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Grid Lines - How do I turn off auto staggering

Hi,I understand that there is a 'Turn of Auto Stagger in the Grid tool" but how do you turn off auto-stagger once grids are placed and dimensions are in place. I do not use the auto-grid tool as some of my gridlines are also boundary and setback line...

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Resolved! Gridline Control

Hi All, I'm having issue with extending gridlines - from what I can see online people have two pink dots for controlling staggering, and extension of gridline head e.g. image below: However the one I'm using at work has only one of it: Is it to do wi...

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cs_ryl by Booster
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Grid visibility control

I would like to change the location of the grid header locations. On 1st storey, the building is larger and the grids extends to past the external walls. On 2nd storey, the building is smaller and I only want to place the relevant portion of the plan...

Johann_P by Advocate
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Grid tool of hotlink not showing on host

Is there a reason why the grid tool of a hot linked Teamwork PLN doesn't show on a host PLN file? I tried placing a wall in the same layer as the grid tool and it shows OK, but the grid tool no. Why?

Reflected Ceiling Plans

How do you put together a ceiling and the corresponding RCP? Lights, hvac diffusers, fire protection, cameras, sprinklers, exit signs, etc. These objects need to show up as custom symbols, that we can change for each type. The ceiling grid also needs...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Adjust Grid Markers in Enlarged Plans

Hello everyone, I am new to ArchiCAD but I have over a decade of experience in other BIM platforms. I have what I think is a very simple question but I can not find anything to help me. I have a project where we have an 80,000sf building with an over...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Windows - Editable Grids

Hi all, anyone know how I can stop the editable grid on windows resetting to equal panel sizes? We set the horizontal members to be where we need them as per the window on the right, but then if we adjust the window at all eg width, then the horizont...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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ceiling slab, has repositioned itself, will not drag

A19, Microsoft Windows 7 x64 I am unable to drag ceiling slab to correct location. I am also not able to drag a text to correct position. It seems that grid lock is on, but I have not used it. Any ideas?

Anonymous by Not applicable
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