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how i can insert textures in archicad library?
I need insert new texture in archicad, but I need create a new material whit new 2d and new name but i dont now !!... excuse my english !!..
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.
It should be a dwg file and not revit right?
Hi Fe, thank you for flagging that issue. I am getting our expert to have a look at it now. 2 More Answers
How to download my folder objects
How can I download my folder BIM objects?
Hi there, you will still have to go to each individual product or BIM object page to download the files. If you right-click and select 'open in new tab' for each product/object in your folder, you should be able to download them easily.
Recommendations for guides/books on how to create ArchiCAD objects?
I am wanting to create some of my own objects on ArchiCAD, and since this is a community of people creating and uploading their own BIM object creations I thought this would be a great place to get started!
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
The worst building in the world awards
From the Architects Journal (UK): http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/culture/the-worst-building-in-the-world-awards/8684797.article "In 1987 a young psychologist conducted an experiment into how repeated exposure to an image changed perceptions of it. A group of vol... Read More
Both points of view are flawed. Visual "attractiveness" (aka style) is a not a measure of housing quality or performance. Extraordinarily shallow is the only way to describe this "experiment". 1 More Answer
Doing Business In Dubai
Good Day Does anyone know the procedure for doing Business in Dubai? Do you need to seal drawings and have them submitted to a governing agency for review? What is the permitting process like? Do engineers and project managers require a work permit? Thanks
Unless you have a penis and are not of a nationality / ethnicity shared with their slaves, I'd refrain from that part of the world. 1 More Answer
I can not place/host this revit component on a wall or anywhere in the model. How do you insert it?
Thanks for your feedback. This fireplace model can place and align on the wall when you load it into the project. The fireplace model depth is 420mm and it is fix size, so back of the model may look overlap/not align with the wall if the wall thickness is less than 420mm. Hope this could help. Thanks. 5 More Answers
why can't i download onto my laptop
Hi Zuki, unfortunately this product doesn't have any BIM/CAD files to download. 1 More Answer
What is an acceptable font to use in your drawing plan
I have tried many different fonts, so confused as to which one would atheistically look the best.
What are good books to read for junior architects(designers)
"A Pattern Language" by Chistopher Alexander 3 More Answers
Importing in ArchiCad 18 a GDL file of the vertical lift asks for the password
Importing in ArchiCad 18 a GDL file of the vertical lift asks for the password
I am also having this same issue. 1 More Answer
Miele ArchiCAD Objects
Has anyone experienced issues with the Miele Bim objects for ArchiCAD offered on the Modlar site?We seem to be finding 'parts' of the objects offset from the object itself appearing on our elevations/sections.Is there a way of contacting the creator of the objects o... Read More
Would you be able to let us know the products that have got an issues? Thanks
Revit file does not want to render in my camera view?
I am having problems with rendering a file in my camera view. The file is pretty large but not too big that it will cause an error, and no errors are being reported.
Just started using Revit 2013. What books are good for beginners?
I've just begun teaching myself Revit 2013 and wondered if there were any good books out there for beginners. Some example projects would be handle too, to see how others are using BIM.
In addition to Mastering Revit 2013, This book is awesome for creating families: http://www.littledetailscount.com/index.php/products/revit-family-bundle-11-ebook-creating-custom-revit-architecture-2012--2013families Then, In Revit use the following: Function Key: F1 4 More Answers
Reliable as a Wall Section?
Would this space frame approximation in the section be acceptable as a space frame wall section?
If i want to work as BIm, what course do i need to do in uni?
I m currently a year 12 student and I want to become part of the BIM Sorry for bad English thank you
I'm an Architecture student, and I spend most of my time working on BIM. Hope this helps. 1 More Answer
How to use DWG CAD Block in AutoCAD Software
hi every one i download the dwg cad block form dwgfree but i don't know how i can use them. does any one can help me?
Do any of these models open in Cinema 4D?
Saw this site in Facebook and signed up. I can't get any models to open in Cinema 4D. Is there a way to do so ? Right now I am just getting splines to show up and not full 3D objects. Thanks.
Download the free trial of sketch up. Open skp file and export. That might work. 2 More Answers
Where can we find the Revit materials to go along with rfa. family?
Where can we find the Revit materials to go along with rfa. family? They are not part of the download and then looks terrible within Revit when they do not have the correct materials shown on the preview image
Hi Simon, I have checked the manufacturer for you, but unfortunately the rfa files are the only files they have for Revit.
I'm looking for ArchiCAD add-ons, are there many?
What are some great ArchiCAD add-ons and which ones should I be using.
SketchUp, Google Maps, Google 3D Warehouse for Archicad ("The Google Earth Connections add-on package"), Piranesi and Cinema 4D, are all add-ons for ArchiCAD. 1 More Answer
Why are there items that when downloaded they report that there are no BIM files?
There are products listed on our site without BIM files available to download. This product does not have BIM files available, please feel free to send us the request and we will pass it onto the manufacturer for you. Thanks.
hello, how do I open the objects that I downloaded ?
After i downloaded the object i cant open it and therefor I can't insert it into the model. How do i do it?
Hi Sivan, It depends on which device you are using, you can try right-clicking the file and looking for the 'unzip' option. Some devices even let you just double-click it. If those two don't work, try Googling 'unzip on (device)'. I hope that works! 2 More Answers
Why the color of this armchair is gray in my Renders
I'm using this armchair in my renders, however it appears grey?
