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Profiled sheets set as wall and roof

Anonymous
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I've download from GDL Object Depository the GDL profiled sheets. But I can't fix it to set a profile as wall or roof. So I can't place doors and other objects in it. Is there any solution for my problem to fix it?
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Anonymous
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Please see this thread containing a discussion of the issues
involved in your problem.
http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=118799&highlight=board+batten#118799

After reading the above thread, I suggest one approach. (see attachment)
This assumes you have AC 10 or later because polywalls can receive
windows and doors.
Peter Devlin
Anonymous
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I can't get the hang of it. It's to difficult for me right now, maybe later I will be able to fix it with your reply.

Thanks!
Anonymous
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I am sorry to hear that. Perhaps Master Script can explain to you
how to deal with door and window openings using his
library parts. I do not have "Profiled Sheet" but if the width
of panel can be adjusted then one could install a panel that
is the width of a window and extending up to the window sill.
Then another panel the same width is placed above the window
and extends to the top of the wall.
Peter Devlin
Anonymous
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That's the easy way to fix it. I have to explode the object before I can cut a piece out of the object. But this solution isn't a BIM solution. I have to be more educated in archicad. I'm gonna try the archicad tutorials.
Anonymous
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First of all, why don't you use walls/slanted walls with a profiled sheet-texture? This way you can use the regular windows.
You can finetune the floorplan-display by using composites. Especially the AC13 fit-to-skin option can help you displaying a correct profiledsheet representation.

Otherwise you can do a SEO on the GDL Object, but you will need to patch the floorplan.
Anonymous
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Oke thanks that's a nice solution. I have now 2 problems, how to fix it with fit-to-skin function. And I can't see the profile of the wall on the sides screen.