Chad Hamilton HAArchs

So there is no way to add fields through the SDK in SDK tools? In the older style PIOs, it is easy to add parameters, which work as additional fields, by using the Plug-in Manager. So for example, if you want to add a new parameter to Base Cabinet, you can easily add it by adding a new field under the Parameters tab in Plug-in Manager. In newer tools, like Door, Space Object and many others, there is no ability to add parameters, or for that matter, to modify the default class.

Is it correct that the only way to add a record for additional window fields would be to add them either to each individual window, or to a window symbol, or via some iterative script searching the windows in a file? There is no way to add additional fields within new SDK PIOs?

Not sure about the lag problem - it would depend on a lot of factors. However, an easier way to edit multiple elements of the same window from within the schedule would be to summarize the elements (use the SUM icon from the worksheet - apply to database header) and edit the summarized data. The change will apply to all summarized instances.

Hi Mac - You can add a column in the schedule worksheet where you would like the window operation to be reported - probably next to the regular column "Sash Operation". Turn on Database Headers under View - in the database header of your new column, add the formula =IF((Window.SashOperation='Custom'), 'DH', Window.SashOperation) This will report all custom sash as "DH", so this is only practical if you have only the one Custom sash type. Because Window.SashOperation reports the text string as, for example, "Double Hung", you'll want to add additional logical tests in the string on the pattern of =IF((Window.SashOperation='Custom'), 'DH', IF((Window.SashOperation='Double Hung'), 'DH', IF((Window.SashOperation='Casement'), 'CMT', Window.SashOperation))) ... etc. This is also a useful way of converting any of VW's standard text reporting to the office convention. VW Add Logical Test Column to Window Schedule.vwx