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Winner of the 2009 ArchitectJury competition

Rod_Jurich@nospamplease.com — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:01:05 GMT

Author:Rod Jurich
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:01 am (GMT+1)

Just stunning!! Congratulations Dmitriy
An example to all the negative nellies who continually put ArchiCAD down.
And no Add-Ons
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Hotfix for ArchiCAD 13

opart@nospamplease.com — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:27:22 GMT

Author:opart
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 2:27 am (GMT+1)

That worked great! Thanks!

PLT -> PDF converter for Mac OS X

Karl_Ottenstein@nospamplease.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:39:36 GMT

Author:Karl Ottenstein
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:39 pm (GMT+1)

Brad Elliott wrote:

Why not just open them in ArchiCAD? Then you can do what you want with them.

Thanks, Brad.
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Mark_Wallace@nospamplease.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:22:46 GMT

Author:Mark Wallace
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:22 pm (GMT+1)

Ah....in versions of ArchiCAD before V10, where plotmaker was a stand alone program, plt files would not import accept as gibberish if you could get ArchiCAD to open the .plt at all.

Since we no longer use plotmaker, I never thought to try ArchiCAD. In doing so, it appears that Brad's suggestion really works!

ArchiCAD is indeed an interesting graphic utility as well as a CAD/BIM design program.

Mark
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Karl_Ottenstein@nospamplease.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:23:21 GMT

Author:Karl Ottenstein
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 7:23 pm (GMT+1)

Nice! Congratulations Dmitriy!

Karl

PS Not sure if this link will work after pasting, but it is a Google translation to English of Dmitri's blog on the project:
http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http://dims-art.livejournal.com/39658.html&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhhcICATzMYkXVa5U0v-mGgFvuIJAA#cutid1
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Winner of the 2009 ArchitectJury competition

Erika_Epstein@nospamplease.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:39:37 GMT

Author:Erika Epstein
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:39 pm (GMT+1)

Excellent. I will repeat my comment on the other thread, I hope GS will do an interview with him about how he modeled his building.
Great design.
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laszlonagy@nospamplease.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:21:55 GMT

Author:laszlonagy
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:21 pm (GMT+1)

OK, good idea, here it is:

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=166175#166175
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Winner of the 2009 ArchitectJury competition

laszlonagy@nospamplease.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:21:32 GMT

Author:laszlonagy
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:21 pm (GMT+1)

The winner of the 2009 ArchitectJury competition has modeled this whole thing in ArchiCAD, using Mesh and SEO. It is pretty amazing:

http://www.architectsjury.com/pages/competition/2009-fall-semester/winners
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Erika_Epstein@nospamplease.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:14:42 GMT

Author:Erika Epstein
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:14 pm (GMT+1)

Wow! What an amazing building. I hope he will do an interview to talk about how he modeled that. Very interesting design.

Laszlo, thank you for sharing this, but please, start a new threat so everyone will find this winning design.
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Brad_Elliott@nospamplease.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:10:06 GMT

Author:Brad Elliott
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:10 pm (GMT+1)

Why not just open them in ArchiCAD? Then you can do what you want with them.
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laszlonagy@nospamplease.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:54:55 GMT

Author:laszlonagy
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:54 pm (GMT+1)

A bit off-topic, but the winner of the 2009 ArchitectJury competition has modeled this whole thing in ArchiCAD, using Mesh and SEO. It is pretty amazing:

http://www.graphisoft.com/community/press_zone/architects-jury-2009-fall.html

http://www.architectsjury.com/pages/competition/2009-fall-semester/winners
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PLT -> PDF converter for Mac OS X

ejrolon@nospamplease.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:48:53 GMT

Author:ejrolon
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 2:48 am (GMT+1)

CorelDraw used to be able to do this also.
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Matthew_Lohden@nospamplease.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:50:53 GMT

Author:Matthew Lohden
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:50 pm (GMT+1)

This is quite a challenge to model in ArchiCAD. Does it really need to be exactly that train? There are lots of models (for pay or free) that you can import as objects. The best results are generally with 3DS format.
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Karl_Ottenstein@nospamplease.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:11:07 GMT

Author:Karl Ottenstein
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:11 pm (GMT+1)

Great, thanks Mark!
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Karl_Ottenstein@nospamplease.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:08:51 GMT

Author:Karl Ottenstein
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:08 pm (GMT+1)

opart wrote:

I have applied this hotfix and now TeamWork has completely disappeared from ArchiCAD. I tried reapplying the fix but all it did was say that I was already updated. Please help me get TeamWork back. Thanks!

Something is amiss in your Work Environment. If you had exported your customized environment (as you should), then re-import it and apply it. But, just try one of the standard WE's to see if your TW menu returns properly.

