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

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Creating a Round Beam

Hello all, I'm currently trying to make a two story log cabin home in Archicad 20. One of the specific problems I have run into is that I can't figure out how to make a round beam for a gabled roof. Basically, it is only a horizontal log that would l...

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Change Cedar Siding from Brown to Gray

The cedar siding I have is brown. I want to make it gray. What are the necessary steps to achieve this change in color? I am making a Complex Profile Wall. The cedar needs to be a solid gray stain color. Help? Thanks - Greg

Anonymous by Not applicable
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archicad 3d problem

Dear All, I am beginner in archicad, I have an archicad model file, that I m,eant to make shadow analysis. the problem is that, i can see trees in section but I cannot find them in 3d model, besides when I am going to add trees again from plan, and i...

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Stair Structure - Wood

I cannot seem to find a wood structure option in the new stair tool. I can find only monolithic flight and landing that are more for concrete. Sure there should be other options.

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Wall Intersection

Ok, this is driving me nuts. I'll just have to start somewhere to figure this out. Both walls are on the same layer. Plasterboard has priority 300 Insulation has priority 600 Why don't this wall connect?;) Also, what is that little line sticking out?

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Creating Stairwells

Is there an option in ArchiCAD 21 new Stair Tool to create a stairwell for multiple stories?. I learned how to create a staircase for one story, but I want to be able to use the intuitive feature in the Staircase Tool to connect multiple stories; tra...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Questions: Use of railing tool

Trying to learn the new rail tool in AC21. 1. Can I curve a straight rail using the pet palette only if not in edit mode for the rail? 2. What is the difference between editing a rail in edit mode vs editing I can do in plan view with the pet palette...

R Muller by Enthusiast
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Splayed Door Wall Reveal "AND" Arched top?

see attached. basically I need: 1. to have an arched top door (no prob theres one in the library) 2. to have a wall reveal with splayed enclosure openings How do I accomplish this?

rob2218 by Booster
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Elevation Data from Google Earth

I've seen some videos using Sketchup for extracting elevation data along with textures from Google Earth and bringing it into ArchiCAD. Now that process seems to not be available anymore? What is the process now for getting elevation data and texture...

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Wall End Tool Extends Beyond Wall

I don't understand this wall tool. First of all, it extends beyond the height of the wall. See image. I've checked the "wall height" box, but it has no effect. It just passes beyond the wall. This is ArchiCAD 20 Any idea?

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