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This is more or less a report on inconsistent / missing functionality related to MEP objects. The Model View Options section 'MEP options' provides the following options under Floor Plan Representation Mode:- Projected- SymbolicThis should include 'Projected with Overhead' w...

s_p_b · 2026-06-04

I have noticed some inconsistencies in the window / door parameters available for expressions inside of Properties, compared to those available for interactive schedules. The list below highlights the parameters that appear to be in one set but not the other. In my case I wa...

s_p_b · 2026-05-12

I'd like to propose an idea for the GDL language: a preprocessor much like the C preprocessor, which would allow defining macros that get expanded at the time the GDL object is saved and compiled. GDL has its limitations, and as much as I would love to be able to define func...

s_p_b · 2026-05-09

Strangely, the AC 29 MEP systems cannot be assigned any linetypes that are symbolic. I have written a workaround, attached, with a custom object for straight pipe segments. It allows you to override the centreline linetype. Because elbows and transitions are so short I didn'...

s_p_b · 2025-05-21

When using archicad lights, we often use the built-in text of the 2D symbol to show a light type, which is on the luminaires schedule. I would like to see a checkbox added to the 2D appearance UI to allow that text to be taken from the light's element ID, instead of having t...

s_p_b · 2026-05-12

I posted a stopgap solution, but this should be solved properly. https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/MEP-Pipe-with-symbolic-linetype/m-p/702159/highlight/true#M52419 The MEP objects that use symbolic linetypes should ideally offer the option to flip the dir...

s_p_b · 2026-04-06

I know this is in reply to an old post, but oval shapes are actually in the MEP duct library, but they are evidently just not finished yet. I have dug through the GDL and edited a set of library parts that override the duct shape to oval. The ducts I've hacked together are n...

s_p_b · 2026-01-04

I would second that, and add that ALL palettes and windows should be dockable. Archicad's documentation lists the following restrictions, which appear kind of arbitrary to me: Limitations on Docking PalettesThe following palettes cannot be docked:Mark-Up Tools; Find and Sele...

s_p_b · 2025-04-15

In a schedule, I would imagine that you'd have the option to pick which field of the table record should be displayed, similar to how classifications can be displayed by Id, name, or description

s_p_b · 2025-04-15

This is a really well-explained proposal, and I can think of many applications - luminaires, furniture, millwork, storage systems, really anything which can be fully described in the specifications and just needs a symbol on plans to show its location. There have been other ...

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MEP options in Model View Options inconsistent with MEP objects

Missing Window / Door Parameters

Proposal: GDL preprocessor

MEP Pipe with symbolic linetype

Light objects should show element ID, and be more flexible.

Re: Set symbol line for MEP route in MEP systems

Re: Oval ducts routing MEP archicad 28

Re: Allow Solid Element Operations Palette to dock in the workspace

Re: Table-Based Properties with External Data Support

Re: Table-Based Properties with External Data Support