Cheers,
Karl
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Alvin_Bendu@nospamplease.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:51:06 GMT

Author:Alvin Bendu
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:51 pm (GMT+1)

i would like to know if it possible to model this train in archicad if not what program it possible to do it with that works well with archicad.i,m have problems with the front part
i work on a mac btw

PLT -> PDF converter for Mac OS X

Mark_Wallace@nospamplease.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:05:36 GMT

Author:Mark Wallace
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:05 pm (GMT+1)

I have version 5.4.1 Rev2 dating back to 2005.

It opens .plt files just fine; Including ones generated the other day.

Edit; just checked the page link above and down the page is;

"HP-GL/2 Vector images. This format is normally used from plotters."

End edit....

Every now and then I get a plt instead of a pdf from a contractor and this program opens them up and displays the graphics just like a pdf.

It's a real 'can-opener!'

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Hotfix for ArchiCAD 13

opart@nospamplease.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:44:35 GMT

Author:opart
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:44 pm (GMT+1)

I have applied this hotfix and now TeamWork has completely disappeared from ArchiCAD. I tried reapplying the fix but all it did was say that I was already updated. Please help me get TeamWork back. Thanks!

PLT -> PDF converter for Mac OS X

Karl_Ottenstein@nospamplease.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:40:32 GMT

Author:Karl Ottenstein
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:40 pm (GMT+1)

I just copied this to the Tips forum ... but then followed the link and do not see PLT as a supported format:

http://www.lemkesoft.com/content/143/import-and-export-formats.html

Could you verify if the current version allows for the conversion?

Thanks,
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Matthew_Lohden@nospamplease.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:56:08 GMT

Author:Matthew Lohden
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:56 am (GMT+1)

If you pay the shareware fee (highly recommended) you can also batch process files. Graphic Converter is perhaps the greatest piece of shareware ever.
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Mark_Wallace@nospamplease.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:37:56 GMT

Author:Mark Wallace
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:37 pm (GMT+1)

Open the .plt file with 'GraphicConverter.' It's been bundled in with other Apple operating software for several years.

If not bundled; it can be located here: http://www.lemkesoft.com/

Open the file, then print as usual, using the 'save as PDF' feature.

I use this every now and then for HP files or other plot files for converting them to PDFs.

Hope this helps.

Mark

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MudShark@nospamplease.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:53:56 GMT

Author:MudShark
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:53 am (GMT+1)

So anyone knows if there's a program for OS X that'd convert PLTs to PDFs?

ArchiCad-REVIT-State Governments

ternullomelo@nospamplease.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:47:01 GMT

Author:ternullomelo
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:47 pm (GMT+1)

Dear Krippahl,

Quote:

Albeit some the-sky-is-falling alleged Portuguese architects that have been posting here, the DWF format is only asked on some towns.

By some towns you mean Lisbon (amongst others), which is only the largest city in Portugal and the third in the iberian peninsula... therefore a huge market for architects (even if it is small for GS).

Quote:

Not wanting to excuse GS for not having provided a quick solution

But by accepting this workaround you're doing so. The only reason we post here is to let know GS that they have to improve ArchiCAD. Otherwise it seems that everything is fine.

Quote:

... Windows is a must if you are serious about your work (there are so many programs that only run on windows, even with ArchiCAD)...

Being a Mac user for almost 20 years now i never felt the need to use windows (besides games and some other not so interesting CAD software).

Quote:

Not a major investment...

I would have to disagree, windows doesn't come for free and besides using it for DWF conversion purposes, it would be pointless.

Also i would suggest you read those municipalities DWF requirements... probably you would need to add that other CAD software (which by the way is ridiculously expensive).
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Krippahl@nospamplease.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:22:06 GMT

Author:Krippahl
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:22 pm (GMT+1)

Matthew Lohden wrote:

The situation in Portugal is particularly worrying. It seems that it is easily fixed since DWF is an open and documented standard, but it isn't clear yet if GS is taking this seriously.

Albeit some the-sky-is-falling alleged Portuguese architects that have been posting here, the DWF format is only asked on some towns.

Not wanting to excuse GS for not having provided a quick solution (I know they are working on it, but we are after all a small market), the solution is quite simple: Bootcamp, Windows, DWF converter.

Bootcamp is free, Windows is a must if you are serious about your work (there are so many programs that only run on windows, even with ArchiCAD), and the DWF is also free.

Not a major investment, and certainly not in the same league as demanding Revit models. That would, at the present state of the art, simply trash ArchiCAD.
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Adalbert_Albu@nospamplease.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:51:41 GMT

Author:Adalbert Albu
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:51 am (GMT+1)

Amen Brother Dwight

It is the outmost of jokes the way an architect must slugger with this " s..tool"
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David_Larrew@nospamplease.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:31:39 GMT

Author:David Larrew
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:31 am (GMT+1)

Bricklyne Clarence wrote:

Years ago I would have felt compelled to jump in and correct those misconceptions. Nowadays, not so much.
Something about willful ignorance is immensely off-putting.

