onto an A1 sheet, if scaled 1:100. Same grid. And then the layout for the kitchen facilities needs to be 1:50. Fits beautifully on an A3 layout, say...

On the 1:100 office layout, most of the grid markers are outside the sheet, and not visible. On the kitchen layout, you only see the cross hairs of grid B/4-5, but no grid markers at all. 

Would it be possible to make the grid markers - of gridlines visible on a zoomed view placed on a layout - smart enough to always squeeze their heads just inside the defined frame? Even with funky reshaped frames? (Please tell me there is a check box I haven't seen... Otherwise: Yes, I know a half decent workaround. Also, this would be nice to have, not life depending). 

It's been some years now, but there has been no further updates to the Surface Textures.

Yes, we can use it for

Sections/Elevations and in the fill tool – but nowhere else!

GDL is left behind and can not use it.

Neither can Graphic Overrides (neither as a filter nor as an override itself).

And neither can it be used in Floor plans (nice representation of slabs anyone?)...

... nor 3D Documents.

Please give us some consistency and deploy new features everywhere. (They're useless otherwise)

This alone would have more impact than the botched PBR shader.

GDL left behind – no Surface Texture in section 

This would save so much time, I hope every version that it will be implemented:

Example: When you open a composite and realize that you want to create a new building material: why not from there open  "building materials editor" and create it? and from there open the "surface editor" too to create  a good surface.

Now if you want to change the surface on a composite slab you have to : open the composite, check which building material is on top. Close the dialog, open the building material editor, search for the one, see which surface it has. close the dialog. Open surface editor, find the surface, change its properties. Close the dialog. You have opened and closed 3 dialogs and browsed in each through many lists and had to remember each time which was your next target.

With direct link it would be a breeze. I don't want to refer to other programs but some have it that way and it is sooo convenient.

Support for high-end VR headsets from within ArchiCAD's 3D window would be a valuable asset during design.  VR headsets have matured over the past years, including the HTC Vive Pro 2, Meta Quest Pro, Apple Vision Pro, and many others.

Physically based rendering offered with ArchiCAD 28 can present an opportunity to make VR support available in the 3D window.  At first glance that rendering engine appears similar to Twinmotion's, which uses Unreal Engine, and which supports VR headsets.

If the rendering technologies of ArchiCAD and BIMx were to merge, VR headset support can extend to BIMx as well.

-level dimensions to be a globally applicable tool, not just slabs and meshes. why dont they work with walls? seems kind of basic there!

-level dimensions to have top, bottom, reference line links to: project 0, home story, levels, sea level

-level dimensions to have leader options (similar to other dimension types)

I have a situation where I need to show labels with elevation (to sea level) on my foundation plan. Level dims only work for certain elements, and only the top of those elements. Labels can pull top/bottom to sea level, but need to show in decimal  feet, not fractional feet. If I change my working units or calc units to get my foundation plan to show correctly, my door and window schedules are suddenly showing 16.289'x10.157'; which NOBODY wants or needs.

-working units and/or calc units & rules to be a view setting, not a global setting

Problem: Cannot use the stretch tool in the 3D window. 

Pretty self-explanatory, but I simply want to use a marquee or lasso to select a portion of elements and stretch them similar to how it's done in 2D, but in 3D. This would speed a lot of editing up in 3d. 

I wish for an opening to have the possibility to manage connections in a more flexible way. Right now we need to click "+" after selecting the opening and select each element to cut one by one (the same with deleting the cutting operations).

It would be nice to select for example few elements and have an option to connect with selected opening. Currently there is no option to do that (Connect elements - Ctrl+Alt+9 doesn't work, maybe we could use that). The other way around we could utilize Delete all relations command by selecting Opening and given elements and just delete these connections.

Perhaps I am missing something - if so I will be happy to remove this Wish.

It would be extremely helpful if the Archicad library could be migrated as before. Otherwise, it would be beneficial to create an immediate tool (goodie) that would allow us to do so. It is essential that this capability is available in the future.

Graphisoft, you need to understand that a project lasts at least one year; in our office, our projects range from 2 to 5 years. This new limitation significantly reduces the value of the annual Archicad updates. Library updates were one of the main reasons for updating Archicad, and I believe this is true for many users. In our case, what should we do? Wait several years before updating Archicad and cancel our monthly subscription?

Please reintegrate library migration.

Hi All, 

As the title says, it's time sonsuming to search for the dedicated layer each time you need to model an element, even with the search bar enhancement, this is still not very usefull, 

For design concept , filtering bu design tools is a good idea : Wall tool can have 4 or 5 layers to choose from , in a list of 120 layer.

For advanced modelling , tool that have a specific classification can have a list of layers to choose from.

In each List of layer, we can open and select layers by checkboxes.

if it can be done by developers as an extra plugin, or an opensource development it would be great, and we share knowledge here to push it further.