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Eric Bobrow · 2021-11-04

I was trying the wall framing accessory again today, but still can't figure out how to control the location in relation to the framing cavity; it always comes in offset. Am I missing some obvious control? Is there something special that one needs to do with the wall composit...

Eric Bobrow · 2020-06-16

I use multiple versions of ARCHICAD so I can train and support users on all recent versions.When I start up ARCHICAD 21 on my new MacBook Pro (purchased in March), it says that it is out of date, and suggests that I download a hotfix. However when I try to install the hotfix...

Eric Bobrow · 2020-04-26

This past week, ARCHICAD USER featured the work of Peter Twohy (2e Architects) in our monthly webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gq8nVRUeQo Peter does some beautiful design work in ARCHICAD, and uses Twinmotion to create stunning imagery. He'll be offering a free webi...

Eric Bobrow · 2020-01-11

I'm experimenting with some library part scripting, and would like to access the values of a Property (assigned to an instance of an object or door or window) inside the GDL script. I don't know if any of the Request statements can pick up this info. To be perfectly clear, I...

Eric Bobrow · 2019-11-20

Thursday November 21 at 1 pm PST (US Pacific Time) Free ARCHICAD USER training webinar 10 Cool ARCHICAD Tricks You Can Use Info/Registration: https://archicaduser.com I'm going to share a number of my favorite "tricks" to help you get more mileage out of ARCHICAD 23. If you ...

Eric Bobrow · 2021-11-16

Thanks @Jere - I used your screenshot to reproduce the Tech Pencil settings you're using. It works nicely. Thanks for posting the detailed info!BTW yes I am on Mac and use Snagit as my screen capture tool most of the time.

Eric Bobrow · 2021-11-16

I love what you're doing here. I've been experimenting with using Curtain Walls for board and batten, as well as for standing seam roofing. In general it seems to work pretty nicely with minimal effort to create these coverings, and is fairly flexible. It is easy enough to c...

Eric Bobrow · 2021-11-16

@gdford In D1 Commercial 25, open up the METAL DOOR SETTINGS > Description and check or uncheck the first parameter "Door belongs to the Zone into which it opens". This will allow you to choose between the Zones to get the result you need. This parameter may have a different...

Eric Bobrow · 2021-11-16

Wow this new feature is very useful, it resolves a serious limitation in schedule organization. Thanks for sharing this @Barry Kelly and @Laszlo Nagy

Eric Bobrow · 2021-11-16

Barry - That's brilliant. I've experienced the same issue when trying to help users who have created unnecessary stories that we've determined should be deleted. Filtering the elements by home story, then using Relink Home Story (changing the story association without changi...

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Wall framing accessory question

Problem updating ARCHICAD 21 on Mac OS 10.15 Catalina

New Twinmotion webinar and training course

Is it possible to access Properties inside GDL?

Free ARCHICAD USER webinar: 10 Cool ARCHICAD Tricks You Can Use

Re: Wall and Floor Framing with Curtain Wall: Tip

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