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AC21 - Graphical overides - solid composites

Hi, In previous versions of ArchiCAD there was an option in model view to show components as solid on 2d as far as I remember well it was also working in the 3d display, therefore, exported walls where not divided int to separate material layers. It ...

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Dimensions Visibility

Hello Guys, I have a question about dimensions visibility, in ArchiCAD, the dimensions are not view dependent as in Revit, if a dimension is created on level 01 code plan, it will also appear on level 01 construction plan. So what is the best way to ...

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Resolved! Graphic Override - Windows and Slabs

Hi all, how its going? Ive been using archicad only for a month or so, so maybe thats a really newbie question, im right now stucked with the graphic overrides cause I cant figure out how to control some fills. Ive set a graphic override rule for "al...

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Line weight in section view

Hi, As per attached image, I am facing problem regarding line weight in section view. When i select TRUE LINE WEIGHT, then lines are looking uniformly but printed sheet line are very dull. Kindly please help, how to get uniformly lines with good look...

Labels & complex profile

The current element label when used on complex profiles, only recognises elements that cross the cutting plane. This means that if there are any fills in the complex profile that do not cross the cutting plane, they will not be recognised. This resul...

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Black and White Door and Windows Schedule

I can't seem to override the doors and windows schedule in order to show them in black and white Even though the over ride has been created it doesn't affect or show in the layout. Any ideas?

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Complex Profile and floor slab edge

I have a complex profile for an exterior wall that has the origin as the top of the subfloor (where the wall plate sits). The rim joist is supposed to fill the joist space of the composite floor slab and the siding and plywood ends at the underside o...

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Sheet Scale on Layout Book

When I bring a pdf file of a structural drawing and place into my layout book, it gives me a default scale of 1" = 1'-0" in the drawing title. How do I change the scale to what it really is, which is SCALE = 3/16" = 1'-0"

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