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

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Importing complex profiles

Is there any way to get a complext profile from one project file into another. Rick

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ArchiCAD 12 problems: ArchiCAD layer turns off

my firm recently switched over to ArchiCAD 12 (from 10) and are having some problems....most notably is that, randomly, the archiCAD layer, the one that is always supposed to be on.....turns off. Our files also freeze when the files auto-save, someti...

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different materials for the same wall.

Hello all, i m new to this site. i've just started learning achicad and have a prob. in my buillding, i've got a long wall what i want it to get different materials. i don't know how to do this. could anyone give me a hand. Thanks alot for ur help

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Grid options in section settings. AC12

Hey in 12 they removed an option in the section settings to update the grids manually. Now when we rebuild our sections the grids go wacky and we have to fix them every time we rebuild. Is there a way around this?

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PLN icon not correct in Windows Explorer

Maybe I was just not paying attention to symbols in front of file names, but don't remember seeing the symbols I have arrows pointing to in my attached image. The first time was today, when I started a new stripped down, cleaned out version of an 11 ...

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windows and door can't show in plan

i've shown all the layers but i don't know why all the windows and doors can not show properly, you can see in 3D, i have some bay windows....... please help

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Does Archicad drive your design?

I know this is often discussed in other threads but I found myself the other day taking the easy way out on certain objects and building parts " 'cause its too hard or there's a few extra steps....". You know...the path of least resistance ! I confes...

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Can I get round edges on slabs ?

I'm trying to make a handle for a fireplace that resembles the handle on my fireplace at home. I used the polyline tool and filled it with a slab favorite. I've posted the result as an image so you can see. The edges are sharp, but I would like them ...

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