topic Re: Rotating Windows and openings on an angled wall in Modeling

Rotating Windows and openings on an angled wall

Anonymous — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:08:54 GMT

Hi

I want to add a rotated window onto an angled wall (please see attached) how can I go about this?

Am i right in believing I will have to custom make each individual window or is there an easier way?

Thanks

Re: Rotating Windows and openings on an angled wall

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:05:59 GMT

To avoid making each window individually I would first investigate the rather clever freeform window library part to be found in the depository here -

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/object_depository.php?browse=Depository/08+Doors-Windows

Draw the shape of the window in elevation using 2d lines first, then stretch the window to fit.

Hope that helps!

Re: Rotating Windows and openings on an angled wall

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:31:30 GMT

Hi Peter,

That works really well. A very clever and time saving library part....thanks a lot!

Re: Rotating Windows and openings on an angled wall

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:09:48 GMT

Hello -

I was having the same problem as above with the angled wall and the windows. So I searched the forum, here i am, and downloaded the suggested window. However, I cannot figure out how to add the object to my library appropriately. Can you please explain. When I loaded the object it said it cannot find the editable mesh. This was included with the object but my steps must be incorrect.

Thank you.

JC

Re: Rotating Windows and openings on an angled wall

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:34:43 GMT

Hi Josh,

Open the zip file and then drag all 3 objects into your shared ArchiCAD library.

If ArchiCAD is open already, go to the library manager and check the libraries are loaded. If not, add them, then OK or Reload.

This should load everything you need.

Re: Rotating Windows and openings on an angled wall

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:09:18 GMT

Thank you Peter!
Worked like a charm.