Parts Visibility by Category: Control the visibility of parts of the Object as defined by its RFA Categories.

Surfaces: Allows override of individual embedded Surfaces.

2D Representation: Projection Line Pen, Fill Type and Fill Pens on Floor Plan.

Rotation Angle (x axis): Rotate the object 0/90/180/270 degrees or a custom angle around the x axis.

Enable Stretching: When on, Dimension 1, 2 and Height become enabled in the Preview and Positioning panel and can be graphically edited in the model.

With the “Import as Object” option, the following parameters are created: Imported Object: Custom Parameters in ARCHICAD

Use the corresponding tool to place it into the project. – The generated GDL Object, Door or Window is placed into the project’s Embedded Library. – The imported family object is converted to a GDL Object, Door or Window in the ARCHICAD project from which you issued the Import command. To check the Polygon count, download and install the Polycount add-on which is part of the Goodies package available at If the result is too segmented and rough, then use More Polygons. If the object is too large, use Fewer Polygons. It is recommended to keep this setting in the middle. The more polygons, the larger the resulting object. – Segmentation of Curved Geometry: Use the slider to set the level of geometric detail (polygon segmentation) at one of three levels.

Imported MEP Equipment inherits the data and connections from the original RFA file, so you can connect them to MEP elements in your ARCHICAD model.

– Import as Library Part Type: Based on the Revit Family Category and Host Object Category, the Library Part type will automatically select the best match: Object, Door, Window, or MEP Equipment. In the appearing Import RFA as GDL Object dialog, customize the import options: Browse for an RFA file to import, then click Open.ģ. Use File > Libraries and Objects > Import RFA as GDL Object.Ģ. The resulting object will lose its editable parametric capabilities.ġ. This command imports a Revit Family (RFA) object (mostly manufacturer content) and generates a GDL Object, Door or Window having the same precise geometry and all parameters.

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