The material parameters are blank and no appearance assigned to the model, you could try add material to the model appearance and it should show different colour when rendering. Thanks for letting us know the issue and we will pass it to the manufacturer. 5 More Answers
Architectural Visualization Degree?
I'm planning on applying to graduate school for the upcoming academic school year (Fall 2016). I was just wondering if there were any programs out there that specialized only in Architectural Visualization? Whether it be a graduate program or even certificate progra... Read More
The University of Kent has an Arch Viz programme which is excellent in the UK 1 More Answer
Where to find you Podcast RSS feed on the website
I really enjoy your podcast but would like to listwen to it on my drive to work and so would like to add it to my android podcaster. However I cant seem to find it on my app but could add with an RSS feed do you have an RSS link for this podcast?
Hi Justin, I will forward your message on to our development team now and see if there is something they can do! 3 More Answers
Why is the "BIM" file just a 0 second audio file?
This Archicad object file size is about 116KB after extract the zip file. Could you please re-download and open it with ArchiCAD software to see if there is still a problem with the model?
What version of Vectorworks opens the VW files supplied by Modlar
I have VW 2010... it can't seem to open Modlar supplied files. I'd like to know which version does open the files. Do I need an upgrade? Is there a minimum requirement?
I have VW 2014, and was wanting to download the Modlar tools add-on, but it won't seem to let me? Is there a version elsewhere I can download to use? Thanks
Changing measurements from metric to imperial and vice versa?
How do i change the measurements in Revit from imperial to metric or vice versa if i have opened a supplied drawing or file.
If i wanted to change the unit settings, how would i go about doing that?
If i wanted to change the unit settings either temporarily or permanent, how would i go about doing this.
Was Acad your first system? Your question seems to indicate that changing units is a big deal, which it was in Acad. If you wanted decimals of a foot or metric units you had to literally change the size of the data so that units would read correctly. In Revit, units do not change the size of anything. If you have a 2 x 2 ceiling tile, if you... 1 More Answer
NCARB Says my School is not accredited, but it is....
Hi All; I am in the process of starting my ARE taking an was going to request ARE testing authorization from NCARB. When I sat down to do this, I was shown to be ineligible to do this, and it seem to be because NCARB things my M.Arch is from a accredited institution... Read More
Point them to NAAB. 1 More Answer
Is there a revit family that contains this door?
Hi Aldo, unfortunately the manufacturer of this door has not created an Revit files yet.
Revit family?
Does anyone have a Revit family for arrows that adjust to any scale. I want to use it to show bar the ranges for reinforcement detailing as a 2D detail. Currently I have done a family but I can't get the family to scale.
It won't scale if you've created it with 'Generic Annotation' category. You need to build a 'Detail Component', that would change its size according to the view scale. 1 More Answer
Does an architect's childhood home influence the one they make themselves
If it does, then how and why do you think it influences their home design decisions? Share your experience/instances where you've felt the above holds true.
I grew up in an estate, always surrounded by greenery and nature. I loved waking up and seeing vast spaces covered in vegetation through my window- my parents' garden filled with flowers, ancient trees and ornamental shrubs would attract all sorts of birds, and I spent hours listening and looking at them. I realized I tend to put vegetation i... 2 More Answers
What is your favorite castle?
We don't build a lot of castles anymore nowadays, which is a shame if you ask me. Do you have a favorite castle?
Swallow's Nest Castle in Ukraine catches my eye, but that might be due to the location...
Mention your favorite Zaha Hadid buildings/designs & why it has inspired you
Deeply saddened by the death of Zaha Hadid. She was a true inspiration for architects and women around the world. Her incredible work has won her many awards some of them being the Evelyn Grace Academy, Maxxi Museum and Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre.
is not her buildings that inspire me, is the self Zaha Hadid with her thinking to think in the impossible forms and transform it in concrete (literally) 4 More Answers
Revit Architecture 2010 compatibility
Is there any chance I can get some of your families in a Revit 2010 format? I know, I know, it's 8 years old and not supported anymore but, it still works fine for me. I'm looking for a shower stall I can put in a bathroom. You have a few that are very interesting b... Read More
Hi Paul, let us know of the specific product you're interested in & we'll check it for you.
how do I download the bim object I have saved in my folder to my project?
Hi Beverly, Some families do not have hosting properties and are intentionally independent or "stand alone" families. After loading the family, you can add a reference plane for the element to host to, which I think this is the quickest solution. According to a revit forum search, you can load your family in a new hosted template and then lin... 2 More Answers
Rowan Moore on Zaha Hadid
http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/sep/27/zaha-hadid-profile- From Rowan Moore's article in The Guardian: "At some point in the last decade Hadid and her office could have used their new-found fame and status in one of two ways. They could have addressed t... Read More
who's to say that zaha and patrik have not in fact burnt the trail that eventually leads to transforming "the everyday experience of living in cities"? took 40 years just to get the drawings off the page. lets see what another 40 does. 1 More Answer
How can I create ivy that is crawling up a wall?
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
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
Revit Family Opening - Error?
I was working on a revit family yesterday and this morning, when I opened the file. I have the error - "Attempted to access ''FileName.rfa'' past its end".
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...