Trouble with D2 sliding 17

[Anonymous]

Am trying to set the parameters of this door.

the door is a fleetwood 1000/3000 series bronze anodized frame at 4.5"
depth. The wall that it resides in is a 2 x 6 stud wall = 5.5"

So, the first thing I'm noticing in plan is the frame is not reading properly.
It shows the door frame the same thickness as the stud wall. After going through the dialog box many times have had no success at finding the
setting to fix this. There used to be a "frame same thickness as wall button" or setting...Can't find it. Must be able to have the frame thickness read correctly on the plan!!

Next up is once the frame is shown properly (1" less than the stud wall)
the setting for the reveal to wall face
(outside frame relation to outside face of studs)
is not available. I'v spent like 2 hours on this and can't fix.

The other thing is that the door is reading okay in 3d but the 2d rep
is off. the styles should only be 1 3/4"

[Anonymous]

Steve,

VERY GOOD!

Could you do a screen shot of the settings in the gdl script?
I would very much like to know how you did it.
Maybe after I do that I can save as a favorite!

It's to bad that we have to go there to accomplish this!

Steve wrote:
I can do it. But it takes a little editing of the gdl script than you are probably not interested in doing. Have you tried using the library search engine to find a window you can configure by your self?

Do a search from the Window Selections Settings window for Triple Window and see if that can be configured you need it.

[Anonymous]

I could probably get my sliding glass door panel stiles to read right in plan in the gdl script window too, but you are right, am a bit apprehensive about getting in there and changing things!!

Steve wrote:
I can do it. But it takes a little editing of the gdl script than you are probably not interested in doing. Have you tried using the library search engine to find a window you can configure by your self?

Do a search from the Window Selections Settings window for Triple Window and see if that can be configured you need it.

[Steve Jepson]

Jonathan wrote:

...It's to bad that we have to go there to accomplish this!

Yes it is. And for what seems like the most ordinary things.

Ever try to configure a common vinyl window with a nailing fin that sets on the outside of the wall sheathing with the frame projecting an inch in front of that so there is something to but the siding up against?

This is arguably the most common window on the planet and still we have no library part for such a simple window. We have to make our own. Who has time for that ?


You can try some of these Marvin window too. Anderson, Pella, and others.

http://www.marvin.com/windows/magnum-double-hung-windows/sizes-performance-and-specs/

[genarch]

Years and many versions later is there yet a typical vinyl window part we can choose? I'm still on v19 but continually frustrated at the choice (or lack thereof) for windows. 90% of projects I work on involve nail fin vinyl windows.

Also, why doesn't the stool sit flush with the bottom of the window frame? Drives me nuts.

Steve wrote:

Jonathan wrote:

...It's to bad that we have to go there to accomplish this!

Yes it is. And for what seems like the most ordinary things.

Ever try to configure a common vinyl window with a nailing fin that sets on the outside of the wall sheathing with the frame projecting an inch in front of that so there is something to but the siding up against?

This is arguably the most common window on the planet and still we have no library part for such a simple window. We have to make our own. Who has time for that ?


You can try some of these Marvin window too. Anderson, Pella, and others.

http://www.marvin.com/windows/magnum-double-hung-windows/sizes-performance-and-specs/

[genarch]

Agreed, anyone using the latest version of Archicad who can tell if there is YET A NAIL FIN WINDOW to choose? I'm on AC20 and, no, there isn't. It's maddening. I can get a window to look mostly correct but the bottom piece of exterior casing overlaps the window frame and I cannot change it.

[Steve Jepson]

As far as I know, there is still no ArchiCAD Library window with nailing fins.
I still use a variety of work-arounds for that when its useful (seldom).
However, based on what I see in the Stair and Railing tools I would think they will add that kind of functionality to doors and windows too, sooner or later. By that I mean the ability to edit a Profile that is part of a door or window like threshold, casing, nailing fins, sills, apron, etc... In the same sort of way we do it now with parts of a Stair.
We currently have (16) Design Tools - Some of them have this sort of functionality already. I think it would be great if they all did.
If we are going to have "smart parts" lets have them ALL really Smart!