topic Re: Adjust settings of a downloaded door object in Libraries & objects

Adjust settings of a downloaded door object

Stefan Videnov — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:18:11 GMT

Hi all,

Could you tell me if there's a way to make this door accept the Opening reference distance, rather than being glued to the wall it's put on?

-The manufacturer tells me that they can't make custom changes for me.

-I know I can make a new wall and put the door on it, but I'd like to keep the model flexible.

Thank you and kind regards,
-Stefan

Re: Adjust settings of a downloaded door object

Karl Ottenstein — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:53:34 GMT

I didn't download the door you're showing, but the Reveal parameter is only enabled with certain other parameter settings for built-in doors. This used to be related to the wall type (stud, composite, etc), but at least for one door in the USA library, it is disabled when the default setting of "Frame Surrounds Wall" is checked. Unchecking it enabled the reveal parameter. Perhaps something similar might work for the downloaded door?

Re: Adjust settings of a downloaded door object

Stefan Videnov — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:56:36 GMT

Hi Karl,

Unfortunately this speciifc door doesn't have an option like this one. I was wondering if I could do something with the object itself (open object).

Re: Adjust settings of a downloaded door object

David Maudlin — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:31:52 GMT

Stefan:

I don't think there is much you can do with this door. The Reveal parameter is available in the Info Box, but does not change the door.

The object itself is password protected, so cannot be edited.

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David