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When are you going to releas

David, Architect • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi David, hopefully soon! 1 More Answer

BIM/CAD Software

having trouble placing downl

Lorna, Architectural Draftsperson • 2017

New to site. I've tried to download a archicad object and will not let me save it in the appropriate file to use

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Lorna, Great news that you are now able to use the file. Yes, Modlar is completely free to use, we have a huge database of architectural products with specification details and many products have BIM/CAD files. We also have a great collection of inspirational photos of beautiful, cool and interesting architectural projects. I hope you enjo... 6 More Answers

Architecture

how can i download the objec

ghazaleh, Architect • 2018

how can i download the objects?

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Ghazaleh, In the products section you will have to make sure the products have BIM/CAD files (not all brands have files), and if it does there will be a 'Download' section on the right hand side of the product page. All objects in the Community BIM section will have a 'Download' section as well.

Building Products

Asking for a password, What

Haki, Interior Designer • 2019

WHen I try to add it to the library as an object asks for a password. What is the password?

BIM/CAD Software

How to use DWG CAD Blocks in

Crous, Architect • 2020

Hi i am downloading DWG block here and cannot use, why ??

TheCheesy, Architect

hello, my most loving subject is autocad. but i am stating this subject. please tell me about this. 1 More Answer

Building Products

How do I change the density

Cory, Architect • 2021

I'm trying to get tighter louver spacing. Any ideas? I didn't see a specific parameter for this.

Architecture

Is there a limit on BIM obje

Jason, Student • Apr 30

I"m a student working on an end of semester design project and wanted to know if there was a limit on downloading from Modlar.

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Jason, there is no limit to the amount of files you can download on Modlar. If you want to only see products that have the right files, you can do a search and use the 'Formats' filter. Here is a blank search that will show you all products with Revit files: https://www.modlar.com/search/products/format--revit/

Building Products

Downloaded file addit_archic

m • 2012
Modlar, Modlar Administrator

Hi, it appears their file labeled ArchiCAD is for ArchiCAD only. We'll contact them to see if a Revit family of this product is available.

Communication for changes? H

mikey • 2012

Currently working on a project with multiple people and just curious if there is a great way to communicate the changes made by each person?

Werner P

I would suggest creating a template that maybe everyone fills out, e.g. stating all the changes, but not sure if that would get to complicated especially because that's quite dependant upon the number of changes and the number of people involved. 1 More Answer

Do you have: Hanging Pot/Pan

Beverly • 2013

I need a Pot/Pan hanging rack with pots on it, upright plates on display, pots that will hang on the rack.  They need to work in AC16 and I need them now.

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

seeking casework?

Terrence, Architect • 2013

are there any good useful casework BIM objects here that are modeled in ArchiCAD? I am seeking objects that are frameless and framed.                          thnks

Modlar, Modlar Administrator

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

frameless sliding door?

kerri, Architect • 2014

How can I make a D2 Sliding 16 door that is frameless? I'm using ArchiCAD 17. I've tried to set the frame to 0" but it keeps giving me a little bit of wall at the ends. And when I've played with the reveal setting, I get a weird air space between the door and the... Read More

BIM/CAD Software

When to use the show hidden

pauly • 2014

How would you use either option when wanting to view an element that is obscured from another element.

Issues relating to a callout

gregco • 2014

How could i address the callout view issues associated with Revit.

utilising other software pla

gregco • 2014

Will any other Architectural or engineering softwares convert a file, so that either Revit or Archicad are able to import or model them. Also what would be the standard way of saving a file to ensure any and all info is carried across.

CAD file of Manhattan anyone

pauly • 2014

Hi I'm looking for a CAD file of Manhattan Can anyone help? Thanks

Bobby, Architect

https://cadmapper.com/#new-york 1 More Answer

In the future, everything wi

pauly • 2014

2012.03.12 22:11 You know, I've come around to the notion of saving the building because it would be perfect as the world's first Sado-Masochistic Architecture Museum. First off, you wouldn't have to change a thing, nor repair anything, for that matter. The building... Read More

2012.03.26 11:20 I guess the irony here is that pandering to the public is indeed one of the ways to make lots of money these days. 1 More Answer

Question regarding reporting

pauly • 2014

The USGBC's CMP guide says that "Work on a project registered for LEED certification will count for 1 CE hour per credit." There's not much explanation given beyond that, however. Does that mean that if the project is on track to get LEED Silver (i.e. 50-59 points/c... Read More

USGBC had these examples regarding "LEED Project Participation", in the email that I got when I first upgraded to a specialty: 1 More Answer

