ArchiCAD 10 INT Library

New Features Guide

Introduction
This Manual contains a short description of the changes and enhancements in the ArchiCAD 10
INT library. Below youll also find a list of new and updated library parts and the corresponding
user instructions. In addition to the new features, we have also fixed the inconsistencies reported
in the AC9 library. Please note that these corrections are not listed in this white paper.

Library
Library Format
The AC 10 object library is stored in the new library container (lcf) format, which loads
significantly faster then traditional libraries. Textures, LightWorks materials, background pictures
and list templates have been moved from the archive to a library folder so that they can be freely
unloaded or modified by users.

Compatibility
A version suffix (10) has been added to each library parts name. The objects main GUID
(Globally Unique ID) has also changed, enabling the new AC 10 library to be loaded together with
the ArchiCAD 9 library into legacy projects, without error messages. Consequently, the library
parts of old projects will not be replaced by the AC10 objects.

General Changes in the Library

Each library part has been saved with a new fresh-looking preview picture
User Interface has been added to doors, windows, steel sections and many furniture
elements
The objects pen defaults were configured to match the new AC10 pen tables

New objects
The AC 10 library has 88 new elements, including concrete structures, steel sections, furniture,
landscape objects and many more. Moreover, the entire door and window library has been
renewed, which means an additional 126 new elements. Below you will find the complete list of
new library parts.

Doors and Windows

Doors and windows are probably the most important parts of any AC library. Consequently,
library development for the AC 10 library was concentrated on this project. Doors and windows
have been completely rewritten based on user feedback. The two major benefits are better
usability and more flexible 2D and 3D editing. The complete list of new features is below.

Folder Organization
We have revised the folder structure and the organization of the door and window library. The
new structure is based on the material, structure and the operation type of doors and windows.
While the new library contains fewer windows, these library parts actually result in more window
types due to the new parameters that have been added. Just one example: The AC9 library
included 22 casement window objects; in AC10, these have been fully integrated into only 9
elements, thanks to the new transom and sidelight parameters.

User interface
We have created a new, intuitive graphical user interface (UI) for all doors and windows to make
it easier and faster to set parameters. The most important features are:
The user interface contains the graphical representation of all parameters except the
Listing ones
A new "General" tab page is set as default in the custom settings dialog. This graphical
interface includes only the most commonly used parameters. In the early design stages,
most users can get by using just these parameters.
The illustrations on the user interface tab pages now show the real structure of the
window or door
Different groups of parameters are placed on separate tab pages for easier navigation.
UI pictures can now have a transparent background that shows up correctly on any
dialog background

The casement window's General UI page

The internal doors general UI page

Casing
Trim parameters have been renamed to casing. Casing structure has been corrected in 2D and
3D. The casing stops at the frame on both sides and does not extend behind the frame as one
piece. There is also an option for casing offset on both sides.
Masonry Arch
Masonry arch is a new feature of the AC 10 doors and windows. This parameter has five options:
masonry arch
masonry jack arch
masonry jack arch with keystone
masonry segmental arch
masonry segmental arch with keystone

The Casing UI tab page

The Masonry Arch UI tab page

Masonry arch types

Custom Reveal and Parapet Wall Inset
The new custom reveal parameter has two options:
Negative reveal (which creates a recess on the outside surface of the wall)
Slanted reveal
Note that the Reveal has to be turned on to make this option active
Furthermore you can turn on a parapet wall inset for every AC 10 window on the interior side of
the wall.

The Custom Reveal dialog

Custom Reveals and Parapet Wall Inset

Texture Coordination
We paid special attention to fixing the texture coordination problems of the AC9 doors and
windows. Wood grain directions are now correct on each surface of the frame, leaf etc.
Furthermore, a new Frame Element Joinery parameter was introduced with the following
options:
Butt joint
Mitered joint

Mitered Joint

Butt Joint

Custom Door and Window Panels

The user can create custom door panels and windows sashes in a few steps:
Draw the structure
Open the 3D window
Select the elements

Windows
Window Size Setting

The Nominal size and the Unit size of the window are also displayed on the general UI
tab page
Tolerance is a new parameter with which you can define a gap between the wall opening
and the window unit

Window size setting on the General UI tab page

Sash Operation types
The operation type of window sidelights and transoms can be changed with a parameter. The
main window sash is not parametric, since the different window types are saved as stand-alone
objects. The only exception is the feature window, for which the operation type of the main sash
is also adjustable. The following operation types are available:
Fix
Side hung
Bottom hung
Top hung
Tilt-turn
Reversible
Upper and Lower Transom and Sidelight can be turned on in Feature windows.

