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Dormer window in Thatch

Anonymous — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:18:31 GMT

How can I get a roof shape like that from the Ox-eye Object into a thatch roof? Would like to use the object, but I can't separate, change or set back the window in it. Is there an easy way to construct a similar shape from scratch?[/img]

Re: Dormer window in Thatch

Link — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:26:06 GMT

Try the skylight tool.

No, seriously!

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Dormer window in Thatch

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:50:51 GMT

Thx Link. I have tried the skylight tool - but I can't change the window under the "ox-eye" into a wall, set it back or drop a new window into it. No control over thatch (roof) thickness either.
OBI

Re: Dormer window in Thatch

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:14:08 GMT

Perhaps a better description...

Re: Dormer window in Thatch

Link — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:18:49 GMT

Oh sorry, I should have read the question mo' better. This is becoming a problem with me these days.

Yes, these parts are quite limiting and I wouldn't blame you for being frustrated. Why does GS release such a part, only to have it suit 1% of the cases? Probaby just to show it can be done.

You are able to create your own ox-eye roof shape using the curved roof geometry method. Then you can intersect it with your main roof and add a windowed wall under it using SEO's. I would recommend creating your roof shape in elevation first using linework at the correct elevations and sizes. Then copy this to your roof plan, where you can use the magic wand with the curved roof, to get your exact shape. You may need to tweak the magic wand settings, but as a budding young student, I'm sure you'll figure it all out!

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Dormer window in Thatch

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:05:03 GMT

Thx for the help.

What is "SEO's"?

Haven't used curved roof or magic wand on roof plan before - but can try!!

Any other tips for working with thatch roofs? Scratching around, I haven't found any textures or settings yet...

OBI

Re: Dormer window in Thatch

David Maudlin — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:16:25 GMT

Obicanobi wrote:
What is "SEO's"?

Solid Element Operation, check the help files for information on using this function, and search the forum for tips on using textures.

David

Re: Dormer window in Thatch

Link — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:28:45 GMT

SEO may be your new best friend. It stands for Solid Element Operation. Check it out in the Reference Guide.

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Dormer window in Thatch

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:33:35 GMT

...Wonderful!!

- and on the THATCH TEXTURE side? - I searched the forum and found nada! I've seen rendered thatch/grass roofs elsewhere on the web, so must be something out there that makes making grass roofs easy....

Thanx for the help.
OBI

Re: Dormer window in Thatch

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:07:44 GMT

Hello Obicanobi,

I do have the same problem. Can you describe how you finaly did your dormer.

Thanks and a happy new year

Jochen

Re: Dormer window in Thatch

Dwight — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:06:05 GMT

And like Love and Marriage,
SEO goes with Complex Profile:

Any time you have a shape to extrude, consider the complex profile as a wall or beam. The eyebrow form for the dormer can easily be done this way, then cut into the actual roof planes with an SEO.

If the dormer should tilt forward slightly, give your beam extrusion some slope....

Re: Dormer window in Thatch

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:57:37 GMT

Thanks Dwight,

the hint with the beam was very usefull for me. Since I haven't used my own profiles until now, I used a wall first and could not define the slope...

Using SEO was also a problem, but here I only had to change the priporoity of the objects.

Now I just need to figure out how to deal with the opening in the flor.

Jochen