BlenderBIM vs Archipack in 3.1

MexiKiwiMike

I see new builds of BlenderBIM only support 3.1 and up now, but Archipack is quite buggy under 3.1 and Stephen seems to have disappeared (life happens?).

What is the recommended process for making structures now? I need decent fidelity for renders (e.g. good window and door models).
Or do I just need to use an older version for 3.0?If so, what is the best version of BlenderBIM for 3.0?

Coen

Stephen seems to have disappeared (life happens?).

Noticed this too, archipack is a great tool. I wonder if more people are able to support it?

I need decent fidelity for renders (e.g. good window and door models).

Just an idea, can't you get your hands on some existing IFC models and extract doors and windows from that with the BlenderBIM add-on?

Gorgious

Stephen is active on the Archipack discord channel FWIW., there is a troubleshooting section there.
https://wiki.osarch.org/index.php?title=Archipack

duncan

@Gorgious said:
Stephen is active on the Archipack discord channel FWIW., there is a troubleshooting section there.
https://wiki.osarch.org/index.php?title=Archipack

Hurra! Someone checked the wiki for information! Let's see more of that. This forum is for discussions, durable information should be on the wiki.

duncan

@Coen said:
Just an idea, can't you get your hands on some existing IFC models and extract doors and windows from that with the BlenderBIM add-on?

Another resource on the wiki: example files for IFC:
https://wiki.osarch.org/index.php?title=AEC_Open_Data_directory

Coen

@duncan said:

Another resource on the wiki: example files for IFC:
https://wiki.osarch.org/index.php?title=AEC_Open_Data_directory

Thanks, I clicked on the link and to my great surprise I see it bookmarked it sometime and then completely forgot about it