topic "Simple" Cedar Fence in Modeling

"Simple" Cedar Fence

JayGarbarino — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:45:15 GMT

I have used Archicad for some time and fell proficient in most aspects. When it comes to the railing tool, I am reduced to frustration. I am an engineer and this tool and I do not think the same.
I was attempting a simple wood cedar Fence.

The flat cedar pickets will not start at the posts
Most often if a new length of fence is draw, there are also gaps between the inner posts.
The corners are also not closed.

Re: "Simple" Cedar Fence

mthd — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:22:44 GMT

I share your frustration about that rail tool myself and it could definitely be improved.

Are there any of those fence types in the object library that may help you ?

I created my fence using an invisible wall with columns for posts and the CI coverings tool for cladding and rails. You could probably use beams for rails too ?

Anyway that was my method others may be able to help you out.

Have Fun !

Re: "Simple" Cedar Fence

Lingwisyer — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 01:57:10 GMT

I would probably model the posts seperately. In doing this your posts and inner posts become your slats and it is easier to adjust the spacing.

Re: "Simple" Cedar Fence

Richard Morrison — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:22:05 GMT

You may be happier with the "Fence Vertical 26" object shown with no posts, and adding posts manually.