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Continuos elevations

I have a box enclosing an stair case, not all the angles of the box are 90 degrees, some are some not. I want to create a continuous elevation of all the sides of the box. Is that possible? Another question that arose me when I was an Autocad user it...

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Dimension Text Edit - Multiple

Is there a way to select multiple text strings, & globally "custom/edit" to have measured value plus add the "+/-" suffix. I do a lot of as-built work, & sometimes need to show +/- dims. It is a major pain to have to edit each string/text one at a ti...

Can a label tag both Dimensions and Element ID?

Hello, I'd like to figure out to make a label tag both the element ID and a label. I've seen that there are two separate labels that are capable of this. One label can tag the element ID and another label can tag dimensions. I'd like to just use one ...

Window and door ID in dimension

Is it possible to show the ID of a door/window in the dimension? It is possible to show the height of the door/window, therefore the dimension knows which door/window you're dimensioning, so it should also know the ID of the door/window

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can't set default drawing title

I am trying to follow the instructions in the PDF guide on how to set the default drawing title. so i select the drawing tool and open the settings pallet, but the title tab is greyed out so i can't select a title. i have no drawing placed.

Autotext showing width incorrectly

Having issues with the 'width' function in autotext within an associative label. All the preferences / dimension display setting set to mm, but the autotext is showing as 0.19 for a 190mm width wall. Shows the same under both 'width' from general and...

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Elevation Sun Shadow

I'd appreciate for any help in this. Thanks. My elevation sun shadow only shows when model is selected. Did I set anything wrong?

Change Marker Selection Setting

Hello everyone, I am working on ArchiCAD 20 on windows. I am trying to make revision clouds with the "Change Tool". Unfortunately the dialogue box "Change Marker Selection Setting", does not show any option for customize the settings. The only option...

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3D document scale doesnt match cross section scale?

so i have created a 3d document with a marquee through the model to match the location of my typical cross section, but so that it shows depth and also material colours or textures etc.. my original 2d cut cross section and all its associated notes, ...

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