Shoegnome Open Template FAQ
How do I load the Shoegnome Open Template and/or Work Environment?
I started a new file from the template, now what?
Library Parts and Favorites are missing!! HELP!!!
My template uses the Global Libraries. Make sure they are loaded and up to date.
I don’t use the latest version of Archicad. Can you help me out?
If you are using a pre-Archicad 28 version of my template, you’ll need that version’s USA library. Click on this link to get access to the USA and INT Libraries from Archicad 18 through Archicad 27, and USA Libraries from 4.55 through 17. If you need old libraries from other localizations, here’s what to do. Do not load multiple old Archicad Libraries from different localizations. You will get tons of errors. This is what the Global Libraries do away with (in Archicad 28 and newer). If you need the Legacy Objects USA LCF, here’s a link to download it.
I’ve customized your template and you just released an update, what do I do?
I did a blog post and video that cover how to update an old file with the latest changes to my template. Click here.
What about Metric Units?
Converting everything to metric is easy. Switching libraries, as of Archicad 28, is no longer an issue. Here’s a blog post and video on the basics of making this conversion yourself (you can now ignore the library part discussion in the video).
Parameter Transfer / Element Transfer Settings
If you don’t know how to switch between Objects, Windows, Doors, Skylights, etc. within the Selection Settings and maintain settings (Pens, Fills, Surfaces, Dimensions…) you need to read this post and watch the accompanying video. The primary way to maintain the assigned settings is the proper use of Parameter Transfer (eyedropper and syringe). It’s key to making beautiful models and drawings.
Is this template for everyone?
Yes, but. Yes in that I want to share it as far and wide as possible. Yes in that it is easily adaptable to whatever project type and units you use. However, this Archicad template has grown (and will continue to grow) out of my own work. It’s currently aimed at projects in the USA under about 20,000 sq. ft. (2,000 m2). While I’ve used this template on commercial work, it’s primarily developed for wood framed residential projects. It works for larger projects and different construction types, but that requires a little bit of effort from you. That’s okay. The template is set up to be adaptable and it should be pretty obvious how to expand it.
So the template is free?
Yes. If you want to click the support button and send some money my way, that’d be awesome. Seriously. I appreciate it so much. But I want everyone to use Archicad to its fullest, so I won’t limit the benefits of my Archicad template to those with extra resources to afford it. If you do choose to support my efforts, know that you’re also helping other Archicad users who aren’t able to.