https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-create-a-louver-window-object/m-p/243420#M5124 <BLOCKQUOTE>fowebe wrote:<BR />Hello! Newbie here <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_surprised.gif" style="display : inline;" /><BR /> I'm wondering if I could combine a louver and (casement) window and make it parametric? No idea on how to model objects in ArchiCAD either <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_sad.gif" style="display : inline;" /><BR /> <BR /> Many thanks!!</BLOCKQUOTE> Not without knowing a bit of GDL scripting.<BR /> <BR /> Your best bet is to 'gang' the windows together - the default GS windows have ganging options.<BR /> Ganging allows you to remove the trim between the frames.<BR /> Or depending on what you need to achieve you may be able to simply place the windows next to each other.<BR /> They will still all be separate windows but you can group them.<BR /> <BR /> <BR /> Otherwise the next best option would be to create a custom window - but this will not be parametric.<BR /> You will need to create one for each different size and configuration.<BR /> <BR /> <A href="https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guides/archicad-21/archicad-21-reference-guide/elements-of-the-virtual-building/parametric-objects/create-custom-library-parts-and-components/saving-rectangular-doors-and-windows-from-3d-model-elements/" target="_blank"><LINK_TEXT text="https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guide ... -elements/">https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guides/archicad-21/archicad-21-reference-guide/elements-of-the-virtual-building/parametric-objects/create-custom-library-parts-and-components/saving-rectangular-doors-and-windows-from-3d-model-elements/</LINK_TEXT></A><BR /> <BR /> <BR /> The most useful option, but the hardest to achieve, will be to script the window in GDL.<BR /> It may be a case of just 'CALL'ing the separate windows into the correct positions.<BR /> This way you can make them all parametric - but you need to know what you are doing.<BR /> <BR /> Barry. Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:43:58 GMT Barry Kelly 2017-11-07T07:43:58Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-create-a-louver-window-object/m-p/243419#M5123 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><R>Hello! Newbie here <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_surprised.gif" style="display : inline;" /><BR /> I'm wondering if I could combine a louver and (casement) window and make it parametric? No idea on how to model objects in ArchiCAD either <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_sad.gif" style="display : inline;" /><BR /> <BR /> Many thanks!!</R></DIV><BR /><IMG src="http://community.graphisoft.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/73901i11B1E6DA37F31274/image-size/large?v=v2&amp;px=999" border="0" alt="23377299_10211210028268975_1158614664_o.jpg" title="23377299_10211210028268975_1158614664_o.jpg" /> Wed, 24 May 2023 10:28:19 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-create-a-louver-window-object/m-p/243419#M5123 fowebe 2023-05-24T10:28:19Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-create-a-louver-window-object/m-p/243420#M5124 <BLOCKQUOTE>fowebe wrote:<BR />Hello! Newbie here <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_surprised.gif" style="display : inline;" /><BR /> I'm wondering if I could combine a louver and (casement) window and make it parametric? No idea on how to model objects in ArchiCAD either <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_sad.gif" style="display : inline;" /><BR /> <BR /> Many thanks!!</BLOCKQUOTE> Not without knowing a bit of GDL scripting.<BR /> <BR /> Your best bet is to 'gang' the windows together - the default GS windows have ganging options.<BR /> Ganging allows you to remove the trim between the frames.<BR /> Or depending on what you need to achieve you may be able to simply place the windows next to each other.<BR /> They will still all be separate windows but you can group them.<BR /> <BR /> <BR /> Otherwise the next best option would be to create a custom window - but this will not be parametric.<BR /> You will need to create one for each different size and configuration.<BR /> <BR /> <A href="https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guides/archicad-21/archicad-21-reference-guide/elements-of-the-virtual-building/parametric-objects/create-custom-library-parts-and-components/saving-rectangular-doors-and-windows-from-3d-model-elements/" target="_blank"><LINK_TEXT text="https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guide ... -elements/">https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guides/archicad-21/archicad-21-reference-guide/elements-of-the-virtual-building/parametric-objects/create-custom-library-parts-and-components/saving-rectangular-doors-and-windows-from-3d-model-elements/</LINK_TEXT></A><BR /> <BR /> <BR /> The most useful option, but the hardest to achieve, will be to script the window in GDL.<BR /> It may be a case of just 'CALL'ing the separate windows into the correct positions.<BR /> This way you can make them all parametric - but you need to know what you are doing.<BR /> <BR /> Barry. Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:43:58 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-create-a-louver-window-object/m-p/243420#M5124 Barry Kelly 2017-11-07T07:43:58Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-create-a-louver-window-object/m-p/243421#M5125 Depending on how accurate you need it to be, couldn't you create something similar with a <I></I><S><I><I></I></I></S>Vertical Multisash Window<E></E>. Vent sash, top hung, side hung, vent sash. Wed, 08 Nov 2017 03:07:49 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-create-a-louver-window-object/m-p/243421#M5125 Lingwisyer 2017-11-08T03:07:49Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-create-a-louver-window-object/m-p/243422#M5126 Thanks for your help guys!! <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_biggrin.gif" style="display : inline;" /> Appreciate it<BR /> I made it as separate window openings and grouped them <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_smile.gif" style="display : inline;" /> Sat, 18 Nov 2017 11:59:38 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-create-a-louver-window-object/m-p/243422#M5126 fowebe 2017-11-18T11:59:38Z