Search for surfaces in catalog

1.Choose where to search:

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Search Active Library: Includes linked libraries, the Embedded Library, and BIMcloud Libraries you have downloaded

Search BIM Components Portal: Searches on BIM Components, a searchable and interactive depository of objects contributed by Archicad users or uploaded by Graphisoft.

For more information, see BIM Components.

2.Enter any string of characters in the Catalog’s search field.

The search will look in the following strings of surfaces:

Library Part name

Library name

Description

Subtype

Name of author of Library Part

Keywords

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3.Click Enter, or just stop input.

Search results

Surfaces found in the active libraries are shown first. The dialog box will display a maximum of 50 of found items; if more are found, see the remaining hits by clicking on the More Surfaces on BIM Components.com button at the bottom of the dialog box.

Hover the cursor over any item (or select it, then click the info button at the bottom right of the dialog box) to see an information tag.

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BIM Components-based hits are distinguished from active library hits with a globe icon.

BIM Components-based hits marked with a key are available only to users with some type of premium service agreement. (This may vary by market; contact your distributor.)