To have an overview on the 3D model of Archicad, and how the 3D database fits into the entire database system please refer to the Element Overview chapter.

Only the handler functions are explained in full detail here.

 

Handler functions

All of the 3D handler function begin with the ACAPI_3D_ prefix. This function family gives support to query the 3D database. Modifications are not supported in this version of the API; you have no possibility to change the 3D model. Refer to the functions below to have details on these topics.

ACAPI_3D_GetNum
ACAPI_3D_GetComponent
ACAPI_3D_DecomposePgon

ACAPI_3D_CreateSight
ACAPI_3D_DeleteSight
ACAPI_3D_SelectSight
ACAPI_3D_GetCurrentWindowSight

ACAPI_3D_GetCutPolygonInfo

 

General Error Codes

APIERR_BADID	invalid reference; the component type is invalid
APIERR_BADINDEX	invalid reference; the component index is out of range
APIERR_DELETED	invalid reference; the body does not exist in the database (deleted)

 

    The recommended way of accessing the 3D Model is now illustrated in the ModelAccess example.