Wall Slab Joint and reflected ceiling plan mask

VisualARQ
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Dear VisualArq-Team,

I really like the idea of implementing BIM to Rhino but I’m missing 2 major functions for making it proper usable:

Is it possible to make a layer joint connection from wall to slab so that for example the load bearing wall is attached to the bare ceiling but is penetrating the floor construction layer.

Secondly: It would be great to have a reflected ceiling plan mask or just the floor underneath or aboth as a mask in a different color overlayed. Is it anyhow possible or will this be integrated in future versions?

best,

Georg

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Hi Georg,
These two functions you mention are planned for VisualARQ 3 version. We still don’t know when we will release it, but in a few weeks, we will provide a WIP version for existing users.
Regarding the Reflected Ceiling Plans feature, in this thread you will find workarounds some users have suggested: Reflected ceiling plan and Plan Hatch Issues

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ok thanks.
Can I upgrade to Visual Arq 3 for free as a Visual Arq 2 user or for lower costs?

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We haven’t decided yet how much will be the upgrade from VisualARQ 2 to VisualARQ 3. It won’t be free but it will be cheaper than purchasing a new license.

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Ok good to know.

Is a live connection to revit in grasshopper only available in Visual Arq 3?
And will there also be a live connection to Archicad?

Best,

G.

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Hi @gp.georgpopp ,
Since VisualARQ 2.9 version for Rhino 7, it is possible to run it inside Revit with the Rhino.Inside technology.
And the live connection with ArchiCAD has existed since ArchiCAD released the Add-on for Grasshopper.

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ok. because i tried to connect it with revit but when i start rhino inside revit visualarq disapperas.

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What happens when you are running Rhino inside Revit and run a VisualARQ command: vaWall, for example?

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It says:

“Unable to load VisualARQ.rhp plug-in: application initialization failed.”

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Hi George,

We have noticed a similar problem to run VisualARQ inside Revit when VRay is also installed in Rhino. I don’t know if it’s your case, and I don’t mean it’s Vray’s fault, but we still need to figure out how to fix it.

There is a manual workaround if this is your case:

  1. Close Revit and Rhino.
  2. Find a file called “VisualARQ.Script.dll” in this directory: C:\Program Files\Rhino 7\System
  3. Move it to this folder: C:\Program Files\AsuniCAD\VisualARQ 2\RHINO7\System
  4. Try to run Rhino and VisualARQ Inside Revit again.

Let me know if this still doesn’t work for you and we will try to find a different solution

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yes i have vray installed and yes this workaround works for me thanks!