Cutting Door/Window openings in an Object?

[TomWaltz]

Is there any way to cut/call a door or window in an Object?

We are using a type of pre-fab wall system, that I was going to try to create an object that has all the joints and contruction in it. I had considered making the plans and elevations from this object instead of composite walls with 2D linework added for sections.

Our big hold-up is that I cannot figure out a way to cut window openings in the object.

I'm guessing this is not possible.

[Anonymous]

Tom,

There is a way... sort of.

Subtract a piece of wall from the object and place the window in it.

A little clunky but it should work.

[TomWaltz]

it would work.... I was just hoping to be able to get the object to detect the window, then frame around it....

[SeaGeoff]

take a look at orbit solutions precast panel
http://www.orbitsolutions.com.au/

[TomWaltz]

take a look at orbit solutions precast panel
http://www.orbitsolutions.com.au/

Geoff

that looks like it does the FORM of the panel, but not actually create any framing/construction inside it.

Is that correct?

[SeaGeoff]

TomWaltz wrote:
that looks like it does the FORM of the panel, but not actually create any framing/construction inside it.

As far as I know that is correct. I’ll know more next week as I’m going to demo orbit’s stuff for the users group.

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[Anonymous]

TomWaltz wrote:
Is there any way to cut/call a door or window in an Object?

Our big hold-up is that I cannot figure out a way to cut window openings in the object.

If you are programming the object - then why not programme the window/door too? Maybe you could borrow the script from a Archicad window/door and past it in. But otherwise window/doors will only place into walls I am afraid.