EvelyneB Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Hi, I'd like to assign an individual mark (unique id) to each window, as well as a type for all windows that share the same dimensions and elevation. What is the best way to set this up? I've made some window styles, which takes care of the type, but can't figure out how to give a unique mark to each window (to avoid having to say things like "the W01 window, third from the left on the East facade"). Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Gadzooks Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 20 hours ago, EvelyneB said: the W01 window, By your reference you seem to be using the ID Tag for windows and the default setting for the ID has provided you with W-01. The Include on Schedule checkbox allows the ID to show on drawings (theres a further option to show in 3D) You've then maybe duplicated the window and you now have a few of 'the same' windows on the drawing? If you use the ID Tag settings to expand on the information, you can change the label (number) appropriately. You might like to add a suffix - say Type A, or anything that suits your schedule/strategy. Similar options are available from the ID Label tool, but with further automation. and clicking on one of your windows with the tool will offer similar data settings for the window. Choose Options and then Auto-Increment from the resulting window. Further clicks on the remaining windows will now add as you go. And I've added a suffix. Good idea to have a play with the options you need and how they will fit in with any Window Schedule you create for the project, as a schedule will report any additional data you require. Let me know if I've gone 'off-piste' with this answer. 2 Quote Link to comment
EvelyneB Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 Thanks, Gadzooks. I've been using the window ID, but when I create a window style (i.e. for Type A windows that all have the same dimensions), the ID options become greyed out, so all Type A windows have the exact same ID, as opposed to W-01 Type A, W-02 Type A, etc. Ideally, I would like each window label to be the window's unique ID number, and the window schedule can list which type applies to that window. I tried the ID label tool that you mentioned, to see if that could override the style's ID tag, but it doesn't let me select windows that have a set style. One way to deal with all of this would be to make all of my windows "unstyled", but I like having window styles for the extra control in applying changes to a bunch of windows at once, and as an extra check to make sure that they all truly match. VWX community: how do you all deal with window tags? Unstyled windows with unique ID numbers? Styled windows with ID tags by type? Or is there a unicorn solution that makes it possible to have styled windows with unique IDs? Quote Link to comment
Gadzooks Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) Yes - the window tool is fairly comprehensive in the options available, but can provide what you want. Your Resource Manager shows you have created two window resources for the project. These are your own custom 'Window Styles'. When you place them into the project, you create 'instances' of those styles. If you make direct changes to those instances (where available (see below)) you will not change or effect the basic Style shown in the RM. Alternatively, if (say) all Type A1 need to be wider, you will Edit the Style within the Resource Manager. This will then be reflected in all the instances (depending on some options) where that Style is in place. You say the option to alter ID Tag information is not available within the OIP. Your screen cap confirms. This is because the (Type A1) Style has been saved with ID Tag options set as 'Class' (set to be not editable) If you go back into the window Style you've created you'll see... (something like) If you click the 'by class' icons you will see the 'user options available' icon now shows. Here I've set the ID Tag options 'open'.. This will then be saved with parts available to edit. However, that was a bit of a side issue and you do not need to make this change to accomplish what you need. Using the ID Label tool will allow you to make the changes you need to the Label (including to those seemingly not editable by way of the OIP) Use the tool to click the windows and alter the settings (including Automatic increment) as you wish. I've placed three windows as you have... They are all 'raw' (showing basic Style info) and will need to be corrected with the ID Label tool. Using the tool I've given each window the unique numbering you wanted, including (say) adding a forward '1' to show these windows are on the first floor. A 'top tip' is to number windows anti-clockwise on plan. You will then have 'nicer' elevations with windows reading left to right (obviously tags need be set to show in 3D) I hope that works for you. Bit rushed - someone will correct me if I've missed something or shown steps incorrectly. Edited August 16, 2018 by Gadzooks 1 Quote Link to comment
EvelyneB Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 So THAT's what those cryptic little arrow/toggle buttons are for! Thanks a bunch, Gadzooks - that's exactly what I was looking for. And thanks for the tip about window numbering and elevations. Quote Link to comment
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