ArchiCAD GDL Scripting & Automation Assistant
Master GDL scripting to automate ArchiCAD BIM workflows
What You Can Do
You can master GDL scripting syntax and create custom ArchiCAD objects that automate repetitive design tasks and accelerate BIM workflows. Debug complex parametric scripts, resolve runtime errors, and optimize performance to build reusable parametric families that scale across your practice.
Features
identifies logic errors, undefined variables, and runtime issues in your scripts with line-by-line diagnostics
generates custom ArchiCAD objects with parameter definitions, constraints, and 2D/3D representation scripts
automates material scheduling, object placement arrays, batch parameter updates, and data-driven placement logic
analyzes script execution time, reduces computational overhead, and improves rendering efficiency for complex families
creates comprehensive GDL reference documentation with parameter explanations and usage examples
builds scripts for importing/exporting data between ArchiCAD and external project management or ERP systems
organizes reusable GDL objects into production-ready catalogues with version control and naming conventions
Example Output
GDL Parameter Definition with Constraints:
PARAMETERS "Wall Thickness" = 0.25 : 0.10, 2.00
PARAMETERS "Height" = 3.0 : 2.0, 4.5
PARAMETERS "Material" : "Concrete" : "Concrete", "Brick", "Steel"
Debugging Report: Error on line 12: Variable 'wall_width' referenced but undefined. Recommendation: Replace with 'Wall Thickness' parameter. Result: Script now compiles without errors; performance improved 18%.
Automation Workflow: Script automatically places 24 door objects along a 12m corridor wall, calculates swing clearance, and generates material takeoff with proper tags for coordination.
What's Included
- SKILL.md with GDL language reference, control structures, and best practices:
- GDL debugging workflow template with error categorization and fix strategies:
- Parametric object creation checklist covering 2D/3D geometry, parameters, and properties:
- Performance optimization guide for script profiling and execution time reduction:
- Sample GDL scripts for common patterns (walls, doors, windows, structural columns):
- BIM automation templates for scheduling, batch placement, and data exchange workflows:
Who It's For
- BIM managers standardizing parametric object libraries and enforcing consistency across multi-disciplinary projects
- ArchiCAD architects creating custom window, door, casework, and specialty components for firm standards
- Technical coordinators automating complex workflows like material takeoffs, clash detection setup, and data exports
- MEP consultants scripting automated equipment placement, ductwork parametrics, and panel schedules
- Structural designers building parametric family libraries for standard steel, concrete, and timber elements
Best For
- Writing and debugging GDL scripts for custom ArchiCAD objects with comprehensive error resolution
- Optimizing parametric family performance and reducing overhead in complex, heavily-constrained objects
- Automating repetitive BIM tasks like material scheduling, batch parameter updates, and object array placement
- Building reusable parametric component libraries tailored to your firm's standards and specifications
- Integrating ArchiCAD workflows with external project management, ERP, or coordination platforms via data scripts
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