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Dimensions of IfcOpeningElements are out of control?

JSN
Enthusiast

Hi, what is the reason that sometimes IfcOpenings (also from Doors and Windows) are getting ridiculous absurd dimensions?

This is a model I received ...

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... and this is what I get with the same components.

 

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I know for some time there is/was a problem for some time with automatically  created openings but it's new for me to see this also on doors and windows. So I am wondering what is causing this behaviour? Is it a setting or a hidden option that's triggering this effect?

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Oh, so just don’t export them? Brilliant!

 

But seriously, I need the objects correct. It’s like having a table with a wobbly leg. Instead of fixing the leg, you suggest just using the table without it. Sure, it might stand for a moment, but it will never function properly unless the issue is resolved. I need the table complete and stable ...

Stefan L_
Mentor

It obviously depends on wall geometry and window 'dingsbums' (dunno the wording for this setting).

@JSN Could you share a screenshot of your window settings?

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AC27

BIMcollab Zoom (straight wall hidden)

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Stefan
AC ...-27, WIN10

E.g. for this simple example ...

 

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Stefan L_
Mentor

Hm... 🤔

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Stefan
AC ...-27, WIN10

Yes that's what I meant. I don't know when and how and what ia triggering this effect. Maybe it's just a simple setting, but I don't know which one ...