Just Select the Bottom Edit Mode from the palette in Floorplan, and then use either the top option to add individual blocks, or the bottom one (as shown below) to insert full rows of them.

Define Data

The first step would be to define first what type of data you would like to validate within your model, In this case it could be Classifications.

Create the Graphic Rules that will check for that data within the model. The use of colours to highlight the elements that are not complying with the data is the way to go.

Create a Graphic Override Combination for that purpose and assign the rules to it.

Create a view that you can use for this and check if all the elements are complying with criteria you’ve set.

]]> https://centralinnovation.com/technical-resources/tips-and-tricks/model-data-audit-graphic-overrides-copy-2-copy/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:00:24 +0000 https://centralinnovation.com/technical-resources/tips-and-tricks/model-data-audit-graphic-overrides-copy-2-copy/ If you have face the issue that your schedule are only listing the sum of values from the listed elements, and you would like to have the individual values. Well this tip is for you, and I will show you that this is pretty easy to fix.

As you can see in the example below, in the left side you can see Archicad schedule is listing the sum of all the values from the beams in the model, and in the right image is listing the individual values of the single units.

To achieve this, you can do it by selecting the Field Title, and right next to it you will see a small button, that if you click it will show a window to set up how you would like the values to be presented

I hope you find this information useful for you to set up your schedules.

• Delete the selected elements from the chose stories.
• Cut them and paste them in stories of your choice
• Copy them to multiple story levels.

Those elements will not remain linked, therefore, as they’re independent elements if you delete afterward any of them, it will not affect the original element used. This can be a good time saving feature if you need to modify a specific elements type in multiple floors at the same time.
I hope you have find this information useful to make your workflows more productive.

]]> https://centralinnovation.com/technical-resources/tips-and-tricks/model-data-audit-graphic-overrides-copy-2/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:00:24 +0000 https://centralinnovation.com/technical-resources/tips-and-tricks/model-data-audit-graphic-overrides-copy-2/ I remember the time when I was able to select all the layers with the built-in checkbox within the Layer Dialogue Box Window, and as you’ve noted since Archicad 26 this option was removed when the new folder structurer was introduced to improve the layer management within Archicad. Few have asked how it’s possible to select All Layers now. For that you have 2 alternatives.

Folder Selection

The first alternative to do this.is by using the new Folder System, moving the layers within a folder allow you to select everything that is within that folder, or set all the layers visibility within that folder by modifying this setting at the folder level.

Command

But in case you like the old way of working with layers without getting yourself into the folder structure, you can do this action by using the command Select All (“ctrl + a” in Windows, “cmd + a” in MacOS), this will allow you to select all the layers within a flat structure as you used to do before.

Refer to this link for more information –                                                                                                                                                                       https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/Importing-DXF-DWG-files-into-Archicad/ta-p/303458

Before starting to paint, double-check that Legacy mode is unticked under the Options > Project Preferences > Legacy... settings.

As the palette opens you’ll see all the default materials in the project listed in the content pane. You can also use the Search field at the top to look for other surfaces from the BIM Components portal.

The extra surfaces can be added to the project by clicking on the Add to Project button at the bottom of the palette.

To paint, Click on the surface that you want to use from the content pane or Pick up a Surface with the pipette icon at the top. By selecting a surface the Paint mode will be enabled (the paintbrush icon at the top will be selected.)

You can find more about the Surface painter – HERE

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1. Begin by creating a Spline via the Magic Wand tool. To initiate this, select the Spline Tool from the Toolbox, activate the magic wand by pressing the space bar, and click on the desired location atop the line.

2. Next, adjust the Magic Wand Settings found under Design > Magic Wand Settings. Here, select the Segment Length that aligns best with your Line, determining the node count for your new Polyline.

3. Proceed to generate a new Polyline based on the created Spline:

That’s why it’s good to know exactly what is the level of information needed for the model, and try to avoid to overload it with unnecessary data or details. If you have done this already, and all what you have is the necessary elements. The Model View Options could be a handy tool to manage complex 3D views to work and navigate more fluently.

Model View Options allow to lower the level of detail for elements controlled by it, such as Curtain Walls, Stairs, Railings and Objects. So by creating a specific view to work on, you will be able to handle your projects better. As shown in the below images, the amount of Polygons in this model has been drop more than 90% just by using this feature.