topic Re: Window + Slab intersection in Modeling

Window + Slab intersection

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 07:04:32 GMT

Hi, I'm new to this forum, hope you guys can help me out. I'm trying Arhicad 17 for the new construction materials thing, and I noticed that if I have a composite slab, and a wall with a window, (I'm viewing this in a section), the external material of the composite slab goes through the window. I'm attaching 2 images to make it more clear.

This is the window NOT touching the slab

This is the window touching the slab and the material going right through it

Is there a setting I'm missing? How can I fix this?

Thanks a lot!

PS: I don't know if this is the correct way to upload images, if not, maybe someone could explain me or direct me to a link where I could learn how to.

Re: Window + Slab intersection

Eduardo Rolon — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:33:03 GMT

You might need to edit one of the window settings for tolerance. Also see this thread for some extra situations.

Another option is to check the material strength for the window and that it has a higher number than the one that is crossing.

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=44726

Re: Window + Slab intersection

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:36:19 GMT

mmm didn't work, it sort of...moved the window down a bit, but the material still goes through

Re: Window + Slab intersection

Eduardo Rolon — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:09:16 GMT

there must be a missing setting, mine almost works.

Re: Window + Slab intersection

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:29:42 GMT

I noticed that if I start a new file on Archicad 17 (the one I'm using is from AC16) the the whole thing works, BUT, if I use ADJUST ELEMENT TO SLAB, then the issue appears...

Re: Window + Slab intersection

Eduardo Rolon — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:34:44 GMT

You should read the migration guide (under Help) for 16 to 17. The problem with a 16 file might be that you have "Legacy Intersection" selected.

Re: Window + Slab intersection

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:39:17 GMT

No, I unchecked that thing.. and the same issue appears in a brand new AC17 file with AC17 library... kind of weird that nobody else seems to have this issue

Re: Window + Slab intersection

Eduardo Rolon — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 19:20:06 GMT

Felipe wrote:
No, I unchecked that thing.. and the same issue appears in a brand new AC17 file with AC17 library... kind of weird that nobody else seems to have this issue

Usually this means that you are missing a step somewhere. Check your Building materials.

Re: Window + Slab intersection

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:34:47 GMT

ejrolon wrote:
Felipe wrote:
No, I unchecked that thing.. and the same issue appears in a brand new AC17 file with AC17 library... kind of weird that nobody else seems to have this issue
Usually this means that you are missing a step somewhere. Check your Building materials.

I checked it, the window frame material has a higher priority than the slab's finish material... also, I noticed that when I edit the composite slab, if I set the finish material as CORE instead of FINISH, the problem is solved in the section, but looks bad in 3D...if it's set as FINISH, it looks bad on the section but looks ok in the 3D...