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wonky / rotated elevations in layouts

this is a rare occurrence.the elevation placed in a layout is rotated in some random angle.this is not the first time it has happened. i believe this occurred in my 2 previous offices, in 2 different projects. one of them was an external elevation, t...

SCHEDULE - 3D Axonometry of curtain wall

Dear community, I am having a problem with the axonometric view of curtain walls and I am going a little crazy trying to solve it. (I did google first, and went through youtube videos and Graphisoft helpcenter to no avail). I honestly hope someone ca...

Anonymous by • Not applicable
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Resolved! 2D lines not showing up on Reflected Ceiling Plan

Not sure what happened but I'm not able to draw 2D lines on my Reflected Ceiling Plan anymore. (They show up on the floor plan view instead). This happens in my ArchiCAD 18 version. I looked in RCP Model View Option and can't find it, do you know whe...

dhnguyen by • Contributor
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Resolved! Proposed over Demolished Filter - Labels

Hello,I'm trying to get the demolished elements to show over the proposed in a subtle way, as shown.This was working well until I stated to add labels to the existing drawing. The labels are set to be demolished so naturally they show up on the propo...

Anonymous by • Not applicable
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Resolved! Room zone decimal places

Hi all, I am wondering how to limit my room zones to 2 decimal places? I have set this to 2 in the zone selection settings, and in Options> Project Preferences > Calculation Units & Rules I have also set the Area Unit to 2. Any other ideas? Thanks, C...

Custom label - Default pointer dimension

Hello, I've been working on a smart way to tag walls in our projects. I created a custom label from autotext + fill + hotspots in order to have a custom shape and the usual pointer arrowheads. I found out about the useful trick under Documentation>An...

Resolved! How to hide side window trim

I am looking at the front elevation. I see window trim from the sides of the house sticking out. How do I hide such things so the front elevation lines are cleaner. I am a archicad noob.

scsp by • Participant
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PMK Layout Files

Hi All, Trying to solve a speed issue here. We are working on a large size project. We would like our work flow to be in 4 pln files: 1. Detail Library - mostly worksheets with 2d drafted details (published to PMK and placed on layouts) 2. Building F...

Anonymous by • Not applicable
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Stair Tread & Graphic Override

I noticed that Stair Treads have Element ID's so i assumed I could filter a graphic override specifically for a stair tread in plan view to change the cover fill, but alas it seems that this is not the case. It this a wish-list function, or am i just...

gdford by • Advisor
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Roof Plan Representation: 2D lines or roofs?

How do you like to draw roof plans? Do you use the roof element and fill in the roof planes with a solid fill, or do you do 2D line work (or is there a 3rd option)? I am trying to reduce the 2D line work and be more efficient, but even in 3D in the c...

EH21 by • Booster
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