Master Layouts and the Door and Window Schedule

A feature of the Cadimage Door and Window Schedule is the ability to dynamically position your schedule elements based on Master Layout content. In the example shown, the relevant Master Layout has been overlaid using Trace and Reference so you can see that the title block is positioned up the right hand side of the page. There is also a small Information block to the left.

After generating the Schedule you will notice a frame surrounding the door and window information. Select the frame and you will notice the dynamic hotspots (pink).

Simply drag these to a position that does not clash with the information on the Master Layout and Update the schedule.

If you have multiple pages within the Schedule, you will not need to update the other frames.

Tags: layout, master, schedule

Updates to the Help Center

We’ve just added some handy new features to the Help Center:

• Expandable sections.
• Print entire document.

Expandable Sections

The introduction of expandable sections will make it easier to read the help center. As you read, expand a section for more information. Take a look at the documentation for the Wall Framing tool to see how this works.

We will be gradually implementing expandable sections into all the Help Center articles over the next few weeks.

Print entire document

Click on the Print button at the top right corner of the Help Center window.

A Print Center window will appear. Click on the document you want to print and the whole document will be compiled ready for printing.

Tags: Cadimagetools, Help Centre

Important Note: ArchiCAD Hotfix and Cadimage Tools

The new ArchiCAD Hotfix conflicts with the Cadimage Tools in OSX, and in some cases, may stop the hotfix process from completing.

NOTE: This only applies to Apple computers running OSX, with ArchiCAD 13 and the Cadimage Tools. Specifically, the 3D Profiler, Design Suite, or Structural Suite.

To avoid this problem, navigate to Macintosh HD:Applications:Graphisoft:ArchiCAD 13:Cadimage Tools Extras, and rename Profiler to Cadimage Profiler before running the hotfix.

If you have already installed the hotfix and are experiencing problems, navigate to the following folder, Delete the Profiler file and then Rename the Profiler.backup folder to Cadimage Profiler.

When you are done in either case, your folder should be left looking this:

Once this is done, run the ArchiCAD Hotfix installer again to complete the process.

Tags: Hotfix

Following the Outline of a Mesh with 3D Profiler

As you may know, the 3D Profiler tool can extrude a profile along a path. This path can be drawn on the fly, or you can draw a path with polylines and extrude along that.

But did you know that it can extrude a path along the edge of a Mesh? All you need to do is select any mesh you have drawn, and choose the Extrude along Selected Elements command from the 3D Profiler menu.

After you’ve chosen which profile you want to use, it’ll create an extrusion all the way around the edge of the mesh, following any contours you have in it.

As usual with 3D Profiler, the extrusion is done using the anchor point you select in the settings, and the profiler remains vertical all the way along the mesh edge. This makes it ideal for things like fencing around the edge of a site, but can also be used to more easily create complex extrusions by creating a mesh outline first instead of having to trace a path and then elevate each point.

Tags: extrude, mesh

3D Profiler Dynamic Editing

As you probably know, the 3D Profiler tool allows you to extrude a profile along a path. But did you know that once you’ve done that, you can also Dynamically Edit the path?

To do this (edit dynamically that is), you need to use the 3D Profiler’s Edit Modes, which you get to from the Cadimage – 3D Profiler menu.

There are several different edit modes, each for doing a different operation.

XY Edit Mode lets you shift nodes around in Plan view.

Planar Arc Edit Mode lets you do the same, but with Arcs instead.

Spline Edit Mode lets you edit the path as a spline, letting you do crazy stuff like this.

For more information on the Edit Modes, check our Help Centre here, or just have a go yourself. Once you’ve tried using them, you’ll figure them out pretty quickly.

Tags: editing, profiler

Revision Manager 12.7 Released

This is an update to the Revision Manager for ArchiCAD 12.

An issue was found that causes ArchiCAD to crash when linking a new revision cloud to an existing revision. Version 12.7 fixes this issue.

We recommend that all version 12 Revision Manager or Documentation Suite users upgrade as soon as possible.

Tags: update

Cadimage Preset Manager – The Screenshot Tour

If you’ve stopped by the blog anytime in the last couple of months, you will no doubt have seen one or two posts about the new Profile Management system.

“I realize that you guys think this new system is amazing guys, but honestly, what does this thing even look like?” is a question that you may have been asking yourself at the time.

Well, wonder no further dear readers! I present for you, in spectacular technicolour, the screen-shot tour!

(Click on an image to see it full sized)

Figures 1 & 2 show that creation of a new Profile, which so far looks the same as it always has. However, after entering a Name for the profile (no file saving necessary, just give it a name), you can see in figures 3 & 4, how to get to the Preset Manager and what it looks like.

Figure 5 shows the dialog that is displayed when clicking the ‘Edit’ Button, and figure 6 is just showing off the profiler in 3D.

Finally, figures 7 & 8 illustrate the Import/Export system, which works by allowing you to import or export multiple profiles (or the whole set) into or out of just 1 DAT file. This means you can easily send sets of Profiles to others, or move them between projects!

Tags: preset, profiler

Accessory Tools – Important Note

We recently discovered one or two issues with the Roof Accessory object which were introduced in the latest update.

To correct this, we have created a new Interim Release (Build 208). If you notice that your 3D is very slow to generate when you have attached Roof Accessories then you should download this interim release.

To fix these issues we have had to roll back the code to the original version and then add the enhancements to it again, and because of this some of the previous fixes are no longer included.

Here is a summary:

Roof Builder cladding Overhang applies to all edges not just gutter edge is no longer fixed

Roof Builder – Ridge Barge and Barge are different depths is no longer fixed

All other previous fixes have been brought through to this version.

Additional Fixes are:

Roof Accessory causing ArchiCAD to Freeze

Roof Cladding not covering entire roof

Roof Builder – Soffits not showing in 3D

Roof Builder – Missing Barge

Cannot extend Wall Accessories beyond the wall they are attached to

Tags: accessories

Rapid Details & 3D Profiler Interim Release is Online Now

The Interim Release for 3D Profiler and Rapid Detailer mentioned last week (here) is now online.

Just login and go to My Account – Downloads – Interim Releases to grab the 208 builds.

Please Note: If you own both 3D Profiler and Rapid Details, you will need to install both of the Build 208 interim releases, as they make changes to each other. If you only own one tool which has a build 208 release, then you’ll be fine with just that release.

Tags: interim

Interim Release – Rapid Details & 3D Profiler

We’re just finishing work on a pair of new Interim Releases for the Rapid Detailer and 3D Profiler Tools. We’ve brought the Rapid Detailer up to speed with the enhanced Preset/Profile Management system that we integrated into the Wall Framing and 3D Profiler tools a month or so ago.

Major changes are:

• Presets are Embedded in Detail Elements

• Link to relevent Help articles firectly from within the tool’s interface

• All available presets are loaded in the Preset Files list.

• No need to browse for presets anymore!

• You will, however, need to import presets before you start working with the new system.

• Always save presets to the correct folder (ie. you can’t forget where you saved a preset)

We are planning to have the new releases out early next week, so keep watching the Blog, FaceBook Page, or Twitter to find out as soon as it goes live.

Tags: interim release