You better not visit some of the recent threads posted in the "BIM Experts" Group on LinkedIn. There are a few Revit users spouting their BIM ignorance. It is actually somewhat amusing.
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Bricklyne_Clarence@nospamplease.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:11:58 GMT

Author:Bricklyne Clarence
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:11 pm (GMT+1)

Massive degree of misinformation and ignorance regarding ArchiCAD and BIM workflows in that thread (for example someone thinking that completely de-linked 2D drawings and elevations with no connection whatsoever to the original 3D model, still qualifies as a BIM workflow or process).

Years ago I would have felt compelled to jump in and correct those misconceptions. Nowadays, not so much.
Something about willful ignorance is immensely off-putting.

A lot of valid points were raised, but for the most part, it's the old pattern of someone picked up ArchiCAD (or was forced to use with without proper or sufficient training), didn't or couldn't bother learning to use it correctly and with a sufficiently organized workflow; struggled with it, and consequently concluded that it's a horrible program to use. (why someone would even want to use a program like ArchiCAD to model "pillows" and "cushions" with, simply boggles the mind - or why it's even necessary to document objects like those in a CD set)

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Laura_Yanoviak@nospamplease.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:59:12 GMT

Author:Laura Yanoviak
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:59 pm (GMT+1)

redworks wrote:

gsa...................graphisoft archicad.......................dats wat we term it my office

On this forum, we use "AC".
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redworks@nospamplease.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:49:41 GMT

Author:redworks
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:49 pm (GMT+1)

gsa...................graphisoft archicad.......................dats wat we term it my office

We are talking about ArchiCAD !

TMA_80@nospamplease.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:34:19 GMT

Author:TMA_80
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:34 pm (GMT+1)

Interesting discussion about Archicad here :
http://maxwellrender.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=97&t=33911&start=0
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ArchiCad-REVIT-State Governments

Bricklyne_Clarence@nospamplease.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:20 GMT

Author:Bricklyne Clarence
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:00 am (GMT+1)

Matthew Lohden wrote:

It's not all bad news...

The US Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of switching from requiring Microstation to the open COBIE standards. These are strongly favorable to IFC and seem to be very committed to open standards.

The Coast Guard has been using ArchiCAD for quite some time.

The GSA has selected five BIM teams including a strong representation of ArchiCAD users.

Texas may be an anomaly (it usually is), but of course it is a major state and the Revit requirement sets a bad example.

It is clear though that GS really needs to address the issue of meeting official submittal requirements or even devoted users may be forced to abandon the program if they can't submit their designs for approval.

The situation in Portugal is particularly worrying. It seems that it is easily fixed since DWF is an open and documented standard, but it isn't clear yet if GS is taking this seriously.

The GSA has always seemingly been ArchiCAD/IFC friendly and definitely more software neutral if not leaning towards open standards. Ditto the Military.

I think Autodesk realize this, as well as the dead-end of trying to make the US-GSA and by default the US government, a major and exclusive Autodesk client (Conflicts of interest, constitutional regulations, lobbying and all that), and thus their marketing strategy seems to be aimed at the States and at state-level, and specifically the larger States in making them believe and thus adopt Autodesk products and 'BIM' principles as Industry defaults.

I think it begins to become a problem when some of the other larger states (California, Florida, NY, Mass. etc) begin adopting Autodesk and Revit as exclusive BIM submission formats for state government projects, first and then for other projects in general. Other states are sure to follow.

I'm not sure what leverage Graphisoft has, or would have in terms of reversing or arresting this trend - or what Will, for that matter.

Beyond putting out a better (more superior) product and having a more concerted marketing effort and certainly more pronounced presence in the North American AEC scene, beyond free licenses for students.

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Matthew_Lohden@nospamplease.com — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:08:09 GMT

Author:Matthew Lohden
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:08 pm (GMT+1)

redworks wrote:

i believe gsa will make modeling way easy...

GSA? Is that the Gehry product or something else?
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redworks@nospamplease.com — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:00:07 GMT

Author:redworks
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 5:00 pm (GMT+1)

i believe gsa will make modeling way easy and correct the basic errors that occur when trying to make 'out of the box architecture'.revit modeling is quite sensible but slow and time consuming this are areas are where gsa can match up(better rendering engine---cinema4d engine in gsa)
my suggestion look at wat ur competitors are doing and review what makes architecture right.av no fear in copying but make it worth it.
i know the programe has great potential, cos i have won competitions where revit programs where used.
but i am still tryn my hands on revit and features......
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