Other Library Part Improvements

Enhanced Graphical Interface (Selected Library Parts in the International package)

Settings dialogs of selected library parts (see list below) have gotten a facelift in the form of a better graphical interface.

•All parameters available on the more intuitive Custom Settings interface: no more parameters list

•Easier navigation among parameter tab pages

•Better graphics for Minimal Space controls

•Separate tab pages for 2D Representation/3D Representation and Surfaces (formerly all parameters were on a single “Appearance” tab page)

•“Descriptions” tab page replaces earlier “Parameters for Listing”

•New tab page icons

Affected Library Parts

The following library parts in the ARCHICAD Library (International package) have new or enhanced graphical settings pages:

•Special Constructions/Accessory Items: Downspout (+ additional size parameters)

•Beds: Bed, Bed Bunk, Bed Canopy, Bed Double, Crib, Night Table

•Couches and Sofas: Designer Couch, Designer Sofa 01/02/03, Sofa

•On-Site Renewable Systems:

•Rain Water Tank

•Solar Collector Evacuated Tube (+ new Water Tank parameter)

•Solar Collector Flat Plate (+ new parameters for more consistency with similar objects)

•Solar Photovoltaic Panel

Updated Flat Panel TV

(Formerly: Plasma TV)

•New, graphical interface

•More options for screen size ratios and inputs

•No minimum screen thickness

•Flexible frame width

•More options for stand, base, and mount (e.g. motorized/ceiling/wall mount)

Improved Minimal Space Interface

Clear, multi-color Minimal Space controls for many furniture objects in the ARCHICAD Library (International package).

Improved Revision History

•Show Revision History data in preferred order: list new items from the top down or from the bottom up

•More options for customizing display of Revision History data:

•Hide unneeded data items using filter control

•Show only data from latest Revision

Story Sensitive Controls

•Floor Plan Display parameter added to wooden trusses for control over story-specific display

•Story sensitive display control added to relevant objects in the USA Library

Better Control of Zone Text in Zone Stamp 01

The Zone Stamp 1 object now has the option (like Zone Stamp 02) to set font size by Model Size or Paper Size.

Expanded Parameters for Door Leafs, Sidelights

Note: Not available in the following versions of the ARCHICAD Library: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, USA, Norway, Sweden.

•Door leaf undercut available for all hinged doors

•Door leaf rebate depth parameter for all hinged doors

•2D opening angle and opening sign for door sidelights