topic Re: Where is the oversize parameter? in Libraries & objects

Where is the oversize parameter?

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 10:43:24 GMT

In AC10 and AC11, the 'oversize' parameter is missing in the window and door library parts...Does anyone know why? Is there a way to add this parameter to the AC11 windows?

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

vistasp — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:28:10 GMT

It should be right up there among the General Settings. See the attached image for door settings. The same holds true for windows.

Are you by any chance using customised library parts?

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

Laura Yanoviak — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:36:51 GMT

It's still there for Storefront Doors and Windows -- I don't know that it was ever available for the other Door and Window types.

(vistap -- the US Library has a different UI)

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:08:56 GMT

Maybe I should get the Indian version...

It was there in v9 and earlier...

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

Laura Yanoviak — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:14:34 GMT

I think they introduced the "Rough Opening Extra" parameters in AC10, which might have replaced "Oversize" for windows (residential openings) as opposed to storefront (commercial openings).

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:33:24 GMT

Laura, I think your right...However, the rough opening extra simply adds more space to the window and doesn't create a hole. Without some additional gdl scripting with WALLHOLE(?) parameters, I'm not able to achieve the desired outcome.

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

Laura Yanoviak — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:39:44 GMT

I'm with a commercial firm, so we use storefront for "windows" almost exclusively; so, unfortunately, I'm afraid I can't be much help beyond this point.

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:49:31 GMT

No worries, thanks for your help Laura...

This is what AC10 and 11's rough opening extra does....

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

vistasp — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:46:45 GMT

Richard wrote:
Maybe I should get the Indian version...

You do that... but beware of all the spice!

As far as I'm aware, the Indian & International versions have identical libraries. If that is not so, someone please correct me and I'll post the "Indian" doors & windows here.

Alternatively, have you tried the ACE Library?
http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=21624

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:04:17 GMT

It is still there!

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

Laura Yanoviak — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:34:20 GMT

Again, the Oversize parameters are only available for storefront in the US Library; however, I do see that they are available in ACE Library parts.

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:07:32 GMT

Laura, perhaps the parameters are hidden from viewing in the Object's settings dialog, but could be turned on if you open the LibPart. I had the same problem with Terrace Door 1 11. They were hidden under "AC Details" with blue colour!

Re: Where is the oversize parameter?

Laura Yanoviak — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:18:40 GMT

I opened a window library part, and the oversize parameters are there, just hidden. In my experience, if a parameter has been hidden, there is a logical reason -- you could "unhide" the parameters, but I doubt it would produce desirable results.