basilbabaa 1 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Is there any way to put a windows in the top panel on a garage door? Of any panel of choice for that matter? Link to post Share on other sites
Alaskan_Son 2739 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Manually. I usually just model those from scratch...ish. Place single panel, stack up as desired, insert panel with glass where I want it, and then convert that stacked configuration to Door Symbol. Link to post Share on other sites
basilbabaa 1 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Thanks. I was able to get it work with 6 panels and still looked odd because the glass panels did't match the door panels type... And, It's just too hard to do for a 120" x 120" door with 7 panels... Chief refuses to Mull the unit... can't get the distances and overlapping to work to where chief accepts it. Should be as simple as: Build a door just like the garage door company would build and assemble: 1) create a panel door 2) choose your panel type 3) replace panels of choice with a glass unit... This should be built in feature. Especially after 12 versions... At least what I think, but who am I... LOL. I'll let customer use their imagination... Link to post Share on other sites
DzinEye 299 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, basilbabaa said: This should be built in feature. Lots and lots of people have requested this... search the 'suggestions' forum and add your +1 Link to post Share on other sites
solver 1761 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 It's not too difficult, and a good exercise to create your own doors from scratch. Create panels as needed and combine to form a door symbol. Link to post Share on other sites
Rich_Winsor 214 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Search the forum for the Garage Door Wizard. Link to post Share on other sites
tommy1 114 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Rich_Winsor said: Search the forum for the Garage Door Wizard. I wish this program was still available for purchase. I don't believe it is. Link to post Share on other sites
Alaskan_Son 2739 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 3 hours ago, tommy1 said: I wish this program was still available for purchase. I don't believe it is. Check with @CharlesVolz Link to post Share on other sites
basilbabaa 1 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 I used to own that program... I've looked all over for it... I can't find it... UUUg.... How could I have lost it... I'm an idiot! Link to post Share on other sites
DRAWZILLA 802 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I'm pretty sure it's a free download now, at least a month ago it was. Link to post Share on other sites
Kbird1 864 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 21 hours ago, basilbabaa said: Is there any way to put a windows in the top panel on a garage door? Of any panel of choice for that matter? Choosing the door from the Manufacturer's Library ( Amarr ,Wayne Dalton, Clopay etc.) if you know which one it is may help ? eg this is a Wayne Dalton Westfield Styleline II Link to post Share on other sites
Kbird1 864 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, basilbabaa said: I used to own that program... I've looked all over for it... I can't find it... UUUg.... How could I have lost it... I'm an idiot! Link to post Share on other sites
Rich_Winsor 214 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I don't want to step on anybody's toes, but if this software is no longer being offered for sale, I don't have a problem with giving it out to people who would like it. It's just a small (6.3 Mb) executable file. Link to post Share on other sites
Kbird1 864 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, Rich_Winsor said: I don't want to step on anybody's toes, but if this software is no longer being offered for sale, I don't have a problem with giving it out to people who would like it. It's just a small (6.3 Mb) executable file. See the Post by Charles above as I am not sure if that would violate your User licence ...I am not 100% sure this is AbandonWare ( freeWare) or not....perhaps PM Charles ? * would be great if Owner Allows the Program to be posted here on the Forum eg in the Symbols Forum or something.... M. Link to post Share on other sites
basilbabaa 1 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 I have already PM'ed Charles... and am awaiting an answer... Link to post Share on other sites
Kbird1 864 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, basilbabaa said: I have already PM'ed Charles... and am awaiting an answer... Ok great , my post was actually directed at Rich who offered the File ..... Link to post Share on other sites
Rich_Winsor 214 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 @basilbabaa, I forgot to attach the symbol so here it is if you can use it. GDW Test Door.calibz Link to post Share on other sites
Rich_Winsor 214 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 10 hours ago, Kbird1 said: Ok great , my post was actually directed at Rich who offered the File ..... Mick my man, you are honest to a fault. I was one of apparently only three who bought the latest available version from Charles. As I recall shortly after that the trail to Kerry Francis went cold. With him unavailable and/or unresponding I don't have a problem passing it along (for free) to interested parties. If someone finds a current source, then by all means go that route. It was well worth the $20 asking price I paid. Link to post Share on other sites
Kbird1 864 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 19 hours ago, Rich_Winsor said: Mick my man, you are honest to a fault. I was one of apparently only three who bought the latest available version from Charles. As I recall shortly after that the trail to Kerry Francis went cold. With him unavailable and/or unresponding I don't have a problem passing it along (for free) to interested parties. If someone finds a current source, then by all means go that route. It was well worth the $20 asking price I paid. TBH I thought I had seen more recent posts than Charles' in 2017 so thought the Author was still around, but if he is not around anymore, then I guess it is AbandonWare and the Program could be posted for all to use, I am sure there are many who would would grab a copy if made available here in the Tips or Symbols Forum or which ever way you would prefer to distribute it. *** maybe not best check this posted today..... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/15059-garage-door-wizard-update/?do=findComment&comment=219405 Mick. Link to post Share on other sites
Ange822 2 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 On 7/28/2020 at 5:58 PM, solver said: It's not too difficult, and a good exercise to create your own doors from scratch. Create panels as needed and combine to form a door symbol. How do you create panels and combine to a door? are they polyline solids? Trying to find something where the glass panels are the second row down from the top. Not the top row. thanks, Angela Link to post Share on other sites
solver 1761 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 @Ange822 Multiple ways. Lots of info via searching -- don't limit your search to garage doors as all doors work the same. You can use the Delete Surface tool to remove surfaces you do not want and use the resulting door to make a new symbol. Look in Tips & Techniques too. Link to post Share on other sites
robdyck 571 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 37 minutes ago, Ange822 said: How do you create panels and combine to a door? are they polyline solids? Trying to find something where the glass panels are the second row down from the top. Not the top row. thanks, Angela Hi Angela, a 'simple' way is to find the door in the library that's closest to what you want. In a new plan, draw a single wall long enough for several doors. Place the desired door in the wall. In a camera view, delete the surfaces where you'd like a window to be. Select the door, and convert to a new door symbol and place in the wall. Now add and place the windows. You can do this using solids, 3d moldings, or a symbol from the library, like a framed picture for example. Then select all the windows and the door and convert to a new door symbol. Keep making adjustments until you're satisfied, then add the final result to your library so you can use it in any project. If that's too daunting, you can always ask someone to help you, or make one for you. A good description or picture of the door you'd like would be very helpful. Link to post Share on other sites
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