arch w/ complex profile

[Tom Krowka]

Am stumped as how to create an arch with a complex profile. The idea is a masonry arch over an opening in elevation. Can't do it with a beam unless I can curve a beam, which I can't do. Can do it with a wall or column either. Tried a shell but that will make a donut shape with the profile on the inside or outside of the donut, not on the face.

Any suggestions?

[Tom Krowka]

Will do. Thanks. Take the rest of the day offf.

[Anonymous]

Use Objective and you don't loose objects parameters.
Free trial here:
http://www.encina.co.uk/sw-download.html

[Laszlo Nagy]

You could also use Shell for the job:

http://www.archicadwiki.com/CreatingShellsWithSolidBody

[Tom Krowka]

Will try the shell/wall scenario when I have some time. But it should would be alot easier if one could simply curve a beam with complex profile applied to the face.