creating custom CW panels like the predefined ones

[Anonymous]

Hello all,
I am sorry if this has been already dicussed in another topic. I just cannot figure out how to create a custom component ( i.e. Panels ) to use them in curtain walls. I have been following the reference guide but the saved components does not appear listed, neither can I select them when I go " Load other curtain wall panel..."

Is it possible to save a library element (i.e. a door) as Custom CW Panel ?
How are the predefined CW components created ?

Hopefully somebody can show me the right path to follow. Thanks

Sergio

[Laszlo Nagy]

If you draw Slabs and stuff and use the File\Libraries and Objects\Save Custom Component command you can save it as Custom CW Panel. Custom CW Panel should be one of the items on the list.

You know in GDL it is all about subtypes. In which Dialogs the GDL object is available and its available parameters depend on what subtype the object is based on.
You can save a Door by a new name and then change its subtype to "Curtain Wall Panel" but I think the Door would become "dysfunctional" since the Curtain Wall Panel does not have the parameters as default as the parameters of a Door subtype.
But your question is quite legitimate for me because it just makes sense that we would like to use Door/Windows in Curtain Walls.

[Anonymous]

But your question is quite legitimate for me because it just makes sense that we would like to use Door/Windows in Curtain Walls.

Thank you for responding Laszlo. That´s exactly the point. There are quite a few different CW panel types ( CW Door, revolving, Sliding, window, window 2...), but although you can create custom panels for them, the different types are still limited if compared to the standard Door/window library.
example: what to do if you need a 3 panel sliding door ? or an 5 panel accordion opening.?

Over the panel settings you are able to load other Curtain Wall Panels. Does this option refer to other door/window types ( i.e. loading a custom garage door type )?

Are there any tutorial on how to create other CW panel types ? Juntions ?

thanks again,

Sergio

[Laszlo Nagy]

Yes, I agree these Doors/Windows need further development so we can have them also in Curtain Walls. Of course they will not need to be as smart as the regular Doors/Windows because a lot of geometric options do not apply in case a Door/Window is placed into a Curtain Wall.

I don't know of any tutorials specifically addressing this topic. The Help file talks about Custom Component creation. The rules are similar in case of CW Custom components.

I think your best bet is to open one or more of the CW Doors/Window/Junctions that can with ArchiCAD and fully understand them so you will see how they relate to the Curtain Wall geometry. Then you can save one of them under a new name and modify its script to create the geometry you want.

[Anonymous]

not yet a solution?