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I dont understand why someone needs to change the scale of the model in archicad...Does he-she means the working units kind of? Still dont understand...Everything is completely open in Archicad... 1 More Answer

Hi Pedro, Thanks for the great feedback. We hope to have the plugin out soon, we''ve been working on some exciting new features for it, which are taking a little longer to finish.

Your file is corrupt, and this is one of the worst errors to see since there is nothing you can do to restore it. You can try to send the file to Autodesk to recover, but it probably won't work. Your best bet is to rely on the latest back-up that will open successfully, and continue from there. If you don't have a back-up, you must start over...

Hmmmmmmm... interesting. We hire great architects and then train them in whatever they don''t know. Easier to train software. Btw we use ArchiCAD and OpenBIM methodology. I''ve been on ArchiCAD for 23 years now and for large projects, it''s streets ahead. Try joining 40 people to a single Revit file... 12 More Answers

If you are using SBEM and SAP these are simplified calculation tools. The simplified method is an alternative compliance path to Dynamic Simulation Method (DSM) in the UK. EcoDesigner STAR is soon likely to be listed as one of the accredited DSM software in UK alongside IES and Tas Engineering. Only then you will be able to produce Official E... 1 More Answer

You need to go to the ArchiCAD material manager. From there you can duplicate an existing one, then adjust the 2D and texture image settings as you please.

The information in the model is what I call the DNA of the model. It is Datum information which provides the framework for the model components. It is Annotation information which transforms a simple model into a set of Construction Documents. It is Analytical Information which communicates with 2nd party analytical software. It is phasing, s... 1 More Answer

We have some great ones in the library especially for Autodesk Revit! Such as; Gaggenau: http://www.bimstop.com/profile/gaggenau/ Delta: http://www.bimstop.com/profile/delta.faucet/ Thermador: http://www.bimstop.com/profile/thermador/ 1 More Answer

Hi Nicolas, I take you are meaning when you place it in Autodesk Revit. I can't see the family in our library, are you able to post a link to it? It sounds like the family has not been built properly, not an error at your end!

Can you please post a link to that product? I'm not sure that is one we have developed for Miele but could definitely let them know that you'd find it useful!

We don't have it in the library at this stage, but will get it uploaded!

Create a View Template from one that works, and then apply that to the one that currently doesn't work.

You don't. this is not a BIm question. Concentrate on efficient production not sideline presentation. If you want graphics just draw the detail in 2D.

It should work to just dbl click on the link. Another way to do it is to right click on the link and select Save target as...

To understand how to develop parametric door families, start by watching the hour long Autodesk University video AB110-1P (All in the Family - Creating Parametric Parts in Revit Architecture). 1 More Answer

There are a few in the library. Do you mean for Kitchen casework? Also which version of ArchiCAD are you running?

I take it you are using Revit? Your best bet is to download some custom materials that are already in a Revit file (template), then you can import these into your project. Else find a texture you like and create the material in Revit yourself.

Do you have any pictures or other descriptions to go off of, or do you just need a basic model? 1 More Answer

We have lighting products available in Revit file format in different brand like Delray Lighting, please try http://www.modlar.com/brands/delray-lighting/

Hello! It's not a question, but information. I found a site that helped in the work of PDP files and not only: www.altorotatepdf.com, on it you can find many opportunities for working with files. I hope my information was useful. 5 More Answers

I think the best way to do is moving the whole model in one action to do this follow the next points: 1- Open an "elevation view" (north, east or any of that, even a section) 2- Go to "Manage" 3- at the "Project Location" on manage click on "Position" tab and choose "Relocate Project" 4- Now click on any place and move (like when you move an... 5 More Answers

Save it as another file, this sometimes works. 9 More Answers

It takes like 5 minutes to render every frame, at least in Revit it can, so I guess work from there you don't want to wait days. 3 More Answers

I like Lumion. 5 More Answers

There is a free plugin for Sketchup that does this. There may also be some '2D' ivy - a picture of ivy on a transparent background. There are plenty of 2D trees available done this way. Regards, Chris

Really also depends on the software you are using, if you do rendering often it is probably worth buying a good rendering software. 3 More Answers

Revit prefers native Revit objects. It's best practice to avoid importing from AutoCAD if at all possible. If it's something like an MEP RCP, use link CAD (and consider Current View Only as well) instead of import CAD. If it's a family, you can temporarily import it to Revit to use as reference, but purge it out before loading your family int... 5 More Answers

You can transfer the license to your name, I think, when buying from someone but Graphisoft charge a pretty penny for that. 2 More Answers

I guess it depends on how specific you want it to look. I use a material called Roofing - Metal Standing Seam that I set to use an ootb Relief Pattern called Standing.Seam.png to control the Render Appearance, and a simple Model Surface Pattern called Standing Seam - 16" (etc.) to control it's graphics for Plans and Elevations, and it works g...

If you are in a work sharing environment, don't lock or pin anything with the possible exception of the structural grid. Later in the job, users working on CD development will waste more time on unlocking than on productive work. My experience is that users rarely think through their locking schemes. I have found work that was plainly wrong t... 5 More Answers

You are correct Autodesk Revit is definitely the dominant format in the USA. Other Countries seem to be following a similar trend (especially Asia). However other platforms such as ArchiCAD are very strong in parts of Europe and Australasia. 4 More Answers

Sorry do you mean a stair with a "winder"?

Found this book online, only one that was available for viewing for free so maybe it's worth a shot? http://www.scribd.com/doc/35089318/Object-Making-With-ArchiCAD 2 More Answers

I would't try to import 3ds you'll be disappointed by the results as it just ends up becoming a real hassle. 2 More Answers

The Food Service Industry is showing an active interest. 2 More Answers

I'm sorry. You cannot convert objects created in a recent version REVIT to an older version. No one has been able to give us a definitive answer as to WHY! So the only thing you can do is update your version to a later version. You might check with AUTODESK and they might give you a discount to upgrade. The advantage is that the later version...