Use of Digital Design Tools

pauly • 2014

Hello, I am a student of architecture from School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi I am doing a Dissertation on How design process has changed post digital revolution. And how digital design tools effect the outcome of the design. So i want to have view on At wha... Read More

Bobby, Architect

Read anything by Robert Aish. 1 More Answer

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Are architects and designers

gregco • 2014

Good evening. I have briefly broken my retirement for a pressing question that I have been mulling over the past week. Speaking from the perspective of a student who mostly interacts with fellow students and young architects, I find that many of the people I am surr... Read More

Bobby, Architect

Why? 1 More Answer

Students - Whats missing fro

gregco • 2014

Hi, I am just starting to prepare some material for lectures to UK Part 3 students on the Financial Management of Practices and Projects. This is an area that I have always felt is undervalued in training - and indeed the whole profession. For the Profession to thri... Read More

Bobby, Architect

should also show them how much you can go into the red by under estimating the time/fees involved in a project...there is an art to feeling out how much hand holding specific clients may or may not need and to plan accordingly. 1 More Answer

M.Arch after Bachelor in Int

gregco • 2014

Hi everyone, So I have a bachelor in Interior architecture, and I need to get a master in Architecture since this is what I wanted in the first place. What masters are offered in architecture for a person coming from an interior design background. What degree option... Read More

Sounds like something I need to know too! 1 More Answer

Building Products

CAD drawing of a California

gregco • 2014

Does anyone have a CAD file (2d - I use Draftsight) of a California Fan Palm they would be willing to share? I need fairly accurate leaves, mostly.

Bobby, Architect

Those are pretty, curt! None are accurate enough, though. Also I'm never sure which free download sites are safe. 1 More Answer

Duchamp to direct THE LUCKY

gregco • 2014

Marcel Duchamp has agreed to direct The Lucky Bums, a theatrical reenactment of Ford Madox Ford's The Good Soldier, starring Grace Princess of Monaco as Leonora Ashburnham, Rainier III Prince of Monaco as Edward Ashburnham, Flavia Maria Augusta as Florence Dowell, a... Read More

this is the saddest story i have ever heard rita 1 More Answer

Nude drawings in portfolio

gregco • 2014

Hi all, I am a high school student planning to apply for top Canadian and UK schools such as Cambrige, UCL, and McGill. Recently, my art teacher recommended doing a nude drawing based on the portfolio instruction's emphasis on life drawing. However, I do not feel ve... Read More

Bobby, Architect

All the hot girls of Montreal... there must be something in the water 1 More Answer

Building Products

Why does my Revit program cr

ricky • 2015
D, Landscape Architect

I can't even find where "load family" placed it to even try to place in model. Where did it go? I hope it is not a virus bearing file/ :)

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Architect to builder/develop

Bobby, Architect • 2015

Hi, I am an architect from India, have finished my B.arch and have worked in architectural firms for 1.5 yrs now and have gained good experience in terms of designing and handling a project architecturally. I have realized I want to design spaces and not do it accor... Read More

all it takes to become a developer is $ and connections to $ and the desire to low ball any and everything in the design and construction process to maximize your/your investors bottom line. 1 More Answer

Building Products

Where can I download point t

Syai • 2015

All I found was only with ceiling. I just need the individual smoke detector that doesn't include the ceiling.

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San Jose vs San Francisco co

pauly • 2015

I'm currently working on a remodel project in San Jose, can anyone give me recent feedback on what sort of consent processing times they've seen vs San Francisco city? There's a ton of building going on in both, however myself and the client are hoping San Jose can... Read More

Scott, Architect

From what I have heard recently San Jose processing times are a lot quicker.

Architecture

where do I find 3D blocks fo

richard, Interior Designer • 2017
richard, Interior Designer

Thank you, I'll try! 1 More Answer

Building Products

I cannot find the downloaded

Gordon, Architect • 2022

Why can users not specify where they download to?

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Gordon, we have it set so that files are downloaded to your default Downloads folder. However, I will pass on your feedback to our dev department and we can look into the option of letting users choose the folder.

Building Products

The file addit_3d_autocad.zi

m • 2012
Modlar, Modlar Administrator

Thanks for the feedback. You can scale 3d Autocad model by following steps on this page > https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2016/ENU/AutoCAD-Core/files/GUID-E96829D6-A58A-48B6-8B65-A7C99C879262-htm.html

How can I create ivy that is

Roohullah, Architect • 2013

i need to create IVY that is crawling up a wall, It should be plant type where you can see the wall material behind it and plants on pergola. Please help, if it's possible

Chris, Architect

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

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