topic Re: Flip Reveal side of windows in Libraries & objects

Flip Reveal side of windows

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 10:29:40 GMT

I`m facing a really annoying problem. Working on a project when most of my windows are messed up - wrong reveal side of placement. So when I add the sill options on my windows - the sill is on the wrong side. The flip option does not change the reveal side. The only solution i have found is to pick the window and to place it on the same position this time with the right reveal side. Is there any simpler workarround?

Re: Flip Reveal side of windows

Anonymous — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 20:49:43 GMT

When placing the window into the wall it is important that you first click on the outside of the wall so the smart cursor shows the sun symbol on that side, then second click will determine the opening side, more for doors than windows.

Re: Flip Reveal side of windows

Barry Kelly — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 04:02:47 GMT

And while placing the window the TAB key will swap the side of the reveal (sun icon) if you happen to get it wrong on the first click.

Barry.

Re: Flip Reveal side of windows

David Maudlin — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 13:35:11 GMT

FreakyStepz:

Rather than Flip, select the Window and use the Rotate command.

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David

Re: Flip Reveal side of windows

Barry Kelly — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 01:29:39 GMT

If you want to change the reveal side of an existing door and you want to keep the door swing in exactly the same location you have two choices.

ALT click the door to get all of it's properties, delete the existing and place a new door.
You will have to re-do any associated dimensions.

Or select the existing door, flip, rotate and mirror it.
It will be exactly the same swing but with the reveal on the opposite side.
the dimensions should stay associated as well.

Barry.