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

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Drew metes and bounds rotated them, then they disappeared.

I drew the metes and bounds (surveyors property lines) using surveyor units. Then I rotated them to align with the building. They appeared there for a few seconds, then they disappeared from the screen. First the lines, then a N/S symbol I made out o...

Gus by Newcomer
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Renovation / house raising

This is a typically Australian scenario: I am doing a renovation that involves lifting the existing house and building in underneath. I think I have to use 2 files because of the changed floor levels. Has anyone worked out a good way of documenting s...

mesh

oh why oh why is the mesh tool such a night mare to use !!!??? why oh why when so much else is such joy the mesh tool is such a complete mind messer ?????? please do explain ????? how can solid elementing a road be such a complete and utter time stea...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Dissapearing objects

I have a problem with some objects. Once they're made in 3D I can't see them in 2 on any story. For example I made a column, then I changed radius, and angle and it's gone... I mean it's still in 3D but not a sign of it in 2D From the left there is a...

Gravity tool, where are you?

Cant seem to find the gravity tool.. I assume it should be placed in the standard manu bar next to the Element Snap tool? I have ArchiCAD 17.

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Where to learn basic 3D modelling?

Hi I have been using ArchiCAD 18 for approximately one year. I am a CAD technician for a manufacturing company. The manufacturing drawings I produce are mostly for relatively basic building components such as heads, cills, copings etc. Until now I ha...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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