ArchiCAD 10 INT Library New Features Guide

Introduction This Manual contains a short description of the changes and enhancements in the ArchiCAD 10 INT library. Below youll also find a list of new and updated library parts and the corresponding user instructions. In addition to the new features, we have also fixed the inconsistencies reported in the AC9 library. Please note that these corrections are not listed in this white paper.

Library Library Format The AC 10 object library is stored in the new library container (lcf) format, which loads significantly faster then traditional libraries. Textures, LightWorks materials, background pictures and list templates have been moved from the archive to a library folder so that they can be freely unloaded or modified by users.

Compatibility A version suffix (10) has been added to each library parts name. The objects main GUID (Globally Unique ID) has also changed, enabling the new AC 10 library to be loaded together with the ArchiCAD 9 library into legacy projects, without error messages. Consequently, the library parts of old projects will not be replaced by the AC10 objects.

General Changes in the Library Each library part has been saved with a new fresh-looking preview picture User Interface has been added to doors, windows, steel sections and many furniture

elements The objects pen defaults were configured to match the new AC10 pen tables

New objects The AC 10 library has 88 new elements, including concrete structures, steel sections, furniture, landscape objects and many more. Moreover, the entire door and window library has been renewed, which means an additional 126 new elements. Below you will find the complete list of new library parts.

Doors and Windows Doors and windows are probably the most important parts of any AC library. Consequently, library development for the AC 10 library was concentrated on this project. Doors and windows have been completely rewritten based on user feedback. The two major benefits are better usability and more flexible 2D and 3D editing. The complete list of new features is below.

Folder Organization We have revised the folder structure and the organization of the door and window library. The new structure is based on the material, structure and the operation type of doors and windows. While the new library contains fewer windows, these library parts actually result in more window types due to the new parameters that have been added. Just one example: The AC9 library included 22 casement window objects; in AC10, these have been fully integrated into only 9 elements, thanks to the new transom and sidelight parameters.

User interface We have created a new, intuitive graphical user interface (UI) for all doors and windows to make it easier and faster to set parameters. The most important features are:

The user interface contains the graphical representation of all parameters except the Listing ones

A new "General" tab page is set as default in the custom settings dialog. This graphical interface includes only the most commonly used parameters. In the early design stages, most users can get by using just these parameters.

The illustrations on the user interface tab pages now show the real structure of the window or door

Different groups of parameters are placed on separate tab pages for easier navigation. UI pictures can now have a transparent background that shows up correctly on any

dialog background

The casement window's General UI page

The internal doors general UI page

Casing

Trim parameters have been renamed to casing. Casing structure has been corrected in 2D and 3D. The casing stops at the frame on both sides and does not extend behind the frame as one piece. There is also an option for casing offset on both sides.

Masonry Arch

Masonry arch is a new feature of the AC 10 doors and windows. This parameter has five options: masonry arch masonry jack arch masonry jack arch with keystone masonry segmental arch masonry segmental arch with keystone

The Casing UI tab page

The Masonry Arch UI tab page

Masonry arch types

Custom Reveal and Parapet Wall Inset

The new custom reveal parameter has two options: Negative reveal (which creates a recess on the outside surface of the wall) Slanted reveal

Note that the Reveal has to be turned on to make this option active Furthermore you can turn on a parapet wall inset for every AC 10 window on the interior side of the wall.

The Custom Reveal dialog

Custom Reveals and Parapet Wall Inset

Texture Coordination

We paid special attention to fixing the texture coordination problems of the AC9 doors and windows. Wood grain directions are now correct on each surface of the frame, leaf etc. Furthermore, a new Frame Element Joinery parameter was introduced with the following options:

Butt joint Mitered joint

Mitered Joint

Butt Joint

Custom Door and Window Panels

The user can create custom door panels and windows sashes in a few steps: Draw the structure Open the 3D window Select the elements

Windows

Window Size Setting

The Nominal size and the Unit size of the window are also displayed on the general UI tab page

Tolerance is a new parameter with which you can define a gap between the wall opening and the window unit

Window size setting on the General UI tab page

Sash Operation types

The operation type of window sidelights and transoms can be changed with a parameter. The main window sash is not parametric, since the different window types are saved as stand-alone objects. The only exception is the feature window, for which the operation type of the main sash is also adjustable. The following operation types are available:

Fix Side hung Bottom hung Top hung Tilt-turn Reversible

Upper and Lower Transom and Sidelight can be turned on in Feature windows.

Sash Options of Feature windows

Different Feature window configurations

Custom Panels

The custom panel option is also available for windows. See the detailed description above at Custom Door and Window Panels.

New Windows

Two terrace doors can be found in the 1.2 Doors/Terrace Doors folder. They consist of a terrace door combined with a window. These library parts can be placed with the Window tool.

