topic Re: Custom facade beam connection in Modeling

Custom facade beam connection

JdeGraaf — Tue, 09 May 2023 12:01:10 GMT

Hi all!

I am working on some custom glass wall system. The mullions (as beams) will be connected by making facade cuts, just like a regular glass-wall system. I am quite new to Archicad. Would it be possible to make integrated cutouts by using complex profiles?

I tried finding solutions on the internet, only managed to use Solid Element Operations, but wasn't able to get the intended cut. Would be great if someone could give me the information if it would be possible, and if so, how! 🙂

Re: Custom facade beam connection

Erwin Edel — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:58:50 GMT

It sounds like you are modelling a curtain wall with beams and columns.

There is a literal Curtain Wall tool. It's not perfect for minute details, but it might get you close enough to what you want to achieve.

Re: Custom facade beam connection

JdeGraaf — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:08:09 GMT

Hi there Erwin, thanks for your reply! I have tried using the existing curtain tool. Unfortunately it does not bring the detail I need for my projects.

Re: Custom facade beam connection

Erwin Edel — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:13:56 GMT

You can create your own profiles as Complex Profile and use those if needed.

I would consider your output scale though and what level of detail is actually needed, before making your model heavy on polygons.