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Tim Ball · 2023-05-23

I see Bim6x have been experimenting with Rppm GPT so I bought some credits and started experimenting myself. So far not great because there seems little real control. Anyone else looking at this? Attached images are a rough render from AC and 3 AI op...

Tim Ball · 2021-11-03

How does Red Shift compare to Twinmotion?I see it’s included with the latest 25 upgrade so which should we use?

Tim Ball · 2020-08-12

Can GS start a data wish list section please? I was making a comment on a wish about complex profiles: A complex profile is like drawing a construction system But the materials that make up that system all need to have their own data At the moment we...

Tim Ball · 2020-08-08

The detail tool in Archicad still works in a very old fashioned way, requiring you to regen what is essential 2D information. I haven't used it much for that reason for years. It does however have a use in that you can link the detail marker to any v...

Tim Ball · 2020-07-05

I have been trying to find a solution to this problem for some time and have come up with a workaround to share. The problem is that zones do not recognise slabs, so if you place a slab as a floor finish, it will not schedule by zone. I tried the Int...

Tim Ball · 2024-09-04

It can help to save the trace reference as a view and that gives you a chance to change the layers, pen colours and use graphic overrides

Tim Ball · 2024-07-30

My apologies I made a mistake and don't use a morph to create the fire escape line - I use the railing tool. I know it seems odd but I often use the railing tool as a 3D line tool for things like drainage runs and fire escape because you can then get...

Tim Ball · 2024-07-12

You can combine the section tool with the detail label. create a section and place it on a different layer to the main sections and save as a view with the correct scale, layers, etc link the detail tool to that view so that you can show the layout d...

Tim Ball · 2024-07-09

I have tried this on smaller projects for many years and there is no silver bullet in my experience. The key to success is working closely with your engineer to firstly only send them the 3D information they need and for them to only send back the 3D...

Tim Ball · 2024-07-04

I use complex profile beams for all trims like this. If it’s applied to the surface just place on a different layer with a unique intersection number saved to every layer combo. Where you want a flush skirting you need to SEO it. You can start with a...

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