Terrace door and window combination

Tilt-Turn windows are also new in the AC 10 Library. The objects are located in the 1.3 Windows/Wood Plastic Windows/Tilt-Turn Windows folder.

Tilt-Turn Windows

Skylights Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.3 Windows\ Dormers and Skylights

List of objects

All the elements of the Dormers and Skylights folder except dormers

Features

We have added some long-missing features to the skylight objects: There is a new parameter for lining (an interior casing to cover the roof edge around the

skylight) The roof edge can have the following values: Vertical, Perpendicular, Horizontal and

Custom Like doors and windows, skylights have different floor plan symbols: Projected, Projected

with overhead, Symbolic view, Outlines Only, Overhead all. Note that for skylights, these options are available as an option of the Floor Plan symbol parameter.

All skylights have a detailed graphical user interface.

The Skylight objects user interface Perpendicular roof edges and lining

Commercial Bathroom Accessories Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.1 Furnishing\ Bathroom Accessories

List of objects

Napkin Disposal Safety Railing 01-02-03 Seat Cover Dispenser Soap Dispenser 01-02 Toilet Paper Disp 02-03 Towel Dispensers Waste Receptacle

Features

The safety railings meet the design standards for disabled The size of the object can be adjusted with editable hotspots on the floor plan and in the

3D window

Sanitary Objects

Furniture Lockers

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.1 Furnishing\ Cabinets and Shelves

List of objects

Lockers

Features

The object has an option for setting the number of lockers horizontally and vertically The size of the locker units can be adjusted with parameters and editable hotspots Four available door styles

The Locker object

Audience Seating

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.1 Furnishing\Chairs

List of objects

Audience Seating

Features

The object is fully editable with hotspots, so it can be used to quickly furnish large auditoriums

There are options for staggered and even rows The slope of the floor can be adjusted 2 leg types

Hotspot Editing 3D view

Kitchen cabinets

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.1 Furnishing\Kitchen Cabinets

List of objects

All the elements of the Kitchen Cabinet folder

Features

All parameters are available from the new User Interface New door panel types New leg types: Free-standing legs available Counter Profile types: Rectangular, rounded More handle types Adjustable door handle position Texture coordination: Wood grains are corrected on all surfaces More available 2D symbol types Custom Door Panel option. See the detailed description at Custom Door and Window

Panels.

The Graphical User Interface

Round counter profile and free standing legs

Cabinets and Shelves

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.1 Furnishing\Cabinets and Shelves

List of objects

Credenza Credenza MultiDrawer Cupboard Wall Cabinet

Features

Graphical User Interface New door panel styles for cabinets, cupboards and credenzas Custom panel option: users can define custom panels on the floor plan, save them as a

library part from the 3D window and call them as a macro New handle types

Position of the handles is adjustable Texture coordination: Wood grains are corrected on all surfaces

Beds

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.1 Furnishing\Beds

List of objects

Bed 01 Bed 02 Bed Bunk Bed Canopy Bed Double 01 Bed Double 02

Features

All parameters available on the new graphical UI Texture coordination: Wood grains are corrected on all surfaces Mattress fillet radius and edge radius can be set separately

User Interface tab page of the Bed object

Building Structures Concrete Structures

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.4 Building Structures\Concrete structures

List of objects

Beams Precast Beam I 01-02 Precast Beam Inv Tee Precast Beam Ledger Precast Beam Rect 01-02 Precast Beam T Precast Double Tee Precast Single Tee

Columns Precast Column Precast Haunched Column Foundation

Foundation Precast Sleeve Found

Slabs Precast Slab

Features

Main structural dimensions are parametric Beam length and height can be adjusted with parameters

Precast Beams

Steel Structures

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.4 Building Structures\Steel Structure

List of objects

Frames Double Slope Inclined Beam

Inclined Column Lean-to Single Slope

Steel Joists Parallel Chords 1-2 Top Chord Pitched-1Way 1-2 Top Chord Pitched-2Way 1-2 Steel Sections\Curved Beams

Curved Steel Beams Par Flange Channels Curved Univ Columns Beam Curved Universal Beams Curved

Light Steel Beams Lipped C Section Beam Plain C Section Beam Z Section Beam

Light Steel Columns Lipped C Section Column Plain C Section Column Z Section Column

Features

In addition to the AC9 steel elements we have developed Curved Beams, Light Steel Beams and Light Steel Columns

Standard steel section sizes can be selected from a parameter value list Insertion Point of the beam is optional: Top, Center, Bottom Different cutting plane directions can be set for both ends of the beams Cutting planes can be adjusted with hotspots on the floor plan for horizontal beams Floor plan symbol options:

o Axis line on/off o Show only axis line

New Graphical User Interface New pictures have were added to the UI tab pages to explain the direction of cutting

planes

Curved Steel Beams Light Steel Sections

Cutting Plane Settings

Ramps

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.4 Building Structures\Structural Elements

