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After upgrading my Windows version, VisualARQ doesn’t work
Just try to manually uninstall VisualARQ and install it again. Follow the steps in this tip to learn how to install VisualARQ manually.
How can I select all objects of the same type or style at once?
Select all objects of the same style Option 1 Run the _vaSelSameStyle command. Select one object in the model. Option 2 Select one object in the model. Do a long secondary-click...
Is it possible to create multiple levels at the same time instead of creating them individually?
Yes, this is possible with a Grasshopper definition that uses VisualARQ Grashopper components. Steps: Make sure you have VisualARQ loaded in your current document. You can do...
Is it possible to do Boolean operations between VisualARQ walls and Rhino solids?
Yes, it is. Since VisualARQ walls are actually blocks, they need their own commands to do certain type of operations, such as the Boolean union and the Boolean difference with...
Is it possible to create irregular walls or walls from Rhino geometry?
Yes, it is. The VisualARQ walls created in the model with the _vaWall command, or from curves , are always created vertically and have a regular height and width. However, there...
How to export Rhino and VisualARQ documents into AutoCAD
After creating a project with Rhino and VisualARQ and generating the documentation drawings such as the floor plans, sections, elevations, etc. you can export all the geometry to...
Shortcut to object properties and object styles dialog
To open the object styles dialog or the object properties dialog for one or more selected objects you usually have to left or right click on the properties icon in the VisualARQ...
How can I create stairs with landings?
The process is divided in two steps. First create the stair and then turn the desired stair flights into landings. 1. Create a stair Run the _vaStair command, or...
Is it possible to install VisualARQ silently?
Yes, it is. Run the .msi of VisualARQ with the following command line: In Rhino 5: msiexec.exe /i "VisualARQ-Rhino5.msi" /qn LICENSE_ACCEPTED="1" LICENSE_MODE="4" In Rhino 6:...
How can I create a new Wall Style and edit its 2D representation?
To create new wall styles and edit their 2D representation and attributes, you need to open the Wall styles dialog box. You can open this dialog by right-click on the wall icon,...
How can I create and select openings?
The operation and behaviour of an opening is identical to the one of a window or a door. Steps to create a new opening: Run the _vaOpening command (from the command line or...