Multi-Layered Wall Functions

From the wall's property bar, you can display the "Extended wall functions" toolbar.

Make wall-layer independent

This function creates a separate wall axis for each selected layer. That way, the layer can be lengthened or shortened.

  

If you have made a layer of a wall independent, the next time you click the wall individual handles appear on the wall once the display has been switched to "local axes".

Remove wall layer independence

This function deletes the additional created wall axis for individual layers. The stretch or modification of this axis is automatically undone.

Divide wall layer

This function interrupts a layer for a specific distance. The layer is always divided completely.

First, select the function; then select the layer to divide; then specify the two division points.

Lengthen wall layer

The layer being edited automatically receives an independent wall axis.
For an independent wall layer, a new axis can be added. The new wall axis is always positioned on the outer side of the wall.
After you click the layer to be lengthened, you can immediately continue drawing the axis. Finally, click again in the same spot.

Please note that edits to the wall may undo the lengthening.

Tip

Beforehand, split the wall in the area where you would like to make the addition.

Link wall logically

This function is used to connect two walls that overlap or touch each other in the same storey. This can be a thicker wall that forms a niche up to a certain height, or a wall as a thermal insulation layer that is placed in front of an existing wall as part of a renovation.
If multiple walls are drawn on top of each other, e.g. a plinth wall and a multi-layered wall, they can be linked with each other to adapt the wall layers to each other automatically. When doing so, the wall positioned higher is always cut out. You can specify which wall should be displayed as sectioned in the wall parameters dialog window using the MAIN WALL option.

  

Windows, doors and wall openings can also be included in this type of linked-wall constructions. If a height is changed for linked walls, the walls must be refreshed using the REFRESH AR OBJECTS function.
Windows, doors and wall openings can only exist in the main wall. If the main wall within a linked wall bundle is changed, these openings are assigned to the new main wall. Usually, the lower wall is assumed to be the main wall by the program, as well as an existing wall as opposed to a newly added wall and a load-bearing wall as opposed to a non-load-bearing one. Should none of these above options be apparent, the order of selection when linking decides wall priority, with the wall selected first becoming the main wall.

Show logical links

If you click a wall after selecting this function, all possible walls to which to link are displayed.

Delete logical link

Deletes the linkage for walls.

Define wall ending

You can use this function to give a wall construction a freely drawn wall ending. This is especially useful when wall layers end at an angle.
After you call up the function, you must click the desired wall. You are then prompted for the "Start point of end contour". The contour must pass from one side of the wall to the other at the least. To complete the contour, you must click on the same point twice.

  

Delete wall ending

This function deletes a defined wall ending. After selecting this function, you must click the desired wall. You are then prompted for the side to be deleted. When you click it, the wall ending is deleted.