Symbol Labels for Element Information

Symbol Labels can display all kinds of element information on the drawing, for example the skins of a composite Wall.

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Symbol Labels are GDL objects. Along with Text/Autotext Labels, they are available from the Label Tool pop-up and Label Tool Settings.

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The following are the standard Symbol Labels available in the ARCHICAD INT Library. Labels provided in other localized ARCHICAD libraries may vary, to meet local standards.

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Classification and Properties Label

Element parameters

Classification and Properties

IFC Properties

 

Component Classification and Properties Label

Classification and Properties of Element Components

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Composite or Profile Name

Element / Hotlink ID

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Dimension Label

Dimensions

Area

Volume

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Door Window Stamp

Element/Hotlink ID

Dimensions

Surfaces

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Elevation Label

Elevation dimensions

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Generic Label

Element / Hotlink ID

Name

Elevation dimensions

Dimensions

Area

Volume

Skin list

Composite / Profile / Bldg Material name

Surfaces

 

Opening Label

Door/Window ID

Dimensions

Properties

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Property Label

Element / Hotlink ID

Name

Property values

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Skin List Label

Building Material properties

Element / Hotlink ID

Dimensions

Skin list

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Stair Description Label

Dimensions

Parameters

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Stair Dimension Label

Stair-Specific Dimensions (Width, Riser Height, Going Depth, Number of Risers)

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Surface Label

Surfaces

See also Labeling Curtain Walls.

See also Select Surface (for Surface Label).

Not every label can be placed on every element type. For example, if you inadvertently attach a Door Window Stamp to a Column, a “placeholder” text will inform you of the mistake.

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Note: For each label, Custom Label Settings provides information on which element types it can be applied to.

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For more details, see Custom Settings for Symbol Labels.

You can also create your own Label by saving 2D drawing elements, including Autotext.

See Save 2D Elements as Label.

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