Using Profiler to Create Custom Trim

 

Stone banding can be accomplished by using the Profiler add-on that is a standard feature in ArchiCAD.  

 

Note: If Profiler does not appear as a pull down menu item, go to “Tools” – “Load Add-On.”  Navigate to the Goodies folder inside of the main ArchiCAD folder to find the Profiler folder where the Add-On “apx” file resides and click “Load” to load the tool.

 

 

When profiler is loaded, you can now use this great tool for extruding shapes along a path or revolving shapes around a center point.  In this example, we will make a stone band. 

 

First, draw lines in the correct size and shape of the band and made sure these lines are grouped.  

 

Next, select the grouped lines and then bring up Profiler from the menu (either under the Tool drop down menu or from the separate pull down profiler menu). Note: More help about the Profiler tool is in the “About Profiler.htm” file in the Profiler folder under the “Goodies” folder.

 

 

The first button is selected for extruding a shape around a path.

 

Now, select “OK” to make a stone band around the building perimeter.  This tool will create a new object that can be placed in the Projects Library folder.

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

JT Burk is the Principal of CADeshack, a value added reseller for Architects & Builders, and has used the 3D building process for over 13 years when he initially formed The OwneRep Group a project management & architectural company in Houston & Chicago. All projects are built in 3D to speed the overall process and increase communications with the entire project team. Mr. Burk is licensed in fifteen states (NCARB) including Texas as an architect. He has over 25 years experience in several different building types as well as an extensive corporate architectural background. He has a Master of Architecture Degree from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Burk is also the principal of The Fountainhead Group, a fountain & waterscape consulting company. He can be reached at jtburk@jtburk.com or visit his web site at http://www.jtburk.com/

 

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