topic I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test) in Archicad C++ API

I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

LeeJaeYoung — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:06:38 GMT

I am studying the window in element_test.
However, I understand the location, but I would like to know how to designate the 1. left and right direction of the window and 2. the inside/outside of the wall.

I'd be grateful if you could tell me where to look.
i am a beginner

typedef struct {
        API_Elem_Head                           head;
        API_OpeningBaseType                     openingBase;
        API_WindowDoorRevealDepthLocationID     revealDepthLocation;
        double                                  revealDepthOffset;
        double                                  revealDepthFromSide;
        double                                  jambDepthHead;
        double                                  jambDepthSill;
        double                                  jambDepth;
        double                                  jambDepth2;
        bool                                    reveal;
        bool                                    filler_1[7];
        API_Guid                                owner;
        double                                  objLoc;
        double                                  lower;
        API_Coord                               startPoint;
        API_Coord                               dirVector;
        API_WindowDoorDirectionTypes            directionType;
        short                                   fixPoint;
        short                                   filler_2;
    } API_WindowType, API_DoorType;

Re: I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

LeeJaeYoung — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:55:37 GMT

in AC25

In ac25, even though I changed the width from 900 to 1200, it does not work. But after resetting it, it's back to normal.
What's wrong?

After installing another window, this problem has changed to no problem.

in AC26 create window in element_test

Re: I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

LeeJaeYoung — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:10:01 GMT

I tried changing the revealDepthLocation, directionType, and fixPoint, but no response.

element.window.fixPoint = APIHoleAnchor_EndFix; seems to work.

What I thought is to make the point when I install the window be the right end point.

It seems to be installed and the bottom right corner is specified.

When specifying this, it seems that moving the insertion point by the width should also be considered.

I didn't do element.window.reveal = true;
I found that element.window.revealDepthLocation = APIWDRevealDepth_Core; did not work.

I'm still looking for the left and right and front and back positioning.
Please tell me at least where I should study

Re: I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

LeeJaeYoung — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:53:44 GMT

Question 1

startPoint

The location of the center point of the opening. It is measured from the beginning corner of the wall roof etc., rotated into the direction of the wall reference edge starting from the first corner.

Note that this location can be outside of the wall polygon.

element.window.startPoint = begC; or element.window.startPoint.x = 1000; element.window.startPoint.y = 1000;

No matter what number I put in, there was no change.
I can't pinpoint the exact meaning of this existence.
(objLoc is unused)

There was nothing wrong with using objLoc.

objLoc

Location of the center of the window. If the container wall is polygonal, this value is not used.

What I'm thinking of is entering the distance from the starting point.

Re: I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

LeeJaeYoung — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:32:56 GMT

question 2

revealDepthOffset
Inset from the clicked side of wall or core (according to revealDepthLocation).
revealDepthFromSide
Calculated inset from the clicked side of wall.

This phrase clearly says that it starts from the clicked side, but I can't.
The clicked value is c3 and obviously entered c2. But nowhere does it use c3 as an option.
c2 is element.window.objLoc = DistCPtr(&c2, &begC);
It just shows the distance.

if (!ClickAnElem("Click a wall to place a window", API_WallID, nullptr, &element.header.typeID, &wallGuid, &c3)) {
WriteReport_Alert("Please click a wall");
return;
}
I don't know how to use the value of c3 from this part.
I would be grateful if you let me know.

Re: I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

BerndSchwarzenbacher — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:55:53 GMT

Whether to use objLoc or startPoint depends on the type of wall the window/door is placed in.

Straight Walls: use objLoc. It measures the distance from the wall beginning point wallElement.wall.begC along the direction/reference line of the wall.
Curved Walls: use objLoc. It measures the distance from the wall beginning point wallElement.wall.begC along the CURVED reference line of the wall.
Poly Walls: use startPoint

Re: I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

LeeJaeYoung — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:10:30 GMT

thank you.^^

If possible, I would appreciate it if you could also tell me the answer to question number 2.

Re: I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

LeeJaeYoung — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:37:14 GMT

Can't you adjust the front and back and left and right of the wall like installing windows in Archicad?

If you tell me it's possible, I'll look for more. ^^
We are waiting for your help. ^^

Re: I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

BerndSchwarzenbacher — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:05:43 GMT

Yes it's possible.
You'll need to change the following three options:

openingBase.reflected openingBase.oSide openingBase.refSide

All of them can be true or false. So there are 8 combinations.
They are a bit confusing and I always forget how it works, so it's best to just try all the combinations.

Also be aware of the wall reference line direction, it can have an impact too if I remember correctly.

Re: I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

LeeJaeYoung — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:25:53 GMT

Thank you for answer.
But here I have a question.
Usually when you set up a window, if you designate a line, it will be displayed on the outside or inside of the wall.
If so, how is this calculated?
Are you taking the information from the composite wall style and calculating whether it is external or internal?
How can you think outside or inside?

With your answer, I'm on a new path. thank you ^^

if (!ClickAnElem ("Click a wall to place a window", API_WallID, nullptr, &element.header.typeID, &wallGuid, &c3)) {
WriteReport_Alert ("Please click a wall");
return;
}
Can you determine element.window.openingBase.refSide = false or true with the point of c3?

Re: I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

BerndSchwarzenbacher — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 11:55:55 GMT

Check the following picture:

Displayed are all 8 door orientation combinations for two different wall directions

And in the last row, you see how it would be if you'd draw the door manually.

Now we can deduce the following:

Sun-icon (= outside) is on the right-hand side relative to the wall reference line. CORRESPONDS TO refSide = 0
oside != refSide CORRESPONDS TO The door opens to the other side of the sun-icon. So it opens to the inside.
oside == refSide CORRESPONDS TO The door opens to the side of the sun-icon. So it opens to the outside.
reflected does not have an effect on whether the door opens to the inside or outside. It effects whether the door opens to the right or left when standing in front of it.

Re: I want to adjust the window position. (in element_test)

LeeJaeYoung — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:52:44 GMT

Thank you so much for your answer.
I'm trying to create windows and doors based on the intersection of the line going from the inside to the outside and the wall line.
With your help, I think I need to study more and ask the question again. thank you. Thank you for pointing me in the direction I should go
I wish you a happy day. ^^
Since I am a non-English speaker, I ask for your understanding as I communicate only with a translator. ^^