cmlucifer Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Parametric model Hi Guys I need a little help with these parametric models consisting of sliding panels and fixed end panels. MODEL-A is functioning correctly. When I change the wall to wall dimension, the sliding panels automatically resize themselves and also the fixed panel. MODEL-B, which is a derivative of MODEL-A, the offset gap from the wall changes from 1-3/4" (MODEL-A) to 5", affecting both the sliding panel dimensions and the fixed panel dimension, while still maintaining the overall wall to wall dimension. I would like to know if possible to incorporate the functionality of MODEL-B into MODEL-A. I attached a cad drawing to illustrate the two different models. Stacked Doors.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadgad Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Sounds like you might want to create a Dynamic block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven-g Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I use LT so cannot create or edit parameters (I can alter the formulas). I would look at adding a new parameter into your formulas for D1 & D5 changing the fixed 1.75 for a new 'offset gap' parameter placed as needed. and then either have that parameter move the doors (in the closed position) or if possible flip the parameters D13 -D16 so that as the offset gap changes they change size in the correct direction. If I try editing D1 and D5 with a manual change of 1.75 to 5 then these fixed doors stay positioned at the left edge and should stay positioned at the right edge, which is I think due to how D13-D16 properties are working, but I don't know because I cannot do anything with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmlucifer Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 Thanks for your help, Steven. I was able to isolate the variable and change it manually, now I can dial in 1.75 or 5, and everything adjusts automatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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