Sash Options of Feature windows

Different Feature window configurations

Custom Panels
The custom panel option is also available for windows. See the detailed description above at
Custom Door and Window Panels.
New Windows

Two terrace doors can be found in the 1.2 Doors/Terrace Doors folder. They consist of a
terrace door combined with a window. These library parts can be placed with the Window
tool.

Terrace door and window combination

Tilt-Turn windows are also new in the AC 10 Library. The objects are located in the 1.3
Windows/Wood Plastic Windows/Tilt-Turn Windows folder.

Tilt-Turn Windows

Skylights
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 3 W i n d o w s \ D o r m e r s a n d S k yl i g h t s
List of objects
All the elements of the Dormers and Skylights folder except dormers
Features
We have added some long-missing features to the skylight objects:
There is a new parameter for lining (an interior casing to cover the roof edge around the
skylight)
The roof edge can have the following values: Vertical, Perpendicular, Horizontal and
Custom
Like doors and windows, skylights have different floor plan symbols: Projected, Projected
with overhead, Symbolic view, Outlines Only, Overhead all. Note that for skylights, these
options are available as an option of the Floor Plan symbol parameter.
All skylights have a detailed graphical user interface.

The Skylight objects user interface

Perpendicular roof edges and lining

Commercial Bathroom Accessories

Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 1 F u r n i s h i n g \ B a t h r o o m A c c e s s o r i e s
List of objects

Napkin Disposal
Safety Railing 01-02-03
Seat Cover Dispenser
Soap Dispenser 01-02
Toilet Paper Disp 02-03
Towel Dispensers
Waste Receptacle

Windows
Window Size Setting

The Nominal size and the Unit size of the window are also displayed on the general UI
tab page
Tolerance is a new parameter with which you can define a gap between the wall opening
and the window unit

Window size setting on the General UI tab page

Sash Operation types
The operation type of window sidelights and transoms can be changed with a parameter. The
main window sash is not parametric, since the different window types are saved as stand-alone
objects. The only exception is the feature window, for which the operation type of the main sash
is also adjustable. The following operation types are available:
Fix
Side hung
Bottom hung
Top hung
Tilt-turn
Reversible
Upper and Lower Transom and Sidelight can be turned on in Feature windows.

Sash Options of Feature windows

Different Feature window configurations

Custom Panels
The custom panel option is also available for windows. See the detailed description above at
Custom Door and Window Panels.
New Windows

Two terrace doors can be found in the 1.2 Doors/Terrace Doors folder. They consist of a
terrace door combined with a window. These library parts can be placed with the Window
tool.

Terrace door and window combination

Tilt-Turn windows are also new in the AC 10 Library. The objects are located in the 1.3
Windows/Wood Plastic Windows/Tilt-Turn Windows folder.

Tilt-Turn Windows

Skylights
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 3 W i n d o w s \ D o r m e r s a n d S k yl i g h t s
List of objects
All the elements of the Dormers and Skylights folder except dormers
Features
We have added some long-missing features to the skylight objects:
There is a new parameter for lining (an interior casing to cover the roof edge around the
skylight)
The roof edge can have the following values: Vertical, Perpendicular, Horizontal and
Custom
Like doors and windows, skylights have different floor plan symbols: Projected, Projected
with overhead, Symbolic view, Outlines Only, Overhead all. Note that for skylights, these
options are available as an option of the Floor Plan symbol parameter.
All skylights have a detailed graphical user interface.

