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JoeA · 2024-09-27

Q: Is there a way to query if a hotlinked module is in its "natural" orientation or is "flipped"? I could not identify a parameter that provides this information. (I am looking for a parameter similar to the "symb_rotangle" global variable for gdl ob...

JoeA · 2024-03-25

We created a nested module scenario, which for the most part is working fine, until it comes to the schedules.We have created a kitchen layout module, which is placed as a hotlink in the unit plan. The unit plan is then placed as a hotlink into the b...

JoeA · 2024-02-20

It seems a very small quantity of doors are incorrectly being scheduled as “R” by the Door Orientation property. The problematic doors can be mirrored, flipped, replaced, and still report as “R”. Even if the wall segment is replaced, it reports as "R...

JoeA · 2024-02-07

I am looking for a way to query the handing / hinge side of a swinging door in a schedule. I know I can create a property to enter the data manually for a door. However, if the door is part of a module AND the module is mirrored, the handing / hinge ...

JoeA · 2023-10-04

It appears that MEP elements, (i.e. ductwork, piping, etc.) in ArchICAD 27 "New & Enhanced" MEP Modeler is not able to be scheduled. This is the case for ANYTHING inserted in the model from the MEP menu. So much for utilizing the "I" in BIM... Disapp...

JoeA · 2024-09-23

Yes. YES!  Y E S !!  One Thousand Thumbs Up!!!

JoeA · 2024-07-02

While a bit of a roundabout approach, I will sometimes use the text recognition feature of the iPhone camera, copy the clipboard, paste it into note temporarily and then airdrop it to my macbook. It seems to handle large amounts of text surprisingly ...

JoeA · 2024-06-10

We use property manager data extensively to generate material take-off schedules. Over time, as new projects are created from the template, which is refined over time, those updates need to be "chased" through previously created projects. (It feels l...

JoeA · 2024-06-07

BIMdio, Can you provide information on the Excel tool you developed? Is this tool available for purchase? Regards, Joe A.ArchiCAD since 8.0For Washington, Pennsylvania

JoeA · 2024-06-06

I concur with Lingwisyer's recommendation of using modules. We use modules extensively for single family house types, townhomes and apartment units. We even utilize nested modules for repetitive components, such as kitchens and bathrooms. You can eve...

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Hotlinked Modules - Mirrored / Flipped Status

Nested Hotlinked Module Data Reporting as Undefined in Schedules

Incorrect Door Orientation being reported

How to query door handing in a schedule

ArchiCAD 27 - MEP Modeler - MEP Elements DO NOT appear in schedules

Re: Central Attribute manager as a Library container

Re: PDF - Recommendation

Re: Create a classification. XML file outside archicad

Re: Create a classification. XML file outside archicad

Re: Adding Hard-Coded Properties to Custom Library Parts