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SketchUp file does not appear as it is shown with regards to the finish?
A couple of files, kitchen appliances & faucets, appear to be stainless steel & chrome yet when I open the fie in SketchUp the finishes are white. While it's possible for me to manipulate these finishes it does take time. I'm wondering is there something I'm... Read More
You may change it the way you wanted it to be in the sketchup. but if you are going to render it the material settings shall be made...
BIMStop Add-on for ArchiCAD 18?
Any chance you can update the Add-on to work with ArchICAD 18?
We are currently working on our add-on tools for ArchiCAD 18 and it will be available soon.
Cropping a portion or region of a drawing
how would i go about doing this, so that only a selected area is piece is cropped.
Don't you think Singapore and Malaysia are two different countries?
Hi Zhiguo, thank you for bringing this error to our attention. I have corrected country for this project now. Please feel free to get in touch again if you find any other errors in the photo section.
having trouble placing downloads where I need them
New to site. I've tried to download a archicad object and will not let me save it in the appropriate file to use
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
HOW CAN WE USE YOUR CAMBRIA PRODUCTS AS WALL FINISHES..? IN OUR REVIT MODEL ?
thank you 1 More Answer
Does this site support BIM files used by Cadsoft
Hi Scott, thanks for reaching out. Sadly we don't have many products in Cadsoft's format. You may however be able to import models in 3DS or OBJ formats into Cadsoft.
Can I just sign in once and open many pages
Hi May, you have to sign up to download products and then you can download as many as you want.
Beautiful Way to design the kitchen with wood parts
Please share your ideas and tips here. Thank you.
Those little cubbies must be really handy when you have to get a heavy pot off the stove. The shoe molding around the island is much more functional than a toe space. And I'll bet they saved a bundle with that Home Depot tile.
How to I download a crane family
How to I download a crane family to use in my revit models. Any families would be ok.
Architecture stories
Hello all, Here I am at my computer on a gloomy Friday afternoon and I was thinking of all kinds of ridiculous events that happened in studio during my last school year... It got me wondering if any of you have funny stories, horror stories (the xacto knife is the m... Read More
one on the x-acto knife, in this case a large box cutter. My school was a short block away from a hospital, and one morning, close to the end of first year studio, we walk in to the main hallway to find a trail of big blood drops going out and in the direction of the hospital. One of my classmates had been working on his model and using the b... 1 More Answer
NYC building codes
Hi Friends Which NYC buildings codes should I be looking at for accuracy? I am looking at 2006 building codes nyc? There has to be updated books right? Let me know what the situation is please. This is for simple curiosity. Thank you
senjohnblutarksy is my hero today. 1 More Answer
How can I download this?
Tanks jamesx 1 More Answer
How many people are using Graphiosft BIMx and do you like it
I'm starting to hear a lot of noise from our users about Graphisoft's tablet based BIMx tool?How many people are actively using it and do you find it useful?
I have recently started to involve some my clients with BIMx. And, they love it. At this stage I am using it in the concept stages of the design. When I get the confidence, I'll eventually use it for the final drawings too.
Uploading pictures
How do I upload pictures to the company account?
Hi Anindita, which company account do you want to upload pictures to?
how can i download BIM object (family)?
I would like download this object but i can not. Can you help me with courtain panel louvre?
Hi. Finaly i was able to download the file. Thank you. 1 More Answer
how can i create a door family?
how can i create a door families from scratch with give the door the full features of the basic door family so can you give me a full steps to start creating it and how can i edit an exicting door family
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
how can I copy my choice bim object from modular to my revit?
Hi Bodunde, you will have to download the file first before you can use it in Revit.
List out photorealistic 3D architectural rendering samples
Kindly share the designs of 3d architectural rendering work
photorealistic 3D architectural rendering samples visit below site : 1. https://www.jsengineering.org/projects/ 2. https://www.astrologyon.com/portfolio 7 More Answers
List of some high quality architectural interior renders
Hi everyone kindly share the list of websites with good 3d interior design samples.
3D Rendering Company, THE CHEESY VISUAL is one stop solution for mid to enterprise visualization projects. They have successfully delivered 1000+ projects for multiple industries. https://www.thecheesyanimation.com/ 9 More Answers
Hi - I have selected a light I want to download but cant see how? Is there a download button somewhere Im missing?
