2004-07-27 11:55 PM
2004-07-28 01:53 AM
2004-07-28 02:31 AM
2004-07-28 05:14 AM
Richard wrote:Thanks for the tip Richard. Right now I use slab elements because I can have one element wrap the corners (sometimes a large portion of the building) and they are easier to edit on the fly for building changes or window/door changes. But, this will definitely help speed things up a little for projects whose design is pretty much nailed down. I can see myself using this tip in the future. (Don't you wish you could snap to all points on the truss in the 3D window, that would make this tip even better.) All in all, another nice creative use for trussmaker other than making a truss.
Michael:
In the meantime, try using trussmaker (with SEOs, if you wish). It's very quick to draw the reveals in an elevation and convert to a (very skinny) "truss". You can then place the "truss" and subtract from the walls, if you wish.
2004-07-28 06:19 AM
Michael wrote:Michael:
Right now I use slab elements because I can have one element wrap the corners (sometimes a large portion of the building) and they are easier to edit on the fly for building changes or window/door changes.
2004-07-28 10:19 AM
Richard wrote:Richard,
You might want to consider using walls instead of slabs. (e.g. a 2" high wall x 2" wide, set at whatever height you want the reveal.) They are very easy to draw in 3D (easier than slabs when you're wrapping corners) and very easy to edit on the fly.
I like trussmaker because you can combine vertical and horizontal elements, but for horizontal reveals only, walls are probably easiest.
2004-07-28 10:25 AM
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2004-07-28 11:18 AM
Steve wrote:I'm not sure it I used the latest version of reveal maker but based on my experience with it, it ranks pretty low on a workaround chart because of the numeric input method and the fact it can only be used to affect walls and not also slabs and columns. In my opinion, for people with version 8, using Solid Operations is far superior choice until something better comes along.
You probably already knew about this... but just in case.
www.objectsonline.com
RevealMaker 1.1
2004-07-28 05:42 PM
"Michael Scott
I like your truss maker idea, but I also to like the idea of being able to modify the reveals quickly for window, door, and wall changes. I suppose for now I can't have it all but I will certainly add it to my arsenal of ArchiCAD techniques.[/quote wrote:
Okay, if you want doors & windows to modify the reveal, try the Wall Extras with a very thin flat chair rail. It will look good in 2D, and in 3D from a distance you can't tell that it's projecting out rather than in.