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Arch Workbench - Parametric Window placement

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A few weeks ago I tried parametric window placement in Arch Workbench and found how to do it. And finally I made a short video about it.

https://youtu.be/suBZidln_jg

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Re: Arch Workbench - Parametric Window placement

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There are some problems with the proposed workflow. For one thing you are attaching a sketch to the face of the wall. This is not a good idea.
See:
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Also:
Using attachments you can place the base sketch of the window in relation to the base sketch of the wall. This would be more stable and efficient.
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Roy_043 wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:40 am There are some problems with the proposed workflow. For one thing you are attaching a sketch to the face of the wall. This is not a good idea.
You are right, my mistake (I'm usually using RealThunder Assembly3)

Using attachments you can place the base sketch of the window in relation to the base sketch of the wall. This would be more stable and efficient.
Could You show me details, how can it be done, please?
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There is still an issue with the normal of the window. The default (0,0,0) results in an inverted extrusion.

Further reading:
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=39760
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Re: Arch Workbench - Parametric Window placement

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How about this workflow?
  • First make a new document and name it Layout_master.
  • Then make a Part.
  • Then create a master sketch on Parts XY-plane.
  • Then make planes passing through each centerline representing a wall center. Save and close document.
  • Create a new document and make a Part in it. Name the document Wall_North.fcstd. Link Layout_master into this new document. Create holes for windows using the previously created center planes as attachments.
  • Repeat for all walls.
  • Use your favorite Assembly workbench and put all together, and Bob's your uncle!
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Done with:
OS: openSUSE Leap 15.2 (KDE//usr/share/xsessions/default)
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.20.24992 (Git) AppImage
Build type: Release
Branch: master
Hash: 9332e52d944c1339e3b9a1b5a72dc6edc6d077a8
Python version: 3.9.4
Qt version: 5.12.9
Coin version: 4.0.0
OCC version: 7.5.2
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Roy_043 wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 11:58 am There is still an issue with the normal of the window. The default (0,0,0) results in an inverted extrusion.
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Thanks, but this solution has problem that hole in the wall will not move if you change window position?

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Re: Arch Workbench - Parametric Window placement

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paullee wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:07 pm Alternative?
Intuitive Automatic Windows/Doors + Equipment Placement
Thanks, I'll take a look
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vondav wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:05 am Thanks, but this solution has problem that hole in the wall will not move if you change window position?
You have to recompute the wall.
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Re: Arch Workbench - Parametric Window placement

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Roy_043 wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:14 am You have to recompute the wall.
OK, it helps
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