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    • HSF source format
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    • How to make a Corner Window?
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    • Using BasicGeometricCalc macro
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    • Evolution of string parameters
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    • Creating Custom Label Frame
    • How to replace characters in strings?
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    • How to make integer alignment for texts?
    • How to make an always readable text?
    • How to display values with units set in Project Preferences?
    • How to create a frame for texts?
  • Light sources
    • How to create a Hanging lamp?
    • How to make a Light object?
    • Using IES files in GDL
    • Light sources and objects in ARCHICAD Library
    • Special UI controls for Lights
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    • New method for popup infields
    • Font Names List handling in UI script
    • New Custom Popup Infield
    • How to use UI_​LISTFIELD dinamically in UI?
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    • Model View Options in general
    • How to set up tabpage navigation in UI?
  • GDL command
    • Exploring the project2{3} command
    • Using project2{4} command
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    • How to use the GDL XML Add-On?
    • How To Read and Write Text Files
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    • Converting to status-coded polygon format
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    • How to make a MEP Equipment object?
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