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How can i disable F1 key?

Hi everyone. When i am working with AC generally i use Esc key to break a command. Sometimes i press F1 key instead of Esc. Then AC help is opening. May be this is not about by AC it is a windows command. But is there a way to disable F1 key for help...

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outline only wall bug?

I just noticed when walls are created using "outline only", doors and windows do not show up. Is this a bug?

Why don't zones pick up slabs in schedules?

I am creating a schedule that lists several slabs I created that represent countertops. for whatever reason, The zone name will not show up in the schedule. I've noticed that all slabs are like this. Is there some reason why slabs are not able to pic...

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Version 8.1 on new Mac

Just wondering if anyone forsees any problem loading AC8.1v2 on my new iMac with OSX10.4? I know that V10 "runs native" on the new Mac-tel, but what about good old 8.1? Any info would be appreciated - Thanks!

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Ordinate Dimension Object

Dear all, When using the Ordinate Dimension Object from the ArchiCAD library V10, it is always taking its origin as the project origin. Even though I shifted the origin to another location by using the user origin. But I want this ordinate dimensioni...

Level dimension tool

Dear all, In Ac 9.0 when I am using the Level Dimension tool on Floor Plans with the Slab Gravity turned on and clicking on a slab which is at the first floor the value its displaying is from the Base reference in mycase it is 0. Instead I want that ...

Layout Graduations/Scale

I'm a new user of Archicad 10 trying to get up to speed. When I create a new layout and set the scale to 1/4"=1' the layout still doesn't have 1/4" graduations they are 6'7" and the drawing is too small. I would appreciate any assistance.

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Detail Symbols Exploding

Catchy title, eh? Actually, I have gotten to like the New Independant Detail window in AC10 as a place to keep 2D drawing data, notes, etc. Instead of a separate story as in the old days. Anyway, taking a live 3D elevation that you want to break for ...

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disappearing doors/windows

This may be the FPCP 'black hole'. Try it with a wall that shows 'symbolic cut'. All of your doors are probably still in there, just can't see them...it is nutty, but logical.

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window dimension marker sill height - NOT to wall base

Anyone come across this yet? With fancy window anchor points, and the ability to specify sill heights(aka. anchor points sometimes) relative to both story and/or wall base, we should be able to have the window dimension marker read the sill height as...

andyro by Booster
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