There may be instances where an infill, frame, or mullion requires a custom two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) graphic. For example, you might need a highly detailed 3D truss as the mullions or a decorative light fixture applied to an infill. In cases like these, you can create a custom block, add a display component with the block attached, and associate that component with an element definition. When you assign that definition to an element, the block is also displayed.
- Draw your custom component, and save it as a block.
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- Expand Architectural Objects, and expand Curtain Wall Styles.
- Select the curtain wall style that you want to change.
- Click the Display Properties tab.
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- Click the Other tab.
- Click Add.
- Select Infill, Frame, or Mullion as the element type.
- Select the specific element from the list.
- Select Draw Custom Graphics.
- Specify the display of the element:
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display the block instead of the associated curtain wall element |
select Replace Graphics. |
superimpose the block over the curtain wall element so that both are displayed |
clear Replace Graphics. |
- Click Select Block, and select the custom block that you created.
- Click OK.
- Specify further settings for the custom display block:
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scale the block to fit a particular dimension |
select Width, Height, or Depth. To prevent the block from losing its proportions, select Lock XY Ratio. |
specify how the block is inserted into the grid in the X, Y, and Z directions |
specify an insertion point on the X, Y, and Z planes. |
mirror the block |
determine if it should mirror in the X, Y, or Z direction. |
offset the block from the grid |
specify the offset in the X, Y, or Z direction. |
- Click OK three times.