Archive for the ‘Doors+Windows’ Category

Open a gap above a window.

29 April 2013 No Comments Soto
ArchiCAD, Cadimage, Doors+Windows, Tip of the Day

Sometimes you will want to leave an open space besides, above or under a window. It may be to let another structural element to be seen or just to leave the shim space more accurately. Either way, the Cadimage Window tool allows you to do it: Original window:   Steps:   Settings>Parameters> Shim space> Shim

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Minimal Spaces

18 February 2013 2 Comments Tate Gibbes
ArchiCAD, Doors+Windows, Tip of the Day

Did you know that the Cadimage Door and Window Builder can show minimal space requirements around doors? Especially handy when designing things like accessible bathrooms etc.


Double Glazing in Windows

11 September 2012 2 Comments Andrew Watson
ArchiCAD, Doors+Windows, Tip of the Day

You can show double glazing in the Cadimage Window. To define the glazing dimensions, go to the Setout > Dimensions page and change the number of glass panes from 1 (the default setting) to 2. You can now set the separation between the glass panels.  


Frame under Door Leaves

7 September 2012 1 Comment Andrew Watson
ArchiCAD, Doors+Windows, Tip of the Day

The Cadimage Door allows you to run the exterior frame under the door leaves. But the setting is not that easy to find! In fact there are two settings that control this option. First go to the Setout > Doors page, and ensure that the threshold height is set to a non-zero value. Then go

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How to show trims in Door & Window schedule

20 August 2012 No Comments Jonathan Breen
ArchiCAD, Doors+Windows, Tip of the Day

You may want to show the trims of doors & windows in your schedule, this could be useful for existing doors to have them acurately represented. We received some feedback & created this option within the Doors & Window object settings Open your schedule & Select all the Objects (except the border object) & open

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Shim Spaces in 3D

26 July 2012 2 Comments James Service
ArchiCAD 15, ArchiCAD 16, Doors+Windows, Tip of the Day

Cadimage Doors + Windows have had the ability to add Shim Spaces around the frame for some time. These are now available to those who require them in 3D as well to activate this you will have to dig a little in the parameters. Note: When dimensioning these are described as Rough Openings or Wall

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Interactive Schedule Zone Name and Number

23 July 2012 No Comments Glen Richardson
Doors+Windows, Tip of the Day

If you want to include the Zone Name or Zone Number in your Interactive Door or Window schedule, use the Zone Name or Zone Number under the General settings rather than From or To Zone Name or Number under the Window or Door. This will allow you to adjust which zone the Door or Window

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Opening a Cadimage Garage door in 3D

14 June 2012 No Comments Mark Horrocks
Doors+Windows, Tip of the Day

If you want to show a Cadimage Garage door open in 3D, go to your 3D window, select the garage door, pick the Pink Hotspot at the centre base of the Door. From the Pet Palette select Move Node and stretch the door to the desired open position.


Text Style for a Door Schedule

11 April 2012 No Comments Andrew Watson
ArchiCAD, Doors+Windows, Tip of the Day

When using the Cadimage tool for scheduling doors and windows, the text style for door labels can be set via the Door and Window Schedule Settings dialog. Navigate to a worksheet containing a Cadimage door schedule. Click on the Settings button to open the Door and Window Schedule Settings dialog. Open the Labels section of

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Omit an Existing Door from the Schedule

3 April 2012 No Comments Andrew Watson
ArchiCAD, Doors+Windows, Tip of the Day

To omit an existing door from the Cadimage schedule: Select the door, and open it’s Settings dialog. In the Listing and Labeling tab, change the ID from D-01 to E-01 to indicate that it is an existing door. Click OK. Now adjust the Schedule Settings to filter out any doors and windows with an ‘E’

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