topic Re: Is this possible (and if so, how)? in Libraries & objects

Is this possible (and if so, how)?

Laura Yanoviak — Wed, 24 May 2023 08:30:12 GMT

Our office has implemented the National CAD Standard, which Door Marker standard is as attached (not the NCS Marker as provided in AC).

My question is: is there a way to have the Marker recognize the door opening direction/orientation so that it can automatically be placed (i.e. I do not want users to have to drag hotspots around for each individual opening). I've noticed the WIDO_ global variables, but I'm not sure how to implement them, since the Marker is associated to the door, but not a part of the Door object.

Re: Is this possible (and if so, how)?

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:44:26 GMT

Yes it is possible, but not trivial. There are several interacting rotations/relations to account for, and some conditions that require custom doors (or custom adaptations to standard doors) to be fully automatic. I am actually working on this for some of my clients right now.

Re: Is this possible (and if so, how)?

Laura Yanoviak — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:47:22 GMT

Ah, yes -- that's what I suspected -- thankfully, I haven't spent too much time straining my eyes over it -- let me know if you are successful -- LJY.