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I have 2 building sections in my model and each section has one view. When I right click on one in plan I can go down to "views from this section:" and the view is listed right there so I click and go to the view. When I right click on the other I see "views from this sectio...

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why does my grid dimension layer disappear/become hidden when I change structure display from "entire model" to "core only"? Operating system used: Mac Apple Silicon Tahoe 26

Dave Brach · 2026-05-16

I have an IE looking at the side of a stair. I want to see the wall under the stair and the wall on the far side of the stair. If I set the IE to infinite horizontal view I do not see the wall under the stair. If I set it to limited and include the far wall I do not see the ...

Dave Brach · 2026-05-13

I wish for a window where I can set the top angle (for instance to match my roof angle) and then change the width and height as needed without affecting the top angle. I was surprised not to find this window in archicad after having done many many homes with windows that mat...

Dave Brach · 2026-03-17

When I copy/paste a wall from one story to another I get the message "some of the elements you are trying to paste are hidden in the current renovation filter" even though the renovation filter and the elements are identical between stories. In this case the wall is set to s...

Dave Brach · 2026-05-28

I'm trying to install 29.2.0 but getting this message.  Advice?

Dave Brach · 2026-05-26

Hi I just switched to 29 and now am having this issue, thanks for the information.

Dave Brach · 2026-05-18

Yes indeed, thank you for pointing that out. If anyone is listening, this feature needs to be eliminated. It is completely useless and I'm guessing it causes a lot of users a bunch of time.

Dave Brach · 2026-03-31

Hi, this solution is not working for me. I have the stair set to "with break mark visible/hidden". And I have all grid and structure lines set to "dashed" but the stair above beak mark still shows a solid line. What am I missing?

Dave Brach · 2026-03-19

nothing is pinned. I tried adding a random door from the library and it worked fine. Then I tried a door from my favorites, and I got the message again. Under door settings>renovation, renovation status is "existing" and show on renovation filter is "all relevant filters". B...

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views from this section

layer is hidden with core only

walls dont show in interior elevation

window with fixed top angle

copy/paste warning

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Re: Archicad automatically inserts ' (feet) after first digit when entering distance

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