Where to Find Objects to use in a Project

•The standard library or library packages, shipped as part of your program, contains hundreds of predefined standard objects.

•Using Library Manager, you can load additional libraries, library packages, or add individual library parts as embedded objects at any time. You can also access libraries from BIMcloud.

For more information, see Library Manager.

•Through the Settings dialog box of Library Part elements, as well as Surfaces, you can access BIM Components (BIMcomponents.com) while browsing for library parts. BIM Components is a searchable and interactive depository of objects and surfaces contributed by users.

For more information, see Search for Library Part and BIM Components.

For information about importing surfaces, see Get more surfaces.

•On the Internet, you will find a growing number of websites dedicated to GDL Objects. See especially the GDL Center, Graphisoft’s GDL knowledge base, at gdl.graphisoft.com.

•A number of third party programs or Add-ons let you create or edit GDL Objects. These objects contain GDL scripts as well as other, application dependent data. Consult your dealer for availability information.

•DXF libraries are widespread in the CAD world and cover almost every area of engineering and design. Many manufacturers offer symbols or models of their products in DXF format.

•You can also create objects graphically by drawing a set of elements, then saving them as an Object file.

See Create Custom Library Parts and Components.

For more information, see Create Custom Library Parts and Components.

For more information, see add-on specific documentation in the Graphisoft Documentation folder.

•If you want to try your hand at GDL scripting, start with Scripting Custom Objects. See also the GDL Center at gdl.graphisoft.com.