How to modelize center-pivot windows.

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How to modelize center-pivot windows.

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Hi,

first thanks for this amazing tool. My first post here, sorry if I missed something.

I'm using the Arch module to draw my house. I'm going to have roof window with a center-pivot, like this one:
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. This is usually found in "Velux" products.

I've looked around, but don't see how I could modify the hinge so that it would give the windows this type of opening.

This is currently what I have with the default tooling:
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Is there a resource I've missed or a pointer in the right direction to modelize this.

Thanks,

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Re: How to modelize center-pivot windows.

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Moved to Arch forum.
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Re: How to modelize center-pivot windows.

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chem wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:04 am ...
is that helpful?

https://www.bimobject.com/de/velux/product/ggl



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Re: How to modelize center-pivot windows.

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  1. Insert a window using the Awning preset.
  2. Edit the base sketch of the window and add a horizontal line. The direction of the line is important: draw from right to left.
  3. Double click the window in the Tree view.
  4. Select the InnerFrame component.
  5. Press the "Edit" button.
  6. Change the Offset to 0.
  7. Select the new edge in the sketch and press the "Hinge" button.
  8. Press the "Create/update component" button.
  9. Select the InnerGlass component.
  10. Press the "Edit" button.
  11. Change the Offset to 25.
  12. Press the "Create/update component" button.
  13. Press the Close button at the top of the task panel.
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Re: How to modelize center-pivot windows.

Post by chem »

Hi,

Thanks thomas-neemann and Roy_043 for the answers. thomas-neeman, I will certainly explore (and register to) this resource, for now the method from Roy_043 worked perfectly.

The tutorial was comprehensive and I was able to get this in a minute:
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Thanks again,
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Re: How to modelize center-pivot windows.

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Roy_043 wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:13 pm
  1. Insert a window using the Awning preset.
  2. Edit the base sketch of the window and add a horizontal line. The direction of the line is important: draw from right to left.
  3. Double click the window in the Tree view.
  4. Select the InnerFrame component.
  5. Press the "Edit" button.
  6. Change the Offset to 0.
  7. Select the new edge in the sketch and press the "Hinge" button.
  8. Press the "Create/update component" button.
  9. Select the InnerGlass component.
  10. Press the "Edit" button.
  11. Change the Offset to 25.
  12. Press the "Create/update component" button.
  13. Press the Close button at the top of the task panel.

Awesome !

Any volunteer to help add this to documentation (e.g. wiki or help) ? :D
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Re: How to modelize center-pivot windows.

Post by chem »

Hi,
paullee wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:38 am
Awesome !

Any volunteer to help add this to documentation (e.g. wiki or help) ? :D
I can give it a try. I cannot promise it will be done by today, but certainly before end of the week.
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Re: How to modelize center-pivot windows.

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chem wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:38 am I can give it a try. I cannot promise it will be done by today, but certainly before end of the week.
Great! Take your time, thanks for your contribution.
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