Custom Windows


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Hi,

 

Currently using X7:

 

I have a need to create custom windows for a client with whom I'm currently working.

 

I do not believe that I can accomplish what's needed by utilizing the available options within Chief.

 

I don't believe that I've ever heard the answer.

 

Sure that this is probably simple for someone,.....just not me...

 

Thanks.

 

Cris

 

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https://www.youtube.com/user/ChiefArchitectInc/search?query=windows

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00036/creating-shaped-windows.html

Here are just a few links that might get you pointed in the right direction. I'd help you a little further but I'm off to bed for the night. Hopefully someone else will chime in before I get back to you.

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https://www.youtube.com/user/ChiefArchitectInc/search?query=windows

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00036/creating-shaped-windows.html

Here are just a few links that might get you pointed in the right direction. I'd help you a little further but I'm off to bed for the night. Hopefully someone else will chime in before I get back to you.

Thanks!

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Hi Cris, Here are the threads for the second video that Scott did in the above link. I think this is the situation that you are into with the side lights.

https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/10125-custom-angled-windows/?hl=%2Bcustom+%2Bwindow

https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/9560-creating-an-angled-window/page-2?hl=+angled%20+window

I would help but am out of time today as this could take all night so don't stay up too late yourself.

Here is a quick X7 test plan to help you get started.

Jones Window.plan

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I can create a symbol from a 3-D object & call it a window.....that's cool.

 

I can't seem to create the window, while at the same time, requiring the wall to follow my window profile.

 

I've not spent time learning to create symbols. Before I spend more time headed this direction, will Chief Architect allow me to do this?

 

I need to be able to create an odd shaped window, using spline tool, arcs, straight edges, at the top, bottom or sides of the window. Is this a possibility?

 

Super busy right now & don't have much time to waste.

 

Thanks for all your helpful comments.

 

Cris

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So, I was able to create an odd shaped window. and I can create molding polyline to follow my custom shape.

 

I'm not sure if there's a way to get the program to build the wall to suit the odd shape. I get only a rectangular opening, which it seems I will need to fill around my window with Polyline solids to match wall materials.

 

I'm having a little difficulty with generating the window symbol correctly, in that the Glass portion which I'm creating ends up sticking out of the wall and appears to be about 6" thick. I'm sure there's an offset somewhere that I'm missing.....

 

Any help? I think if I can take care of the offset issue, I should be able to work around the program's limitations.

 

Thanks again for your advice.

 

Cris

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Yes after you create the window "Symbol" then open the Symbol DBX and under the 3D tab rotate about the Y axis. If everything is perfectly symmetrical you will only have to make one window "Symbol" and then you can open the window DBX and "Reverse Symbol" for opposite side.

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20 hours ago, Chopsaw said:

Yes after you create the window "Symbol" then open the Symbol DBX and under the 3D tab rotate about the Y axis. If everything is perfectly symmetrical you will only have to make one window "Symbol" and then you can open the window DBX and "Reverse Symbol" for opposite side.

Window Symbol Rotation.jpg

Window Symbol Right.jpg

 

Oooohh!.....rushes off to play with his new toy...

 

I'm thinking this'll do 'er.

 

Thanks guys!

 

Cris

 

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