topic Re: Polygon Wall Tool in Modeling

Polygon Wall Tool

Lee Hankins — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:39:14 GMT

So… has anyone on here got any tips of how to make the polygon wall tool actually work as you want? I’ve been using Archicad for 24 years and have never successfully been able to use it. There must be some sort of witchcraft to make it work. Any tips gratefully received.

Re: Polygon Wall Tool

Barry Kelly — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:54:29 GMT

What is the problem?

It is not like a normal wall where you stretch a reference line for length.

It can be any shape in plan (just like drawing any polygon like a fill) and can only use the 'basic' structure - not composites or complex profile.

Windows and doors can be place in any edge and the opening will cut through the entire wall perpendicular to that edge.

Barry.

Re: Polygon Wall Tool

Lee Hankins — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:14:25 GMT

Hi Barry,

It doesn't seem to matter what I do with this small, quite simple section of wall, the polygon wall continually cuts completely through the other 'normal' walls.

Re: Polygon Wall Tool

Barry Kelly — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:41:48 GMT

I am not sure I am seeing the problem.

You have 2 walls with a gap at the corner.

Fill in the corner with a polygon wall.

Seems to work fine for me.

Barry.

Re: Polygon Wall Tool

Lee Hankins — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:25:51 GMT

I thought it would be that simple but I cannot get it to heal at all. It just cuts both adjacent walls at 45º.

Re: Polygon Wall Tool

Barry Kelly — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:27:47 GMT

I see.

My reference lines for the main walls were on the outside.

Inside and I get what you are getting.

Barry.

Re: Polygon Wall Tool

runxel — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:29:35 GMT

Lee, Barry: there is a trick for that! Do not directly draw a polygon wall, but a normal one.

You will end up with this:

After switching to polygon wall:

Now its just a matter of moving the outline, et voilá:

Done!