Announcing the “GDL Handbook”

The Cadimage Tools Team are excited to announce the release of the GDL Handbook!

Written by Andrew Watson, a member of the Cadimage Tools Development Team, this 500+ page guide is essential reading for GDL Developers from all levels:

The Building Information Model (BIM) is most powerful with the input of accurate and relevant information.  ArchiCAD users can apply the power of GDL to enhance BIM.  Whether your goal is to foster the productivity of your own Architectural practice, create specific objects for clients, or to cultivate products that benefit the wider ArchiCAD community, this practical approach to GDL scripting and problem solving will help.

The GDL handbook explains how to take the GDL syntax (as presented in Graphisoft’s GDL Reference Manual) and use it effectively.  It offers clear guidelines for both the novice and experienced user that will accelerate learning and help to avoid common pitfalls.  Use this resource to by-pass the pain of trial and error and to enhance your GDL programming skills.

A selection of helpful resources is presented.  Learn about macros, variables, operators, expressions, strings, the stack, loops, sub-routines, 2D & 3D elements, groups and solid element operations, as well as using text, graphics and the user interface.  Discover important results and algorithms from a variety of disciplines including curve approximation, linear algebra, complex transformations and polygon operations.  Realize strategies for successful development, including efficient scripting styles, optimization techniques, quality control, planning and risk management.

Check out some Sample Pages.

Before sending the book to the Printers we are running a Pre-release Special. All advance orders placed prior to 16th March will receive a 15% Pre-release Discount.

Following the pre-release period we will be printing the books and expect to deliver to all pre-purchase customers by mid-April.

Click here to advance purchase your copy now and receive the 15% discount.

We are very happy to support Education so if you would like to discuss academic pricing please contact Tracey Gatland.

Please Note: All prices on the Cadimage Tools Website are inclusive of shipping charges.