FlexWindow 2.1 - dynamic component

halroach

FlexWindow 1.3 released!

What's new:

Inset guide - toggle on/off - for easy placement in existing openings.
Glass thickness control
"no-dims" version - without 'opening width & height' dimensions - Enables the ability to select and edit multiple FlexWindow components at once, and each will continue to maintain it's original dimensions.
If you've already purchased FlexWindow, you may download this update as well. To access the download, use the same link you received in your original registration email.

Enjoy!

guide for quick inset placement

agrazdi

Is there a way to change the default window's glass color and units to meters ??

Thanks

halroach

@agrazdi said:

Is there a way to change the default window's glass color and units to meters ??

Thanks

To change the glass color, like in any component in Sketchup, simply double-click your way in, until you reach the glass geometry and apply any color / material you wish...

If the glass has thickness, you might need to apply the material to the inside too, (hide one face, apply to all and unhide...)

The component is set to use which ever units the model is in. So if your model is defined to display in meters, the component options should be in meters too.

Hope that helps

halroach

I have just released FlexSlat 1.0 - The second member of the Flex-Family
Check it out:
http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40%26amp;t=64960

halroach

FlexWindow 2.0 is out and about!

I've been working hard to perfect FlexWindow to make it more useful and adaptable.

The major update in this release: You can now choose between 4 different 'profile distribution options'! From now on, every profile will be exactly where you want it to be!

Please note that the 'pillars' have been removed in this new edition. I intend to reintroduce them in a new Flex component in the future...

For more information on the new 'distribution options' and on other improvements and changes, please see the first post, and/or visit:

http://frandzel3d.com/flexwindow

rv1974

Is the price for fixed product or you practicing some free updates?

halroach

As I've done with version 1.x till now... same with version 2.x. Updates within version 2 will be free for who ever purchased 2.0.

Of course, for good updates, the more feedback the merrier!

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rv1974

BTW I could never could understand it-
What's the point of using Tapatalk?

halroach

@rv1974 said:

BTW I could never could understand it-
What's the point of using Tapatalk?

So one could answer quickly when not near his computer !?

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rv1974

So the main benefit is 'Subscribe to the thread' feature?

halroach

@rv1974 said:

So the main benefit is 'Subscribe to the thread' feature?

It's one. If you're really desperate to read threads in bed for instance

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halroach

FlexWindow 2.0 now also in Traditional Chinese! - 含繁體中文版本

Just a little update. FlexWindow 2.0 and FlexSlat 1.0 are now available in Chinese too!
If you have purchased these, and wish to download the Chinese version, access the same link from the email you received upon purchase.

flexwindow_20_01 component options_defaults_CN.jpg

shueda

Is there a solution for double-hung windows?

halroach

@shueda said:

Is there a solution for double-hung windows?

Not yet. But it's on my list.

I'm currently working on a FlexDoor - which is in working condition (using it on a project of mine), but it's still missing a few important features so it's not in release state yet...).

I've also started working on FlexCornerWindow...

Actually, I would be very glad to hear which types of windows you all would like to see Flexed...

utiler

Hi Yoni, purchased Flex Window and so far so good.

I have a few suggestions that if implemented I would definitely buy FlexSlat and your upcoming FlexDoor.

See attached images:

The glazing component needs to be separate elements between mullions. Seeing them pass through the mullion in plan is not right.

As you can see in this image it should stop and start at the edges of each mullion.

Also, having the glazing on a seperate layer allows it to turned off at larger scales for clear presentation. [EG; at 1:100 scale a 50mm wide window unit with glazing within will be appear to 'heavy given the section cut setting for walls will be the same across the section cut....

halroach

@utiler said:

The glazing component needs to be separate elements between mullions. Seeing them pass through the mullion in plan is not right.

Hi,

Yes, I understand the issue with section cuts. Juju also pointed it out earlier.
A potential problem is that if applying separate windows in both vertical and horizontal directions, the dynamic component may become very slow... especially for large facades.
For small windows - it should probably be OK. It may also take quite a while to 'program' it (but that's my problem). I'll consider doing it (adding it to my list of things).

@utiler said:

Also, having the glazing on a seperate layer allows it to turned off at larger scales for clear presentation. [EG; at 1:100 scale a 50mm wide window unit with glazing within will be appear to 'heavy given the section cut setting for walls will be the same across the section cut....

You can easily customize the FlexWindow component, select the 'window pane component' within, and put it on a layer of your choice, and save the file as your "default copy" for later use. You can also right click and 'save as' to have it as a drag-n-drop file.

Just note that there are actually two separate window panes. 1 for thin windows (thickness = 0) and 1 for thick windows (thickness > 0)...

halroach

FlexWindow 2.0 / 1.3 / Lite / FlexSlat 1.0 Now in French!

The entire (currnet ) Flex Series is now available in French. Can be accessed from the same download link in the email received upon purchase.

A French site is also available!
http://flexwindowfr.weebly.com/

Many Thanks to Pilou for his hard work and insights!

Also Many thanks to Charles Tom who helped translate to Traditional Chinese.

flexwindow_20_01_FR_component options_defaults.jpg

halroach

FlexDoor coming soon...
(no definite day and hour yet, but it's coming along... )

A little animation in the link:
http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40%26amp;t=65293

utiler

@nickchun said:

This looks good but I have had this error come up
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Followed by this one..

I'm getting this too. [exploding it doesn't help at all....]

Any suggestions?

halroach

@utiler said:

@nickchun said:

This looks good but I have had this error come up
[attachment=1:1iyix5ud]Capture.JPG[/attachment:1iyix5ud]
Followed by this one..

I'm getting this too. [exploding it doesn't help at all....]

Any suggestions?

Are you getting " ERROR: Expected ‘)’ @[1] " followed by " No classifier data returned. "?

For me, usually exploding once does it. The error sometimes comes up when I drag/import a model from a folder or from the component browser, and that model has a dynamic component within it. Exploding the component I just dragged in, surprisingly, doesn't really explode the component like you'd expect it to, because the elements are still grouped in a component... and the error goes away. (I think I remember reading somewhere that the bug has been reported, though I can't find that thread now)

If you intend to drag and drop dynamic components directly, one way to avoid the error is by right clicking on the dynamic component, and selecting 'save as'. The new file will be drag and drop friendly, but opening it directly will give you a dismantled component...

This might help
http://forums.sketchup.com/t/dynamic-components-error-expected-1/19247/2
It links to this...
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?redirect=1%26amp;mid=2faecc718737506e4af4635b6ebb0145%26amp;id=2faecc718737506e4af4635b6ebb0145

Can you send me the model that's giving you the errors?