Many of these objects are modeled in exquisite detail, often more detail than required for projects. Popular formats available from these sources include DWG, IFC, SKP or 3DS formats. Imported components from manufacturers or third party web-based libraries such as 3Dwarehouse or TurboSquid are great resources for expanding your library. This is accomplished by using Model View Options to set the level of detail for 3D, sections and elevations. If a view contains cabinets in the distance where detail level is not important, we can set a low level of detail for objects, lamps and accessories to decrease polygon count and increase performance. With native objects, GDL gives you the flexibility to control the detail level of elements in a Saved View.Īs an example, accessories for cabinets, doors and windows such as handles, knobs, and sink taps typically contain high polygon counts. Native objects are built with ARCHICAD’s GDL technology and are streamlined to work efficiently within an ARCHICAD project. In this article, we will review how to control the detail level of native ARCHICAD objects, steps to review a model’s polygon count, third-party options for managing the number of polygons, and how to reduce an object’s file size. There are several methods for controlling polygon count in ARCHICAD which is different for native objects versus imported objects.

High detail levels in meshes can bloat the polygon count, making it difficult to navigate in 3D.

If your 3D Window in ARCHICAD is sluggish, there is a good chance you’ve imported objects that have a high polygon count.

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