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Modeling
About Archicad's design tools, element connections, modeling concepts, etc.

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Composite Wall Fill Origin

Good morning all, now I think i've done this before, but for the life of me i cant remember how to do it. I am trying to create a stud framed wall with plasterboard lining each side as a composite structure. The two linings are no problem, but the ce...

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Turning Off Trace Reference

this may be a silly question, but how does one turn off the trace reference after opening a source view with layout as reference? It is a very nice feature when arranging layouts, but I find it distracting when working on the actual drawing. Thanks.

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help 'find & replace' material property?

In my building model, I have several wall, slab ,etc elements and want to change model properties of 'must be same' elements automatically than selecting each component and give new model property for each. (Like giving new material color). thanx.

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Scale sensitivity...

I was looking on the various markers and grid tool, and i notced there is no scale sensitivity factor. This is a problem when working in different scales because there is a need to create layers for the different scales you need to show the marker. I...

object inclination

Hi all, I'm a newbie from hannover, germany. Just started using archicad 10 and I think its great. How can I incline an object on the xy axis? how do I insert/import a 3ds object on to my drawing? how do I get a profiler for my add-ons? thanks

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Custom column modeling

This is a column that I modeled for an existing building. I used a slab for the bottom piece, 4 mesh triangular pieces on top, another slab for the main length of the column, an upside down "object" of the 4 meshs at the top, then a couple more slabs...

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Solid element operation?

I'm trying out Solid Elements Operation. But it doesn't work as I expect. I've made an Extrusion-element with Archiforma and a bend-element with Archiforma. Then I select them as target and object in Solid Elements Operation. The object element is pl...

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Vertical Log Details

Hi and good designs for all! I need to know if exits a possibility to change the log details for a wall to vertical log not horizontal. Thankfully in advance for yours answers.

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CurtainWall elevation

Is it true but I can't see on the palettes CW elevation of basis and top ?

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Roof Surfacer Extra

I don't know if I called it by its right name, but ArchiCAD 9 had a Roof Extras section where you could "skin" the top of the roof with metal roof panels, barrel tiles, or shingles as objects. I can't seem to find that feature in version 11, and our ...

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