Clear Door Glazing

[Skia_D]

So, I've "upgraded" to 2010, Architect without Renderworks, and whereas before I could get glazing in doors to be transparent via the "View / Parts" method, setting Interior and Exterior Panels to None class, phone tech support tells me I can no longer do this. All I'll get is a solid "panel" instead of pretend transparent glass.

Is this right? If so, bummer for me! And a ridiculous thing to do on Nemetschek's part.

Any workarounds? Kind of a pain to want to model a 4-panel sliding door to illustrate the outdoor views?kind of makes a room feel claustrophobic, y'know?

Can the glazing be clipped out somehow?

Edited April 16, 2010 by Skia_D

[Skia_D]

Eureka! to myself. I just need to set the Int. & Ext. Panels to either Style Glazing 1, 2 or 3, and turn the class invisible when viewing models.

(Now why didn't Tech Support suggest that?)

[Jonathan Pickup]

I found that if you want a texture on the glass, you have to add side lights. render the door to check, then remove the side lights. i don't like using the standard door, but i do love using windoor. it's a lot easier to control line weights, textures and colors on the doors and windows.

[Skia_D]

Jonathan,

Just to clarify, is your response, re: the texture, assuming having Renderworks?

Regarding windoor, yeah, I looked at that. Looks great, but alas I couldn't see justifying the extra expense for the small company that I am and the very rare occasion for needing something that standalone VW can't handle. Larger volume companies ought to be all over that software!

[Jonathan Pickup]

yes, I assumed you have renderworks, sorry if I am wrong

[Skia_D]

No worries. Just wanted to clarify for others who may come along with the same question/issue.