topic Re: Modifying trapezoid window in Libraries & objects

Modifying trapezoid window

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 10:30:38 GMT

Hello everyone,

I am sorry if this topic was solved before, but if anyone can suggest me how to modify trapezoid window (or any other way - though I've tried to make custom window by saving a selection as window and then the hole in the wall still becomes rectangular) to this shape as in attached picture.

Thanks in advance,
V

Re: Modifying trapezoid window

David Maudlin — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:03:30 GMT

Vytautas B:

The custom window method will work, but you need to add a Slab with the ID of "Wallhole" that will define the hole in the Wall (rather than being rectangular). In the Help files see: Elements of the Virtual Building > Parametric Objects > Graphic Creation of Custom Library Parts and Components > Saving Custom-Shape Doors or Windows.

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David

Re: Modifying trapezoid window

Hmooslechner — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 10:04:30 GMT

https://bimcomponents.com/GSM/Details/21360

You can drag this from the website from the downladbutton direct into Your Archcad-window to download it.

Tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJLPn90GrFQ&feature=youtu.be

Re: Modifying trapezoid window

SenecaDesignLLC — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 23:41:37 GMT

David wrote:
Vytautas B:

The custom window method will work, but you need to add a Slab with the ID of "Wallhole" that will define the hole in the Wall (rather than being rectangular). In the Help files see: Elements of the Virtual Building > Parametric Objects > Graphic Creation of Custom Library Parts and Components > Saving Custom-Shape Doors or Windows.

You should add a Signature to your Profile (click the Profile button near the top of this page) with your ArchiCAD version and operating system (see mine for an example) for more accurate help in this forum.

David

I read this once... and forgot about it. almost removes the need for parametric options... almost. but bravo used it to make pool water a skylight so the client can swim in bimx