How can I make this window molding

[Anonymous]

Hi to all,

Can someone tell me how to make this molding?
Thanks!

[Eduardo Rolon]

Use a complex profile (draw the molding as if the window was on the floor) with a wall and then save that profile as an object.

[Anonymous]

But, what I want to do is the molding with its curved edges, not square, is this possible?

[Eduardo Rolon]

Using the complex profile means that you draw the section of the moulding so curves are no problem.

[Anonymous]

Thank Eduardo,
But I might be doing something wrong or I don't understand how to create profiles, I drew the "profile" of the molding but this is what I get (picture) but how do I make it to suround the window?
thanks again

[Eduardo Rolon]

Things you need to know,

How to create an Object which is in page 319 of the Archicad Reference Guide.pdf located under your help menu.

switching to spanish
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pasos a seguir
1. Hacer la sección de la moldura en Complex Profiles
2. dibujar la moldura en el piso usando paredes. No va a estar vertical está acostada.
3. Seguir instrucciones del pdf.
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Lo que estas haciendo es crear un objeto aparte que vas a colocar en la pared de la misma manera que acomodarías una lámpara. Este objeto no es parte de la ventana aunque en el tutorial podrías hacer la ventana completa.

[Karl Ottenstein]

Right. And the reason to do it as Eduardo says is that you want the 'vertical' and 'horizontal' elements to join seamlessly. Only the wall tool supports such joining. Thus, you build the 'frame' with little walls on the ground, and then create an object from it.

Cheers,
Karl

[Anonymous]

Thanks Eduardo and Karl,
But I have a problem, I created the object but when I want to place it on the floor plan, the object shows in plan (like any other object like a bed, chair, etc)., it doesn't stick to the wall surounding the window,
should I have to save it like a door or window object?

[Dennis Lee]

You need to be looking at your custom object from a viewpoint that you want it to be inserted in plan.

In other words, select your object, goto 3d projection settings, select parallel projection, elevation view, and camera azimuth to 90.

When you are in that view in 3d, then save the object as an object.

[Dennis Lee]

make sure the azimuth is 90, otherwise it might come in upside down...