List of objects

Curved Ramp 02 Straight Ramp

Features

Graphical User Interface Option for side Flanges Optional Ascents

The User Interface of the curved ramp object

Chimneys and Wall Holes

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.4 Building Structures\Wall Extras

List of objects

Chimney Rect Chimney Round Wall Hole Symbol Wall Niche Symbol

Features

Objects can be placed with the window tool Option for Gas chimney symbol

Chimney and Wall Hole symbols

Downspouts & Gutters

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.5 Special Constructions\ Accessory Elements

List of objects

Downspout Complex Downspout Elbow Downspout Offset Downspout Gutter Head Leader Gutter

Features

Graphical user interface Hotspot editing in 2D and 3D Elements can be joined to each other Different profiles (rectangular, rounded, square etc.) with adjustable sizes Sloping angles for gutters User editable number and position of straps and brackets Optional hangers Hangers angle can be set Gutter ends can be mitered

Downspout and Gutter Objects Roof corner with gutters and downspout

House Model for Urban Planning

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.5 Special Constructions\ Basic Shapes

List of objects

House Model Features

Parametric house mass model for urban planners

Optional roof types

Steel Ladders

Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.5 Special Constructions\Ladders

List of objects

Caged Ladder Platform with Ladder Ship Ladder 60 Vertical Ladder Wall Mounted Ladder

Features

The most important structural dimensions are all parametric Hotspot editing in 2D and 3D Graphical user interface

The ladders user interface View of the ladders in 3D

Layout Book Titles Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.7 2D Elements\Marker Symbols

List of objects

Basic Drawing Title (Built-In Object) Framing Title Linear Drawing Title Stamp Title

Features

The PlotMaker 9 drawing titles are implemented as parametric GDL objects in AC 10. The objects are available from the Drawing Tool when the layout window is active.

Title objects are editable with hotspots

The Drawing Tool Hotspot editing of the title object

Trees Location

Object Library\2. VISUALIZATION\2.2 Site Improvements\ Garden

List of objects

Tree Deciduous 01-12

Features

Option for Detailed, Simple, Ellipsoid 3D model Parameters to change the size of trunk, branches and the crown Graphical user Interface Wide range of 2D symbol types (39 styles)

The Tree Settings dialog Photorealistic picture of the new trees

Street Furniture Location

Object Library\2. VISUALIZATION\2.2 Site Improvements\ Park and Street

List of objects

Bollard Post-Box 1 Post-Box 2 Trash Can 1 Trash Can 2 Trash Container

Features

Bollard: 7 styles Bollard: Graphical User Interface Post box 2: 3 styles Post box 2: Options for number of rows and columns

Bollard types

Roof Construction and RoofMaker Objects Location

Object Library\1. BASIC LIBRARY\1.4 Building Structures\Roof Construction Object Library\4. ADD-ON LIBRARY\RoofMaker Library

List of objects

All the elements in the Roof Construction and RoofMaker library folders

Features

Full hotspot editing on floor plan and in 3D Texture coordination: Wood grains are corrected on all surfaces The standard new AC10 floor plan symbol types (Projected, Projected with overhead,

Symbolic view, Outlines Only, Overhead all ) are available from the parameter list

Hotspot editing of RoofMaker elements

IntroductionLibraryLibrary FormatCompatibilityGeneral Changes in the LibraryNew objects

Doors and WindowsFolder OrganizationUser interfaceCasingMasonry ArchCustom Reveal and Parapet Wall InsetTexture CoordinationCustom Door and Window PanelsCavity ClosureDifferent Materials Inside and OutsideGanging

DoorsDoor Size SettingDoor LeafsThreshold Types

WindowsWindow Size SettingSash Operation typesCustom PanelsNew Windows

SkylightsLocationList of objectsFeatures

Commercial Bathroom AccessoriesLocationList of objectsFeatures

FurnitureLockersLocationList of objectsFeatures

Audience SeatingLocationList of objectsFeatures

Kitchen cabinetsLocationList of objectsFeatures

Cabinets and ShelvesLocationList of objectsFeatures

BedsLocationList of objectsFeatures

Building StructuresConcrete StructuresLocationList of objectsFeatures

Steel StructuresLocationList of objectsFeatures

RampsLocationList of objectsFeatures

Chimneys and Wall HolesLocationList of objectsFeatures

Downspouts & GuttersLocationList of objectsFeatures

House Model for Urban PlanningLocationList of objectsFeatures

Steel LaddersLocationList of objectsFeatures

Layout Book TitlesLocationList of objectsFeatures

TreesLocationList of objectsFeatures

Street FurnitureLocationList of objectsFeatures

Roof Construction and RoofMaker ObjectsLocationList of objectsFeatures

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