Wall Opening¶

	Construction parts toolbar
	AR Objects menu > Create wall opening

Click on the CREATE WALL OPENING function to enable the settings for the most recently placed wall opening. The wall opening can now be placed. The Position of opening query appears in the entry line.

Wall opening property bar¶

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The property bar is visible as soon as the CREATE WALL OPENING function is launched or if an existing wall opening is edited. You can manipulate the main values in the wall opening's property bar.

Function	Description
	Wall opening parameters
	Type
	Renovation planning state
	Opening shape
	Opening type
	Wall opening width
	Wall opening height
	Wall opening bottom
	Wall opening depth
	Labelling
	Close openings automatically (renovation planning)
	Lintel line depiction
	Diagonals
	Wall opening properties (depiction)

Wall opening parameters¶

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You can open the wall opening parameters from the property bar or by double-clicking the wall opening to be modified.

General parameters¶

Renovation planning state
Freeze
Type
Layer

The general parameters for architectural objects are described in chapter Architecture objects.

Dimensions¶

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Wall opening height¶

Enters the height of the opening from the underside to the lintel.

Wall opening width¶

Enters the width of the opening.

Wall opening bottom¶

The height of the bottom edge is entered from the "raw slab".

Wall opening text¶

If the text symbol is switched on in the parameters, the text entered here is add to the symbol.

Wall opening depth¶

If the trench is selected as the wall opening type, the depth of the opening can be manipulated with this value.

Opening in 3D¶

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This setting is generally active. An opening into the 3D wall can, however, be deactivated. In that case, only a 2D depiction of a wall opening is generated in the wall.

Room-dividing¶

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If a wall opening is not room dividing, it does not divide surfaces when calculating room area.

Selection¶

Shape¶

wallopen_type_rect_ - Rectangle
wallopen_type_round_ - Circle
wallopen_type_halfr_ - Semi-circle
wallopen_type_rect_round_ - Round-arch
wallopen_type_flat_arch_ - Segment curve
wallopen_type_lancet_arch_ - Pointed arch
wallopen_type_rhomb_ Diamond
wallopen_type_tria1_r_ - half triangle right
wallopen_type_tria1_l_ - half triangle left
wallopen_type_tria2_ - Isosceles triangle
wallopen_type_free_ - Select free contour
wallopen_type_diag_ - Rectangle by diagonal
wallopen_type_vol_ - Use free volume

There are 13 different shape types available for selection. The first 10 of these shapes are standard shapes, which have a clearly defined outer contour (shape of the reveal).
wallopen_type_free_
The select free contour shape allows you to define a free wall opening contour. This contour should lie "on the wall". i.e. The work plane is positioned on the wall surface. A closed polygon can be drawn there.

wallopen_type_diag_
The rectangle by diagonal shape is a simple tool for entering rectangular wall openings in 3D. Position the work plane on the wall. When launching the function, only the bottom left and top right corner of the opening are queried. All further representation variants result from the parameters set.

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The use free volume shape offers the option to generate an opening by defining a "deduction" beforehand. This can be a 3D box which is "embedded in the wall", which by definition means that a "hole in the wall" appears by taking the deduction away.
After activating the function, the volume, which is to be removed must be selected, and then the wall in which the process is to take place .

Tip

The volume of the deduction cannot be even with the top bottom edges of the wall. Always leave some free space, even if it just a millimetre.

Type¶

wallopen_type_hole_ - Opening
wallopen_type_slot_ - Slot/recess

The style of wall opening determines whether it is a wall opening or a wall slot/recess.
If the wall slot is selected, the field for entering the wall opening depth appears in the dialog window.

Stop¶

stop_type_none_ - Without stop
stop_type_free_ - Free stop

If the free stop is selected, the field for entering the wall opening depth appears in the dialog window.

Parameters¶

Floor¶

wallopen_niche_niche_ - Floor runs into niche
wallopen_niche_slot2_ - Floor is limited with wall

Text symbol¶

wallopen_text_no_ - Symbol is switched off
- Symbol is switched on

Selection of library part¶

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Here, you can select a specific Lib part for the symbol. The standard symbols are stored under <ELITECAD installation directory>\u\<version>\ar\glob\symbol.

Tip

If you would like to create a symbol of your own, it is best to load a template from the path listed above (wd_text.d or wd_text_new.d). Adapt the symbol as you wish, and save it under a new name. Make sure the placement point of the symbol is in the centre.

Entries in auto text
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Lintel line depiction¶

stop_type_none_ - Type 1
- Type 2
- Without lintel
- Not visible

The lintel line depiction in the floor plan is set using this button. There are two different types of lintel lines, which can be specified. The types are set in the representation levels for windows: The top selection option here is type 1, the middle type 2. Type 1 is dashed by default and type 2 is a solid line. The third selection switches the lintel line depiction off, and the fourth shows no wall opening at all.

2D only in active storey¶

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The 2D depiction for multi-storey windows can be either in one specific storey or in multiple storeys.

Renovation planning – fill automatically¶

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If the status of a door is changed to demolition, the automatic generation of a wall that fills the hole can be triggered with this option.

Pen and line type¶

pen_ linetype_
Here you can select the pen/line type for the 2D depiction.

Floor plan depiction¶

wallopen_plan_diag_ Only pen/line type
wallopen_plan_cross_ Only pen/line type
wallopen_plan_diagfill_ colour-selection-red Additional colour selection
wallopen_plan_crossfill_ Additional colour selection
wallopen_plan_full_ Additional colour selection
wallopen_plan_drill_ hatch-controls Additional hatch selection

Detail parameters¶

Lintel parameters¶

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The lintel parameters for the wall opening are identical with the lintel parameters for windows. The lintel parameters are documented in the chapter windows.

Stop editor¶

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The stop editor is identical to the window stop editor and documented in the window chapter.

Modification functions¶

Placement points¶

If a pre-existing wall opening is edited, its original placement point is indicated. Now if you modify the wall opening width, the modification always takes effect from this point. The point can be moved to the reference points on the left, right and in the centre using the mouse.
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Move the placement point with the mouse.

Tip

After selecting the wall opening, click on a handle or gripper of the contour to access manipulation functions directly in a toolbar or by using Tab with the cursor.