stevenyhof

12 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Years ago, before we had Niches I created a block of a material region and a shape to work together.  I think I still have some of those symbols so it's a distinct possibility.

You might have something here... Could even be a raised panel

5 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Years ago, before we had Niches I created a block of a material region and a shape to work together.  I think I still have some of those symbols so it's a distinct possibility.

Hmmm. I will look into that. Maybe if something can be created that sinks into a wall, I could create a panel that could be sized to fit under a window.

If it had a few more options that would work. The sill is also different for a Niche than a Window and doesn't offer the sash which creates the panel look.

5 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said:

So if you don't want the panels inside you might consider a Niche.  The problem is that AFAIK you can't get a Niche to Mull with a Window.

Well, let me try a niche and see what it does... I think I have some up with a pretty nice option (above)

And another to fine tune this process...

https://www.loom.com/share/1763931479674bf8ae2cf9d1c2a669c7

Here I am messing with the Sash and Frame

https://www.loom.com/share/89a52ff2afc8416bbfb5649fe75bb1ff

I don't know that there is a real solution here...

https://www.loom.com/share/acb90b94e619482db1f15ca503f22b9e

It might be a good option to create a fireplace!

So that did work just as you proposed, and it is opaque in Line Drawing, but it still has the inside to deal with which would not have the panels below the windows.

Got it. I think my issue was I needed space to fit the door because it comes in full size and my three windows are 6' wide. Your symbol looks just like mine so I am getting there

I did get a door symbol into the exterior so making some progress. I see that it needs a full opening for a large door, so need to size it first and then put the windows above it...

I got a Door symbol to fit into the interior wall and it is opaque 

Nope... Maybe I need to mess with the X, Y and Z sizing?

Acting a bit funny, does not want to go into the wall in camera view. Going to try without brick

I just made it a Doorway and that is working so messing with it now

10 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Steven,

Select the window, remove casings, lintel & sill.  set the material to something opaque such as "Solid Panel" - then convert to a "Door Symbol" using the little chair on the Edit Toolbar.

Once placed in the plan it can be changed to a "Fixed" door and sized vertically to fit below your Window and "Mulled".

 

 

 

The "mulling" tool will add the casings, etc to the mulled unit.  To edit the panel, select the mulled unit, right click and select next item.  That will allow you to modify the materials, etc as desired.

I'm trying it, but once it is in my library and I select it, it will not place in plan view or camera view. ??? I removed the casing, lintel and sill.

This is what I have...

You could remove the trim and add a polyline and paint to match the wall

Outside

I like that you can control the sash and the frame to get different panel sizes, but a cabinet may do the trick. I like the idea of a window because it plays nice with the windows and doors.

14 minutes ago, solver said:

What about the inside? What does it need to look like?

Good call. But on this job I don't care about the interior. But very true for if you need the wall, then I think I will try using...

1 hour ago, rgardner said:

I strongly recommend you check out using cabinets for those panels.  Easily adjusted to what you want and very quickly.  The wall material region was only to cut the brick material back to the sheathing layer.

I will have to give this a try

Thank you gentlemen!

1 hour ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Use a separate window with an opaque material.  Mull them if you want them to be a single unit.

 

Note that once you get a window set with the desired "glass" material - which can be anything - you can add it to the user library for future use.

This works in several modes but not Line Drawing

Ah yes! Thank you! I don't mess with brick much and I figured there was something I was missing.

Thank you!!

With a polyline solid - works, but more fussing

With the Line Drawing

Yes, Physically Based is what the Properties are for. So then I may request a new Window Type called Panel

If there is a Louver, there can be a Solid Panel

I have also been messing with the Properties, but not working - maybe that is more for Physically based

Thank you for jumping on this!! I will try the opaque window glass option. I like the depths the window offers and has a number of options to mess with to match panels to existing remodeled homes. The Region is too flat and I know I can mess with that also, but a window and be a nice panel on a window or under windows on the sides of a door. If all fails, I may just add a solid over the glass.