The Skylight objects user interface

Perpendicular roof edges and lining

Commercial Bathroom Accessories

Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 1 F u r n i s h i n g \ B a t h r o o m A c c e s s o r i e s
List of objects

Napkin Disposal
Safety Railing 01-02-03
Seat Cover Dispenser
Soap Dispenser 01-02
Toilet Paper Disp 02-03
Towel Dispensers
Waste Receptacle

Features

The safety railings meet the design standards for disabled

The size of the object can be adjusted with editable hotspots on the floor plan and in the
3D window

Sanitary Objects

Furniture
Lockers
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 1 F u r n i s h i n g \ C a b i n e t s a n d S h e l ve s
List of objects
Lockers
Features

The object has an option for setting the number of lockers horizontally and vertically
The size of the locker units can be adjusted with parameters and editable hotspots
Four available door styles

The Locker object

Audience Seating
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 1 F u r n i s h i n g \ C h a i r s
List of objects
Audience Seating
Features

The object is fully editable with hotspots, so it can be used to quickly furnish large
auditoriums
There are options for staggered and even rows
The slope of the floor can be adjusted
2 leg types

Hotspot Editing

3D view

Kitchen cabinets
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 1 F u r n i s h i n g \ K i t c h e n C a b i n e t s

List of objects
All the elements of the Kitchen Cabinet folder
Features

All parameters are available from the new User Interface

New door panel types
New leg types: Free-standing legs available
Counter Profile types: Rectangular, rounded
More handle types
Adjustable door handle position
Texture coordination: Wood grains are corrected on all surfaces
More available 2D symbol types
Custom Door Panel option. See the detailed description at Custom Door and Window
Panels.

The Graphical User Interface

Round counter profile and free standing
legs

Cabinets and Shelves

Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 1 F u r n i s h i n g \ C a b i n e t s a n d S h e l ve s
List of objects

Credenza
Credenza MultiDrawer
Cupboard
Wall Cabinet

Features

Graphical User Interface

New door panel styles for cabinets, cupboards and credenzas
Custom panel option: users can define custom panels on the floor plan, save them as a
library part from the 3D window and call them as a macro
New handle types

Position of the handles is adjustable

Texture coordination: Wood grains are corrected on all surfaces

Beds
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 1 F u r n i s h i n g \ B e d s
List of objects

Bed 01
Bed 02
Bed Bunk
Bed Canopy
Bed Double 01
Bed Double 02

Features

All parameters available on the new graphical UI

Texture coordination: Wood grains are corrected on all surfaces
Mattress fillet radius and edge radius can be set separately

User Interface tab page of the Bed object

Building Structures
Concrete Structures
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 4 B u i l d i n g S t r u c t u r e s \ C o n c r e t e
structures

List of objects
Beams
Precast Beam I 01-02
Precast Beam Inv Tee
Precast Beam Ledger
Precast Beam Rect 01-02
Precast Beam T
Precast Double Tee
Precast Single Tee
Columns
Precast Column
Precast Haunched Column
Foundation
Foundation
Precast Sleeve Found
Slabs
Precast Slab
Features

Main structural dimensions are parametric

Beam length and height can be adjusted with parameters

Precast Beams

Steel Structures
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 4 B u i l d i n g S t r u c t u r e s \ S t e e l S t r u c t u r e
List of objects
Frames
Double Slope
Inclined Beam

 Inclined Column
Lean-to
Single Slope
Steel Joists
Parallel Chords 1-2
Top Chord Pitched-1Way 1-2
Top Chord Pitched-2Way 1-2
Steel Sections\Curved Beams
Curved Steel Beams
Par Flange Channels Curved
Univ Columns Beam Curved
Universal Beams Curved
Light Steel Beams
Lipped C Section Beam
Plain C Section Beam
Z Section Beam
Light Steel Columns
Lipped C Section Column
Plain C Section Column
Z Section Column
Features

In addition to the AC9 steel elements we have developed Curved Beams, Light Steel
Beams and Light Steel Columns
Standard steel section sizes can be selected from a parameter value list
Insertion Point of the beam is optional: Top, Center, Bottom
Different cutting plane directions can be set for both ends of the beams
Cutting planes can be adjusted with hotspots on the floor plan for horizontal beams
Floor plan symbol options:
o Axis line on/off
o Show only axis line
New Graphical User Interface
New pictures have were added to the UI tab pages to explain the direction of cutting
planes

