DBearss Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I have placed a fireplace object but cannot figure how to create an opening in the wall. I searched the library and found opening objects but cannot place that either. Sure I am missing something simple. thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I have placed a fireplace object but cannot figure how to create an opening in the wall. I searched the library and found opening objects but cannot place that either. Sure I am missing something simple. thanks in advance. how about using a pass-thru or a doorway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_martin Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Use a doorway and suppress the casing...or leave it and apply a surround trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBearss Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 A doorway tool. Now that's newbie obvious! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlackore Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I've given up using fireplace objects with separate openings. Instead I use a window to create the "fireplace". It's a lot easier to position within the wall, and it cuts its own opening. Plus it's quick and easy to swap materials to get the firebox to look the way you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I use a pass-thru also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcaffee Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'm a pass-through user as well--and more than a few poly-solids. jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 OR bifold doors... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcaffee Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Cool Michael! I hadn't thought of that. jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlackore Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 OR bifold doors... That's clever as heck. I'll remember that one. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 OR bifold doors... Now that's one I had not thought of! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 very nice Michael, never tried that one either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBearss Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Wait. What? Y'all skipped over something here. Remember, newbie. Am fiddling with a bifold and haven't found the pass through. So I discovered the "doorway" option. Duh. Why would the bifold be an advantage over any other door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_martin Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Why would the bifold be an advantage over any other door? Using the bi-fold will allow you to use the actual specs of the product you might purchase. Like the glass firedoors on the front of the fireplace. You can set the width. height, and depth of the actual units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Wait. What? Y'all skipped over something here. Remember, newbie. Am fiddling with a bifold and haven't found the pass through. So I discovered the "doorway" option. Duh. Why would the bifold be an advantage over any other door? It really just depends on the fireplace. Sometimes you can use the actual window or door panels (frame, glass, hinges, handles, and all) to create your actual fireplace unit and not just as a hole to put a freestanding unit into. In the example I posted I was simply trying to recreate an actual site built fireplace that truly did have bifold doors. I haven't done this but a person could even using window coverings (curtains) to recreate that mesh stuff that used to be so popular. A lot of possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBearss Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Got it. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Too bad we can't Block a Fireplace Symbol with a Pass Thru and then save it to the Library. Then when placed from the Library the opening would be auto-magic. Note that you can however pre-define the Pass Thru and add it to the Library (name it FP Opening) and it will be available any time you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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