https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Hotlink-Modules-Remodeling-Demolition/m-p/156641#M84402 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>Can someone explain the best method for setting up a project that uses a 'base model' for the existing building and then hotlinking it into the 'new construction' model? I have doors and windows from the existing building that I would like to turn off, keep the wall turned on, and insert a new window/door or even insert a larger window/door in the same opening?<BR /> <BR /> Thank you for your help...</T></DIV> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:08:14 GMT drh64 2023-05-25T16:08:14Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Hotlink-Modules-Remodeling-Demolition/m-p/156641#M84402 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>Can someone explain the best method for setting up a project that uses a 'base model' for the existing building and then hotlinking it into the 'new construction' model? I have doors and windows from the existing building that I would like to turn off, keep the wall turned on, and insert a new window/door or even insert a larger window/door in the same opening?<BR /> <BR /> Thank you for your help...</T></DIV> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:08:14 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Hotlink-Modules-Remodeling-Demolition/m-p/156641#M84402 drh64 2023-05-25T16:08:14Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Hotlink-Modules-Remodeling-Demolition/m-p/156642#M84403 There are a few different approaches to this; dependant on personal choice and complexity of the project.<BR /> <BR /> Eric Bobrow has a well developed article explaining the merits of each on AECbytes:<BR /> <BR /> <A href="http://www.aecbytes.com/tipsandtricks/2008/issue26-archicad.html" target="_blank"></A><S><A href="http://www.aecbytes.com/tipsandtricks/2008/issue26-archicad.html" target="_blank"></A><A href="&lt;/s&gt;&lt;LINK_TEXT text=&quot;http://www.aecbytes.com/tipsandtricks/2 ... hicad.html&quot;&gt;http://www.aecbytes.com/tipsandtricks/2008/issue26-archicad.html&lt;/LINK_TEXT&gt;&lt;e&gt;"></A></S><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.aecbytes.com/tipsandtricks/2 ... hicad.html">http://www.aecbytes.com/tipsandtricks/2008/issue26-archicad.html</LINK_TEXT><E></E><BR /> <BR /> You can't turn doors and windows off using layers. In virtual building terms you have to demolish a section of wall containing the door or window and replace it with a new section. You should amend the object ID for the affected element so that you can set up a rule to exclude it from your window schedule. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:15:58 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Hotlink-Modules-Remodeling-Demolition/m-p/156642#M84403 Anonymous 2009-07-09T08:15:58Z