Curved Steel Beams

Light Steel Sections

Cutting Plane Settings

Ramps
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 4 B u i l d i n g S t r u c t u r e s \ S t r u c t u r a l
Elements
List of objects

Curved Ramp 02
Straight Ramp

Features

Graphical User Interface

Option for side Flanges
Optional Ascents

The User Interface of the curved ramp object

Chimneys and Wall Holes

Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 4 B u i l d i n g S t r u c t u r e s \ W a l l E x t r a s
List of objects

Chimney Rect
Chimney Round
Wall Hole Symbol
Wall Niche Symbol

Features

Objects can be placed with the window tool

Option for Gas chimney symbol

Chimney and Wall Hole symbols

Downspouts & Gutters

Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 5 S p e c i a l C o n s t r u c t i o n s \ A c c e s s o r y
Elements
List of objects

Downspout Complex
Downspout Elbow
Downspout Offset
Downspout
Gutter Head Leader
Gutter

Features

Graphical user interface

Hotspot editing in 2D and 3D
Elements can be joined to each other
Different profiles (rectangular, rounded, square etc.) with adjustable sizes
Sloping angles for gutters
User editable number and position of straps and brackets
Optional hangers
Hangers angle can be set
Gutter ends can be mitered

Downspout and Gutter Objects

Roof corner with gutters and downspout

House Model for Urban Planning

Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 5 S p e c i a l C o n s t r u c t i o n s \ B a s i c S h a p e s
List of objects

House Model

Features

Parametric house mass model for urban planners

Optional roof types

Steel Ladders
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 5 S p e c i a l C o n s t r u c t i o n s \ L a d d e r s
List of objects

Caged Ladder
Platform with Ladder
Ship Ladder 60
Vertical Ladder
Wall Mounted Ladder

Features

The most important structural dimensions are all parametric

Hotspot editing in 2D and 3D
Graphical user interface

The ladders user interface

View of the ladders in 3D

Layout Book Titles

Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 7 2 D E l e me n t s \ M a r k e r S ymb o l s
List of objects

Basic Drawing Title (Built-In Object)

Framing Title
Linear Drawing Title
Stamp Title

Features

The PlotMaker 9 drawing titles are implemented as parametric GDL objects in AC 10.
The objects are available from the Drawing Tool when the layout window is active.

Title objects are editable with hotspots

The Drawing Tool

Hotspot editing of the title object

Trees
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\2 . V I S U A L I Z A T I O N \ 2 . 2 S i t e I m p r o ve m e n t s \ G a r d e n
List of objects
Tree Deciduous 01-12
Features

Option for Detailed, Simple, Ellipsoid 3D model

Parameters to change the size of trunk, branches and the crown
Graphical user Interface
Wide range of 2D symbol types (39 styles)

The Tree Settings dialog

Photorealistic picture of the new trees

Street Furniture
Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\2 . V I S U A L I Z A T I O N \ 2 . 2 S i t e I m p r o ve m e n t s \ P a r k a n d S t r e e t
List of objects

Bollard
Post-Box 1
Post-Box 2
Trash Can 1
Trash Can 2
Trash Container

Features

Bollard: 7 styles
Bollard: Graphical User Interface
Post box 2: 3 styles
Post box 2: Options for number of rows and columns

Bollard types

Roof Construction and RoofMaker Objects

Location
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\1 . B A S I C L I B R A R Y \ 1 . 4 B u i l d i n g S t r u c t u r e s \ R o o f
Construction
O b j e c t L i b r a r y\4 . A D D - O N L I B R A R Y \ R o o f M a k e r L i b r a r y
List of objects
All the elements in the Roof Construction and RoofMaker library folders
Features

Full hotspot editing on floor plan and in 3D

Texture coordination: Wood grains are corrected on all surfaces
The standard new AC10 floor plan symbol types (Projected, Projected with overhead,
Symbolic view, Outlines Only, Overhead all ) are available from the parameter list

Hotspot editing of RoofMaker elements