John Whyte Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Im trying to draw a by-fold door / window using the door tool. The door is 6M wide and each pane is 1M. I can draw this manually, but for some reason not with the door tool, as the "xoxo" options that allow you to configure the door setup are greyed out, as per the screenshot below. (click to enlarge) Ive illustrated the issue also below. (click to enlarge) Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted March 17, 2015 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted March 17, 2015 Post that door in a sample VWX file here and I can take a look. Quote Link to comment
John Whyte Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hi Jim, Heres a dropbox link to the file - https://www.dropbox.com/s/vbm1onyw1zwjnjd/folding%20door%20vwx%20question.vwx?dl=0 Thanks Quote Link to comment
James Russell Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 John, This kinda makes sense that it's greyed out. The OXOX arrangement style only really works for Sliders in terms of their internal track arrangements. The only way I've ever been able to do the door style that you're asking for is with the more advanced WinDoor component available in the Architect package (I don't know if it comes with Designer, you'll have to let me know!). Attached is a screenshot of the functionality of it within your file. Note the Object Info Panel and the ability to choose the number of doors L and R. If that option is unavailable then I'd probably say draw your own symbol and with the doors and such as you'd like them, insert it into the wall as is or use it as a custom door with the current door tool. J Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted March 17, 2015 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted March 17, 2015 Yep, looks like its just a limitation of the Door tool when in the bi-fold configurations. I'll submit it as a feature request. Quote Link to comment
John Whyte Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 @James Russell, Ive had a look online about windoor, but from what i can see its a plugin, and is only available in Australia and New Zealand, do you know if thats correct ? Thanks @jimw Quote Link to comment
James Russell Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 @John Whyte, Sorry for the delay in replying. This would make sense as it only comes in my Architect AUS workspace and not my Architect (General). A shame really because it nails what you're trying to do. It's a great tool that although ludicrously more advanced and troublesome sometimes that its Door Tool Standard equivalent, does provide great results. @Jim, do you know why this tool is AUS only? J Quote Link to comment
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