#bimproblems

[patmay81]

Can't install goodies!!!

Realized last night that I don't have the poly count add on loaded on my home computer. Tried to install and Java won't allow, too current s version for compatibility! I don't know if this is an #archicad or #mac problem, but it sucks. I'll have to downgrade to Java 8 tonight I guess.

[patmay81]

Cadimage door threshold

There has been some discussion about the best way to handle door thresholds and the Cadimage settings.  There is a toggle for a threshold, but it does not affect the 3d view... unless you give it a dimension.

This is not a toggle to turn on or off the threshold, but rather extends the jamb element across the base of the door opening for a given thickness.  There is apparently no way to apply a sill or threshold object, with a given profile, but if you need a 3d element to show a stand off height for the base of the door in plan, section and elevation this is how you do it.

If you need the threshold or sill plate to be a material other than your door frame, or need a specific profile, then the solution will have to be a custom beam, slab, morph or object set into the door opening and not linked to the door component.

[patmay81]

A follow up to door orientation and schedules

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about proper door orientation for assigning doors to zones in schedules and lists.

It has since come to my attention that there is a potentially simpler way to solve this problem.  Inside the Cadimage door settings there is a toggle to assign the door to the zone it opens to, or not.

Both methods are perfectly acceptable, but we should certainly try to use this solution specifically for exterior doors with an out swing orientation.