topic Re: Changing the door swing angle in Libraries & objects

Changing the door swing angle

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 08:51:05 GMT

I am using ArchiCAD 15 and am interested in changing the angle in 2D for the Bifold door that I put in for a closet. In 2D it shows the door as closed and I would like to see it at a 45 degree angle instead. Suggestions?

Re: Changing the door swing angle

Karl Ottenstein — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:50:16 GMT

The parameter to adjust is "Opening Width in 2D". Rather than specifying the angle of the panels... you specify the width of the open space left by the folded door... and the angles take care of themselves. A little weird, but works.

You can adjust this parameter visually with the editable hotspot (red diamond hotspot in screenshot) in your 2D view... dragging the door open until you like the look, or entering the width. Or you can edit the parameter in the object settings. Screenshots attached.

Note that as with other doors, there is a separate setting for the opening in 3D.

Re: Changing the door swing angle

Karl Ottenstein — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:52:05 GMT

Object settings dialog screenshot - visual UI parameter access. The parameter is also in the text list in the panel this under the 'Opening' group.

Re: Changing the door swing angle

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 01:26:58 GMT

This is why I enjoy this forum. Thank you, that is exactly what I needed. I am used to swing angle in Autocad and never expected an opening distance.