[Plugin] Window Tools: Revised, 4 tools, incl. icons.

seasdes

Thank you for the plugin Tomot. I do not seem to be able to get it to work as I am anticipating.

Is it supposed to cut a double wall?

Do you have an idiots guide as how to use it.

Seasdes

tomot

Thank you for the plugin Tomot. I do not seem to be able to get it to work as I am anticipating.

Is it supposed to cut a double wall?

Do you have an idiots guide as how to use it.

Seasdes

please check my post http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=12072
No, It does not cut double walls. It uses the same principles that are used in construction everyday, you need determine where your wall openings are first, before you install the window.

tomot

One should not assume that the Glass Tool or Mullion Tool is capable of defining
a rectangular opening only. The opening can be any configuration.
As long as the size of the 3 point rectangle is large enough to cover the entire
irregular opening. The same holds true for the Mullions. Just make sure those tools
are setback sufficiently from the face.

rv1974

Hi Tomot!
Can you switch to "cut window" gluing components not groups as the result?
There's Didier Bur's ruby to cut thick wall. Even more you could
unite 2 scripts.

tomot

@rv1974 said:

Hi Tomot!
Can you switch to "cut window" gluing components not groups as the result?
There's Didier Bur's ruby to cut thick wall. Even more you could
unite 2 scripts.

I'm sorry I don't understand your comments.
and can you be more specific: what are the exact names
of the scripts you are taking about?

rcossoli

Tanks!!!, I find it very useful, I'm going to try

rv1974

@tomot said:

@rv1974 said:

Hi Tomot!
Can you switch to "cut window" gluing components not groups as the result?
There's Didier Bur's ruby to cut thick wall. Even more you could
unite 2 scripts.

I'm sorry I don't understand your comments.
and can you be more specific: what are the exact names
of the scripts you are taking about?

Hi!
Your tools produce groups not components. Correct?
Components instead of groups are better idea IMHO.
Components with "cut opening" and "glue to any plane" (to cut a single plane-wall) would be the best. (See components-architecture-
windows for instance).

tomot

@rv1974 said:

Your tools produce groups not components. Correct?
Components instead of groups are better idea IMHO.
Components with "cut opening" and "glue to any plane" (to cut a single plane-wall) would be the best. (See components-architecture-
windows for instance).

You have 5 choices available to you:

use existing components,
make your own components,
use Windowizer,
use Window Tools,
design your own Ruby.

In addition once you have made a window with Window Tools, you simply select all the groups right click and make your own component. You can quickly make any number of different windows, and save each as a component.
But, if you prefer to use only a "single wall plane" then simply use Windowizer.

The reason why I made Window Tools is explained here.

http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=12072

I have been in Residential design and construction for 39 years, during that time, I have never considered designing a 3d envelope using single planes for my Clients.

cyan.archnet

Hats off to you for this plugin!, thanks!!

agrazdi

Are you planning to extend it to draw doors ?

Thanks

agrazdi

tomot

@agrazdi said:

Are you planning to extend it to draw doors ?

Thanks

agrazdi

Yes, I'm working on this project, however I'm still unclear
as to how many types of doors, should be included.
probably: single, double, and sliding.
at present I have only single door with right and left hand option.

honoluludesktop

How about adding a pair of bifolds.

herodes

@tomot said:

Yes, I'm working on this project, however I'm still unclear
as to how many types of doors, should be included.
probably: single, double, and sliding.
at present I have only single door with right and left hand option.
I am pretty sure you have visited this,... but just in case http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Door

pommes

hi,is your plugin ok for mac users too?Thanks.

tomot

@pommes said:

hi,is your plugin ok for mac users too?Thanks.

I have no idea about that, perhaps someone that uses SU on the MAc will let us know.

Edson

I am not sure what is happening to me has to do with the fact that I am a mac user but none of your tools offer parameters for creating frames. to be sure, mullions will always be contained within a frame, right?

Truongtom

Thank you very much

Tandem

Thank you very much for a great plugin.