hi hope someone can help? i can import the sketchup file into turbo floorplan without problems.
i have imported several window types but none 'snap' into the walls as turbo windows do, how can you use these types of files? i have tried exporting them as 3ds files and re-importing them with no joy - any help would be great - thanks ???
Hi Stephen,
SKP and 3DS are just objects. Because it happens to be shaped like a window does not make any difference to TFP - it is still just an object, so it will not cut a hole in the wall. You could however cut the hole for it using the Openings tool. You would have to make the opening to the same size as the window (obviously!) and elevate the window to align with the opening. It will be easier (or essential) to turn off Collision detection. Remember you can move objects in tiny increments on the plan using the keyboard arrow keys. (Set the increments in Settings/Program Settings/Drawing Aids and set the Nudge distance).
It is a bit of messing around but it should work. Couldn't you make a TFP window to suit what you wanted or was the design very unusual?
Allan
the design was a stainedglass gothic arch, i have used the cut out tool on floors before but did not know you could also use it on walls!
thanks for that tip. if i design a window in 3dsmax and export it as a 3ds will this snap to the wall ? or is it odd shapes like the arch that TFP does not like?.
I have not done a .3ds object in a while, but as I recall, the object properties allows you to set 'none' or which of the sides snap to walls.