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2010-02-04 04:56 PM
Geoff wrote:I agree with that -- in fact, I don't see why the Roof tool and the Slab tool can't be combined -- so perhaps the wish should be for more functionality within each tool -- including some way to designate a Slab/Roof with the appropriate IFC classification.
We can’t possibly have, and certainly don’t want, a tool for every conceivable type of building element. I would much rather see ArchiCAD’s existing tools become more capable, and flexible. Like profiled slab and roof edges, curved beams, etc.
2010-02-04 05:19 PM
Geoff wrote:This goes back to James' old wish
I haven’t given this enough thought, but it seems we also need an RCP Mode, where elements below a defined plane appear greyed-out or dashed. The question is, do we need additional attributes and settings or could the existing ones do dual purpose (FPCP, uncut lines, overhead lines, etc.)?
2010-02-04 05:20 PM
2010-02-04 06:35 PM
Laura wrote:We do have a tool for every conceivable type of building element, and have had since the earliest versions. It's the chair tool.Geoff wrote:I agree with that -- in fact, I don't see why the Roof tool and the Slab tool can't be combined -- so perhaps the wish should be for more functionality within each tool -- including some way to designate a Slab/Roof with the appropriate IFC classification.
We can’t possibly have, and certainly don’t want, a tool for every conceivable type of building element. I would much rather see ArchiCAD’s existing tools become more capable, and flexible. Like profiled slab and roof edges, curved beams, etc.
We have had difficulty in the past with firms using Revit (which does not use layers) distinguishing between what is a roof, what is a floor plane, and what is a ceiling in our model.
Again, the CW tool may work with some added functionality -- and if IFC can recognize it as a ceiling!
2010-02-05 05:54 AM
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