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2012-05-08 12:33 AM - last edited on 2023-05-24 12:57 PM by Rubia Torres
2012-05-08 01:32 AM
2012-05-08 03:37 AM
2012-05-10 12:34 AM
2012-05-10 02:11 PM
Chris wrote:I have also run into this issue. My solution was to place two curtain walls that meet at the corner, then edit the end boundary frames of each CW to get the correct result. The tool should be better in these common situations. If someone has a better solution, please post.
Having drawn a two-sided curtain wall (on the building the glazing goes around the corner) I've found no way to align the mullion on the corner with the rest of the glazing - it's turned through 45 degrees whereas what it needs to be is a square (rather than rectangular) section mullion with glazing running into adjacent sides rather than opposite sides.
2012-05-10 03:23 PM
2012-05-11 12:55 PM
Chris wrote:This would be straightforward using the Modular Joinery object. It can quite readily adapt to any arrangement of doors/windows/panels - I've used it to create something like the image you posted (see attached image).
I've been asked to produce a model of the building in the photograph. Most of the building is complete but I'm struggling to model the glazing shown in the photo (below the pharmacy sign). I've tried using standard windows, but as the unit comprises curtain framing sections and design I can't achieve the same appearance with multiple 'ganged' windows.
Thanks for any help available!
2012-05-11 01:28 PM
Barry wrote:This will help some, but still requires additional editing to get the two Curtain Wall parts to join correctly.
I can't run Archicad at the moment and I don't use the curtain wall tool much but I seem to remember there is an option for joining two curtain walls and merging the end frame.
Just had a quick look in the manual.
Have a look for this in the curtain wall section.
Create Common Frame for Adjacent Curtain Walls
If two adjacent Curtain Walls’ Frames coincide and overlap, use this command to clean up the
join. (One of the two overlapping Frames will be transformed into a corner-like Frame, and the
other will be transformed into an Invisible Frame.)
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Select both Curtain Walls and use Design > Modify Curtain Wall > Create Common Frames.
Barry.
2012-05-11 02:30 PM
2012-05-11 03:37 PM
Chris wrote:If you need a specific corner detail, the Modular Joinery gives you 3 types to choose from (see attached).
I've found no way to align the mullion on the corner with the rest of the glazing - it's turned through 45 degrees whereas what it needs to be is a square (rather than rectangular) section mullion with glazing running into adjacent sides rather than opposite sides.