Hi Patsy, Not all our products have BIM/CAD files, but when you do a search you can filter them by the file you are looking for. Simply enter a product type in the search bar (or leave this blank if you want to see everything) and hit the search icon. Once the search is loaded, you will see a 'Formats' filter on the left hand side. Tick the f...
how can i change the dimension of this object in revit
Hi Hesam, For a general tutorial on how to change dimensions, you can have a look here: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2016/ENU/Revit-DocumentPresent/files/GUID-575DC14F-5571-4BB5-ACF3-991A8F49758F-htm.html . Or if you think there might be something wrong with this file, please let...
What scale do the 2D blocks of appliances come in as?
The 2d CAD drawings of the Bosch HEI8054U are delivered with odd scaling. If I pull a dimension of the stove in the downloaded drawing, it says 3.150. The unit is 30" wide. Similarly the height dimensions as 3.76 but the unit is 36" tall. Shouldn't a dwg be correctl... Read More
When I open the downloaded file the objects are displayed only in black and white. Why can't I see them in colors?
Hi;The colours are set on a materials parameter, so you can add whatever materials and colours you like. Either in the Family or Project.Hope this helps.RegardsAntony
How do I download BIM files for an Amphitheater Stadium Chair?
Please email me at [email protected]
Hi Moidin, what format(s) of you need it in? 1 More Answer
Standard Fromat of "Bill of Quantity"?
What is the Standard Fromat of "Bill of Quantity" for Skirting in BIM and what is the easy way to calcuate it
CAD file of Manhattan anyone??
Hi I'm looking for a CAD file of Manhattan Can anyone help? Thanks
https://cadmapper.com/#new-york 1 More Answer
The ability to rotate and move an annotation on a face based family?
Is there a way to rotate and move an annotation of a Revit family
Rankings of Canada's Undergrad Architecture Programs?
Hi all, a quick google search didn't really outline the best (and worst) of Canadian Undergraduate Architecture programs and I was hoping to get some insight from those of you in the industry who would know more. Please advise.
Thanks for no information whatsoever. 1 More Answer
The Midwest
If given a job offer in the Midwest, would you move to the Midwest? Also why? (To your yes / no answers). If you already live in the Midwest - do you love it or hate it? And why.
Depends where. Chicago? St. Louis? Indianapolis? Cincinnati? There are some great schools out there. Job market is more stable and consistent. 1 More Answer
Pinning a mullion to a wall and preventing it from resetting when walls are moved?
How do i set a mullion so that if a wall or floor moves the mullion stays in its current position attached to the and not moves.
Spiral escalator?
i am looking for the spiral escalator for my project. Please assist me.if it is possible help me acquire bim material for my projects and more to come.
Hi Robert. On Mitsubishi site you can find short information. http://www.mitsubishielectric.com/elevator/products/asme/escalators/spiral_es/index.html
If the internal ref no is different from the project ref no, how is the file/folder distinguished?
I am seeking clarification on how to name the file so that the internal ref no is distinguishable from the project ref no.
I lost my office standards! I just upgraded to AC16, please help me get it back!?
I've just upgraded and lost all my old office standards! How can I get them back
I wouldn't import your Work Environment from your old AC as you'll get a duplicate of your old custom palettes/menus etc. 2 More Answers
What's good architecture?
What's good architecture to you? Is there even such thing as good architecture? Does architecture have a bigger role to play in society than the one it is currently playing?
Good architecture is always a judgment relative to the priorities and background of whoever is judging it. I don't really see a point to making an absolute determination of good architecture, and I don't use architecture to mean buildings of a superior quality relative to ordinary ones. 1 More Answer
Daisy House by Stanley Tigerman
Hi people. I am in desperate need for a floor plan picture of the famous Daisy House designed by po-mo architect Stanley Tigerman. You know, that floor plan, clearly resembling the image of an ejaculating penis! Tx a lot.
could someone please upload a scan or a picture of this floorplan? tx 1 More Answer
Can ArchiCAD be made available for Industrial Louvers Sunshades
Hi Karan, you could try the Horiso ones we have in the library: http://www.modlar.com/brands/horiso/ They're available for both ArchiCAD and Autodesk Revit formats.
Origins of "cluster"
Dear all! I'm trying to track down the origins of the usage of the word "cluster" in architecture, for example as used by Smithsons (1952), in Architectural Forum (1953) or later in Architectural Review (1957). Please, does anyone know when and by whom was the term... Read More
hey y'all - that buildin is a real cluster fuck! 1 More Answer
When are you going to release REVIT 2017 plug-ins?
Hi David, hopefully soon! 1 More Answer
