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Need to lighten up materials in Elevation

I have done some searching but couldn't find anything to help me. I would like for some of the materials on my elevations to be somewhat lighter. I PDF most of my drawings, and the materials sometimes come out too dark. Example, If i use a brick face...

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Elevation and section markers

I have been using the same interior marker (IEMarker 1) for both removals and new work, just changing the layer combinations to reflect the information I want to show when they get placed on the sheets. Problem, the marker designation on both sheets ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Skewed Layout

I really really need some help here quickly. We have a file that has been turning all our layouts screwy, and the guy that worked on the job originally is no longer with the company. I need to print this sheet out this afternoon, and, well, it's not ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Temporary dimensions

Hi, Roger here, I'm evaluating Archicad. I have been using Autocad and Chief Architect for some years, and am looking to change to possibly Archicad or VW. Hope you don't mind if I ask some questions to help me along. I am trying to move walls into a...

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Renovation Filter

Hello, I faced with a problem today, I cannot set Renovation Filter (from Existing Plan to Planned Status) on all Worksheets (picture attached) under View Map. The whole file was Reserved so there was no contradiction with other partner who may use t...

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How to create a standard Orthogonal 2D drawing ?

Hello hello I just finished creating my building on ArchiCAD (13) and now I would like to make a simple orthogonal 2D drawing of the different elevations of my building (TOP, SIDE, FRONT) and maybe with dimensions and a section, and I tried a lot of ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Printing with marquee on rotated plan view

When trying to print with marquee on a rotated plan the output is always wrong. It is like the marquee is misplaced every time. It is impossible to get to print the part inside the marquee. Anyone else has this problem?

Unexpectedly switching layouts

Every so often (only since upgrading to 16?) I find the view suddenly switches from the layout I'm working in to the first layout (as if I'd issued the command "View - Navigate - Layouts - Go to First Layout". I've checked the keyboard shortcut combo...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Custom drawing title with back reference

Hi all... I created our own drawing title in ArchiCAD 16 using 2D drafting lines and auto text then saving as Drawing title. However is there a way to add the Back reference feature as well. Since the Back Reference can not be inserted with auto text...

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