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Custom - Pen Sets

Eman
Contributor
Hi,

I've been trying to create my own pen sets but I still cannot do it!

Example I want to change the door or other objects colors from orange to blue and save it to my pen sets.
Eman / Draftsman
Works at an Architects Company using ArchiCad 21
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 CPU @ 3.20GHz 3.19 GHz, 8.00 GB, 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
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fuzzytnth3
Booster
Also keep in mind that you can change the appearance of any element using Graphic Overrides without having to edit actual element pen settings .

Info here
https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/user-guide/65466/

An example here where the Renovation Status in combination with Graphic Overrides was used to colour the Model.
https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZO0iw7ZiPWzBOCCg6XAusjE0pVpe44SWjz7
AC versions 3.41 to 25 (UKI Full 5005).
Using AC25 5005 UKI FULL
Mac OSX 10.15.7 (19G2021) Mac Pro-2013 32gbRam AMD FirePro D500 3072 MB graphics

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fuzzytnth3
Booster
Go to the menu called "Document" and select "Pensets"

Then follow the instructions in the link below

https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZOOvw7ZdaJh2yzkL18JSbqWTsMsrXSsV2dy
AC versions 3.41 to 25 (UKI Full 5005).
Using AC25 5005 UKI FULL
Mac OSX 10.15.7 (19G2021) Mac Pro-2013 32gbRam AMD FirePro D500 3072 MB graphics
Eman
Contributor
Hi Fuzzytnth3 and thanks for your reply.

But in that picture how can I change color for a specific item such as door or a window?

I still cannot do it!
Eman / Draftsman
Works at an Architects Company using ArchiCad 21
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 CPU @ 3.20GHz 3.19 GHz, 8.00 GB, 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
fuzzytnth3
Booster
You change which pen an object or door uses within it's settings dialogue.

Select your Door then Cmd+T or use the menu command as shown in the linked screenshot below then access the "Floor Pans and Section" settings

https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZayiw7ZMYQNMiPpc3QmReXqRw4Aazzxuv37
AC versions 3.41 to 25 (UKI Full 5005).
Using AC25 5005 UKI FULL
Mac OSX 10.15.7 (19G2021) Mac Pro-2013 32gbRam AMD FirePro D500 3072 MB graphics
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fuzzytnth3
Booster
Also keep in mind that you can change the appearance of any element using Graphic Overrides without having to edit actual element pen settings .

Info here
https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/user-guide/65466/

An example here where the Renovation Status in combination with Graphic Overrides was used to colour the Model.
https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZO0iw7ZiPWzBOCCg6XAusjE0pVpe44SWjz7
AC versions 3.41 to 25 (UKI Full 5005).
Using AC25 5005 UKI FULL
Mac OSX 10.15.7 (19G2021) Mac Pro-2013 32gbRam AMD FirePro D500 3072 MB graphics
Eman
Contributor
Wow you are very helpful and I really thank you.
Eman / Draftsman
Works at an Architects Company using ArchiCad 21
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 CPU @ 3.20GHz 3.19 GHz, 8.00 GB, 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
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