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convert type of object

Anonymous
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Hi,

sorry but my english is not really good, but i try to write my problems. Well I downloaded some 3d objects, but i can't use it. When I imported to the archicad, the object was a normal object, but I need a window.

When I not convert the object I cant use like a window, because i cant build it into the wall. Just a simple object.

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When I convert to window, it is rotated, so i cant use it again.

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please help me, thanks
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Laszlo Nagy
Community Admin
Community Admin
bambula wrote:
Hi,

sorry but my english is not really good, but i try to write my problems. Well I downloaded some 3d objects, but i can't use it. When I imported to the archicad, the object was a normal object, but I need a window.

When I not convert the object I cant use like a window, because i cant build it into the wall. Just a simple object.

picture1
picture2

When I convert to window, it is rotated, so i cant use it again.

picture3
picture4

please help me, thanks
Have you define a Window as the subtype of the library part?
In the Library Part Editing Dialog you have to use the "Select Subtype" button for this.
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